Mr. Probz
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Dennis Princewell Stehr, better known as Mr. Probz, is a Dutch
hip hop artist, songwriter and producer of Danish
and Antillian descent. He is known for his raps, songs and choruses in both Dutch
and English
.
He is known for the critically acclaimed songs like "Drivin'", "Who Are You" and "Get My Props", a string of hits in Dutch language
and many collaborations with well known hip hop artists in the United States. He is considered an independent artist.
He was active from a young age, and started with graffiti
and wrote lyrics about his every day experiences as an inner city youth. On August 6, 2010, Mr. Probz was shot down in Amsterdam
. In the hospital the popular hip hop artist received support from the Dutch media and fellow musicians and fans. Within days after his release from the hospital, he was already back to focusing on his music. Half a year after the incident, he had a Dutch hit song "Meisje luister" in collaboration with
Kleine Viezerik. It became a #1 hit at the FunX Hip Hop Chart. In 2010 Mr. Probz was nominated for a BNN/State Award in the category "Best Artist". He was the first unsigned artist to get this
nomination in the award show's history.
In the Dutch feature hip hop film Bolletjes Blues
Mr. Probz plays the role of lead character Jimmy.
In his career Mr. Probz has recorded and worked closely with artists like Alchemist
, Joell Ortiz
, Joe Budden
, Scott Storch
, Yukmouth
, Grafh
, Raekwon
, Royce da 5'9 and Giorgio Tuinfort (Konvict Music), among many others. Currently Mr. Probz is readying his debut album, called The Treatment.
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
hip hop artist, songwriter and producer of Danish
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
and Antillian descent. He is known for his raps, songs and choruses in both Dutch
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
and English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
.
He is known for the critically acclaimed songs like "Drivin'", "Who Are You" and "Get My Props", a string of hits in Dutch language
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
and many collaborations with well known hip hop artists in the United States. He is considered an independent artist.
He was active from a young age, and started with graffiti
Graffiti
Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property....
and wrote lyrics about his every day experiences as an inner city youth. On August 6, 2010, Mr. Probz was shot down in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
. In the hospital the popular hip hop artist received support from the Dutch media and fellow musicians and fans. Within days after his release from the hospital, he was already back to focusing on his music. Half a year after the incident, he had a Dutch hit song "Meisje luister" in collaboration with
Kleine Viezerik. It became a #1 hit at the FunX Hip Hop Chart. In 2010 Mr. Probz was nominated for a BNN/State Award in the category "Best Artist". He was the first unsigned artist to get this
nomination in the award show's history.
In the Dutch feature hip hop film Bolletjes Blues
Bolletjes Blues
Bolletjes Blues is a 2006 Dutch musical film with Negativ as the main character, Spike.-Plot:...
Mr. Probz plays the role of lead character Jimmy.
In his career Mr. Probz has recorded and worked closely with artists like Alchemist
Alchemist
An alchemist is a person who practices alchemy. Alchemist may also refer to:-People and groups:*The Alchemist , a hip hop music producer and rapper*Alchemist , an Australian progressive metal band...
, Joell Ortiz
Joell Ortiz
Joell Ortiz is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York, and a member of the group Slaughterhouse.-Biography:Joell Ortiz was born to Puerto Rican parents. Ortiz grew up in the Cooper Park Houses in the East Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York formerly signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath...
, Joe Budden
Joe Budden
-Early life:Budden was born in Spanish Harlem, but lived in Queens until he was 12 and from there moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. He is one of five boys...
, Scott Storch
Scott Storch
Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
, Yukmouth
Yukmouth
Jerold Dwight Ellis, III, better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is a Grammy-nominated American rapper from East Oakland, Oakland, California. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment.-Career:He is a member of the platinum-selling rap duo Luniz along with...
, Grafh
Grafh
Grafh, born Philip Bernard, hails from Jamaica, Queens, New York. He made a name for himself on the mixtape circuit, where he garnered early support from influential mix-show DJ’s in New York. His skill, charisma, honesty, and determination were so obvious that he generated a buzz nationwide and...
, Raekwon
Raekwon
Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...
