Rene Dif

About

Best known for his work with the dance band called Aqua, popular for numerous hit songs, including "Barbie Girl," "My Oh My," "Around the World," and "Turn Back Time." After Aqua disbanded in 2001, he released several solo recordings.

Before Fame

He began his music career as a disc jockey, releasing a 1995 electronic album titled Groove Your Soul. His first album with Aqua, Aquarium, debuted two years later.

Trivia

An actor as well as a singer, he appeared in such Danish films as The Good Cop and The Collector and in several commercials and television series.

Family Life

He grew up in Frederiksberg, Denmark, as the son of an Algerian father and a Danish mother. He fathered two daughters through an early relationship and a later marriage.

Associated With

He dropped out of high school following his ninth grade year and found employment on a cruise ship. During his travels, he met his future Aqua bandmate, Lene Nystrom.