Dutch musician Joost Klein has released ten studio albums, three extended plays (EP), and 41 singles.
In 2016, he released his debut album (), after which he began focusing on a career in music. "Bitches" was his first music video that would reach a million views on YouTube. He was briefly signed to TopNotch in 2017 and 2018, but eventually decided to set up his own record label, Albino Sports.
On 20 October 2017, Klein released the mixtape Scandinavian Boy, followed by the singles "" (transl. 'Seagull') and "" (transl. 'Uncle Robert') in 2018. On 3 August 2018, Klein released the studio album together with Dutch rapper Donnie. To promote the album, the duo organised a one-time concert titled in the Carré theatre in Amsterdam.
Klein wrote a small book of poems titled Albino, which was published on 14 November 2018. Klein has mentioned that he wrote the book because of his father, who had also written a book and encouraged him to do the same. To promote his studio album of the same title, Klein organised the (transl. 'It is not going too well') concert tour in 2019, during which he visited venues such as Paard, , and Paradiso. He concluded the tour in Paradiso on 3 March 2019. The following summer, Klein performed at major Benelux festivals such as Pukkelpop, Pinkpop, Lowlands, and Zwarte Cross.
On 15 November 2019, Klein released the album , the title of which refers to the birth year of Klein's older brother. Klein collaborated with music producers Mick Spek, Kauwboy and Tantu Beats on the album. On 24 April 2020, Klein released the album Joost Klein 7, which consists of seven songs, including a collaboration with Canadian rapper bbno$. On 7 August of the same year, he released the single "" (transl. 'I want you'), a remix of the eponymous song by the Belgian band De Kreuners.
Klein released his eighth studio album on 13 September 2022, titled after his home province of Friesland. The album features the singles "Florida 2009", "" and "", and was fully produced by producer Tantu Beats. Various samples can be heard on the album, such as samples of the Dutch ska band Doe Maar and Crazy Frog. In "Florida 2009", Klein reflects on the death of his parents.
In 2023, Klein scored his first hit in Germany with "Friesenjung", a collaboration with German rapper Ski Aggu and an adaptation of a song by East Frisian comedian Otto Waalkes. The song reached first place on the German Single Top 100. Later that year, he was chosen to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "Europapa", which was released on 29 February 2024. Klein performed in the second semi-final of the contest on 9 May, and having qualified, was scheduled to perform in position 5 in the final on 11 May. Due to a backstage incident, Klein was disqualified from the competition on the day of the final. Following the contest, Klein released the singles "", "The Bird Song", and " (World Cup 1998)", followed by a collaboration with Käärijä titled "Trafik!" on 12 July. On February 21, Klein released his ninth album Unity. The album features the pre-released singles "Europapa", "Friesenjung", "Luchtballon", as well as new singles "Filthy Dog" and "Why Not???". On January 1 2026, Klein released his tenth studio album Kleinkunst. The album features the pre-released single “Latin Gabber.” The album also features the following artists: horsegiirlL, MCR-T, Daan Koens, Vieze Asbak, gladde paling, internetcafe24/7, I’m DMA, jailbreak iphone now, Anouk, Mark Foster, ADF samaki, Mr. Polska, and DJ Lucas.
Studio albums +List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and details Title Details Peak chart positions CertificationsNLDBEL(FL)FINLTU Unity: Dakloos Released: 1 June 2016 Label: Made Formats: Digital download, streaming 177 — — — Scandinavian Boy Released: 20 October 2017 Label: Made Formats: Digital download, streaming 12 121 — — NVPI: Gold (with Donnie) Released: 3 August 2018 Label: Made Formats: Digital download, streaming 10 79 — — Released: 18 January 2019 Label: Albino Sports Formats: Digital download, streaming 5 43 — 10 Released: 15 November 2019 Label: Albino Sports Formats: Digital download, streaming 18 25 — — Joost Klein 7 Released: 24 April 2020 Label: Albino Sports Formats: Digital download, streaming — 14 — — Albino Sports, Vol. 1(with Brunzyn) Released: 1 April 2021 Label: Albino Sports Formats: Digital download, streaming — 70 — — Fryslân Released: 30 September 2022 Label: Albino Sports Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 4 5 — 7 Unity Released: 21 February 2025 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming 16 18 36 34 Kleinkunst Released: 1 January 2026 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming 20 55 — —"—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Extended plays Title Details Europapa: Greatest Hits Released: 5 April 2024 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Boyband Released: 11 May 2026 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Dutch Hardcore Released: 31 July 2026 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
