Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Alesso

Role / Field:

Swedish DJ and record producer known for his high-energy EDM anthems.

Born:

1991-07-07

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad (born 7 July 1991), better known by his stage name Alesso (Italian pronunciation: [aˈlɛsso]), is a Swedish DJ and record producer. He has worked with numerous artists, including Swedish House Mafia, Martin Garrix, Tove Lo, Theo Hutchcraft, OneRepublic, Hailee Steinfeld, Calvin Harris, Katy Perry, Anitta, Usher, Zara Larsson, David Guetta, Liam Payne, Ty Dolla Sign, TINI, and Stray Kids. He has performed at numerous music festivals, including Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields, Tomorrowland, and Ultra Music Festival. In 2012, MTV named Alesso one of the "EDM Rookies to Watch" and Madonna, who invited him to open select dates on her MDNA Tour, called Alesso "the next big thing in dance music." He was ranked 13th on DJ Magazine's 2015 list of the top 100 DJs and number 20th in year 2016 on DJ Magazine among the list of Top 100 DJs in the world.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

His debut full-length album Forever was released in 2015 by Def Jam Recordings. Lindblad was born in Stockholm, and is of Swedish and Italian descent. He started playing piano at age 7, but became interested in electronic dance music when he was 16.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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