David Paparusso (), better known by his stage name David Vendetta (born 25 August 1968 in Longwysociete.com: SARL AVE MIX accessed May 6, 2010), is a French dance producer and DJ.
Biography 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.Biography on musique.ados.fr (French) accessed May 7, 2010
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.Love to love you baby on various European Singles Charts The follow-up single "Unidos para la música" even reaches the Top 5 in France and the Top 30 in Belgium-Wallonia.Unidos para la música on various European Singles Charts
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, Marrakesh and many other cities.Biography on musicme.com (French) accessed May 7, 2010
In April 2010, he returned with his second album Vendetta. It includes collaborations with artists such as Haifa Wehbe, Tara McDonald and Alim Qasimov.
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.
By 2026, Vendetta has maintained a career spanning over 28 years. He is recognized in the French Lorraine region as a pioneer of the house genre who transitioned from a fan of early 90s dance music to an international headliner. Despite the rise of new sub-genres, he continues to perform globally, maintaining the "no-compromise" house style that established his reputation in the mid-2000s.
Discography
Studio albums Year Album details Peak chart positionsFRABEL (Wal)SWI2007 Rendez-vous Released: 4 June 2007itunes France: Rendez-vous (Download)Fnac France: Rendez-vous (CD) Label: DJ Center Records Formats: CD, digital download 16 15 —2010 Vendetta Released: 7 April 2010Amazon France: Vendetta (Download) Label: DJ Center Records Formats: CD, digital download — — —
Singles 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
External links Official homepage Official myspace site