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David Paparusso
Born25 August 1968 (1968-08-25) (age 56)
Longwy, Lorraine, France
Genreshouse, electro house
Occupation(s)Record producer, DJ
LabelsDJ Center Records
Websitewww.davidvendetta.com

David Paparusso (Italian pronunciation: [papaˈrusso]), better known by his stage name David Vendetta (born 25 August 1968 in Longwy[1]), is a French dance producer and DJ.

Biography

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David Paparusso's career as a professional DJ only starts in 2002. At that time, he meets Antoine Clamaran, another popular French DJ, who produces Vendetta's first three maxi singles "Fiction – No Sex", "She Loves Me – Party People" and "Alicante – Cleopatra". He also starts working as a producer when American DJ Roger Sanchez asks him to remix some of his songs.[2]

In 2006, Paparusso releases the song "Love to love you baby", which samples Donna Summer, and manages to peak at No. 20 at the French Singles Chart.[3] The follow-up single "Unidos para la música" even reaches the Top 5 in France and the Top 30 in Belgium-Wallonia.[4]

In addition to his work as a producer, Vendetta also animates a weekly radio show on FG DJ Radio and organizes parties in Ibiza, New York City, Moscow, Marrakech and many other cities.[5]

In April 2010, he returned with his second album Vendetta. It includes collaborations with artists such as Haifa Wehbe, Tara McDonald and Alim Qasimov.

Lawsuit against Mickaël Vendetta

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In the beginning of 2010, David Paparusso filed a lawsuit against French internet phenomenon Mickaël Vendetta for unfair business practices, saying: "This guy is an impostor, a troublemaker. He only used my name to become popular". He asked for 100.000 euros in damages; however, he lost and was condemned to pay Mickaël Vendetta's 3,000 euro lawyer fees.[6]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album details Peak chart positions
FRA
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BEL (Wal)
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SWI
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2007 Rendez-vous 16 15
2010 Vendetta

Singles

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  • 2003: Party People
  • 2003: She Loves Me
  • 2004: No Sex
  • 2004: Fiction
  • 2004: Alicante
  • 2004: Cleopatra
  • 2006: Love To Love You Baby (FR: No. 20 / Be-Wa: No. 30 / NL: #65)
  • 2007: Unidos Para La Musica (FR: No. 5 / Be-Wa: #30)
  • 2007: Break 4 Love (FR: No. 17 / Be-Wa: No. 17 / Fi: #14)
  • 2007: Bleeding Heart
  • 2008: Hold That Sucker Down (FR: No. 17 / Be-Wa: #12)
  • 2008: Freaky Girl
  • 2009: Anticipation (with Barbara Tucker)
  • 2009: I Hope She Turns Around to see me (feat. Brian Lucas)
  • 2010: I Am Your Goddess (feat. Tara McDonald & Alim) (Produced by Boris Abdul of www.mamedia.eu.com)
  • 2010: Can You Feel It (feat. Brian Lucas)
  • 2010: Make Boys Cry (feat. Luciana)
  • 2010: She Turns Around To See Me
  • 2010: Yama Layali (Many Nights) (feat. Haifa Wahbi)

References

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  1. ^ societe.com: SARL AVE MIX accessed May 6, 2010
  2. ^ Biography on musique.ados.fr (French) accessed May 7, 2010
  3. ^ Love to love you baby on various European Singles Charts
  4. ^ Unidos para la música on various European Singles Charts
  5. ^ Biography on musicme.com (French) accessed May 7, 2010
  6. ^ "voici.fr: "DJ Vendetta a perdu" - accessed May 7, 2010". Archived from the original on 6 May 2010. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  7. ^ "David Vendetta French discography". lescharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  8. ^ "David Vendetta Belgian Wallonia discography". austriancharts.at Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  9. ^ "David Vendetta Swiss discography". swisscharts.com Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  10. ^ itunes France: Rendez-vous (Download)
  11. ^ Fnac France: Rendez-vous (CD)
  12. ^ Amazon France: Vendetta (Download)
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