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| name = Nicky Romero
| name = Nicky Romero
| image = Nicky Romero at Tomorrowland 2013.jpg
| image = Nicky_Romero_Nofame.jpg
| caption = Romero in 2013
| caption = Nicky Romero at S2O Thailand 2023
| alias = Monocule
| alias = Monocule
| birth_name = Nick Rotteveel
| birth_name = Nick Rotteveel
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1989|1|6}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1989|1|6}}<ref>{{cite tweet|user=nickyromero|number=420255372273008640|title=Officially 25 today! Thanks for all birthday wishes !|date=Jan 6, 2014|first=Nicky|lastRomero}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Amerongen]], [[Utrecht Province|Utrecht]], Netherlands
| birth_place = [[Amerongen]], [[Utrecht Province|Utrecht]], Netherlands
| genre = {{hlist|[[Electronic dance music|EDM]]|[[tech house]]|[[electro house]]|[[progressive house]]|[[big room house]]|[[future bass]]|[[dance-pop]]<ref name="allmusic" />|[[psychedelic trance]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/nicky-romero-teamworx-deep-dark-jungle |title=Nicky Romero enlists Teamworx for surprising psytrance single 'Deep Dark Jungle' |last=Karakolis |first=Konstantinos |date=9 March 2019 |website=EDM.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190311132809/https://edm.com/music-releases/nicky-romero-teamworx-deep-dark-jungle |archive-date=11 March 2019 |access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Electronic dance music|EDM]]|[[tech house]]|[[electro house]]|[[progressive house]]|[[big room house]]|[[future bass]]|[[dance-pop]]<ref name="allmusic" />|[[psychedelic trance]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/nicky-romero-teamworx-deep-dark-jungle |title=Nicky Romero enlists Teamworx for surprising psytrance single 'Deep Dark Jungle' |last=Karakolis |first=Konstantinos |date=9 March 2019 |newspaper=Edm.com - the Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190311132809/https://edm.com/music-releases/nicky-romero-teamworx-deep-dark-jungle |archive-date=11 March 2019 |access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|DJ|record producer|remixer}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|DJ|record producer|remixer}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Keyboards|mixer|synthesizer|Logic Pro}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Keyboards|mixer|synthesizer|Logic Pro}}
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'''Nick Rotteveel''' ({{IPA-nl|nɪk rɔtəveːl}}; born 6 January 1989), professionally known as '''Nicky Romero''' or '''Monocule''', is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer from [[Amerongen]], [[Utrecht Province]].<ref name="allmusic">{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/nicky-romero-mn0002412330/biography|title=Nicky Romero {{!}} Biography & History|last=Wilkinson|first=James|website=AllMusic|access-date=2016-12-13}}</ref> He has worked with, and received support from DJs, such as [[Tiësto]], [[Fedde le Grand]], [[Sander van Doorn]], [[David Guetta]], [[Calvin Harris]], [[Armand van Helden]], [[Avicii]] and [[Hardwell]].<ref name="musicradar1">{{cite web|author=Future Music|url=http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/in-pictures-nicky-romero-and-his-suburban-studio-532921|title=In pictures: Nicky Romero and his suburban studio|date=5 March 2012|publisher=MusicRadar|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref> He currently ranks at number 37 on ''[[DJ Magazine|DJ Mag]]''{{'}}s annual Top 100 DJs poll.<ref name="DJ Mag">{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2019-nicky-romero|title=Nicky Romero {{!}} DJ Mag Listing|website=DJMag|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref> He is known for his viral hit song "[[Toulouse (song)|Toulouse]]".
'''Nick Rotteveel''' ({{IPA|nl|nɪk ˈrɔtəveːl}}; born 6 January 1989), professionally known as '''Nicky Romero''' or '''Monocule''', is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer from [[Amerongen]], [[Utrecht Province]].<ref name="allmusic">{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/nicky-romero-mn0002412330/biography|title=Nicky Romero {{!}} Biography & History|last=Wilkinson|first=James|website=AllMusic|access-date=2016-12-13}}</ref> He has worked with, and received support from DJs, such as [[Tiësto]], [[Fedde le Grand]], [[Sander van Doorn]], [[David Guetta]], [[Calvin Harris]], [[Armand van Helden]], [[Avicii]] and [[Hardwell]].<ref name="musicradar1">{{cite web|author=Future Music|url=http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/in-pictures-nicky-romero-and-his-suburban-studio-532921|title=In pictures: Nicky Romero and his suburban studio|date=5 March 2012|publisher=MusicRadar|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref> He currently ranks at number 20 on ''[[DJ Magazine|DJ Mag]]''{{'}}s annual Top 100 DJs poll.<ref name="DJ Mag">{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2021-nicky-romero|title=Nicky Romero {{!}} DJ Mag Listing|website=DJMag|access-date=2022-01-15}}</ref> He is known for his viral hit song "[[Toulouse (song)|Toulouse]]".


