Netherlands at Eurovision 2020
“Grow”
Composer: Jeangu Macrooy, Perquisite
Lyrics: Jeangu Macrooy
The entry from the reigning Eurovision champions is now known, and following their recent string of some very successful years at Eurovision, The Netherlands have again used an internal selection for finding their Eurovision Song Contest participant. AVROTROS, the national broadcaster previously announced the act to represent The Netherlands in 2020 as singer Jeangu Macrooy and on the 4th March released his song “Grow”.
Jeangu Macrooy was born in the Dutch speaking country Suriname. He started playing the guitar at the age of thirteen along with his twin brother, and together they formed the band “Between Towers”. In 2014 he moved to the Netherlands where he started singing professionally.
Jeangu has published two albums and has been touring clubs with several sold-out shows and said he is “indescribably honoured” to be representing his country in Rotterdam.
“Grow”, the entry The Netherlands will defend their Eurovision crown with, is a beautiful soul/gospel inspired ballad written by Jeangu Macrooy and Perquisite, a Dutch producer, and is a personal story about his getting older and his quest to find himself. When talking about his song, Jeangu said “Emotions, good and bad, are a universal language. I hope this song makes people feel a little less lonely in their search for happiness. I think that openness and honesty about how we really feel will ultimately bring us closer. I believe in the power music has to bring people together. It’s the reason I do what I do." Certainly the emotions in the song can truly be felt by the listener as you are taken on a journey from the darker beginning all the way through to the more uplifting climax.
Will The Netherlands be able to secure a second straight victory with “Grow”?