, Royce da 5'9 and Giorgio Tuinfort (Konvict Music), among many others. Currently Mr. Probz is readying his debut album, called The Treatment.
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Music | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | State Awards 2008 | Best Video | Begrijp me niet Verkeerd w/ Winne | Win |
| 2010 | State Awards 2010 | Best Artist | Nom |
English Discography
| Artist(s) | Song | Producer | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Probz | "Hate You" | Beat Butcha | The Treatment |
| Mr. Probz | "Drivin'" | Mr. Probz | The Treatment |
| Mr. Probz | "Who Are You?" | V. Don | The Treatment |
| Mr. Probz | "My Old Self" | Soulsearchin') | |
| Mr. Probz | "Get My Props" | Vokab) | |
| Mr. Probz | "I Can't Sleep Sometimes" | Soulsearchin' | |
| Mr. Probz feat Bishop Brigante | "Lazy" | Killing Skills | |
| Mr. Probz feat Alchemist Alchemist (band) Alchemist is an Australian progressive metal band from Canberra whose style combines death metal, progressive rock, psychedelic, Eastern, Aboriginal and electronic influences. The band formed in 1987 and has so far released six studios albums, an EP and a compilation album. Work began on a new EP... & Sonny Diablo |
"Sound of a Gun" | Big Pops | |
| Mr. Probz feat Lil' Eto & DoGG | "I Remain" | Northern Profit | Puna - Rode Terreur |
| Mr. Probz feat Grafh Grafh Grafh, born Philip Bernard, hails from Jamaica, Queens, New York. He made a name for himself on the mixtape circuit, where he garnered early support from influential mix-show DJ’s in New York. His skill, charisma, honesty, and determination were so obvious that he generated a buzz nationwide and... & Sha Stimuli Sha Stimuli Sha Stimuli, born Sherod Khaalis , is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York. He is known for his mixtape releases, beginning with Let Me Show You The Way in 2002, which earned him a spot in Source Magazine's Unsigned Hype section... |
"All Falls Down" | Focus Focus (band) Focus is a Dutch rock band which was founded by classically trained organist/flautist Thijs van Leer in 1969, and is most famous for the instrumental pieces "Hocus Pocus" and "Sylvia"... |
2DopeBoyz - The Wrap |
| Mr. Probz feat Sonny Diablo | "Tomorrow" | Adonis | |
| Mr. Probz feat Sonny Diablo | "Wise Old Man" | Soulsearchin' |
(Features)
| Artiest(en) | Song | Producer | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lou feat Mr. Probz, Killah Priest Killah Priest Walter Reed, better known as Killah Priest, Iron Sheik from the Middle East, or Masada, is an American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan affiliate who was raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant & Brownsville neighbourhoods in Brooklyn. He is known for intensely spiritual lyrics loaded with metaphors and religious... & Nino Bless |
"Take It" | Big Pops | |||||
| Grafh Grafh Grafh, born Philip Bernard, hails from Jamaica, Queens, New York. He made a name for himself on the mixtape circuit, where he garnered early support from influential mix-show DJ’s in New York. His skill, charisma, honesty, and determination were so obvious that he generated a buzz nationwide and... feat Mr. Probz |
"Welcome to My City" | Jimi Hendricks | Grafh Grafh Grafh, born Philip Bernard, hails from Jamaica, Queens, New York. He made a name for himself on the mixtape circuit, where he garnered early support from influential mix-show DJ’s in New York. His skill, charisma, honesty, and determination were so obvious that he generated a buzz nationwide and... - From the Bottom |
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| Grafh Grafh Grafh, born Philip Bernard, hails from Jamaica, Queens, New York. He made a name for himself on the mixtape circuit, where he garnered early support from influential mix-show DJ’s in New York. His skill, charisma, honesty, and determination were so obvious that he generated a buzz nationwide and... feat Mr. Probz & Cassidy |
"So Easy" | Veterano | Grafh Grafh Grafh, born Philip Bernard, hails from Jamaica, Queens, New York. He made a name for himself on the mixtape circuit, where he garnered early support from influential mix-show DJ’s in New York. His skill, charisma, honesty, and determination were so obvious that he generated a buzz nationwide and... - From The Bottom |