==Early life==
==Early life==
Nick Rotteveel was born and raised in [[Amerongen]], the [[Netherlands]]. He moved to [[Kingston, Ontario]], Canada for a year, and later moved back to the Netherlands to continue his education where he did his final semesters in France.<ref>{{cite web|title=Info|url=http://www.nickyromero.nl/info|work=Nicky Romero|publisher=Nicky Romero|access-date=19 August 2012|author=Nicky Romero|year=2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709063019/http://www.nickyromero.nl/info/|archive-date=9 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Nick Rotteveel was born and raised in [[Amerongen]], [[Netherlands]]. He moved to [[Kingston, Ontario]], Canada for a year, and later moved back to the Netherlands to continue his education where he did his final semesters in France.<ref>{{cite web|title=Info|url=http://www.nickyromero.nl/info|work=Nicky Romero|access-date=19 August 2012|author=Nicky Romero|year=2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709063019/http://www.nickyromero.nl/info/|archive-date=9 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Romero signed to Once Records and released the tracks "Privilege" and "Qwerty". It was followed by the track "Funktion One" was released, which was mixed by Azucar (from Madskillz and Gregor Salto) and later added "Hear My Sound". In 2009 he remixed Tony Cha Cha's track "Get on the Floor" and a bootleg for David Guetta entitled "When Love Takes Over". Both tracks increased his profile and the Ministry of Sound contacted him to do some remixes on their label. He also made a remix for the [[Dirty South (musician)|Dirty South]] track "Alamo".<ref name="Info">{{cite web|title=Info|url=http://www.ministryofsound.com/club/club-djs/300/nicky-romero/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140101142630/http://www.ministryofsound.com/club/club-djs/300/nicky-romero/|archive-date=1 January 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Romero signed to Once Records and released the tracks "Privilege" and "Qwerty". It was followed by the track "Funktion One" was released, which was mixed by Azucar (from Madskillz and Gregor Salto) and later added "Hear My Sound". In 2009 he remixed Tony Cha Cha's track "Get on the Floor" and a bootleg for [[David Guetta]] entitled "When Love Takes Over". Both tracks increased his profile and the Ministry of Sound contacted him to do some remixes on their label. He also made a remix for the [[Dirty South (musician)|Dirty South]] track "Alamo".<ref name="Info">{{cite web|title=Info|url=http://www.ministryofsound.com/club/club-djs/300/nicky-romero/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140101142630/http://www.ministryofsound.com/club/club-djs/300/nicky-romero/|archive-date=1 January 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


[[File:Nicky Romero at Factory Cleanhoven.jpg|thumb|left|Romero in 2011]]
[[File:Nicky Romero at Factory Cleanhoven.jpg|thumb|left|Romero in 2011]]
In 2010 Nicky Romero came up with a new track called "My Friend" (released on [[Spinnin' Records]]) which features a sample from the well known [[Groove Armada]] track [[My Friend (Groove Armada song)|of the same name]].
In 2010 Nicky Romero came up with a new track called "My Friend" (released on [[Spinnin' Records]]) which features a sample from the well known [[Groove Armada]] track [[My Friend (Groove Armada song)|of the same name]].


"My Friend" has been played by DJs and record producers such as [[Tiësto]], [[Axwell]], [[Fedde Le Grand]], [[Sander van Doorn]] and many more. The track reached Number 4 at Beatport worldwide overall chart, Number 1 at Dance-Tunes chart and several other famous DJ charts. 2011 saw Romero release plenty of remixes such as "Where Them Girls At" by [[David Guetta]] featuring [[Flo Rida]] and [[Nicki Minaj]], "What A Feeling" by Alex Gaudino featuring [[Kelly Rowland]], "Stronger" by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick featuring Shawnee Taylor, "Where Is The Love" by Eddie Thoneick and "Rockin' High" by Ben Liebrand.<ref name="Info"/>
"My Friend" has been played by DJs and record producers such as [[Tiësto]], [[Axwell]], [[Fedde Le Grand]], [[Sander van Doorn]] and many more. The track reached Number 4 at [[Beatport]] worldwide overall chart, Number 1 at Dance-Tunes chart and several other famous DJ charts. 2011 saw Romero release plenty of remixes such as "Where Them Girls At" by David Guetta featuring [[Flo Rida]] and [[Nicki Minaj]], "What A Feeling" by Alex Gaudino featuring [[Kelly Rowland]], "Stronger" by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick featuring Shawnee Taylor, "Where Is The Love" by Eddie Thoneick and "Rockin' High" by [[Ben Liebrand]].<ref name="Info"/>


===2012–2013: Mainstream success===
===2012–2013: Mainstream success===
[[File:NickyRomeroCZ.jpg|thumb|right|245px|Nicky Romero in Czech Republic, 2013]]
[[File:NickyRomeroCZ.jpg|thumb|right|245px|Nicky Romero in Czech Republic, 2013]]
In 2012, Romero achieved popularity with the recording "[[Toulouse (song)|Toulouse]]", which became a mainstay on the [[Beatport]] Top Ten for a significant period of time.<ref name="musicradar1"/> Recognizing his talent, [[MTV]] named him an [[electronic dance music|EDM]] artist to watch in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stewart |first=Adam|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1677064/edm-rookies-2012.jhtml|title=EDM Rookies To Watch in 2012|publisher=MTV.com|date=11 January 2012|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref> His popularity has risen in recent years, and he has attained a joint residency with [[David Guetta]] at party hot spot [[Ibiza]] for the summer of 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Martin Saavedra says|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2012/03/an-afternoon-with-nicky-romero-and-mync-miami-2012-ibiza-residencies-and-more|title=An afternoon with Nicky Romero and MYNC: Miami 2012, Ibiza residencies, and more|publisher=Dancing Astronaut|date=22 March 2012|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref>
In 2012, Romero achieved popularity with the recording "[[Toulouse (song)|Toulouse]]", which became a mainstay on the Beatport Top Ten for a significant period of time.<ref name="musicradar1"/> Recognizing his talent, [[MTV]] named him an [[electronic dance music|EDM]] artist to watch in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stewart |first=Adam|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/j5i34h/edm-rookies-2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230082121/https://www.mtv.com/news/j5i34h/edm-rookies-2012|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 December 2022|title=EDM Rookies To Watch in 2012|publisher=MTV|date=11 January 2012|access-date=30 December 2022}}</ref> His popularity has risen in recent years, and he has attained a joint residency with David Guetta at party hot spot [[Ibiza]] for the summer of 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Martin Saavedra says|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2012/03/an-afternoon-with-nicky-romero-and-mync-miami-2012-ibiza-residencies-and-more|title=An afternoon with Nicky Romero and MYNC: Miami 2012, Ibiza residencies, and more|publisher=Dancing Astronaut|date=22 March 2012|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref>


