Nicky Romero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Birth name | Nick Rotteveel |
| Also known as | Monocule |
| Born | 6 January 1989 Amerongen, Utrecht, Netherlands |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Nick Rotteveel (born January 6, 1989) is a Dutch DJ and music producer. He is known by his stage name Nicky Romero or Monocule. He comes from Amerongen, Utrecht Province, in the Netherlands.
Nicky Romero has worked with many famous DJs. Some of these include Tiësto, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, and Avicii. He is well-known for his hit song "Toulouse". DJ Mag currently ranks him among the top 20 DJs in the world.
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Early Life and Education
Nick Rotteveel grew up in Amerongen, in the Netherlands. For one year, he lived in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. After that, he moved back to the Netherlands. He finished his school studies in France.
Starting His Music Career
Nicky Romero began his music journey by signing with Once Records. He released his first songs, "Privilege" and "Qwerty." Soon after, he released "Funktion One" and "Hear My Sound."
In 2009, he started making remixes for other artists. He remixed Tony Cha Cha's "Get on the Floor." He also made a popular remix of David Guetta's "When Love Takes Over." These remixes helped him become more known in the music world. He was even asked by Ministry of Sound to create more remixes for them.
In 2010, Nicky Romero released a new song called "My Friend." This song was released on Spinnin' Records. It used a sample from the famous Groove Armada song of the same name. "My Friend" became very popular. Many top DJs like Tiësto and Axwell played it. The song reached number 4 on the global Beatport chart.
In 2011, Romero released many more remixes. He remixed songs for artists like David Guetta, Flo Rida, Nicki Minaj, and Kelly Rowland.
Becoming a Mainstream Success
Nicky Romero became very popular in 2012 with his song "Toulouse." This song stayed on the Beatport Top Ten chart for a long time. MTV recognized his talent. They named him an EDM artist to watch that year.
His fame grew quickly. He even had a special DJ residency with David Guetta in Ibiza for the summer of 2012. In October 2012, DJ Mag gave him the 'Highest New Entry' award. He ranked number 17 on their Top 100 DJs fan poll. This was one of the highest new entries ever.
In 2012, Romero worked with Swedish DJ Avicii. They created the song "I Could Be the One." This song was a huge hit in Europe. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in February 2013. It was the first number one song in the UK for both Romero and Avicii.
After this success, Romero released "Symphonica" in 2013. It quickly reached number one on the overall Beatport Top 100 chart. He then worked with Krewella on "Legacy," which also hit number one on Beatport. Romero also collaborated with Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano on "S.O.T.U."
During 2013, he performed at many big music festivals. These included Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, and Tomorrowland. At TomorrowWorld, he used Google Glass for an interactive performance.
In October 2013, DJ Mag ranked him at number 7 on their Top 100 DJs poll. He also started his own weekly radio show called Protocol Radio. He also founded his own record label, Protocol Recordings.
Studio Work and Other Projects
In June 2014, Nicky Romero released "Feet On The Ground." This song featured vocals by Dutch singer Anouk. Besides making music, he also supports charity projects. One project is '10,000 Hours – People Planet Party.' This project helps fix playgrounds for kids who need them.
His song "Legacy" was used by Australian TV channel Channel Seven. It promoted the show Revenge in 2014. The song became popular in Australia, reaching number 50 on the charts. In 2014, Nicky also partnered with Electric Family. They created a special bracelet. All the money from sales went to a foundation that helps fight cancer.
In November 2015, Nicky needed to take some time to focus on his health. He decided to tour less and work more in the studio. In 2018, he released "Where Would We Be" with ROZES.
Other Music Productions
Nicky Romero has also helped produce songs for other famous artists. He co-produced "Right Now" for Rihanna's album Unapologetic in 2012. He also worked on "It Should Be Easy" for Britney Spears' album Britney Jean.
He also helped produce "Bang My Head" and "No Money No Love" for David Guetta's 2014 album Listen. Additionally, he co-produced "Dragon Night" for the Japanese band Sekai no Owari.
Other Ventures
Protocol Recordings
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| Founded | May 8, 2012 |
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Protocol Recordings is a music record label. Nicky Romero started it on May 8, 2012. It is based in the Netherlands. The label releases electronic music.
Many talented electronic artists have released music through Protocol Recordings. Some of these include Blasterjaxx, Don Diablo, and Vicetone. The label has become very successful.
One of the most successful songs from the label is "Like Home." This song was made by Nicky Romero and the Australian duo NERVO. It did well on charts in Sweden, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Five songs released by Protocol Recordings have reached number one on the Beatport Top 100 chart. Four of these were produced by Nicky Romero himself. Another hit was "Howl At The Moon" by StadiumX.
Protocol Radio is a weekly podcast and radio show. Nicky Romero hosts it. It started in 2013. The show features new music from Protocol Recordings. It also plays other songs that Nicky Romero supports.
In 2019, Romero invested in an esports team called Rogue. He joined fellow DJ Steve Aoki in this investment. In 2021, Nicky Romero also started teaching. He created a detailed music production masterclass. This class helps new DJs and producers learn how to make music.
Filmography
Nicky Romero appeared in the 2015 movie We Are Your Friends. The movie starred Zac Efron. Romero played himself in the film. He was shown performing at a Summerfest party in the movie's ending.
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See also
In Spanish: Nicky Romero para niños
