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'''Nick van de Wall''', born 9 September 1987, commonly known by his [[stage name]] '''Afrojack''',<ref>[http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/afrojack RA: Afrojack]. Residentadvisor.net. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.</ref> is a [[Grammy]] Award winning [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[record producer|music producer]] and [[Disc jockey|DJ]]. Born and raised in [[Spijkenisse]], [[Netherlands]],<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Afrojack Afrojack Discography at Discogs]. Discogs.com. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.</ref> He was listed as number 7 on ''DJ Mag''s top 100 DJs of 2011.<ref>http://www.djmag.com/top100. DJ Mag. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.</ref> His 2010 entry into the poll at number 19 was the highest new entry of that year's list.<ref>[http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Music-Interview-DJ-Afrojack.6662882.jp Music Interview: DJ Afrojack]. Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.</ref>
'''Nick van de Wall''', born 9 September 1987, commonly known by his [[stage name]] '''Afrojack''',<ref>[http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/afrojack RA: Afrojack]. Residentadvisor.net. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.</ref> is a [[Grammy]] Award winning [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[record producer|music producer]] and [[Disc jockey|DJ]]. Born and raised in [[Spijkenisse]], [[Netherlands]],<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Afrojack Afrojack Discography at Discogs]. Discogs.com. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.</ref> He was listed as number 7 on ''DJ Mag''s top 100 DJs of 2011.<ref>http://www.djmag.com/top100. DJ Mag. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.</ref> His 2010 entry into the poll at number 19 was the highest new entry of that year's list.<ref>[http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Music-Interview-DJ-Afrojack.6662882.jp Music Interview: DJ Afrojack]. Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.</ref>


Afrojack's song "[[Take Over Control]]," which features Dutch singer [[Eva Simons]], charted in a number of countries. In July 2010, Afrojack created an [[Essential Mix]] for [[BBC Radio 1]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sy59s Radio 1 Programmes - BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix, Afrojack]. BBC (2010-07-10). Retrieved on 2011-01-06.</ref> In December 2010, Afrojack announced, via his website, that he would release an album called ''Lost & Found''. The album was released December 22, 2010. In 2011 Afrojack opened the year by remixing [[Ian Carey]] and [[Snoop Dogg]]'s single "Last Night" to great acclaim. Later on, Afrojack was featured on Pitbull's #1 hit single "[[Give Me Everything (Pitbull song)|Give Me Everything]]" along with Ne-Yo and Nayer. He also contributed to the single "[[Run the World (Girls)]]" by [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]].
Afrojack's song "[[Take Over Control]]," which features Dutch singer [[Eva Simons]], charted in a number of countries. In July 2010, Afrojack created an [[Essential Mix]] for [[BBC Radio 1]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sy59s Radio 1 Programmes - BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix, Afrojack]. BBC (2010-07-10). Retrieved on 2011-01-06.</ref> In December 2010, Afrojack announced, via his website, that he would release an album called ''Lost & Found''. The album was released December 22, 2010. In 2011 Afrojack opened the year by remixing [[Ian Carey]] and [[Snoop Dogg]]'s single "Last Night" to great acclaim. Later on, Afrojack was featured on Pitbull's #1 hit single "[[Give Me Everything (Pitbull song)|Give Me Everything]]" along with Ne-Yo and Nayer. He also contributed to the single "[[Run the World (Girls)]]" by [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]].<ref>IMO Records. [http://www.imorecords.co.uk/house-2/house-artists/afrojack-biography/ “Afrojack Biography"], ''[[IMO Records]]'', London, Retrieved on 25 January 2012.</ref>


Afrojack runs an imprint label named Wall Recordings, which has [[Dutch]]house [[DJ]]s such as himself, DJ R3HAB, and Sidney Samson signed onto the label.
Afrojack runs an imprint label named Wall Recordings, which has [[Dutch]]house [[DJ]]s such as himself, DJ R3HAB, and Sidney Samson signed onto the label.

