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4	Ville Virtanen (born July 17, 1975), better known as '''Darude''', is a Finnish DJ and record producer.
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6	Darude is best known for his debut single "Sandstorm", a {{trance}} {{instrumental\|s}} track that gained massive popularity from its use at sporting events and in early [[MemeticMutation internet memes]]. Notable for its lack of vocals, which was highly unusual for a mainstream hit at the time, it's also credited as being one of the first dance tracks that became massively popular in the United States, which eventually led to the creation and rise of other dance subgenres like {{electro house}}, EDM, and {{dubstep}} in the country.
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8	In 2019, it was announced that Darude would be representing his native country at that year's Series/EurovisionSongContest with vocalist Sebastian Rejman. Similarly to predecessor Music/SaaraAalto, their song "Look Away" was selected from a choice of three options in Finland's revised ''Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu'' selection format.
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11	!! Discography:
12	* ''Before the Storm'' (2000)
13	* ''Rush'' (2003)
14	* ''Label This!'' (2007)
15	* ''Moments'' (2015)
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17	!!His music contains examples of:
18	* {{Instrumentals}}: His hit "Sandstorm" is a well-known example of one. He is largely an instrumental act but occasionally has guest vocals.
19	* OffscreenTeleportation: In the music video of "Sandstorm", the chase between the two guards and the woman with the briefcase occurs across Helsinki, and every scene change, Darude is nearby watching the events.
20	* PursuedProtagonist: The woman in the music video of "Sandstorm" was running from gunmen and dogs with a suitcase in hand.
21	* RidingIntoTheSunset: At the end of "Sandstorm"'s music video, the characters ride a boat into the sunset.
22	* TapOnTheHead: In the music video of "Sandstorm", one of the pursuers betrays the other by kicking him in the face, knocking him out instantly.

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