Gustaph, Because of You | Beaming with Pride

In the 17^th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Because of You” performed by Belgian singer, songwriter, and producer Gustaph.

Prepare to beam with P-R-I-D-E! Beaming with Pride celebrates, embraces, and spotlights songs by LGBTQ musicians or allies.  Here, we provide background and insight into musicians, analyze, plus go gaga over the decadent bops served up.  When songs dictate deeper and more transcendent discussion, we ensure the point is fully articulated.  All styles of music are welcome, whether the songs are classics or brand-new. So, without further ado, in the 17^th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Because of You” performed by Gustaph.

The “you” in Gustaph’s (Stef Caers) song, “Because of You”, is clearly someone special. The Belgian 🇧🇪 singer, songwriter, and producer released this pop gem as Belgium’s Eurovision Song Contest entry in 2023. “Because of You” opens his 2025 album, Look At Us Now, co-written with Jaouad Alloul and co-produced with Willem Vanderstichele.

“Because of You” is an energetic, superbly produced dance-pop track with a catchy beat and polished synths. Gustaph’s vocals are vibrant and youthful, enhanced by expressive ad-libs and impressive, sustained high notes. Memorable melodies and positive themes, including the transformative power of love and self-acceptance, make the song feel joyful and inspiring. “Remember when they told us / ‘You’re not good enough’?” he sings in the first verse, and continues, “And then you came into my life.” In the second verse, he asserts, “You told me the right thing at the right time / And got me feeling wild.” The pre-choruses, as well as the chorus, excerpted earlier, maintain the good vibes. The bridge distinguishes itself from other sections yet keeps the theme of love alive and well (“Because of you, I keep on going, baby, baby, for a brighter day”). Woo! Ultimately, Gustaph delivers a feel-good anthem about epic love.

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