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Darude
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Ville Virtanen (born July 17, 1975), better known by his stage name Darude is an electronic dance music producer and DJ from Eura, Hinnerjoki, Finland. Debuting in 1999 with the smash single “Sandstorm” and subsequent album Before the Storm, Darude is known worldwide for his progressive/uplifting style.
Biography:
Virtanen started his career as an amateur musician while in high school, making music using his PC’s tracker software. As his interest in music production rapidly grew (and his grades correspondingly dropped), he moved on to more serious production techniques.
While at a classmate’s party, Virtanen played the song “Rude Boy” (written by Swedish artist Leila K) four times. This earned him the nickname “Rude Boy”, which gradually morphed into “Da Rude”, which in turn inspired the name “Darude”.
Virtanen continued producing music while in technical school, occasionally releasing demos to radio stations beginning in 1997, and offering his music for download on MP3.com. In 1999, he gave a demo for “Sandstorm” to his producer, JS16 (Jaakko Salovaara). Virtanen signed on with JS16’s 16 Inch Records label, and shortly thereafter, “Sandstorm” was released as a single.
Early career
“Sandstorm” was a smash hit in Finland, topping the Finnish Single Chart, selling platinum and holding the #1 spot on the Finnish Dance Chart for seventeen consecutive weeks. Word quickly spread about the track, which found global success. After becoming the #3 single in the United Kingdom (Becoming the first record by a Finnish artist to do so), “Sandstorm” eventually sold 2 million units worldwide, and was the world’s biggest selling 12-inch record in 2000.
Biography:
Virtanen started his career as an amateur musician while in high school, making music using his PC’s tracker software. As his interest in music production rapidly grew (and his grades correspondingly dropped), he moved on to more serious production techniques.
While at a classmate’s party, Virtanen played the song “Rude Boy” (written by Swedish artist Leila K) four times. This earned him the nickname “Rude Boy”, which gradually morphed into “Da Rude”, which in turn inspired the name “Darude”.
Virtanen continued producing music while in technical school, occasionally releasing demos to radio stations beginning in 1997, and offering his music for download on MP3.com. In 1999, he gave a demo for “Sandstorm” to his producer, JS16 (Jaakko Salovaara). Virtanen signed on with JS16’s 16 Inch Records label, and shortly thereafter, “Sandstorm” was released as a single.
Early career
“Sandstorm” was a smash hit in Finland, topping the Finnish Single Chart, selling platinum and holding the #1 spot on the Finnish Dance Chart for seventeen consecutive weeks. Word quickly spread about the track, which found global success. After becoming the #3 single in the United Kingdom (Becoming the first record by a Finnish artist to do so), “Sandstorm” eventually sold 2 million units worldwide, and was the world’s biggest selling 12-inch record in 2000.
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Chicobox escreveu:
Good grooves from the new album (Label This!) is my personal favorite, atm :)
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klaudynaluna escreveu:
nice guy. i know few songs but i'll have his albums soon:)
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menol escreveu:
In the darkness rox ;)
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saaji escreveu:
<3 my game
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fanatka_rox escreveu:
I love his musics! <3
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karolla1990 escreveu:
Sand Storm <3
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DJIB_sexinator escreveu:
You just got infeKKKted! DJ Infektial Blowjob!
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Stereulor escreveu:
mi segundo DJ favorito
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Jankkari escreveu:
Very good artist! Sandstorm ftw!!!
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tomeraaron escreveu:
10X
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RDRR escreveu:
Dude, your amazing! Sandstorm is by far my favorite song!
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Raian-kun escreveu:
gay, cheese, and above all fabulous!
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hpsss escreveu:
gey ?
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Cheese?! :D
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trolllover escreveu:
cheese :(
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anton130790 escreveu:
i think Rush is underrated, very dark and melodic track
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obstinadox escreveu:
I want to make a more dnb/big beat remix of sandstorm
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Truekami1 escreveu:
Feel the beat, Sandstorm and Drums of New York are really great!
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cypax escreveu:
In the red corner.... WANDERLEEEEEEEEEI SILVAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
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Sandkamp escreveu:
Definately no 1-Hit-Wonder! He's got alot of great tracks
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