Singles Charted and certified singles +List of charted and certified singles, with selected peak chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album or EP NLD AUT BEL(FL) GER LAT LTUPeaks in Lithuania: "Europapa": "Ome Robert", "Wachtmuziek", "Friesenjung" and "Droom groot": "Luchtballon": "Trafik!": SWE SWI UK WW ""(with ) 2018 — — — — — — — — — — Albino "Ome Robert" — — — — — 21 — — — — ""(with Donnie) — — — — — — — — — — M van Marketing "" 2019 — — — — — — — — — — 1983 "Midlife Crisis" — — — — — — — — — — "Joost Klein 2" — — — — — — — — — — 1983 "Mayo, No Fries!"(with bbno$) 2020 — — — — — — — — — — Joost Klein 7 "Ham?" — — — — — — — — — — ""(with De Kreuners) — — — — — — — — — — ""(with Brunzyn featuring Donnie) 2021 — — — — — — — — — — Albino Sports, Vol. 1 ""(with StuBru) 2022 — — — — — 68 — — — — BRMA: Gold Fryslân "Florida 2009" — — — — — — — — — — BRMA: Gold "Friesenjung"(with Ski Aggu and Otto Waalkes) 2023 18 1 — 1 15 12 100 7 — — IFPI AUT: Platinum BRMA: Gold BVMI: Platinum IFPI SWI: Gold Denk mal drüber nach... and Unity "" 82 — — — — 84 — — — — "" 2024 1 5 1 13 1 1 4 12 37 51 BRMA: 5× Platinum NVPI: Gold Unity "" 4 — 15 — — 48 — — — — BRMA: Platinum "Trafik!" (with Käärijä) 84 — — — — 60 — — — — "" — — — — — — — — — — Unity "Why Not???" 2025 — — — — — — — — — — ""(with Donnie) — — — — — — — — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
As featured artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album or EP NLDTip BEL(FL) LTU "Youtube Money"(Fijne Vrienden featuring , Joost, Youngster The Don, Martin Verschoor, and Jasper Staal) 2016 — — rowspan="6" rowspan="8" "Boner in de Club"( featuring and Joost) 2017 — — "René Froger"(Donnie featuring Joost) — — "Relevant"(Bassistent featuring Joost) — — "Zwaailicht"( featuring Joost) — — "Vroom (Remix)"(Famke Louise featuring Donnie and Joost) — — ""(Rarri Jackson featuring and Joost) 2018 — — — "Snelle Planga (Remix)"(Donnie featuring Bizzey, , Lange Frans, Joost and Joel Beukers) — — — "Heritage"(Mick Spek featuring Joost) — — — Mick Spek "Infected"(, , and featuring Joost) — — — Infected "Absurd"(Milli on GO featuring Joost) 2019 — — — ""(Brunzyn featuring and Joost) — — — Brunzyn! "Klaar!"(Brunzyn featuring Joost) — — — "Meine Bolide 2003"(Yung Petsi featuring Ka$per Hits and Joost) 2021 — — — rowspan="4" "Monster Energy"(Rarri Jackson featuring Joost) — — — ""(Acid featuring Joost and ) — 41 — "Fossiel"( featuring Yung Petsi, Donnie, Joost, and Ka$per Hits) 2022 — — — ""(Parsa and Vieze Asbak featuring Joost) 2023 — — — Parsalicious "Wa dachte?"(Viccens featuring Joost and Kleine Crack) — — — ""(MCR-T featuring Joost) 2024 8 — 75 Not the Same ≠ "Max Win"(Christ Dillinger featuring Joost) 2026 — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory." * " denotes that the chart did not exist at that time.
Other singles Title Year Album or EP "511"2015 rowspan="4" "Feminist on da Block" 2017 "Jan Peter Balkenende" "Chubby" 2018 "" Albino ""2020 "Albino Sports Anthem"(with Brunzyn) 2021 Albino Sports, Vol. 1 "" "" Fryslân " 2"(with Vieze Asbak) 2022 rowspan="7" "Bier Freestyle" ""(with Gladde Paling) 2023 "The Bird Song" 2024 " (World Cup 1998)"(with and MC Águia Pantera) "All Inclusive Türkiye" 2025 "Luv U More"(with Scooter and Paul Elstak) "Everyday (Everyday)" Kleinkunst "Tweedehands" "Latin Gabber"(with ) Kleinkunst "Coachella" 2026 rowspan="2" ""
Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Album or EP NLD BEL(FL)Tip "Scandinavian Boy" 2017 77 — Scandinavian Boy "Albino"(featuring Tice) 2019 — 30 Albino ""(featuring and Daan Koens) — — "Fryslân Bop"(featuring Jack Parow) 2022 60 — Fryslân "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other collaborations Title Year Album "Neymar"(Daniel Got Hits featuring Joost and Bassistent) 2018America's Fav Whiteboy "Donkey Kong"( featuring Joost) Porselein ""(Brunzyn featuring Joost) 3134 "They Don't Know"( featuring Joost) 2019 Baby met een mening "Skin Care"(Rare Akuma featuring Joost) 2022 Dirtytwominus "Jackass"( featuring Joost) Mudblood ""( featuring Joost) 2023 Enter the Grootness "Normalje Bass"( featuring Joost) Villagecation "Snowboy Freestyle"(Chri$stophe featuring Joost) High Off Life "Opzij (Ringtone)"(Herman van Veen featuring Joost) 2025 Herman van Veen Plus "Don Julio"( featuring Joost and VDV) 2026 Onderwaterwereld
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