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Find sources: "Yes-R" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (June 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Yes-R Yes-R in 2019 Background information Born Yesser Roshdy (1986-11-02) 2 November 1986 (age 39) Origin Amsterdam, Netherlands Genres Hip hop R&B pop Occupations Rapper singer songwriter presenter Instrument Vocals Years active 2004 – present Label SPEC Entertainment BV Website yes-r.nl Musical artist **Yesser Roshdy** ([Egyptian Arabic](/source/Egyptian_Arabic_language): ياسر رشدي, [\[jesəɾ ɾoʃdi\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Arabic); born 2 November 1986), better known by his stage name **Yes-R**, is a Dutch [rapper](/source/Rapping), singer and [television presenter](/source/Television_presenter). He was born in [Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam), to an Egyptian father,[1] and a Moroccan mother. Before going solo, he was part of the Dutch hip-hop formation [D-Men](/source/D-Men). He has also appeared in the films *['n Beetje Verliefd](/source/'n_Beetje_Verliefd)* and *Gangsterboys*. ## Early career Yes-R originates from [East Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam-Oost). Inspired by his cousin [Ali B](/source/Ali_B), he started rapping at the age of 12. A year later, he entered a talent show in which he placed second. In 2003, he was introduced to [Lange Frans](/source/Lange_Frans), the frontman of the rap formation [D-Men](/source/D-Men), who was impressed by Yes-R's flow. Lange Frans then took on the production of Yes-R's recordings. The first song *Chickiesflasher* was an underground hit and became part of the compilation album *De gastenlijst*. He was also featured on the single *Sletje* by [Baas B](/source/Baas_B) as well Maritza's debut single *Laat Je Gaan*. In 2004, Yes-R won the audience award of *De Grote Prijs van Nederland*. He also contributed to the [D-Men](/source/D-Men) mixtapes *De Straatremixes Deel 2* and *De Straatremixes Deel 3*. ## Solo career Yes-R with Soesi B, Derenzo and DJ Kesh Yes-R decided to leave D-Men in 2005 alongside most of its members after disagreements with the *D-Men Entertainment* record label, and its founding owners, namely rapper [Lange Frans](/source/Lange_Frans) and rapper-singer [Baas B](/source/Baas_B). He signed instead to his cousin [Ali B](/source/Ali_B)'s record label. Yes-R never discussed the details of the commercial conflict with D-Men, but hinted to it in his song "Het spijt me" ("I'm sorry") In 2005, his debut solo album *Mijn pad* ("My Path") was soon released where Yes-R is autobiographical telling his personal story about his life, visions and future prospects. He worked along with [Soesi B](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Soesi_B&action=edit&redlink=1) as a backup vocalist and with [Derenzo](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Derenzo&action=edit&redlink=1) and [DJ Kesh](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=DJ_Kesh&action=edit&redlink=1). He also toured throughout the Netherlands to promote his solo career. His concurrent first single with *Mijn pad* was released in March 2005 called "Stel je voor" featuring [Baas B](/source/Baas_B). But far more notorious for chart success was the [Ali B](/source/Ali_B) famous track "Leipe mocro flavour" [Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83mJmw3yH3A) on [YouTube](/source/YouTube_video_(identifier)) with [Brace](/source/Brace_(singer)) and [Ali B](/source/Ali_B), "mocro" meaning "person of Moroccan descent". It was released just days before the debut single. The Ali B single took him to No. 2 in Dutch Singles Chart and a No. 3 position in the [Mega Top 50](/source/Mega_Top_50). Yes-R begins has been able to target a broad audience and appears through his DVD releases. He is regularly featured not only on urban-oriented programs, but also makes an effort to take part in children shows and talk shows and has become one of the best selling rapper acts in Netherlands, winning many awards including [TMF Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=TMF_Award_(Netherlands)&action=edit&redlink=1) for "Best Newcomer" in 2006. Although Yes-R is successful on the charts, he has been suffering from stream of criticism about his commercialism by some other Dutch hip hop personalities and the Dutch people.. In June 2008, Yes-R had a chart-topping hit in [Suriname](/source/Suriname) entitled "Uit Elkaar" ("Breaking Up"). It also had success in the Netherlands, reaching No. 14. Along with rapper [Akon](/source/Akon) and [Ali B](/source/Ali_B), he made a remix of the song "[Ghetto](/source/Ghetto_(Akon_song))" with additional rap verses in [Dutch](/source/Dutch_language). In 2009, he had a joint hit with Moroccan rapper [Soesi B](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Soesi_B&action=edit&redlink=1) and [Darryl](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Darryl_(rapper)&action=edit&redlink=1). ## Acting career In 2006, Yes-R made his debut as a TV actor in the role of Omar in the film *['n Beetje Verliefd](/source/'n_Beetje_Verliefd)* ("A Little Bit in Love") directed by [Martin Koolhoven](/source/Martin_Koolhoven). The film had its premiere on 14 December 2006. In 2009, Yes-R made a voiceover role in the animated film *Sunshine Barry en de discowormen* playing the part of Tito, a bassist in the band, in one of the leading role alongside those of Jim and Sita. In 2009, he took the role of a Turkish [rapper](/source/Rap) in the film *Gangsterboys*. The film was released on 18 February 2010. ## In popular culture - Yes-R won the audition for a [McDonald's](/source/McDonald's) advertising campaign thus getting more recognition with youngsters. - Yes-R has taken part in public awareness campaign for a safer Netherlands. - Alongside the Dutch television programme *[Baantjer](/source/Baantjer)* character Jurriaan 'Jurre' de Cock tries to teach youngsters that they do have a choice. - He also had a hit through a joint single "Vecht mee" ("Join the Fight") with [Chantal Janzen](/source/Chantal_Janzen), a sensitive song about cancer. - In 2005, he appeared on many children television programs including *[Kinderen voor Kinderen](/source/Kinderen_voor_Kinderen)* where he performed the single "Terug naar toen" ("Back to Then").[Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftp5ieKi2DI) on [YouTube](/source/YouTube_video_(identifier)) - In 2008 Yes-R presented the [Nickelodeon](/source/Nickelodeon_(TV_channel)) program *Hihi met Sisi* - On 19 April 2008, he appeared in the Dutch game show *[Ik hou van Holland](/source/Ik_hou_van_Holland)* - On 1 March 2008 he presented the *Kids Top 20* when the original presenter [Monique Smit](/source/Monique_Smit) had problems in her vocal cords. - Yes-R has appeared on the Dutch television program [Jensen!](/source/Jensen!) and many other talk shows. - After the murder of [Theo van Gogh](/source/Theo_van_Gogh_(film_director)) Yes-R joined [Riza](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Riza_(rapper)&action=edit&redlink=1) in being featured on [Ninthe](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ninthe&action=edit&redlink=1) single in the song "Actueel vandaag" ("News Today"). The single was published as a non-commercial release. - In 2007 and 2008, he won Hunk of the Year award by *Girlz!* teen magazine and *Hitkrant* music. In 2009, he was also shortlisted for a second Hunk of the Year award from *Hitkrant*. ## Awards **Music awards** - 2004: Grote Prijs van Nederland (Grand Orix of Netherlands Music Award) - 2005: Dutch Dutch Mobo Award for Best Single for "Leipe mocro flavour" jointly with [Ali B](/source/Ali_B) and [Brace](/source/Brace_(singer)) - 2006: [TMF Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=TMF_Awards_(Netherlands)&action=edit&redlink=1) for best Newcomer - 2009: [TMF Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=TMF_Awards_(Netherlands)&action=edit&redlink=1) winning TMF Pure Award **Film awards** - 2007: [Golden Film](/source/Golden_Film) (in [Dutch](/source/Dutch_language) Gouden Film) award for 100,000 viewers for ['n Beetje Verliefd](/source/'n_Beetje_Verliefd) - 2010: Golden Film (Gouden Film) award for 100,000 viewers for *Gangsterboys* ## Filmography **Feature films** - 2006: *['n Beetje Verliefd](/source/'n_Beetje_Verliefd)* as Omar (English title *Happy Family*) - 2009: *Sunshine Barry en de discowormen* as Tito - 2010: *Gangsterboys* as Apo, a Turkish rapper - 2012: *[Zombibi](/source/Zombibi)* as Jamal Barachi ## Discography ### Albums Year Album Peak positions NED [2] 2005 Mijn Pad 48 2007 Zakenman 48 2008 Zakenman II – 2012 Fashion 54 2017 El Pardon ### Mixtapes - 2009: *Dierentuin* ### Singles Year Single Peak chart positions Album NED Dutch Top 40 NED Tipparade NED Single Top 100 [3] 2005 "Stel je voor" (feat. Baas B) 37 43 "Fissa" (feat. Derenzo) – 2 32 "Mijn pad" – 2 31 2006 "Mammie" (feat. Brace) 27 17 "'n Beetje verliefd" 17 23 2007 "Hey Schatje!" (feat. Soesi B) – 4 75 2008 "Uit elkaar" 14 14 "Vecht mee" (feat. Chantal Janzen) – 14 10 2009 "Me Boy" (Yes-R – Ali B – Lange Frans) – 11 – 2010 "Gangsterboys" (Yes-R – Darryl – Sjaak – Soesi B) – 14 16 2011 "Rosamunde 2011" (Ali B, Yes-R & Brownie Dutch) 38 7 2012 "Heimwee" (Yes-R & Angela) – 5 31 "Als er geen morgen was" – 78 "Ben je ook voor Nederland? – De geluksvogeltjesdans" (Wolter Kroes, Yes-R & Ernst Daniël Smid) 3 4 2013 "Bubbels" (feat. Sidney Samson) – 72 **Featured in** Year Single Peak chart positions Album NED Dutch Top 40 NED Tipparade NED Single Top 100 [3] 2005 "Leipe Mocro Flavour" (Ali B feat. Brace & Yes-R) 2 2 "Kan me niet meer schelen" (Eddy Zoëy feat. Yes-R) – 7 63 2006 "Ghetto Remix" (Akon feat. Ali B & Yes-R) 3 2 "Rampeneren" (Ali B feat. Yes-R & The Partysquad) 4 6 2007 "Groupie Love" (Ali B feat. Yes-R, Gio & Darryl) 9 3 2008 "Bij je zijn" (Fouradi feat. Yes-R) – 14 36 2011 "What A Wonderful World" (Dean Saunders feat. Yes-R) – 7 7 2012 "Dirty Minds" (Nils van Zandt feat. Yes-R) – 76 ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [*Yes-R bio*](https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2086635/bio) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-charts_2-0)** ["DutchCharts.nl: Yes-R – Albums discography"](http://www.dutchcharts.nl/search.asp?cat=a&cat2=s&search=Yes-R). *dutchcharts.nl*. Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 February 2014. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-singletop100_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-singletop100_3-1) ["DutchCharts.nl: Yes-R – Singles discography page (Single Top 100)"](http://www.dutchcharts.nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Yes-R). *dutchcharts.nl*. Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 February 2014. ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Yes-R](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Yes-R). - [Official website](http://www.yes-r.nl/) - [Yes-R page at Discogs](http://www.discogs.com/artist/Yes-R) - [Yes-R](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2086635/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) Authority control databases: Artists MusicBrainz --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Yes-R](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes-R) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes-R?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.