The videos, featuring Denters singing covers of songs by artists like Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and others, garnered millions of views and ultimately drew the attention of the music industry. In 2007, the 18-year-old native of Oosterbeek, Holland, signed with pop star Justin Timberlake's fledgling Tennman label and began appearing with the "Sexyback" singer on tour. Her debut studio album was released in 2009. She was invited on the Oprah Winfrey show and won an MTV Europe Music Award and the European Border Breakers Award. Since her discovery, Esmée has toured the world with the likes off Neyo, Enrique Iglesias and Justin Timberlake.