Introduction

Jorik Scholten, better known by his stage name Lil Kleine, is a Dutch rapper, singer and songwriter from Amsterdam. He gained fame through his collaboration with Ronnie Flex and the single “Drank & Drugs”. He is one of the most successful new generation rappers in the Netherlands.

Early Life

Lil Kleine was born on May 10th 1996 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. His mother died when he was only 8 years old and since then he had to live with his grandmother. His career began when he was 15 years old when he started making music by himself. He developed a unique style that has made him one of the most successful rappers in the Netherlands.

Career Highlights

In 2015, Lil Kleine released his debut EP entitled “Wop” which was well received by fans and critics alike. After this success, he collaborated with Dutch producer Ronnie Flex to create their smash hit “Drank & Drugs” which has become an anthem for youth culture in the Netherlands. The single made him an overnight sensation and he followed it up with several successful singles including “Alleen” and “Krantenwijk”. In 2016, Lil Kleine released his second EP titled “Alleen” which featured collaborations with Boef, Lijpe and Emir.

Recent Projects

In 2017, Lil Kleine released his third EP entitled “Kleur” which featured collaborations with Boef, Lijpe, and Emir once again. He also released several singles such as “Krantenwijk 2.0” and “Roulette”. In 2018, he released his fourth EP titled “Vierkant En Gevierd” which featured collaborations with Boef, Lijpe, and Emir yet again. Lil Kleine is currently working on his fifth album which is set to be released in 2019.

Conclusion

Lil Kleine is one of the most successful new generation rappers in the Netherlands. He has collaborated with some of the biggest artists in Holland and has released several successful singles and EPs. He is currently working on his fifth album which is set to be released in 2019.