Sandro Silva (DJ)

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Sandro Silva
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Silva in 2012
Background information
Birth nameShandro Jahangier
Born (1992-02-19) 19 February 1992 (age 33)
Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active2009–present
Labels Big Beat Records, Atlantic Records, Spinnin', Dim Mak Records, Armada, Smash The House, Revealed Recordings, Musical Freedom, Mixmash Records
Website sandrosilva.tv/

Shandro Jahangier (born 19 February 1992), better known by his stage name Sandro Silva, is a Dutch DJ and record producer. He is known for his broad, energetic sound combined with a musical depth acquired by his years of piano study. [1] Silva produced the song "Epic" with Quintino, which is considered to be the first big room house track ever created. [2]

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Biography and career

Silva was born as Shandro Jahangier on 19 February 1992 in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands.

He started his career in 2009 at the age of 17. Through DJ and music producer Laidback Luke's coaching and support, he was able to develop his DJ and producing skills at such a rapid pace. [3] His release, Prom Night was featured as an Essential Choice on Pete Tong’s BBC radio show. He has released his own tracks on (Steve Aoki's) Dimmak Records, (Laidback Luke's) Mixmash Records, Musical Freedom, Newstate Records and his song with Bizzey, "Get Lower" was released in 2011 through Atlantic Records. [4] His track, "Epic", featuring Quintino, became a major hit and is widely considered as the first big room house track ever created. The song reached the top of the dance-charts worldwide, including the Netherlands, Silva's homeland, where it peaked at the top of the Dutch Top 40 and the Mega Single Top 100. [5]

In addition to working on his own projects, Silva is a skilled remixer, remixing for the likes of Pitbull, Ricky Blaze, Laidback Luke and Calvin Harris. [6] He has played in clubs and festivals including EDC Las Vegas, LIV Miami, Creamfields Liverpool, Ministry of Sound London, Privilege and Ushuaia Ibiza. [7]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleAlbum details
Ambition
  • Released: May 19, 2017
  • Format: Digital download
  • Label: Buygore
Royal [8]
(with KEVU)
  • Released: June 22, 2020
  • Format: Digital download
  • Label: Rave Culture

Charting Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
NLD
[9]
AUS
[10]
AUT
[11]
BEL (Vl)
[12]
BEL (Wa)
[13]
FIN
[14]
FRA
[15]
GER
[16]
IRL
[17]
SWE
[18]
SWI
[19]
UK
[20]
2011"Epic"
(with Quintino)
1163414Non-album singles
2013"Puna"13 [A]
2014"Miraj"
(with Junkie Kid)
18 [A]
2015"Aftermath"
(with Quintino)
2 [A] 16 [A]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

List is not exhaustive below:

Remixes

References

Notes

Sources

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  6. "DJ Sandro Silva". DJGuide party site. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  7. "DJ Sandro Silva". DJGuide party site. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  8. "Royal - Single by Sandro Silva & Kevu on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  9. Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Sandro Silva". Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  10. Hung, Steffen. "Discography Sandro Silva". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  11. Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Sandro Silva". Austrian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  12. 1 2 Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Sandro Silva". Belgium (Flanders) Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  13. Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Sandro Silva". Belgium (Wallonia) Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  14. Hung, Steffen. "Discography Sandro Silva". Finnish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  15. Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Sandro Silva". French Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  16. Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Sandro Silva". German Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  17. Hung, Steffen. "Discography Sandro Silva". Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  18. Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Sandro Silva". Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  19. Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Sandro Silva". Swiss Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  20. Hung, Steffen. "Discography Sandro Silva". British Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).[ permanent dead link ]
  21. "Omerta - Single by Sandro Silva on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  22. "Activate - Single by Sandro Silva on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  23. "Genesis - Single by Sandro Silva on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  24. "Baile - Single by Sandro Silva & Michael Prado on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  25. "Raise Your Flag - Single by Sandro Silva on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  26. Scilippa, Phil (27 February 2020). "W&W team up with Sandro Silva and Zafrir for 'Wizard Of The Beats'". EDM.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  27. "Raveolution - Single by Sandro Silva & Graham Bell on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  28. "X - Single by Sandro Silva & Reggio on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  29. "Lost In <3 - Single by Sandro Silva on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  30. Fabrick, Mark (13 May 2020). "3 Are Legend return with massive new track 'Raver Dome' with Justin Prime and Sandro Silva". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 17 May 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  31. "Russian Roulette - Single by Sandro Silva & SaberZ on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  32. "Royal - Single by Sandro Silva & Kevu on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  33. "Ibiza 7Am - Single by Sandro Silva on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  34. "Heaven & Hell - Single by Sandro Silva & AXMO on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  35. "Outta Control - Single by Sandro Silva & Jaxx & Vega on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  36. "Forever - Single by Sandro Silva on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  37. "This Is Our Legacy - Single by W&W, Sandro Silva & Justin Prime on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  38. "Risk It All - Single by Sandro Silva on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  39. "Founding Fathers - Single by Sandro Silva & Olly James on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 14 November 2021.