Revision as of 12:53, 25 January 2012

Afrojack
Afrojack (left) and Paris Hilton at Café Mambo, Ibiza 2011
Afrojack (left) and Paris Hilton at Café Mambo, Ibiza 2011
Background information
Birth nameNick van de Wall
Also known asAfrojack
Born (1987-09-09) 9 September 1987 (age 36)
OriginSpijkenisse
 Netherlands
GenresDutch house, progressive house, tech house, electro house, hip hop
Occupation(s)DJ, record producer, remixer
Instrument(s)FL Studio[1]
Years active2006–present
LabelsSpinnin, Wall Recordings
Websitewww.afrojack.com

Nick van de Wall, born 9 September 1987, commonly known by his stage name Afrojack,[2] is a Grammy Award winning Dutch music producer and DJ. Born and raised in Spijkenisse, Netherlands,[3] He was listed as number 7 on DJ Mags top 100 DJs of 2011.[4] His 2010 entry into the poll at number 19 was the highest new entry of that year's list.[5]

Afrojack's song "Take Over Control," which features Dutch singer Eva Simons, charted in a number of countries. In July 2010, Afrojack created an Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1.[6] In December 2010, Afrojack announced, via his website, that he would release an album called Lost & Found. The album was released December 22, 2010. In 2011 Afrojack opened the year by remixing Ian Carey and Snoop Dogg's single "Last Night" to great acclaim. Later on, Afrojack was featured on Pitbull's #1 hit single "Give Me Everything" along with Ne-Yo and Nayer. He also contributed to the single "Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé.[7]

Afrojack runs an imprint label named Wall Recordings, which has Dutchhouse DJs such as himself, DJ R3HAB, and Sidney Samson signed onto the label.

Discography

EPs

  • Lost and Found (2010)
  • Lost and Found 2 (2011)

Singles

Year Song Peak chart positions Album
NLD Top 100 NLD Top 40 AUS AUT CAN GER IRL UK US
2006 "In Your Face" 60 — — — — — — — — Non-album Singles
2008 "Drop Down (Do My Dance)"
(Afrojack & The Partysquad) 		12 20 — — — — — — —
2010 "A Msterdamn"
(The Partysquad vs Afrojack) 		86 — — — — — — — —
"Take Over Control"
(Afrojack feat. Eva Simons) 		12 12 17 46 39 76 47 24 41
2011 "Selecta"
(Afrojack & Quintino) 		74 37 — — — — — — —
"No Beef"
(Afrojack & Steve Aoki feat. Miss Palmer) 		40 26 — — — — — 25 —
"We're All No One"
(Afrojack feat. Steve Aoki & NERVO) 		— tip8 — — — — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Featured singles

Year Song Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds) 		Album
US
[8] 		UK
[9] 		CAN
[9] 		FRA
[10] 		NLD
[11] 		NZ
[9] 		SWI
[9] 		AUS
[9] 		GER
[9][12] 		IRL
[9]
2011 "Give Me Everything"
(Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer) 		1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 Planet Pit
"Lunar"
(David Guetta & Afrojack) 		— 90 — 50 — — — — 84 — Nothing but the Beat
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Other charted songs

Year Song Peak chart positions Album
AUT
[15] 		GER
[16]
2010 "Louder Than Words" (David Guetta and Afrojack featuring Niles Mason) 35 39 F*** Me I'm Famous - Ibiza Mix 10 / One More Love

Other appearances

Year Song Artist Album
2010 "Toyfriend" David Guetta and Afrojack featuring Wynter Gordon One Love
"Louder Than Words" David Guetta and Afrojack featuring Niles Mason One More Love / F*** Me I'm Famous! - Ibiza Mix 2010
"I'll Be There" Afrojack and Gregor Salto (featuring Jimbolee) F*** Me I'm Famous! - Ibiza Mix 2010
"Maldito Alcohol" Pitbull vs. Afrojack Armando
2011 "Tequila Sunrise" Afrojack vs. Tocadisco "Tequila Sunrise - Single"
"Bridge" Afrojack and Bobby Burns "Bridge - Single"
"Give Me Everything" Pitbull (featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer) Planet Pit
"Selecta" Afrojack and Quintino "Selecta - Single"
"I Just Wanna F" (David Guetta & Afrojack) ft. Timbaland & Dev Nothing but the Beat
"The Future" David Guetta & Afrojack

Releases

2006:

  • Afrojack - In Your Face - [8714866362128]

2007:

  • Afrojack - Fruity EP - [8714866365112]
  • Afrojack - Don't Be - [WAL001]

2008:

  • Afrojack - Thief EP - [WAL002]
  • Afrojack feat. Red Frame - Colour EP - [WA003]
  • Afrojack - Claudia EP - [WAL003]
  • Afrojack feat. Benny Rodrigues - Dinges EP - [WHITENOISE003D]
  • Afrojack vs The Partysquad - Drop Down (Do My Dance) - [8714866 776 03]
  • Afrojack - Esther EP - [WAL004]

2009:

  • Afrojack - Music Is Magic / Comeback - [WAL005]
  • Afrojack - Polkadots / Maybe - [SNEAK060]
  • Afrojack & Bobby Burns - Avoid! EP - [HKOM001]

