Dutch singer protests at Donald Trump’s use of 1990s hit

DutchNews, April 19, 2016

2 Unlimited in 2014. Photo: By Sven Mandel via Wikimedia Commons

The singer of Dutch 1990s group 2 Unlimited has protested at the way the duo’s hit Get Ready For This is being used by US presidential hopeful Donald Trump. 

Trump used the number at a rally on Long Island, New York earlier this month, leading Anita Doth to tell website Nu.nl that she is not happy. 

The song was written by Ray Slijngaard, the other half of the duo, and Doth says if she had been the composer, she would have had Trump banned from using it.

‘Why Ray and [2 Unlimited founder] Philip de Wilde have not done so is a puzzle and I hope they are taking action,’ Doth said. 

A number of artists have moved to stop Trump using their music, including Adele, REM and Neil Young.

It is not the first time a US presidential hopeful has used Dutch pop on the campaign trail. In 2008, Hillary Clinton caused a small stir when she opted for Golden Earring’s When the Lady Smiles. 

Not only are the lyrics suggestive, but the original video for the song featured lead singer Barry Hay attempting to rape a nun.