Loïc Nottet, Belgium’s Eurovision 2015 singer, has revealed his Eurovision song “Rhythm Inside”. According to RTBF, Loic will reveal the song in its entirity this evening just before the The Voice Belgique airs at 2010 CET. It’s a bit of a homecoming: he finished as runner-up on the show’s last edition.

Listen to Loïc’s song here

Listen to the snippet of Loïc’s song here

Philippe Coppens of Sony Music Entertainment, Loïc’s record label, said they sought to distance Loïc from Eurovision stereotypes. “Our first objective was to choose a song that definitely does not sound like a typical Eurovision Song Contest song,” he said.  “The world of Loïc Nottet is very far from the contest”.

They’ve certainly done that. Loïc didn’t try to copy his Australian friend SIA, but rather a Kiwi: This has magnficient shades of Lorde! The lyrics suggest he’ll philosophise on good and evil: “We were put here together to discover, the heart that beats within each other, we’re gonna rap-bop-bop-tonight, and if we die tomorrow, what do we have to show for the wicked ways down below?”

Around November, RTBF, the Wallonian broadcaster, announced that Loic had been internally chosen.

Hopefully tonight we will see Loïc sing his song live in The Voice Belgique, but so far: Do you like the song? Or will this different taste of music not work for Loic?

Picture: RTBF / The Voice Belgique
Picture: RTBF / The Voice Belgique

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Yudhistira Mahasena
9 years ago

I’m shocked to hear that Loic has a girly voice. His voice reminds me of Matthew Koma. Loic will have a bigger opportunity to qualify to the final if he sings “Rhythm inside” in French… he’s from the French part of Belgium. I like his song a little bit, though.

Marcus (Day One)
Marcus (Day One)
9 years ago

“and we’ll never be roya….errr…. rhythm inside?”
But seriously it is an almost carbon copy of Royals.
I mean people have said ‘Glorious’ and ‘Amazing’ were copies of ‘Euphoria’ but this is almost blatant plagiarism and it even has the royal style backing vocals.
3/10

Thiefo
Thiefo
9 years ago

I was NOT expecting this! I was expecting something a lot more boring and more… classic of ESC. But this sound very un-ESC, different, contemporary and indeed, something Lorde would do. I must say I’m not that big of a fan of Lorde, but I like the sound of this. It will certainly become one of my favourites.

Leaf
Leaf
9 years ago

It is fresh …. He should have named this THE WARRIOR just for the lol’s.
Finally something that someone relevant might want to put on their album.

Keep it up

Hebbuzz
Hebbuzz
9 years ago

I don;t think he can impress live, as all live performances are as annoying as his voice. Song is not my taste, but is good. Way out of Lorde’s league though.

bastian
bastian
9 years ago

I dont like it at all, its so boring. Definitely not a winner or maybe it is..thanks to this awful year lol 😉 I hope Sweden. Azebaijan or Russia have something better to offer. I need a killer song, i mean a song that blows all the entries out of the water, like going WOW. This is not an amazing entry, come on -.-

Viennalain
Viennalain
9 years ago

Best song so far, much more interesting than all the other songs.

Leo
Leo
9 years ago

I don’t like it. 24th on my list, wedged in between Latvia and UK

marklebron
marklebron
9 years ago

I really like this!

1 Slovenia
2 Estonia
3 Spain
4 Malta
5 Germany
6 Italy
7 Belgium
8 Ireland
9 Belarus
10 FYR Macedonia

D
D
9 years ago

I am one of the biggest Lorde fans to ever live so I absolutely love this. The one thing I’m concerned about is how similar this actually is to Lorde. It’s exactly her style and even his voice sounds similar to Lorde’s. But I shouldn’t be complaining, I love it.

Khan [UK]
Khan [UK]
9 years ago

Oh wow! I wasn’t expecting that! Sounds just like a Lorde song with his amazing vocals! Belgium are a dark horse!! 🙂

Amerivision
Amerivision
9 years ago

I’m digging this! 😀

cheesecake
cheesecake
9 years ago

Wow, amazing!

Racal
Racal
9 years ago

I like it! The song is good, and that guy has talent! However, I’m afraid it lacks that commercial catchy tune that usually makes a winning entry.

But hey, that guy wanted to do something different, something of his own, and he did it! Just for that, I think he can be praised! And it clearly stands out in this year’s monotone and boring line up (except Spain). Let’s see if it’ll work… Good luck Belgium!

Jan
Jan
9 years ago

And we’ll never be rooooooyals 😛

Great song though! 😀

LucyEAPercy
9 years ago

I completely adore this! Its so amazing! Well done Belgium, you e redeemed yourself after last year!!!

ryanireland
ryanireland
9 years ago

this could be a major shocker folks, it has potential

Freyah
Freyah
9 years ago

From the snippet I feel like I’m not going to like it.

