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Michael Cretu 마이클 크레투

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Michael Cretu (Romanian: Mihai Crețu, pronounced [miˈhaj ˈkretsu]; born 18 May 1957) is a Romanian-German musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer. He gained worldwide fame as the founder and musician behind the musical project Enigma, which he formed in 1990. Cretu began his music career in 1976 as a solo artist, releasing three studio albums as well as writing and producing albums for his then-wife, German pop singer Sandra. He also worked with other artists through the 1980s, including Peter Cornelius, Hubert Kah, and Mike Oldfield.

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Michael Cretu (마이클 크레투) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Virgin.

Details

• Genre: electronic music
• Birth Date: 18 May 1957
• Nationality: Romanian-German
• Occupation: musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer
• Founded: Enigma
• Founded Year: 1990
• Career Start: 1976
• Notable Work: 이니그마 프로젝트의 창시자

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