1. Afrojack developed an interest in music at an early age and learned to play the piano at the age of five.
14 Facts About Afrojack
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Afrojack received international success with the song "Take Over Control" featuring Eva Simons, which charted in 10 countries.
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Afrojack was listed as number 7 on the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs of 2011.
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Afrojack ranked at number 9 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs of 2012.
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In July 2010, Afrojack created an Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1.
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Afrojack contributed to the single "Run the World " by Beyonce.
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In January 2012 Afrojack received a European Border Breakers Award.
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In 2013, Afrojack was the 7th highest-earning DJ in the world, according to Forbes magazine.
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In 2011, Afrojack co-produced music with many artists including David Guetta, Mike Brown and Madonna.
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On 17 March 2015, Afrojack was featured in David Guetta's single "Hey Mama" in which he co-produced with Guetta.
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Afrojack appeared in the 2016 documentary film about American DJ and producer Steve Aoki, titled I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, which was nominated for a Grammy Award.
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In March 2020, Afrojack announced that he would perform at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, in Rotterdam alongside Glennis Grace the contest was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Afrojack performed at the contest the following year, in the same city.
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In September 2022, Afrojack announced "Jack to the Future" US tour.