Originário do Suriname, Jeangu vive nos Países Baixos desde 2014 e desde então já lançou dois álbuns. Depois do grande êxito não apenas nos Países-Baixos mas também no Suriname, “High On You” (2017) Jeangu lançou “Horizon”, em Fevereiro de 2019.

O êxito do seu primeiro álbum levou-o a actuar em vários clubes e festivais não só nos Países Baixos mas também em França, Bélgica e Alemanha e já lhe valeu a nomeação de melhor novo artista nos Edison Awards (equivalente neerlandês dos Grammys).

Segundo o site jeangumacrooy.com, o artista afirma-se como tendo o seu próprio estilo musical e que não gosta de repetições. O que levou à interrupção durante a produção do seu segundo álbum Horizon, quando se deu conta de certos padrões, “parei e tentei descobrir alternativas”, afirmou.

Além do seu êxito musical, existe mais um pormenor de interesse. Jeangu é abertamente gay e luta pelos direitos das pessoas LGBTI no seu país natal, Suriname. O artista também já explicou publicamente como foi o processo de coming out com a mãe.

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I remember the anxiety as if it was yesterday. • “Mom, there’s something I want to tell you…” • She’d just come home from work, and we were sitting at the kitchen table. Just the two of us. I’d rehearsed it so many times. Still, it took at least 10 minutes of awkward hesitation before I uttered my confession. The words stumbled out of my mouth. • “Mom, I think… I think I’m more into boys than girls.” • There was no weight that lifted off my shoulders. Contrary to what I’d expected, I didn’t feel the relieve that I was so in need of. As the reality of my truth dawned on me, I was overcome with sadness. How would I ever survive in a world that hates people like me? How would I ever be able to pursue my dreams? Who was ever going to love me? The panic was rapidly building in my chest. There was no way back. I'd jumped off the edge, and my whole life would come crashing down. • But then she broke my fall... • “Why would that change anything about my love for you? I will love you for everything you are.” • Words that changed my life. Without a doubt, the love and support of my mother gave me the courage to face the rest of the world with pride. Ultimately, it gave me the courage to truly love myself. Which, as we all know, is the greatest love of all. • I am, however, painfully aware that I’m one of the lucky ones. Too many parents disown their own flesh and blood. Too many kids end up on the streets. Too many are killed. Too many beautiful souls take their own life, because the world makes them believe that they are worthless. They are not. We are not. • I will wave my rainbow flag fiercely until the whole world understands that love is the only answer. Anyone who says otherwise is, in fact, in need of love. My heart goes out to all the members of our community who are living in isolation, fear, and to the ones who are struggling to survive. If you’re reading this I want you to know that there are actually people in this world who will not only accept, but passionately celebrate all that you are. We are here for you. Keep holding on. One day you will get to be every color that you are! • ❤️🏳️‍🌈 HAPPY COMING OUT DAY 🏳️‍🌈❤️ • Love always, • Jeangu

Uma publicação partilhada por Jeangu Macrooy (@jeangu_macrooy) a 11 de Out, 2019 às 2:26 PDT