Bolis Pupul
Bolis Pupul | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Boris Zeebroek |
| Born | 1985 or 1986 (age 37–38)[a] Belgium |
| Origin | Ghent, Belgium |
| Genres | Synthpop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Labels | Deewee |
| Member of | Hong Kong Dong |
Bolis Pupul (born Boris Zeebroek in Belgium, in 1985 or 1986) is a Belgian musician. He was raised in Ghent. He is best known for his collaborative work with Charlotte Adigéry, and particularly for their debut album Topical Dancer. His solo debut album, Letter to Yu, will be released on 8 March 2024.
Early life
Pupul was born Boris Zeebroek in Belgium.[1][2] His father is the Belgian cartoonist Luc "Kamagurka" Zeebroek, and his mother was Hong Kong-born Chinese.[1][3][4] His mother died in a car accident in 2008, at age 49.[3] Pupul grew up in Ghent.[1] The name "Bolis" came from how his maternal grandmother pronounced his real first name, and "Pupul" was a sound that his dad would repeat to help him fall asleep.[1]
Career
Pupul was a member of a synthpop band called Hong Kong Dong with his sister and brother-in-law.[1]
On 4 March 2022, Pupul released his debut album, Topical Dancer, a collaboration with fellow Belgian musician Charlotte Adigéry.[5] The two were paired up by Soulwax's Stephen and David Dewaele, who released the album through their label, Deewee.[5] Pupul and Adigéry originally met in 2013, chatting on the terrace of a Ghent jazz café.[1]
Pupul announced his solo debut album, Letter to Yu, on 29 November 2023.[3] The album is set for release on 8 March 2024 by Deewee.[3] Pupul produced the album with the Dewaele brothers, and recorded it at their studio in Ghent.[3] Its lead single, "Completely Half", was released with a music video shot in Hong Kong by director Bieke Depoorter.[3] The album was inspired by Pupul's mother and his Chinese heritage.[3]
Accolades
| Year | Organization | Award | Work | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Libera Awards | Best Electronic Record | Topical Dancer | Nominated | [6][7] |
Discography
Albums
- Topical Dancer (with Charlotte Adigéry, 2022, Deewee)
- Letter to Yu (2024, Deewee)
EPs
- Zandoli (with Charlotte Adigéry, 2022)[1]
Singles
Music videos
- "Completely Half" (2023, dir. Bieke Depoorter)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Hyun Kim, Michelle (29 March 2022). "Dance Duo Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul Want to Make You Move, Laugh, and Squirm". Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Morris, Kadish (8 March 2022). ""We see pop as a vehicle to say something": meet club provocateurs Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g Pearis, Bill (29 November 2023). "Charlotte Adigéry collaborator Bolis Pupul announces new solo album, shares "Completely Half"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (29 November 2023). "Bolis Pupul Announces Debut Solo Album, Shares Video for New Song "Completely Half"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ a b Younes, Nadia (2 March 2022). "Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul review: Topical Dancer". The Skinny. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (22 March 2023). "Wet Leg Leads Nominations for 2023 Libera Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Garcia, Thania; Okusanya, Emanuel (16 June 2023). "Wet Leg, Sudan Archives and More Win Big at 2023 A2IM Libera Awards". Variety. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Hussey, Allison (19 December 2023). "Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul Share New Christmas Song "Hoho"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Willems, Jasper (18 January 2024). "Bolis Pupul Goes Culinary With the Wonky, Whimsical "Spicy Crab"". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 19 January 2024.