In October 2012, Nicky Romero received the [[DJ Magazine|DJ Mag]] 'Highest New Entry' award on DJ Mag's top 100 DJs fan poll, and with spot number 17, he is one of the highest new entries ever, together with [[Skrillex]] and [[Dash Berlin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djmag.com/node/34707|title=Nicky Romero profile at|publisher=djmag.com|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref><ref>http://www.nickyromero.nl/2012/10/23/nicky-romero-reaches-17-on-dj-mag-top-100/</ref> In that same year, Romero collaborated with Swedish DJ/Producer, [[Avicii]], to produce the highly anticipated single "[[I Could Be the One (Avicii and Nicky Romero song)|I Could Be the One]]" which became a massive success across Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, where the single debuted at number one on the [[UK Singles Chart]] on 17 February 2013 ― for the week ending on 23 February 2013 ― becoming both Romero and [[Avicii]]'s first chart-topper in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/avicii-and-nicky-romero-scoop-first-uk-number-1-single-1863|title=Avicii and Nicky Romero scoop first UK Number 1 single |publisher=Officialcharts.com|date=17 February 2013|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref> On the UK Dance Chart, "[[I Could Be the One (Avicii and Nicky Romero song)|I Could Be the One]]" debuted at number one ahead of [[Baauer]]'s "[[Harlem Shake (song)|Harlem Shake]]", which entered at number two.
In October 2012, Nicky Romero received the [[DJ Magazine|DJ Mag]] 'Highest New Entry' award on DJ Mag's top 100 DJs fan poll, and with spot number 17, he is one of the highest new entries ever, together with [[Skrillex]] and [[Dash Berlin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djmag.com/node/34707|title=Nicky Romero profile at|publisher=djmag.com|access-date=14 November 2013|archive-date=4 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104165213/http://www.djmag.com/node/34707|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>http://www.nickyromero.nl/2012/10/23/nicky-romero-reaches-17-on-dj-mag-top-100/</ref> In that same year, Romero collaborated with Swedish DJ/Producer, [[Avicii]], to produce the highly anticipated single "[[I Could Be the One (Avicii and Nicky Romero song)|I Could Be the One]]" which became a massive success across Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, where the single debuted at number one on the [[UK Singles Chart]] on 17 February 2013 ― for the week ending on 23 February 2013 ― becoming both Romero and Avicii's first chart-topper in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/avicii-and-nicky-romero-scoop-first-uk-number-1-single-1863|title=Avicii and Nicky Romero scoop first UK Number 1 single |publisher=Officialcharts|date=17 February 2013|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref> On the UK Dance Chart, "I Could Be the One" debuted at number one ahead of [[Baauer]]'s "[[Harlem Shake (song)|Harlem Shake]]", which entered at number two.


