René Dif facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
René Dif
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| Born | 17 October 1967 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Origin | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genres | Pop, dance-pop, Eurodance, europop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, DJ, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, turntables, guitar |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Universal |
| Associated acts | Aqua |
René Dif (born October 17, 1967) is a Danish musician, DJ, and actor. He is most famous for being the male singer in the Danish-Norwegian pop group Aqua. You can hear his deep voice in many of their hit songs, like "Barbie Girl".
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The Story of René Dif
From Cruise Ships to DJ Booths
René Dif was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. His father was from Algeria, and his mother was Danish. School wasn't his favorite thing, and after the ninth grade, he decided to work on a cruise ship. This job took him to many new places.
While traveling, he heard a DJ on the radio in Barbados and was inspired. He decided that he wanted to become a DJ and a music star. To follow this dream, he moved to Norway. There, he met DJ Alligator and they even made an album together called Groove Your Soul.
Forming the Band Aqua
In 1994, while working on a cruise ship, Dif met a singer named Lene Nystrøm. At the time, he was starting a band with his friends Claus Norreen and Søren Rasted. They needed a female singer, and he asked Lene to join. This band would soon become the world-famous group Aqua.
Success with Aqua
As a member of Aqua, René Dif became a global star. The band was known for its fun, catchy Eurodance music. They sold over 28 million records all around the world.
Aqua had many hit songs that you might have heard, including:
- "Roses Are Red"
- "My Oh My"
- "Barbie Girl"
- "Doctor Jones"
- "Turn Back Time"
- "Cartoon Heroes"
The band was so successful that they earned a spot in the Guinness Book of Records. They were the first new band to have three of their own songs reach number one in the United Kingdom.
Life After Aqua's First Break
In 2001, the members of Aqua decided to take a break. During this time, René Dif worked on his own music. He released solo songs like "Let It All Out (Push It)" and "The Uhh Uhh Song".
He also started a career as an actor. He appeared in several movies made by the Danish director Lasse Spang Olsen. In 2002, he wrote a book about his life called Popdreng – Ud af skabet.
Aqua Gets Back Together
Fans were excited when Aqua reunited in 2008 to perform live shows. In 2011, they released a new album called Megalomania. The band is still active, performing their classic hits for audiences around the world.
Personal Life
When Aqua was first starting, René was in a relationship with his fellow band member, Lene Nystrøm, for three years.
Later, he married a health coach named Rikke Maija, and they had two children together. They are no longer married. He is now in a relationship with Linet Jo.
Selected Works
Over his long career, René Dif has been involved in many projects, from music to movies.
Solo Music
- "Let it all out (Push it)" (2003)
- "The uhh uhh song" (2003)
- "Jamaica ska" (2007)
- "All up to you" (2007)
Movies
- The good cop (2004)
- The collector (2004)
- Pistoleros (...) (2007)
- Father of four – In Japanese mode (2011)
Television Appearances
René has appeared on many TV shows in Denmark. He was a contestant on Vild med dans (the Danish version of Dancing with the Stars) in 2009. He also made a guest appearance in an episode of the American show South Park called "... Magic", where the characters performed "Barbie Girl".
See also
In Spanish: René Dif para niños
