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AboutDarude is a Finnish DJ and producer whose real name is Ville Virtanen. He was born on July 17, 1975 in Eura, Finland. He first gained international recognition for his 1999 hit single Sandstorm which became a worldwide phenomenon and remains one of the most iconic dance tracks of all time.

Darude began his music career in the mid-1990s, playing in clubs around his hometown of Turku, Finland. In 1999, he released his debut single Sandstorm on the independent record label 16 Inch Records. The song's infectious blend of trance, techno and dance elements quickly caught on and soon became a global hit.

Sandstorm reached the top ten in over a dozen countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia. The song also received widespread airplay on radio stations and in clubs and was featured in numerous films, television shows and video games.

In 2001, Darude released his debut album Before The Storm which included Sandstorm and several other successful singles, such as Feel The Beat and Out Of Control. The album was a commercial success and helped establish Darude as a leading figure in the electronic dance music scene.

Darude continued to release successful albums and singles throughout the 2000s, including "Rush", "Label This!" and "Music". He has also collaborated with numerous other artists, such as Ashley Wallbridge, Kristina Sky and Jes.

In addition to his music career, Darude has also appeared on various reality TV shows in Finland, including "Tanssii tähtien kanssa" (the Finnish version of "Dancing with the Stars") and "Vain elämää" (the Finnish version of "The Best Singers").

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