'Because Of You' by Gustaph
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- 30 May 2023
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Belgium has participated in more than 60 editions of the Eurovision Song Contest since their debut in the inaugural event in 1956. They achieved victory in 1986 with Sandra Kim's catchy pop song 'J'aime la vie'. In recent years, Belgium has successfully qualified for the Eurovision Grand Finals on two occasions. Jérémie Makiese's entry, 'Miss You', secured the 19th position.
2023 Entry: Gustaph - 'Because Of You' • Gustaph will be competing in the first half of semi-final 2. • My Eurovision Scoreboard ranking: Currently 9th out of the 15 entries. • Odds to win ranking: 35th
About the artist
Gustaph was born on July 5, 1980, in Leuven, the Flemish region of Belgium. His fascination with Eurovision began during his childhood. At the age of 13, Gustaph embarked on his musical journey, signing his first record contract when he turned 17. This young talent pursued his studies at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees.
Under the name Steffen, the Belgian artist initially released music, debuting with his single 'Gonna Lose You' in 2000. Gustaph's involvement with Eurovision goes beyond this year's participation. He served as a backing vocalist for Belgium in 2018 and 2021.
About the song
'Because Of You' is a collaborative creation by Gustaph and Jaouad Alloul, a theatre producer and musician. While the song predominantly revolves around love, it is not directed towards a specific individual. Gustaph describes it as "an unapologetic love letter to freedom." Through this song, he pays tribute to the queer community, his "chosen family," which has been a source of strength and support throughout his life.
The musical style of 'Because Of You' takes inspiration from early 90s house music, incorporating synthesizers into its composition.
How Gustaph was selected for Eurovision
Gustaph emerged victorious in Belgium's Eurovision national final show, 'Eurosong 2023,' held at the Palais 12 in Brussels, securing his ticket to Liverpool. He placed third in the jury vote and second in the televote, ultimately triumphing over the highly favored The Starlings by a mere point.
