Darude

Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen, known professionally as Darude, is a Finnish DJ and record producer originating from Eura, Satakunta.² He focuses on crafting tracks that feature a progressive and uplifting musical style.² The artist began his professional music career in 1995 and eventually rose to global prominence.²

Darude released the platinum-selling single "Sandstorm" in 1999.² His debut studio album, Before the Storm, arrived in 2000, selling 800,000 copies worldwide and securing three Finnish Grammy Awards.² The record topped the Finnish official charts and reached number six on the United States Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart.² His 2003 follow-up album, Rush, achieved a number four position on the weekly album chart in Finland and placed at number 11 on the Billboard dance chart.²