2010:

  • Afrojack - Esther (Remixed) - [GF036]
  • Afrojack vs The Partysquad - A Msterdamn - [SP206]
  • Afrojack & David Guetta feat. Niles Mason - Louder Than Words - [FMIF0015]
  • Afrojack - Polkadots (Oliver Twizt Remix) - [SNEAK136]
  • Afrojack feat. Pitbull - Maldito Alcohol - [MX2066]
  • Afrojack & Bobby Burns - Ghettoblaster - [SP176]
  • Afrojack - Pacha On Acid - [SIZE040]
  • Afrojack - Bangduck - [WALL001]
  • Afrojack & Bobby Burns - Real High - [WALL002]
  • Afrojack & Sidney Samson - Quacky - [WALL004]
  • Afrojack with Gregor Salto feat. Jimbolee - I'll Be There - [WALL005]
  • Afrojack with Bobby Burns - Bungee - [WALL006]
  • Afrojack feat. Eva Simons - Take Over Control - [WALL007]
  • Afrojack feat. Eva Simons - Take Over Control (The Remixes) - [WALL007R]
  • Afrojack - Amanda - [WALL008]
  • Afrojack - Replica - [WALL011]

2011:

  • Afrojack & Tocadisco - Tequila Sunrise - [WALL012]
  • Afrojack & Bobby Burns - Bridge - [WALL013]
  • Afrojack & Steve Aoki feat. Miss Palmer - No Beef [WALL014]
  • Afrojack - Doing It Right - [WALL017]
  • Afrojack & Quintino - Selecta - [WALL021]
  • Afrojack & R3hab - Prutataaa - [WALL023]
  • Afrojack - Bangduck (Moguai Remix) - [WALL024]
  • Afrojack - Chords - [GF068]
  • Afrojack pres. Shermanology - Grindin - [WALL027]
  • Afrojack & Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Nervo - The Way We See The World - [WALL029]
  • Afrojack & David Guetta - Lunar [5099967880058]
  • Afrojack & Quintino - Selecta (Misha Kitone & Danila Abramov Remix) - [WALL033]
  • Afrojack - Lionheart (Original Mix) - [WALL034]

2012:

  • Afrojack & Shermanology - Can't Stop Me Now

Various Tracks, Remixes, Bootlegs, Unreleased

2007:

  • Afrojack - Champion Sound (6:48)
  • Afrojack - Heat It Up (6:14)
  • Afrojack - Is Lui (3:03)
  • Greg Cerrone - Invincible (Afrojack Remix) (7:49)
  • Quinten De Rozario, Lacroix - Peters Gun (Afrojack Funk Me Remix) (5:40)

2008:

  • Afrojack - African Latin Lovers (Original Mix) (4:24)
  • Afrojack - Filterfucked (6:55)
  • Afrojack - Inside The Place (Original Mix) (4:39)
  • Afrojack - Math (Original Mix) (6:15)
  • Afrojack - Space (Original Mix) (8:15)
  • Afrojack - Yaralatuga (2:54)
  • Afrojack & Hardwell - Let The Attack Begin (2:15)
  • Laidback Luke and Roman Salzger feat Boogshe - Generation Noise (Afrojack Remix) (6:51)
  • Sassah - Wayolin (Afrojack Remix) (9:30)
  • Steve Angello - Gypsy (Afrojack Remix) (7:06)
  • Tiger Stripes - Survivor (Afrojack Remix) (8:33)

2009:

