Beginnings in The Hague
Lloyd Wezer is born in The Hague on 11 May 1976. American hip-hop, R&B and soul become early musical inspirations.
MY STORY / THROUGH THE YEARSThe years
The years
behind the music.
I was born in The Hague on 11 May 1976. Music took me from my first performances to Arnhemsgewijs, solo albums and collaborations. Along this timeline, I share the moments from that story.
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The first performances
Around the age of fifteen, Lloyd begins performing in the Netherlands and abroad. On stage, he develops the voice and presence that will carry him through his career.
Arnhemsgewijs
As frontman and a member of Arnhemsgewijs, Lloyd reaches a wide audience. Je hebt me gebruikt and Ik mis jou become important chapters in the development of Dutch-language R&B.
A path of his own
Lloyd leaves Arnhemsgewijs and continues as a solo artist under the name Lloyd de Meza. His vocals become an established part of the Dutch hip-hop and R&B scene.
Schudden
In 2001, Puf / Schudden by Def Rhymz reaches number one in the Dutch Top 40. Lloyd provides the sung chorus on Schudden.
De Vierde Kaart
Brainpower's De Vierde Kaart, featuring Lloyd, is released in 2001. The collaboration reaches the Dutch Top 40.
Alleen
Alleen, Lloyd de Meza's first solo album, is released through Dino Music in 2003.
Mijn Diamant
Mijn Diamant marks a new chapter in Lloyd's solo career. The song remains closely associated with his name in the years that follow.
An international sound
Lloyd broadens his repertoire with English-language music. Back To Eden is released in 2012, with songs such as Champion and Never Let Go also part of this period.
Together again
Arnhemsgewijs reunites in its original line-up. New songs follow, including Ze rocked de boot, De manier waarop je kijkt and Amber rose.
America & Curaçao
Studio trips take Lloyd to America. He later moves to Curaçao, the island he falls in love with. His music continues to develop, shaped by travel, encounters and life.
A new generation
Jairzinho releases a new version of Mijn diamant with Lloyd. Tijd zal het leren by Lloyd & Step is also released.
Money on My Mind
With Money on My Mind, Lloyd adds another English-language single to his repertoire.
A full house, a familiar feeling
Lloyd performs with a thirteen-piece band at a sold-out Podium Mozaïek in Amsterdam. The full Arnhemsgewijs line-up reunites, and Schudden is performed as a tribute with Two Def, Def Rhymz's brother. Bouwen met jou is also released that year.
Oh Curaçao
Oh Curaçao gives the island a place in Lloyd's musical story.
NO TIME
No Time is Lloyd de Meza's latest single. A new chapter, with the same recognisable voice. Listen now on Spotify.
THE MUSIC TRAVELS WITH MEFrom The Hague
From The Hague
to Curaçao.
American hip hop, R&B and soul inspired me from a young age. Around the age of fifteen, I started performing in the Netherlands and abroad. With Arnhemsgewijs, Dutch R&B became an important part of my life.
In 1998, I continued as a solo artist. My albums Alleen, Mijn Diamant and Back To Eden show different sides of my music. Collaborations with artists including Def Rhymz and Brainpower are also part of that journey.
There were trips to studios in America, and later Curaçao became my home. In 2025, I performed with a thirteen-piece band at Podium Mozaïek in Amsterdam. The original Arnhemsgewijs line-up and Two Def also came together for a tribute to Def Rhymz. My story continues, with NO TIME as my latest single.
