Alex van der Zouwen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈaːlɛks fɑn dər ˈzʌuə(n)]; born 1 July 1986), better known by his stage name Kraantje Pappie (pronounced [ˈkraːɲtɕə ˈpɑpi]; lit.

Van der Zouwen is signed to the label Noah's Ark, which released four major albums alongside several singles.

In 2007, Van der Zouwen, won the Before the Fame Awards hosted in Groningen which started his career as a rapper.

On these three albums there are a total 39 tracks and collaborations with different artists, such as Jan Smit, Dope D.O.D, Jiggy Djé and Boef en de Gelogeerde Aap.

Van der Zouwen also received golden record for, among others the singles Waar is Kraan?, Feesttent, Handen omhoog and De manier.

Van der Zouwen as of March 2021 part of a group of musicians named The Streamers, who gave free livestream-concerts during the COVID-19 pandemic.