  • Afrojack - Electric Boogie (4:26)
  • Afrojack - Inside The Place 2009 (Gery Getthat Remix) (4:26)
  • Afrojack - Zeggie (Original Mix) (4:39)
  • Afrojack & Diplo - How I Like It (Main Mix) (3:00)
  • Afrojack & The Partysquad - Check Die Beat (Original Mix) (3:27)
  • David Guetta - Sexy Bitch (Afrojack Remix) (4:34)
  • David Guetta & Afrojack - Toyfriend (Instrumental) (3:19)
  • David Guetta feat. Wynter Gordon & Afrojack - Toyfriend (Original Mix) (3:16)
  • Dim Chris feat. Angie - Love Can't Get U Wrong (Afrojack Remix) (4:55)
  • Honorebel feat Pitbull & Jump Smokers - Now You See It (Afrojack Remix) (4:45)
  • Housequake & Roog & Ericke & Anita Kelsey - Shed My Skin (Afrojack Remix) (8:34)
  • Josh The Funky 1 - Rock To The Beat (Afrojack Remix) (5:48)
  • Kid Cudi Feat. Kanye West & Common - Make Her Say (Afrojack Remix) (4:15)
  • Laidback Luke & Daft Punk Vs. Sidney Samson - Break Da Riverside Down (Tristan Vs Afrojack Feat. Count Effectz Bootleg) (5:38)
  • Major Lazer feat. Grace Regine - Pon De Floor (Afrojack Remix) (6:34)
  • Mike Dunn Pres. The Md X Spress - Deep Down (The Underground) (Afrojack Remix) (7:42)
  • Redroche feat. Laura Kidd - Give U More (Afrojack Mix) (8:17)
  • Sebirouth & Mr.Bud - Miami Bitch vs Show Me Love (Bootleg Afrojack vs Dave Darell & LMFAO) (8:33)
  • Silvio Ecomo & Chuckie - Moombah (Afrojack Remix) (3:03)
  • Steve Angello and Laidback Luke feat Robin S - Show Me Love (Afrojack Short Mix) (5:45)
  • The Black Eyed Peas Feat Spencer And Hill - Boom Boom Pow (Dj. Shietzxo And Afrojack Mix) (6:18)
  • Tom Geiss & Eric G Feat. Stephen Pickup - Get Up (Afrojack Mix) (9:42)

2010:

  • Afrojack - Dhoop (Original Mix) (4:30)
  • Afrojack - Funk The Streets (Original Bootleg) (5:03)
  • Afrojack - Mongoloid (Original Mix) (4:54)
  • Afrojack - Next Day (Original Mix) (5:13)
  • Afrojack - Pilzz (Original Mix) (5:30)
  • Afrojack - This Is The Bomb (Original 2010 Mix) (7:33)
  • Afrojack & Diplo - Masta Ace (Original Mix) (5:04)
  • Afrojack & Steve Aoki - Show Me Your Hands (4:16)
  • Afrojack feat. Chuckie & Shermanology - Freeriders (Dub Mix) (4:45)
  • Afrojack ft Daft Punk - UFO Porno (Unrealesed Mix) (5:37)
  • Afrojack ft. Royal Flavour - Verano (Original Mix) (5:07)
  • Afrojack Vs. Angger Dimas - Bangduck Got It (Afrojack Edit) (6:03)
  • David Guetta feat. Rihanna - Who's That Chick (Afrojack Dub Remix) (6:00)
  • David Guetta feat. Rihanna - Who's That Chick (Afrojack Remix) (6:15)
  • DJ Mighty Mi vs. LMFAO vs. Afrojack - La La La (Afrojack Ghetto Blaster Refix) (5:26)
  • DJ Sndrz & Chuckie - Report To The Dancefloor (Afrojack Remix) (4:03)
  • Eva Simons - Silly Boy (Afrojack Dub Mix) (6:25)
  • Example - Kickstarts (Afrojack Remix) (6:31)
  • FM Audio - Killer (Afrojack Remix) (4:18)
  • Hitmeister D - Looking Out for Love (Afrojack Mix) (5:37)
  • Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say (Afrojack Mix) (6:02)
  • Lady Gaga - Alejandro (Afrojack Remix) (4:47)
  • Larry Tee feat. Roxy Cottontail - Let's Make Nasty (Afrojack Remix) (4:18)
  • Princess Superstar - Perfect (Afrojack Remix) (6:02)
  • Rihanna - Rude Boy (Afrojack Goes Crazy Remix) (4:31)
  • Sidney Samson feat. Wizard Sleeve - Riverside (Let's Go) (Afrojack Dutch Remix) (5:26)
  • Spencer & Hill - Cool (Afrojack Remix) (6:23)
  • The Black Eyed Peas - The Time (The Dirty Bit) (Afrojack Remix) (7:55)
  • Tocadisco & Nadia Ali - Better Run (Afrojack Remix) (4:37)
  • TV Rock - Son Of 91 (Afrojack 2010 Remix) (4:20)

2011:

  • David Guetta feat. Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj - Where Them Girls At (Afrojack Remix) (6:24)
  • Ian Carey, Snoop Dogg, Bobby Anthony - Last Night (Afrojack Remix) (5:19)
  • Isquare - Hey Sexy Lady (Afrojack Remix) (5:28)
  • Afrojack & Shermanology - Can't Stop Me Now (4:36)
  • Afrojack - Lion Heart (Original Mix) (5:55)
  • Afrojack feat. Paris Hilton - Good Time (Unknown)
  • Afrojack - Show Me Your Rage

