Sandy Vee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sandy Vee
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| Birth name | Sandy Julien Wilhelm |
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| Born | 22 April 1975 |
| Origin | Toulouse, Occitania, France |
| Genres | House |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, DJ, songwriter |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Associated acts | Stargate, Katy Perry, David Guetta |
Sandy Vee (born Sandy Julien Wilhelm on April 22, 1975) is a French DJ, record producer, and songwriter. He is the musical talent behind some of the biggest pop songs of the 2010s. You have probably heard his work on hit songs like "Only Girl (In the World)" by Rihanna and “Firework” by Katy Perry.
Before making pop music, Sandy Vee played bass guitar in jazz, rock, and punk bands. He later became interested in the DJ scene in France. Today, he lives in New York City and continues to create music. For his work, he won a Grammy Award in 2011.
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A Big Break with David Guetta
Sandy Vee's career took off when he met the famous DJ David Guetta. Vee was DJing at a party in Ibiza when Guetta heard one of his songs and loved it. The two musicians decided to work together.
Their first project was a song called "On The Dancefloor" for the artist will.i.am. They discovered they worked together very well and very quickly. This led to a bigger project, with Vee co-producing eight songs on Guetta's hit album One Love. This album was successful all over the world and made Sandy Vee a well-known producer.
Making Hits with Superstars
After his success with David Guetta, many famous artists wanted to work with Sandy Vee. He teamed up with the Norwegian production duo Stargate. Together, they created some of the most popular songs of the time.
Their teamwork led to huge hits, including:
- "Firework" for Katy Perry
- "Only Girl (In the World)" and "S&M" for Rihanna
- "Beautiful Monster" for Ne-Yo
- "Selfish" for Britney Spears
Sandy Vee also worked with other major artists like Taio Cruz, Pitbull, and Selena Gomez. His work helped shape the sound of pop music in the early 2010s.
Famous Songs and Awards
Sandy Vee has produced several songs that reached number one on the music charts. He has also been recognized with nominations and a win at the Grammy Awards, one of the biggest honors in music.
Number-One Singles
- 2009: David Guetta feat. Akon - "... ..."
- 2010: Rihanna - "Only Girl (In the World)"
- 2010: Katy Perry - "Firework"
- 2011: Rihanna - "S&M"
Grammy Awards and Nominations
- 2011: Best Dance Recording for Rihanna's "Only Girl (In the World)" (Won)
- 2012: Record of the Year for Katy Perry's "Firework" (Nominated)
- 2012: Album of the Year for Rihanna's album Loud (Nominated)
- 2012: Best Dance/Electronica Album for David Guetta's album Nothing But the Beat (Nominated)
See also
In Spanish: Sandy Vee para niños