Following "[[I Could Be the One (Avicii and Nicky Romero song)|I Could Be the One]]" in 2013, Romero released his long-awaited single, "Symphonica", that reached No. 1 on the overall [[Beatport]] Top 100 chart.<ref>{{cite web|title=ANOTHER No. 1 ON BEATPORT – NICKY ROMERO – SYMPHONICA|url=http://www.globalcontentprotection.com/blog/2013/04/another-1-on-beatport-nicky-romero-symphonica/|publisher=Global Content Protection|access-date=29 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204024912/http://www.globalcontentprotection.com/blog/2013/04/another-1-on-beatport-nicky-romero-symphonica/|archive-date=4 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> His next release, a collaboration with [[Krewella]], "Legacy" also saw Beatport chart success hitting the No. 1 spot.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nicky Romero and Krewella take the No. 1 position with "Legacy"|url=http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/07/19/nicky-romero-and-krewella-take-the-1-position-with-legacy/|publisher=Beatport News|access-date=29 November 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203111132/http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/07/19/nicky-romero-and-krewella-take-the-1-position-with-legacy/|archive-date=3 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Romero then took on a collaboration with Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, "S.O.T.U.", that he released on [[Steve Angello]]'s Size Records.<ref>{{cite web|title=SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND|url=http://www.sizerecords.com/release/sounds-of-the-underground|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203011540/http://www.sizerecords.com/release/sounds-of-the-underground/|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 December 2013|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref> Amid his 2013 releases, he performed as a resident at The Light Las Vegas and he also played numerous major festivals including [[Ultra Music Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Ultra Music Festival 2013 reveals phase two lineup: The Weeknd, Sleigh Bells, Skrillex|date=25 January 2013|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/01/ultra-music-festival-2013-reveals-phase-two-lineup-the-weeknd-sleigh-bells-skrillex/|publisher=Consequence of Sound|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref> [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Coachella Lineup 2013: Stone Roses, Blur, Postal Service Reunion, and More|date=25 January 2013|url=https://www.spin.com/2013/01/coachella-lineup-2013-stone-roses-blur-phoenix-red-hot-chili-peppers-postal-service/|publisher=SPIN|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref> [[Electric Daisy Carnival]] Las Vegas<ref>{{cite web|title=EDC 2013 REVEALS ITS LINEUP!|date=May 2013|url=https://www.lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/2013/may/01/edc-2013-reveals-its-lineup/|publisher=Las Vegas Weekly|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref> and Puerto Rico,<ref>{{cite web|title=Announcement: EDC Puerto Rico Lineup And Travel Packages|date=28 July 2013|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/announcement-edc-puerto-rico-lineup-and-travel-packages|publisher=VIBE|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref> [[Sensation White]],<ref>{{cite web|title=SENSATION AMSTERDAM '13 LINE UP|url=http://www.sensation.com/netherlands/en/news/index/837/sensation-amsterdam-13-line-up|publisher=Sensation|access-date=29 November 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005809/http://www.sensation.com/netherlands/en/news/index/837/sensation-amsterdam-13-line-up|archive-date=3 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and [[Tomorrowland]], amongst others. One of his most notable gigs was at [[TomorrowWorld]] where he was one of the first music acts to present an interactive performance experience using [[Google Glass]].<ref>{{cite web|title=WATCH: NICKY ROMERO'S TOMORROWWORLD SET THROUGH HIS GOOGLE GLASSES|url=http://www.mixmag.net/video/blog/watch-nicky-romeros-google-glass-video-at-tomorrowworld|publisher=Mixmag|access-date=29 November 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203010705/http://www.mixmag.net/video/blog/watch-nicky-romeros-google-glass-video-at-tomorrowworld|archive-date=3 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Following "I Could Be the One" in 2013, Romero released his long-awaited single, "Symphonica", that reached No. 1 on the overall [[Beatport]] Top 100 chart.<ref>{{cite web|title=ANOTHER No. 1 ON BEATPORT – NICKY ROMERO – SYMPHONICA|url=http://www.globalcontentprotection.com/blog/2013/04/another-1-on-beatport-nicky-romero-symphonica/|publisher=Global Content Protection|access-date=29 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204024912/http://www.globalcontentprotection.com/blog/2013/04/another-1-on-beatport-nicky-romero-symphonica/|archive-date=4 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> His next release, a collaboration with [[Krewella]], "Legacy" also saw Beatport chart success hitting the No. 1 spot.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nicky Romero and Krewella take the No. 1 position with "Legacy"|url=http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/07/19/nicky-romero-and-krewella-take-the-1-position-with-legacy/|publisher=Beatport News|access-date=29 November 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203111132/http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/07/19/nicky-romero-and-krewella-take-the-1-position-with-legacy/|archive-date=3 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Romero then took on a collaboration with Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, "S.O.T.U.", that he released on [[Steve Angello]]'s Size Records.<ref>{{cite web|title=SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND|url=http://www.sizerecords.com/release/sounds-of-the-underground|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203011540/http://www.sizerecords.com/release/sounds-of-the-underground/|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 December 2013|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref> Amid his 2013 releases, he performed as a resident at The Light Las Vegas and he also played numerous major festivals including [[Ultra Music Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Ultra Music Festival 2013 reveals phase two lineup: The Weeknd, Sleigh Bells, Skrillex|date=25 January 2013|url=https://consequence.net/2013/01/ultra-music-festival-2013-reveals-phase-two-lineup-the-weeknd-sleigh-bells-skrillex/|publisher=Consequence of Sound|access-date=30 December 2022}}</ref> [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Coachella Lineup 2013: Stone Roses, Blur, Postal Service Reunion, and More|date=25 January 2013|url=https://www.spin.com/2013/01/coachella-lineup-2013-stone-roses-blur-phoenix-red-hot-chili-peppers-postal-service/|publisher=SPIN|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref> [[Electric Daisy Carnival]] Las Vegas<ref>{{cite web|title=EDC 2013 REVEALS ITS LINEUP!|date=May 2013|url=https://www.lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/2013/may/01/edc-2013-reveals-its-lineup/|publisher=Las Vegas Weekly|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref> and Puerto Rico,<ref>{{cite web|title=Announcement: EDC Puerto Rico Lineup And Travel Packages|date=28 July 2013|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/announcement-edc-puerto-rico-lineup-and-travel-packages|publisher=VIBE|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref> [[Sensation White]],<ref>{{cite web|title=SENSATION AMSTERDAM '13 LINE UP|url=http://www.sensation.com/netherlands/en/news/index/837/sensation-amsterdam-13-line-up|publisher=Sensation|access-date=29 November 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005809/http://www.sensation.com/netherlands/en/news/index/837/sensation-amsterdam-13-line-up|archive-date=3 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and [[Tomorrowland (Disney Parks)|Tomorrowland]], amongst others. One of his most notable gigs was at [[TomorrowWorld]] where he was one of the first music acts to present an interactive performance experience using [[Google Glass]].<ref>{{cite web|title=WATCH: NICKY ROMERO'S TOMORROWWORLD SET THROUGH HIS GOOGLE GLASSES|url=http://www.mixmag.net/video/blog/watch-nicky-romeros-google-glass-video-at-tomorrowworld|publisher=Mixmag|access-date=29 November 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203010705/http://www.mixmag.net/video/blog/watch-nicky-romeros-google-glass-video-at-tomorrowworld|archive-date=3 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


