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How Two Guys from Trondheim Conquered Global R&B: The StarGate Story
The untold story of Norway's greatest contribution to R&B
DJ DemureJanuary 27, 20261 min read
Norway's Secret R&B Dynasty
When you think of R&B, Norway probably isn't the first country that comes to mind. But two Norwegians wrote more #1 R&B hits than almost anyone.
The Origin Story
Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen met in Trondheim in the late 1990s.
The Breakthrough
So Sick by Ne-Yo (2006) - weeks at #1
Irreplaceable by Beyoncé (2006) - 10 weeks at #1
The Hit Factory- Irreplaceable - Beyoncé
- So Sick - Ne-Yo
- Don't Matter - Akon
- Take a Bow - Rihanna
- Diamonds - Rihanna
- Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Legacy
5 Grammy Awards. Over 1 billion streams. 20+ #1 singles.
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DJ Demure
Contributor at R&B Vault