Anez
Anez
9 years ago
EF0912
EF0912
9 years ago

Seems promising

JESCGermany15
JESCGermany15
9 years ago

Sounds very modern and amazing! But his voice sounds like a woman 😀 Remind me of Lorde and I love her songs! Great Belgium!

Anez
Anez
9 years ago

It’s not bad, finally no ballad!
I want to hear the whole song first.

Mar
Mar
9 years ago

You’re saying that’s not a woman singing??? Hard to belive, really.

I still like what I hear though, different and intriguing.

YoungsterJoey
YoungsterJoey
9 years ago

Who invited Lorde? Haha.

Daniel
Daniel
9 years ago

meh, Meh, MEh, MEH!!

Racal
Racal
9 years ago

@Pet: Belgium doesn’t get any “sympathy” votes from any nation (being culturally/historically close or neighboring – The Netherlands have only given them 12 points two times in the history of the contest), just like the UK. However, unlike the UK, Belgium didn’t win the ESC 5 times (just once), so Belgium has more things to complain about than the UK. 😉

Leo
Leo
9 years ago

Doesn’t sound promising. Based on that 30 seconds, I think Belgium will miss out on the final.

Selen
Selen
9 years ago

It sounds amazing! It seems like it will be my favourite Eurovision song of the year.

ct
ct
9 years ago

I hopes he keeps the shaved head. I don’t like the way he looks with hair…

Erin
Erin
9 years ago

OT: While Loic Nottet’s voice might not ‘match’ his boyish look, 16+ year old Nadav Guedj’s still photo from his clip presentation on March 12th suggests the boy earned a few more pounds making him look almost like a young Tony Soprano in gold chains.
http://www.iba.org.il/spokesman/pictures/P891634.jpg

ggmlr
9 years ago

Sounds modern, I love it very much and I hope when they reveal the whole song it won’t be disappointing. So far, Spain and Latvia are my favorites and this could be my next favorite song after them.

Pet
Pet
9 years ago

If this was the UK entry, it’d end up bottom, being Belgium who knows. Not a big fan of this one either.

Jake
9 years ago

Eventually I have found my favourite. 2015 will be my Belgian year, so!

My recent favourites:
2014 – United Kingdom, Molly (17)
2013 – The Netherlands, Anouk (9)
2012 – Italy, Nina Zilli (9) & Israel, Izabo (FQ)
2011 – Italy, Raphael Gualazzi (2)
2010 – Germany, Lena (1)

Nikos
Nikos
9 years ago

I was expecting to not like it cause I didnt like his voice from when he was announced. This works very well and is an interesting song, I like it

Kim
Kim
9 years ago
ParvinF
ParvinF
9 years ago

he reminds me Lorde :)) style and voice

Esclover_ireland
Esclover_ireland
9 years ago

If they add little more beats and noises and music etc. they could place in my top 5 and ESC top 5.It’s very VERY good,but there is room to improve

Racal
Racal
9 years ago

Sounds promising, but I really have to wait for the whole song. You can’t tell much with a snippet.

Jake
Jake
9 years ago

He does have a very feminine voice but so does Adam Levine. It sounds incredibly current and not typical festival song. I still believe this years winner will be a guy. With so many women and duets, the guys will stand out. And he’s young and hot.

Darren
Darren
9 years ago

I think this year will be the historic badest line up ever. Sorry for the anniversity this year

Darren
Darren
9 years ago

I think this years will be the historic bdest line up ever. sorry for the annivwrsity this year

beccaboo1212
9 years ago

Coooooooool!!!!! 🙂

giorgio
giorgio
9 years ago

i love most of the songs this year also this one. the only problem is that he sound like a girl, i waited for the guy to start to sing but he was the guy lol

ESCFan
ESCFan
9 years ago

This seams not good for ESC 2015 with this song and the others

Devon
Devon
9 years ago

Once again a bad song to the line up of the 60s anniversity of Eurovision Contest. Now a bad song from Belgium too. The party we all hope for this year of ESC 2015 with good song I´m sorry will not be. Bad song!

Adam
Adam
9 years ago

it’ll stand out definitely since its not a ballad. I’ll need to hear the rest of the song first but i guess it’s already dividing opinions lol

Mario My Diamond Vision of Gay Love
Mario My Diamond Vision of Gay Love
9 years ago

Ok judging from the snippet alone i’m not impressed really honestly
I’m waiting to hear the full version later today to be able making clear evaluation about the Belgian entry…
But i’m not excited now anymore as i used to before the snippet comes out for the song that i’m gonna listen….Anyway..

Otna
Otna
9 years ago

It sounds GLAM <3

PP
PP
9 years ago

His voice sound like voice of singer from San Marino from junior eurovision 2013 , who are represent San Marino at Eurovision 2015.

bavarson
bavarson
9 years ago

OMG it’s so bad