Darude is a Finnish musical artist, born on July 17, 1975 as Ville Virtanen. Known for his popular electronic music, this renowned artist has captured his audience with his ability to push the boundaries of the genre. His debut album, "Before the Storm", was released in 1999 and gained massive popularity with the hit song "Sandstorm", which became a global success. The album went platinum and won several awards. Darude has continued to produce music and perform at global festivals and music events, including in the United States where he is particularly popular. In 2019, he represented Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest. Still passionate about music, Darude remains active in the electronic music industry, creating new songs and collaborating with other artists.

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