Darude Real Name, Net Worth, Age, Height, Wife, Biography, Children, Parents
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| Net Worth | $12 million |
| Name | Darude |
| Full Name | Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen |
| Gender | Male |
| Born | July 17, 1975 |
| Age | 48 years old |
| Place of birth | Eura, Satakunta, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
Who is Darude?
Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen better known by his stage name Darude is a Finnish DJ and record producer from Eura, Satakunta. His music is characterised by its progressive/uplifting style. He started making music in 1995 and released the platinum-selling hit single "Sandstorm" in late 1999.
His debut studio album, Before the Storm, was released on September 18, 2000, and sold 800,000 copies worldwide, earning Darude three Finnish Grammy Awards. It peaked at number one on Finland's Official List and number 6 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart in the United States.
Darude's second studio album, Rush, reached number 11 on the Billboard Dance chart in 2003 and number 4 on the weekly album chart in Finland.
His third studio album, Label This! was released in 2007.
Though it did not chart as high as his previous albums, Gawker praised the album's single "In the Darkness" as “a floating, gossamer piece of trance music... it's tightly composed, easy to dance to, and has a soaring, undeniable hook.”
In 2011, he co-founded the record label EnMass Music, through which he has released a number of mix compilations related to his radio show Salmiakki Sessions.
After performing at festivals such as the tenth anniversary of Tomorrowland in 2014 and Future Music Festival in 2015, he released his most recent studio album, Moments, on August 14, 2015, followed by a tour of the United States and Canada in September 2015.
He represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, alongside singer Sebastian Rejman, with the song "Look Away."
What is Darude's Net Worth?
The Finnish DJ and record producer Darude has an estimated net worth of $12 million. He earns his fortune from being a famous Disc Jockey and also from brand endorsements.
How old is Darude?
The Finnish DJ Darude is 48 years old. Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen was born on July 17, 1975, in Eura, Satakunta, Finland.
What is Darude real name?
Darude real name is Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen.
Who is Darude married to?
Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen's marital status is married. Darude is married to an American wife, Michelle. The couple is blessed with a son (born in 2009) and a daughter (born in 2017).
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