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| Grafh Grafh Grafh, born Philip Bernard, hails from Jamaica, Queens, New York. He made a name for himself on the mixtape circuit, where he garnered early support from influential mix-show DJ’s in New York. His skill, charisma, honesty, and determination were so obvious that he generated a buzz nationwide and... feat Mr. Probz & Raekwon Raekwon Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with... |
"Cold Blackhand" | Neenyo) | Grafh Grafh Grafh, born Philip Bernard, hails from Jamaica, Queens, New York. He made a name for himself on the mixtape circuit, where he garnered early support from influential mix-show DJ’s in New York. His skill, charisma, honesty, and determination were so obvious that he generated a buzz nationwide and... - From The Bottom |
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| Hood Fella feat Mr. Probz, Freeway Freeway (rapper) Leslie Edward Pridgen , better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Best known for his tenure on Roc-A-Fella Records and his affiliation with Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel, he is recognized by his high-pitched delivery and for the long beard he keeps due to his Muslim faith... & Gage Money |
"Hide The Stash" | Nottz Nottz Dominick Lamb better known by his stage name, Nottz is a music producer, writer and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. He sometimes extends his executive name to Nottz Raw.-History:... ) |
Hood Fella - Astonishing Depression | ||||
| Joe Budden Joe Budden -Early life:Budden was born in Spanish Harlem, but lived in Queens until he was 12 and from there moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. He is one of five boys... feat Mr. Probz |
"Long Way to Go" | Soulsearchin' | Mood Muzik 3 / Mood Muzik 3.5 (The album) | ||||
| Joell Ortiz Joell Ortiz Joell Ortiz is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York, and a member of the group Slaughterhouse.-Biography:Joell Ortiz was born to Puerto Rican parents. Ortiz grew up in the Cooper Park Houses in the East Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York formerly signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath... feat Mr. Probz |
"Never Sleep" | Soulsearchin' | |||||
| Lil' Eto feat Mr. Probz & OO Wop | "The Blame" | Beatbutcha | Lil' Eto - Firearm E | ||||
| Lil' Eto feat Mr. Probz | "The Bad Guy" | Beatbutcha | Lil' Eto - Firearm E | ||||
| Krayzie Bone Krayzie Bone Anthony Henderson better known as Krayzie Bone, is an American rapper and is a former member of the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.-Solo career:Krayzie Bone recorded his solo debut, Thug Mentality 1999, in 1998... feat Mr. Probz |
"One Day" | Northern Profit | |||||
| Promise Promise A promise is a commitment by someone to do or not do something.In the law of contract, an exchange of promises is usually held to be legally enforceable, according to the Latin maxim pacta sunt servanda.- Types :... feat Mr. Probz, Kam Moye & Royce Da 5'9 |
"Change" | DFS) | Promise - More Than Music | ||||
| Sonny Diablo feat Mr. Probz | "What's Next" | Soulsearchin' | >- | Thuglordz (Yukmouth Yukmouth Jerold Dwight Ellis, III, better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is a Grammy-nominated American rapper from East Oakland, Oakland, California. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment.-Career:He is a member of the platinum-selling rap duo Luniz along with... & C-Bo C-Bo Shawn Thomas, better known by his stage name C-Bo is an American rapper. He was born and raised in the south area of Sacramento, California. He has sold over 3.5 million albums independently since 1993... ) ft Mr. Probz |
"Wake Up" | Northern Profit | Thug Lordz - Thug Money |
| The Most Official | "Next Block" | DJ 360 | The Most Official - The Most Official | ||||
| Ziggi Recado Ziggi Recado Ricardo Blijden , better known by his stage name Ziggi Recado, is a Dutch reggae singer of Antillean descent. With outstanding performances on major European festivals and venues like Roskilde , Lowlands , Festineuch , Coleur Café , Cabaret Sauvage and Super Bock Fest , Ziggi Recado proves once... feat Mr. Probz |
