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Yri Vanhove Redefines European Pop with “Playground”

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Yri Vanhove continues to push creative boundaries with “Playground”, his debut collaboration with Aïsha Rae, a song that transcends genre and expectation. Blending pop, poetry, and healing, Playground is more than a record; it’s a lived story of rebirth, vulnerability, and light emerging from loss.

Born out of sessions in a psychiatric day center, Playground was never intended for release. It was therapy, an act of survival that turned into art. Filmed without a script or direction, the accompanying video captures raw moments of real life, making it an accidental farewell and an emotional snapshot of human resilience.

At just 22 years old, Yri Vanhove has already made his mark as one of Belgium’s most promising multicultural voices. Known for fusing Albanian rhythms with Flemish urban-pop, Yri’s sound bridges cultures and emotions alike.

With Playground, Yri steps into an even more personal space, one where healing meets art, and silence speaks louder than words. It’s a reminder that music doesn’t always have to entertain; sometimes, it simply tells the truth.

“Playground” by Yri Vanhove & Aïsha Rae is available now on all major streaming platforms:open.spotify.com/track/6SywbC

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