Ville Virtanen (born July 17, 1975), better known by his stage name
Darude, is a Techno producer and DJ from Eura, Hinnerjoki, Finland. He started making music in 1996 and he released the hit single "Sandstorm" in late 1999 and subsequent album
Before the Storm in 2000. His music is characterized by its progressive/uplifting style.