[2] Brunings began his musical journey while working as a nurse at a psychiatric hospital in Holland.
[2] However, he came to worldwide attention in 2013 when he auditioned for the fourth season of the popular TV singing competition The Voice of Holland.
[2][3] During his blind audition, Brunings captivated the audience with his rendition of Bob Marley's iconic Redemption Song.
[2] Directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, the production delved into the life and music of Bob Marley.
[2] Despite having no prior acting experience, Brunings was chosen for the role due to his vocal resemblance to Bob Marley.