16 Facts About Yes-R

Yesser Roshdy, better known by his stage name Yes-R, is a Dutch rapper, singer and television presenter.

Yes-R was born in Amsterdam, to an Egyptian father, and a Moroccan mother.

Yes-R has appeared in the films 'n Beetje Verliefd and Gangsterboys.

Yes-R was featured on the single Sletje by 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.

Yes-R contributed to the D-Men mixtapes De Straatremixes Deel 2 and De Straatremixes Deel 3.

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 and rapper-singer Baas B He signed instead to his cousin 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".

In 2005, his debut solo album Mijn pad was released where Yes-R is autobiographical telling his personal story about his life, visions and future prospects.

Yes-R worked along with Soesi B as a backup vocalist and with Derenzo and DJ Kesh.

Yes-R toured throughout the Netherlands to promote his solo career.

Yes-R begins has been able to target a broad audience and appears through his DVD releases.

Yes-R is regularly featured not only on urban-oriented programs, but 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 for "Best Newcomer" in 2006.

In June 2008, Yes-R had a chart-topping hit in Suriname entitled "Uit Elkaar".

In 2006, Yes-R made his debut as a TV actor in the role of Omar in the film 'n Beetje Verliefd directed by Martin Koolhoven.

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.