Martin Solveig
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Solveig at the Futuroscope, in 2012
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| Birth name | Martin Picandet |
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22 September 1976 Paris, France |
| Origin | Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
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| Website | www |
Martin Picandet (French pronunciation: [maʁtɛ̃ pikɑ̃dɛ]; born 22 September 1976), better known by his stage name Martin Solveig, is a French DJ, singer, songwriter and record producer. He also hosts a weekly radio show called C'est La Vie on radio stations worldwide, including FG DJ Radio in his homeland. His label is called Mixture Stereophonic. Solveig had been ranked number 29 in the 2011 DJ Mag. He has collaborated with Dragonette, Kele of Bloc Party, and Madonna.
As a child, Martin Solveig joined the choir of The Paris Boys Choir also known in France as Les petits chanteurs de Sainte-Croix de Neuilly, where he had a classical music training and became soprano soloist under the direction of François Polgár. At the age of 18, he became a DJ and then started to work in famous Parisian nightclubs: L'Enfer, Le Queen, Les Bains Douches.
On 17 June 2002, Solveig released his debut studio album Sur la Terre, the album failed to chart. The album includes the singles "Madan", "Rocking Music" and "I'm a Good Man". On 12 September 2005, he released his second studio album Hedonist, the album peaked to number 43 on the French Albums Chart. The album includes the singles "Everybody", "Jealousy", "Something Better" and "Rejection".
On 2 June 2008, he released his third studio album C'est la Vie, the album peaked to number 16 on the French Albums Chart. "C'est la Vie" was released as the lead single from the album on 21 January 2008. "I Want You" was released as the second single from the album on 15 September 2008. "One 2.3 Four" was released as the third single from the album on 22 December 2008. "Boys & Girls" was released as the fourth single from the album on 28 September 2009.
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