In October 2013, Romero ranked at number 7 on ''[[DJ Mag]]'''s Top 100 DJs annual fan poll.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nicky Romero|url=http://www.djmag.com/content/nicky-romero|publisher=DJ Mag|access-date=29 November 2013}}</ref> He helms his own weekly radio show, Protocol Radio and his own record label, Protocol Recordings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://protocolrecordings.com|title=Protocol Recordings |publisher=Protocol Recordings|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref>
In October 2013, Romero ranked at number 7 on ''DJ Mag'''s Top 100 DJs annual fan poll.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nicky Romero|url=http://www.djmag.com/content/nicky-romero|publisher=DJ Mag|access-date=29 November 2013|archive-date=25 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225091901/https://djmag.com/content/nicky-romero|url-status=dead}}</ref> He helms his own weekly radio show, Protocol Radio and his own record label, Protocol Recordings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://protocolrecordings.com|title=Protocol Recordings |publisher=Protocol Recordings|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref>


===2014–present: Studio work===
===2014–present: Studio work===
In June 2014 he released a song called "Feet On The Ground" with vocals by the Dutch singer Anouk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/feet-on-the-ground-mw0002691586|title=Feet On the Ground - Nicky Romero {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=2016-12-13}}</ref> Beside his music, he is up for different kinds of charity projects, as '10.000 Hours – People Planet Party' which is made to help renovate playgrounds for disadvantaged kids.
In June 2014 he released a song called "Feet On The Ground" with vocals by the Dutch singer Anouk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/feet-on-the-ground-mw0002691586|title=Feet On the Ground - Nicky Romero {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=2016-12-13}}</ref> Beside his music, he is up for different kinds of charity projects, as '10.000 Hours – People Planet Party' which is made to help renovate playgrounds for disadvantaged kids.


"Legacy" was used as the backing track by Australian television network [[Channel 7 Australia|Channel Seven]] in on-air promotions for the 2014 season return of hit show ''[[Revenge (TV series)|Revenge]]''. After the advertisement's high rotation during the high rating [[2014 Australian Open]], the song charted in Australia at number 50.{{citation needed|date=February 2014}} In August 2014, Nicky partnered with EDM lifestyle brand Electric Family to produce a collaboration bracelet for which 100% of the proceeds are donated to Fuck Cancer. In Nover 2015, Romero indicated that he had been suffering from anxiety which forced him to reduce his touring commitments and scale back his studio work.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6805395/nicky-romero-anxiety-protocol-quit-music|title=Nicky Romero's Personal Journey With Anxiety: 'I Wanted to Quit Music'|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=2016-12-13}}</ref>
"Legacy" was used as the backing track by Australian television network [[Channel 7 Australia|Channel Seven]] in on-air promotions for the 2014 season return of hit show ''[[Revenge (TV series)|Revenge]]''. After the advertisement's high rotation during the high rating [[2014 Australian Open]], the song charted in Australia at number 50.{{citation needed|date=February 2014}} In August 2014, Nicky partnered with EDM lifestyle brand Electric Family to produce a collaboration bracelet for which 100% of the proceeds are donated to Fuck Cancer. In November 2015, Romero indicated that he had been suffering from anxiety which forced him to reduce his touring commitments and scale back his studio work.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6805395/nicky-romero-anxiety-protocol-quit-music|title=Nicky Romero's Personal Journey With Anxiety: 'I Wanted to Quit Music'|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=2016-12-13}}</ref>


In 2018, Nicky Romero released a song with [[Rozes (musician)|ROZES]], titled "Where Would We Be".<ref>"ROZES Enlists Nicky Romero On Nostalgia Trip 'Where Would We Be': Listen". 2018. ''Billboard''. Accessed 21 February 2018. https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8099952/rozes-nicky-romero-new-song-where-would-we-be.</ref>
In 2018, Nicky Romero released a song with [[Rozes (musician)|ROZES]], titled "Where Would We Be".<ref>"ROZES Enlists Nicky Romero On Nostalgia Trip 'Where Would We Be': Listen". 2018. ''Billboard''. Accessed 21 February 2018. https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8099952/rozes-nicky-romero-new-song-where-would-we-be.</ref>


===Other productions===
===Other productions===
In addition to all "Nicky Romero" singles, he also co-produced the track "[[Right Now (Rihanna song)|Right Now]]" (featuring [[David Guetta]]) from [[Rihanna]]'s seventh studio album ''[[Unapologetic]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nu.nl/muziek/2953928/nicky-romero-kreeg-kippenvel-van-rihanna.html|title=Nicky Romero kreeg kippenvel van Rihanna|publisher=Nu.nl|date=8 November 2012|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref> which was released on 19 November 2012. Before his performance at Tomorrowland,<ref>{{cite web|title=EDMTunes Submit Tune Nicky Romero Shares TomorrowWorld Experience Through Google Glass|date=30 September 2013|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2013/09/nicky-romero-share-tomorrowworld-experience-google-glass}}</ref> he mentioned in an interview with MTV that he was also working on a new project with Rihanna.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2013/08/nicky-romero-working-with-rihanna-on-right-now-follow-up|title=Nicky Romero working with Rihanna on 'Right Now' follow-up|publisher=Dancing Astronaut|date=2 August 2013|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref> He co-wrote and produced "[[It Should Be Easy]]" by [[Britney Spears]] for her eighth studio album ''[[Britney Jean]]''.
In addition to all "Nicky Romero" singles, he also co-produced the track "[[Right Now (Rihanna song)|Right Now]]" (featuring David Guetta) from Rihanna's seventh studio album ''[[Unapologetic]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nu.nl/muziek/2953928/nicky-romero-kreeg-kippenvel-van-rihanna.html|title=Nicky Romero kreeg kippenvel van Rihanna|publisher=Nu.nl|date=8 November 2012|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref> which was released on 19 November 2012. Before his performance at Tomorrowland,<ref>{{cite web|title=EDMTunes Submit Tune Nicky Romero Shares TomorrowWorld Experience Through Google Glass|date=30 September 2013|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2013/09/nicky-romero-share-tomorrowworld-experience-google-glass}}</ref> he mentioned in an interview with MTV that he was also working on a new project with Rihanna.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2013/08/nicky-romero-working-with-rihanna-on-right-now-follow-up|title=Nicky Romero working with Rihanna on 'Right Now' follow-up|publisher=Dancing Astronaut|date=2 August 2013|access-date=14 November 2013}}</ref> He co-wrote and produced "[[It Should Be Easy]]" by [[Britney Spears]] for her eighth studio album ''[[Britney Jean]]''.


