Def Rhymz

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Def Rhymz
Bouman in 2008
Bouman in 2008
Background information
Born
Dennis Bouman

(1970-05-03)3 May 1970
Died24 March 2024(2024-03-24) (aged 53)
Utrecht, Netherlands
GenresHip hop, pop
OccupationRapper
Years active1986–2024

Dennis Bouman (3 May 1970 – 24 March 2024), known professionally as Def Rhymz,[1] was a Surinamese-Dutch rapper best known for his humouristic raps.

Biography

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Bouman was born on 3 May 1970.[2] He was the first Dutch rapper ever to hit the number 1 spot on the Dutch Charts, with two songs: "Doekoe" in 1999[3] and "Schudden" in 2001.[4]

Bouman went on to collaborate with the otherwise English-language trio Postmen on a cover version of "De Bom ",[5] the chart-topping 1982-hit by pop/reggae-band Doe Maar for inclusion on a tribute-album.

Besides performing, Bouman also worked as a head-chef.[6]

Bouman died of heart failure on 24 March 2024, at the age of 53.[7]

See also

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References

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