"Time for Greatness" | Soulsearchin' | Ziggi Recado Ziggi Recado Ricardo Blijden , better known by his stage name Ziggi Recado, is a Dutch reggae singer of Antillean descent. With outstanding performances on major European festivals and venues like Roskilde , Lowlands , Festineuch , Coleur Café , Cabaret Sauvage and Super Bock Fest , Ziggi Recado proves once... - Ziggi Recado |
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| Imran Khan Imran Khan Imran Khan Niazi is a Pakistani politician and former Pakistani cricketer, playing international cricket for two decades in the late twentieth century. After retiring, he entered politics... feat Mr. Probz |
"Gora Gora Rang" | ||||||
| Unforgettable - Imran Khan |
Dutch Discography
| Artiest(en) | Song | Producer | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appa Appa Appa is a fictional character on the Nickelodeon animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender and in the film The Last Airbender. In the series, Appa is the only known living sky bison, a species of animals that can fly naturally, and is the animal guide of the protagonist, Aang... feat Mr. Probz |
"Kijk door m'n ogen" | Soulsearchin' | Appa Appa Appa is a fictional character on the Nickelodeon animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender and in the film The Last Airbender. In the series, Appa is the only known living sky bison, a species of animals that can fly naturally, and is the animal guide of the protagonist, Aang... - Straatfilosoof |
| Jiggy Dje feat Mr. Probz | "Oog op het doel" | SirOJ | MC - Goal Soundtrack |
| Kempi Kempi Jerrely Slijger , better known by his stage name Kempi, is a Dutch rapper of Antillean descent. Since 2006, he has a contract at Dutch hip-hop label TopNotch.-Early life:... feat Mr. Probz |
"Stratiblues" (Akoestisch) | ||
| Kleine Viezerik feat Mr. Probz | "Meisje luister" | Sliscobars | Kleine Viezerik - NZieDeBoy |
| RB Djan feat Mr. Probz | "Hier ben ik dan" | Soulsearchin' | RB Djan - De Onderbaas |
| Salah Edin Salah Edin Abid Tounssi, also known as Salah Edin , is a Dutch rapper. He was raised in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. He lived in Morocco for about 2 years... feat Mr. Probz, Bishop Lamont Bishop Lamont Philip Martin , better known as Bishop Lamont is an American rapper from Carson, California. He was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment record label but left in 2010.-Biography:... & Focus... Focus... Bernard "Focus..." Edwards, Jr is a Atlanta-based Grammy Award–winning producer who first rose to fame when signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment. Since then he has produced tracks for Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé Knowles, Busta Rhymes, Bishop Lamont, Tony Yayo, Stat Quo,... |
"Vrouwtje is een bitch remix | Focus... Focus (band) Focus is a Dutch rock band which was founded by classically trained organist/flautist Thijs van Leer in 1969, and is most famous for the instrumental pieces "Hocus Pocus" and "Sylvia"... |
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| Salah Edin Salah Edin Abid Tounssi, also known as Salah Edin , is a Dutch rapper. He was raised in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. He lived in Morocco for about 2 years... feat Mr. Probz |
"Oog om oog" | Focus... Focus... Bernard "Focus..." Edwards, Jr is a Atlanta-based Grammy Award–winning producer who first rose to fame when signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment. Since then he has produced tracks for Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé Knowles, Busta Rhymes, Bishop Lamont, Tony Yayo, Stat Quo,... |
Salah Edin Salah Edin Abid Tounssi, also known as Salah Edin , is a Dutch rapper. He was raised in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. He lived in Morocco for about 2 years... - Nederlands Grootste Nachtmerrie |
| U-Niq feat Mr. Probz | "Verboden liefde" | Statik Music | U-Niq - Scheepsrecht |
| U-Niq feat Mr. Probz, Eddy Ra & Winne | "Het spel" | Soulsearchin' | |
| Winne feat Mr. Probz | "Begrijp me niet verkeerd | Soulsearchin' | Winne - Winne zonder strijd |
| Winne feat Mr. Probz | "Het is niet anders | Soulsearchin' | Winne - Haat is de nieuwe liefde |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bolletjes Blues Bolletjes Blues Bolletjes Blues is a 2006 Dutch musical film with Negativ as the main character, Spike.-Plot:... |
Jimmy | - |