Remixes

Year Song Artist Album
2007 Make Her Say (Afrojack Remix) Kid Cudi feat. Kanye West & Common Make Her Say - Remixes
2009 Cool (Afrojack Remix) Spencer & Hill Cool
Show Me Love (Afrojack Remix) Steve Angello & Laidback Luke Show Me Love
Rude Boy (Afrojack Remix) Rihanna Rude Boy - Remixes
Revolver (David Guetta One Love Remix) (remixed by David Guetta and Afrojack) Madonna (feat. Lil Wayne) Celebration
2010 Sexy Bitch (Afrojack Remix) David Guetta featuring Akon One Love
Toyfriend (Version Mixee) David Guetta featuring Afrojack and Wynter Gordon
Barbra Streisand (Afrojack Ducky & Meaty Remixes) Duck Sauce Barbra Streisand - Single
Who's That Chick? (Afrojack Remix & Dub) David Guetta featuring Rihanna Who's That Chick? - EP
Better Run (Afrojack Remix) Tocadisco & Nadia Ali Queen of Clubs Trilogy: Onyx Edition
Alejandro (Afrojack Remix) Lady Gaga Alejandro - The Remixes
The Time (Dirty Bit) (Afrojack Remix) The Black Eyed Peas The Time (Dirty Bit): Re-Pixelated
Hey Sexy Lady (Afrojack Remix) i SQUARE Hey Sexy Lady (remixes)
2011 Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor) (Afrojack Fire Remix) Pitbull Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor) - Single
Pass Out (Remix) [feat. METI] Tinie Tempah
Last Night (Afrojack Remix) Ian Carey Last Night (feat. Bobby Anthony & Snoop Dogg) - Single
Where Them Girls At (Afrojack Remix) David Guetta feat. Flo-Rida & Nicki Minaj Where Them Girls At - The Remixes
Sweat (David Guetta & Afrojack Dub Remix) Snoop Dogg Sweat - David Guetta & Afrojack Dub Remix
Techno Fan (Afrojack Extended Club & Instrumental Remixes) The Wombats Techno Fan
Give Me Everything (Afrojack Remix) Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer & Afrojack Give Me Everything - Single
Collide (Afrojack 'Festival' Remix) Leona Lewis Collide - Single
I Like How It Feels (Afrojack Remix) Enrique Iglesias feat. Pitbull "I Like How It Feels - Single"
Marry The Night (Afrojack Remix) Lady Gaga "Marry The Night - Single"

Personal life

His ex-girlfriend Amanda Balk, a former contestant of reality television series The Golden Cage (with whom he had spent two years together) is pregnant with his child, a daughter, to be born in March 2012. He is currently dating Paris Hilton. [17] [18][19]

References

  1. ^ "Interview: Afrojack". The Fresh Beat. May 8. I use and always used for almost 10 years now Fruity Loops, started with Fruity Loops 3, and now its FL Studio 8, its been a while. I use almost only standard Fruity compressors for effects, my main synths come out of the Arturia Juno and NI Massive / Pro 53, but also Fruity's old 3xosc, for the mastering. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ RA: Afrojack. Residentadvisor.net. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.
  3. ^ Afrojack Discography at Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.
  4. ^ http://www.djmag.com/top100. DJ Mag. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.
  5. ^ Music Interview: DJ Afrojack. Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved on 2011-01-06.
  6. ^ Radio 1 Programmes - BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix, Afrojack. BBC (2010-07-10). Retrieved on 2011-01-06.
  7. ^ IMO Records. “Afrojack Biography", IMO Records, London, Retrieved on 25 January 2012.
  8. ^ "Pitbull > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". allmusic singles charts. 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-03.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g "Pitbull". aCharts.us. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  10. ^ "Discographie Pitbull" (in French). Lescharts.com. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  11. ^ "Discographie Pitbull". Dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  12. ^ http://acharts.us/song/65045
  13. ^ "Top 50 Singles Chart - Australian Record Industry Assocation". Ariacharts.com.au. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
  14. ^ "Latest Gold / Platinum Singles". RadioScope New Zealand. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
  15. ^ "Austrian Charts > AfroJack". austriancharts.at Hung Medien. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
  16. ^ "Chartverfolgung / Guetta,David / Single" (in German). Musicline.de. Retrieved 2010-12-05.
  17. ^ (Dutch)Amanda Balk heeft nieuwe vriend, NU.nl, 4 may 2009
  18. ^ Gouden Kooi Amanda zwanger van Afrojack, De Telegraaf, 31 August 2011
  19. ^ Amanda Balk: 'Afrojack krijgt dochter', De Telegraaf, 14 September 2011

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