Zware Jongens formed in 2015 when three friends, Pascal de Vormer, Dave Habers, and Jan Smit, started playing together in Mallorca. They signed with Universal Music Netherlands after playing local bars and clubs. Their debut single 'Aan De Kust Van Mallorca' came out in 2017 and became a hit in the Netherlands.
That song, along with tracks like 'Dkmh' and 'Mooie Meisjes In Een String,' helped establish their sound. They've released albums including This Is Zware Jongens (2017), Vamos (2018), Zomertijd (2019), and Anders (2021). The lineup remains de Vormer on vocals, Habers on guitar, and Smit on drums.
Some critics have called their music commercial, but their songs continue to find an audience. They're known for straightforward pop with danceable rhythms, as heard in songs like 'Handjes' and 'Beweegmedley.'
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