15 Facts About Giorgio Tuinfort

Giorgio Hesdey Tuinfort was born on 30 April 1981 and is a Dutch record producer and songwriter.

Giorgio Tuinfort is best known for his production work for Senegalese-American singer Akon and French DJ David Guetta.

Giorgio Tuinfort then studied Classical music, with his major instrument being the piano.

Subsequently, Giorgio Tuinfort embarked on an international career and moved to the United States to work with then upcoming Senegalese American recording artist Akon.

Giorgio Tuinfort began collaborating with French DJ David Guetta in 2009, and saw further success blending EDM with pop and urban music.

Giorgio Tuinfort composed musical themes for the UEFA 2016 European Football Championships.

Giorgio Tuinfort composed all music for the UEFA Euro 2020 including the official song of the tournament 'We Are the People' together with Martin Garrix, Bono and The Edge.

Giorgio Tuinfort co-produced 'Scarlet' for the Japanese group J Soul Brothers II, which became a major success and reached the number one position on the Japanese charts.

Giorgio Tuinfort was nominated for a Grammy Award four times, winning twice.

Giorgio Tuinfort won the prestigious BMI Songwriter Award an unprecedented 30 times.

Giorgio Tuinfort is recipient of the Buma Export Award.

Giorgio Tuinfort was awarded the Golden Harp and a Gouden Kalf for his music score for the Dutch film Bolletjes Blues.

In 2015, Giorgio Tuinfort was commended by the Dutch royal family as recognition to his achievements and contribution to Dutch music on an international scale.

Giorgio Tuinfort is part of the trio which created StemDrop, a new evolution in global music collaboration.

Giorgio Tuinfort is known for avoiding the limelight and not being present on social media, citing "Music should speak for itself".