Romero also co-produced "Bang My Head" (featuring [[Sia (musician)|Sia Furler]]) and "No Money No Love" from [[David Guetta|David Guetta's]] 2014 album titled [[Listen (David Guetta album)|Listen]]. Furthermore, he co-produced "Dragon Night" from [[Sekai no Owari]]'s second studio album [[Tree (Sekai no Owari album)|Tree]].
Romero also co-produced "Bang My Head" (featuring [[Sia]]) and "No Money No Love" from David Guetta's 2014 album titled [[Listen (David Guetta album)|Listen]]. Furthermore, he co-produced "Dragon Night" from [[Sekai no Owari]]'s second studio album [[Tree (Sekai no Owari album)|Tree]].

===Criticism===
As Romero has become more popular, he has become the target of criticism from underground music producers and underground music satire web articles; subjects include his actual abilities and contribution to the electronic music canon. Critics have targeted his style, his appearance and his music-production abilities. Such suggestions describes elements of Romero's abilities as brief and insufficient. Romero has since rebuffed the suggestions as minor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlt1/v/t1.0-9/12246750_10153637278292347_5398291065325695026_n.jpg?oh=604b93fabc0a088c1484f7bede917ce8&oe=56FA0916|title=Nicky R. Public Ridicule|publisher=FaceBook|date=8 March 2016|access-date=21 November 2015}}{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wundergroundmusic.com/woman-transforms-into-nicky-romero-using-no-expensive-surgery/|title=Woman Transforms Into Nicky Romero Using No Expensive Surgery |publisher=Wunderground Music|date=24 Feb 2015|access-date=21 November 2015}}</ref>


== Other ventures ==
== Other ventures ==
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'''Protocol Recordings''' is a Dutch record label founded on May 8, 2012 by [[electronic music]] producer and DJ Nicky Romero.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://protocolrecordings.com/|title=Home - Protocol Recordings|website=ProtocolRecordings.com|access-date=2016-02-10}}</ref> They have released music by notable underground electronic artists such as [[Blasterjaxx]], [[Don Diablo]], [[R3hab]], [[Vicetone]], [[Stadiumx]], [[Thomas Gold (DJ)|Thomas Gold]], [[Arno_Cost |Arno Cost]] and Volt & State.<ref name="Protocol Recordings tracks2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://producerfactory.com/marketplace/seller/labelprofile/Protocol-Recordings|title=Protocol Recordings was established 2012 in Netherlands as a Record Label|publisher=producerfactory.com|access-date=12 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914145338/https://producerfactory.com/marketplace/seller/labelprofile/Protocol-Recordings|archive-date=14 September 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The label's first release was "WTF!?" by Nicky Romero and ZROQ.<ref name="Protocol Recordings tracks2">{{cite web|url=http://www.beatport.com/label/protocol-recordings/26577/tracks|title=Protocol Recordings Tracks|publisher=[[Beatport]]|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/label/399249-Protocol-Recordings|title=Protocol Recordings - CDs and Vinyl|publisher=[[Discogs]]|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref>
'''Protocol Recordings''' is a Dutch record label founded on 8 May 2012 by [[electronic music]] producer and DJ Nicky Romero.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://protocolrecordings.com/|title=Home|website= Protocol Recordings|access-date=2016-02-10}}</ref> They have released music by notable underground electronic artists such as [[Blasterjaxx]], [[Don Diablo]], [[R3hab]], [[Vicetone]], [[Stadiumx]], [[Thomas Gold (DJ)|Thomas Gold]], [[Arno Cost]] and Volt & State.<ref name="Protocol Recordings tracks2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://producerfactory.com/marketplace/seller/labelprofile/Protocol-Recordings|title=Protocol Recordings was established 2012 in Netherlands as a Record Label|publisher=producerfactory.com|access-date=12 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914145338/https://producerfactory.com/marketplace/seller/labelprofile/Protocol-Recordings|archive-date=14 September 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The label's first release was "WTF!?" by Nicky Romero and ZROQ.<ref name="Protocol Recordings tracks2">{{cite web|url=http://www.beatport.com/label/protocol-recordings/26577/tracks|title=Protocol Recordings Tracks|publisher=[[Beatport]]|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/label/399249-Protocol-Recordings|title=Protocol Recordings - CDs and Vinyl|publisher=[[Discogs]]|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref>


Protocol Recordings has become a successful record label as a result of releases by Nicky Romero. The most successful international single from the label was [[Like Home]] by Nicky Romero and Australian duo [[Nervo (duo)|NERVO]], which reached 37th place in Sweden, 15th place in the general chart and 5th place in the dance chart of the Netherlands and 33rd place in the singles chart and 9th place in the dance chart of the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/1093fb/Nicky-Romero-&-Nervo-Like-Home|title=Nicky Romero & Nervo - Like Home|last=Hung|first=Steffen|publisher=Belgium (Flanders) Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung)}}</ref>
Protocol Recordings has become a successful record label as a result of releases by Nicky Romero. The most successful international single from the label was [[Like Home]] by Nicky Romero and Australian duo [[Nervo (duo)|NERVO]], which reached 37th place in Sweden, 15th place in the general chart and 5th place in the dance chart of the Netherlands and 33rd place in the singles chart and 9th place in the dance chart of the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/1093fb/Nicky-Romero-&-Nervo-Like-Home|title=Nicky Romero & Nervo - Like Home|last=Hung|first=Steffen|publisher=Belgium (Flanders) Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung)}}</ref>


