Jesse Hydro
Jesse Blokdijk is a songwriter and artist from Utrecht, the Netherlands. He began his journey in music inspired by Ed Sheeran, who motivated him to start writing songs with his guitar. Around the same time, the work of Martin Garrix sparked his interest in producing, leading him to explore the technical side of creating music. Jesse studied production at the Conservatory in Haarlem and collaborated with industry professionals such as Radboud Miedema and Niels Zuiderhoek, with whom he produced his first singles. Since then, Jesse specializes in songwriting for dance music, bringing a strong focus on lyrics. His background in a family that values language has shaped his approach to writing, making him skilled at crafting meaningful and catchy songs. His music is released under labels such as Soave, V2 Records and MAIN Music.
Under his artist alias Jesse Hydro, he creates English sing-along pop music rich with emotion and packed with catchy hooks. Drawing inspiration from a personal “beautiful-words list” on his phone, Jesse crafts songs that offer a heartfelt glimpse into his emotions and thoughts—told in an accessible, relatable way. With his friendly demeanor and grounded personality, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter from Utrecht has built a strong connection with a young audience. He first rose to prominence on TikTok with a viral Dutch-language translation of a folk song, which evolved into the track ‘Sweet, Salt, Sour’. The nostalgic single gained national attention, landing Jesse on Dutch TV and radio and creating a surge of engagement online.
His most recent singles, ‘Crush’ and ‘Nervous’, released through the record label 8ball, delve into the universally recognizable experience of falling in love—wrapped in infectious melodies and memorable lyrics. With these releases, Jesse continues to refine his sound as a modern pop artist and producer.
In addition to his solo work, Jesse has become a sought-after collaborator behind the scenes. He recently co-wrote and co-produced ‘Fever’ by Alok and Agents Of Time, and the upcoming release ‘Bitch Of Christ’ by Caro Van Ee. He also co-wrote and produced ‘Dankjewel’ by FAY, which landed in the Dutch Spotify Top 100. Beyond pop, Jesse explores dance music under his project Dela Utca, which has garnered over 20 million streams and boasts 550,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. His music has received airplay on the Netherlands' biggest radio stations, including Radio 538 and Radio 2, further cementing his presence in both the mainstream and underground scenes.
Jesse is currently signed to Holland America Publishing (formerly Nordic Music Partners), where he continues to grow as a versatile and forward-thinking artist - balancing songwriting, production, and performance with an unmistakable creative voice. Jesse’s live performances include eight support shows for Flemming during his club tour, five opening acts for Edwin Evers, multiple appearances at Popronde and most recently performed on the main stage at Live at the Lake in 2025.
Check out Jesse Hydro's TikTok's here
Listen to Dela Utca's music on Spotify
