René Dif

Danish musician and Aqua vocalist

René Dif - Danish musician and Aqua vocalist
Born

October 17th, 1967
57 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Denmark

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Born in Denmark, a musician rose to prominence as the lead vocalist of the Eurodance group Aqua. The group gained international success with their hit single 'Barbie Girl' in 1997, which topped charts in multiple countries. Their debut album, 'Aquarium', sold millions of copies worldwide. The catchy tunes and distinctive style of Aqua made a significant impact on pop music in the late 1990s. After the group disbanded, pursued solo music projects and participated in various reality television shows in Denmark.

Fronted the group Aqua

Released the hit single 'Barbie Girl'

Sold millions of copies of the album 'Aquarium'

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