Five releases have reached number one on the [[Beatport]] Top 100. Four of these have been produced by Nicky Romero and another, Howl At The Moon, produced by Hungarian duo [[StadiumX]], which reached 59th place in the French [[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]] chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Stadiumx--Taylr-Renee/Howl-At-The-Moon-sc32233.html|title=Stadiumx & Taylr Renee - Howl At The Moon (single)|website=Chartsinfrance.net|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref>
Five releases have reached number one on the Beatport Top 100. Four of these have been produced by Nicky Romero and another, Howl At The Moon, produced by Hungarian duo [[StadiumX]], which reached 59th place in the French [[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]] chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Stadiumx--Taylr-Renee/Howl-At-The-Moon-sc32233.html|title=Stadiumx & Taylr Renee - Howl At The Moon (single)|website=Chartsinfrance.net|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref>


Protocol Radio is a weekly podcast and syndicated radio show created in 2013 and is hosted by Nicky Romero. It comprises upcoming releases on Protocol Recordings and tracks that he supports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://protocolradio.com/|title=Protocol Radio|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008042847/http://protocolradio.com/|archive-date=8 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Protocol Radio is a weekly podcast and syndicated radio show created in 2013 and is hosted by Nicky Romero. It comprises upcoming releases on Protocol Recordings and tracks that he supports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://protocolradio.com/|title=Protocol Radio|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008042847/http://protocolradio.com/|archive-date=8 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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==Filmography==
==Filmography==


Romero made a cameo appearance in the 2015 film ''[[We Are Your Friends (film)|We Are Your Friends]]'', starring [[Zac Efron]]. He appeared in the ending, playing himself during the movie's Summerfest party.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://inthemix.junkee.com/nicky-romero-goes-behind-the-scenes-on-we-are-your-friends/29228 |title=Nicky Romero goes behind the scenes on 'We Are Your Friends' |last=Jarvis |first=Nick |date=2015-08-28 |website=inthemix |access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref>
Romero made a cameo appearance in the 2015 film ''[[We Are Your Friends (film)|We Are Your Friends]]'', starring [[Zac Efron]]. He appeared in the ending, playing himself during the movie's Summerfest party.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://inthemix.junkee.com/nicky-romero-goes-behind-the-scenes-on-we-are-your-friends/29228 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909113009/http://inthemix.junkee.com/nicky-romero-goes-behind-the-scenes-on-we-are-your-friends/29228 |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 September 2018 |title=Nicky Romero goes behind the scenes on 'We Are Your Friends' |last=Jarvis |first=Nick |date=2015-08-28 |website=inthemix |access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref>


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== Discography ==
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Nicky Romero
Nicky Romero at S2O Thailand 2023
Nicky Romero at S2O Thailand 2023
Background information
Birth nameNick Rotteveel
Also known asMonocule
Born (1989-01-06) 6 January 1989 (age 36)[1]
Amerongen, Utrecht, Netherlands
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • remixer
Instruments
  • Keyboards
  • mixer
  • synthesizer
  • Logic Pro
Years active2007–present
Labels
Websitenickyromero.com

Nick Rotteveel (Dutch pronunciation: [nɪk ˈrɔtəveːl]; born 6 January 1989), professionally known as Nicky Romero or Monocule, is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer from Amerongen, Utrecht Province.[2] He has worked with, and received support from DJs, such as Tiësto, Fedde le Grand, Sander van Doorn, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Armand van Helden, Avicii and Hardwell.[4] He currently ranks at number 20 on DJ Mag's annual Top 100 DJs poll.[5] He is known for his viral hit song "Toulouse".

Early life

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Nick Rotteveel was born and raised in Amerongen, Netherlands. He moved to Kingston, Ontario, Canada for a year, and later moved back to the Netherlands to continue his education where he did his final semesters in France.[6]

Career

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Romero signed to Once Records and released the tracks "Privilege" and "Qwerty". It was followed by the track "Funktion One" was released, which was mixed by Azucar (from Madskillz and Gregor Salto) and later added "Hear My Sound". In 2009 he remixed Tony Cha Cha's track "Get on the Floor" and a bootleg for David Guetta entitled "When Love Takes Over". Both tracks increased his profile and the Ministry of Sound contacted him to do some remixes on their label. He also made a remix for the Dirty South track "Alamo".[7]

Romero in 2011

In 2010 Nicky Romero came up with a new track called "My Friend" (released on Spinnin' Records) which features a sample from the well known Groove Armada track of the same name.

