Darude
DJ

Darude Net Worth

Darude is a Finnish trance DJ born on July 17, 1975 in Eura, Finland. He is best known for his 1999 international hit "Sandstorm" and his album Before the Storm, which charted in the top 10 in multiple countries. His music has been widely successful and has earned him international recognition.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 17, 1975
Birth Place Eura, Finland
Age 48 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $12 million (2024)

About

Trance DJ most known for his 1999 international hit "Sandstorm." His album Before the Storm charted in the top 10 in several countries all across the world.

Before Fame

He started making music while studying at Turku Polytechnic University in Finland, where he mixed music using his PC's tracker software.

Trivia

His DJ alias was created after classmates teased him for constantly playing the song "Rude Boy." Rude Boy eventually became his name, which then became Da Rude, and finally Darude.

Family Life

He was born in Eura, Finland. His real name is Ville Virtanen.

Associated With

He collaborated on the song "I Ran (So Far Away)" with American Idol contestant Blake Lewis.

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