Even voorstellen – Kristo releases new single ‘hopelessly devoted’
KRISTO (BE) RELEASES HIS NEW SINGLE "HOPELESSLY DEVOTED"
FOR FANS OF PRINCE, D'ANGELO, TOM MISCH & JORDAN RAKEI
LISTEN "HOPELESSLY DEVOTED"
https://open.spotify.com/track/3kDoEZ0k7FznOQhfeqpkq8

Belgian artist Kristo returns with his new  single “Hopelessly Devoted”, out May 29.  The track unfolds as a silky, groove-led R&B  cut where a laid-back rhythm locks into warm  horn accents and an intimate yet infectious  vocal hook. Blending classic songwriting with  a modern soul aesthetic, Kristo continues to  refine a sound rooted in musicality and artistic  integrity.

As a true artist and multi-instrumentalist  in every sense, Kristo writes, plays, and co produces his own music, drawing from a wide  palette of influences including vintage R&B,  funk, soul, jazz, and classic pop. His work  reflects a strong focus on craftsmanship and  depth, balanced with a contemporary edge.

“Hopelessly Devoted” further expands the sonic  world of Kristo’s forthcoming debut album, due  in December 2026. Shaped by a deeply musical  upbringing: his father a tenor saxophonist and  his mother a marimba teacher, his artistry is grounded in a lifelong dedication  to music. Influenced by artists such as Prince, David  Bowie, and D’Angelo, Kristo has developed a  distinct voice and sound of his own. This has  already translated into notable live experience,  including performances at Gent Jazz Festival and North Sea Jazz (Talent Stage), as well as support slots for artists such as Macy Gray and  Theo Croker.

With two more singles planned ahead of his debut album, Kristo continues to build  momentum as a rising artist in today’s  contemporary soul, funk and R&B landscape, with a clear crossover appeal and  growing international potential.

His self-released single, “Spinning Around,” released last November
Kristo - Spinning Around (Live Session)

Instrumentalist Kristiaan Deruytter. Music has always been a huge part of his life: as the son of renowned saxophone player Frank Deruytter and a mother who teaches marimba and percussion, he grew up in an environment where music was ever-present. It quickly became clear that Kristiaan would carve out his own artistic path.
After a classical music education and experience in several youth and teenage bands, he performed from 2017 to 2019 as singer and guitarist of the pop-funk trio Savoir-Vivre, releasing two EPs and multiple singles. He also frequently appeared as a guest with the 16-piece big band OTO Machine, led by his father.
In July 2022 he earned his Bachelor of Music – Pop – Guitar at Codarts University Rotterdam, becoming the first and only student to ever receive the maximum possible score for his guitar major. With that confidence and a solid artistic foundation, he launched his career as an artist and musician.
Under the name Kristo he released his debut EP “Restore” in 2022, followed by the EP “Childhood” in March 2024.
Kristo (ft. Julia Adriana) - Eternal Love (live session)
Kristo (Ft. Julia Adriana) - Eternal Love (Live Session)