"My Friend" has been played by DJs and record producers such as Tiësto, Axwell, Fedde Le Grand, Sander van Doorn and many more. The track reached Number 4 at Beatport worldwide overall chart, Number 1 at Dance-Tunes chart and several other famous DJ charts. 2011 saw Romero release plenty of remixes such as "Where Them Girls At" by David Guetta featuring Flo Rida and Nicki Minaj, "What A Feeling" by Alex Gaudino featuring Kelly Rowland, "Stronger" by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick featuring Shawnee Taylor, "Where Is The Love" by Eddie Thoneick and "Rockin' High" by Ben Liebrand.[7]

2012–2013: Mainstream success

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Nicky Romero in Czech Republic, 2013

In 2012, Romero achieved popularity with the recording "Toulouse", which became a mainstay on the Beatport Top Ten for a significant period of time.[4] Recognizing his talent, MTV named him an EDM artist to watch in 2012.[8] His popularity has risen in recent years, and he has attained a joint residency with David Guetta at party hot spot Ibiza for the summer of 2012.[9]

In October 2012, Nicky Romero received the DJ Mag 'Highest New Entry' award on DJ Mag's top 100 DJs fan poll, and with spot number 17, he is one of the highest new entries ever, together with Skrillex and Dash Berlin.[10][11] In that same year, Romero collaborated with Swedish DJ/Producer, Avicii, to produce the highly anticipated single "I Could Be the One" which became a massive success across Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, where the single debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart on 17 February 2013 ― for the week ending on 23 February 2013 ― becoming both Romero and Avicii's first chart-topper in the UK.[12] On the UK Dance Chart, "I Could Be the One" debuted at number one ahead of Baauer's "Harlem Shake", which entered at number two.

Following "I Could Be the One" in 2013, Romero released his long-awaited single, "Symphonica", that reached No. 1 on the overall Beatport Top 100 chart.[13] His next release, a collaboration with Krewella, "Legacy" also saw Beatport chart success hitting the No. 1 spot.[14] Romero then took on a collaboration with Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, "S.O.T.U.", that he released on Steve Angello's Size Records.[15] Amid his 2013 releases, he performed as a resident at The Light Las Vegas and he also played numerous major festivals including Ultra Music Festival,[16] Coachella,[17] Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas[18] and Puerto Rico,[19] Sensation White,[20] and Tomorrowland, amongst others. One of his most notable gigs was at TomorrowWorld where he was one of the first music acts to present an interactive performance experience using Google Glass.[21]

In October 2013, Romero ranked at number 7 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs annual fan poll.[22] He helms his own weekly radio show, Protocol Radio and his own record label, Protocol Recordings.[23]

2014–present: Studio work

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In June 2014 he released a song called "Feet On The Ground" with vocals by the Dutch singer Anouk.[24] Beside his music, he is up for different kinds of charity projects, as '10.000 Hours – People Planet Party' which is made to help renovate playgrounds for disadvantaged kids.

"Legacy" was used as the backing track by Australian television network Channel Seven in on-air promotions for the 2014 season return of hit show Revenge. After the advertisement's high rotation during the high rating 2014 Australian Open, the song charted in Australia at number 50.[citation needed] In August 2014, Nicky partnered with EDM lifestyle brand Electric Family to produce a collaboration bracelet for which 100% of the proceeds are donated to Fuck Cancer. In November 2015, Romero indicated that he had been suffering from anxiety which forced him to reduce his touring commitments and scale back his studio work.[25]

In 2018, Nicky Romero released a song with ROZES, titled "Where Would We Be".[26]

Other productions

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In addition to all "Nicky Romero" singles, he also co-produced the track "Right Now" (featuring David Guetta) from Rihanna's seventh studio album Unapologetic,[27] which was released on 19 November 2012. Before his performance at Tomorrowland,[28] he mentioned in an interview with MTV that he was also working on a new project with Rihanna.[29] He co-wrote and produced "It Should Be Easy" by Britney Spears for her eighth studio album Britney Jean.

Romero also co-produced "Bang My Head" (featuring Sia) and "No Money No Love" from David Guetta's 2014 album titled Listen. Furthermore, he co-produced "Dragon Night" from Sekai no Owari's second studio album Tree.

Other ventures

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Protocol Recordings

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Protocol Recordings
FoundedMay 8, 2012 (2012-05-08)
FounderNicky Romero
Genre
Country of originNetherlands
LocationAmsterdam, Netherlands
Official websiteprotocolrecordings.com

Protocol Recordings is a Dutch record label founded on 8 May 2012 by electronic music producer and DJ Nicky Romero.[30] They have released music by notable underground electronic artists such as Blasterjaxx, Don Diablo, R3hab, Vicetone, Stadiumx, Thomas Gold, Arno Cost and Volt & State.[31][32] The label's first release was "WTF!?" by Nicky Romero and ZROQ.[31][33]

Protocol Recordings has become a successful record label as a result of releases by Nicky Romero. The most successful international single from the label was Like Home by Nicky Romero and Australian duo NERVO, which reached 37th place in Sweden, 15th place in the general chart and 5th place in the dance chart of the Netherlands and 33rd place in the singles chart and 9th place in the dance chart of the United Kingdom.[34]

Five releases have reached number one on the Beatport Top 100. Four of these have been produced by Nicky Romero and another, Howl At The Moon, produced by Hungarian duo StadiumX, which reached 59th place in the French SNEP chart.[35]

Protocol Radio is a weekly podcast and syndicated radio show created in 2013 and is hosted by Nicky Romero. It comprises upcoming releases on Protocol Recordings and tracks that he supports.[36]

In 2019, Romero joined fellow DJ, Steve Aoki, in his investment in the Rogue esports team.[37]

In 2021 Nicky Romero expanded his output by delivering an in-depth music production masterclass for aspiring DJs and producers.[38]

Filmography

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Romero made a cameo appearance in the 2015 film We Are Your Friends, starring Zac Efron. He appeared in the ending, playing himself during the movie's Summerfest party.[39]

Discography

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References

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  3. ^ Karakolis, Konstantinos (9 March 2019). "Nicky Romero enlists Teamworx for surprising psytrance single 'Deep Dark Jungle'". Edm.com - the Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Archived from the original on 11 March 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
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