Steve Angello

Early Life

Steve Patrik Angello Josefsson Fragogiannis, known professionally as Steve Angello, was born in Athens, Greece, to a Greek father and a Swedish mother. He was raised in Ulriksdal, Solna, Sweden, alongside his brother Antoine Josefsson. Angello's musical journey began at the tender age of 12 when he started as a scratch DJ, participating in various competitions that blended hip-hop, breakbeats, and classic tracks from the 1970s. By his late teens, he transitioned into electronic music, establishing himself as an electronic DJ.

Career

Angello's career took off in the early 2000s when he began producing music under the alias Who's Who, releasing tracks like "Not So Dirty" and "Sexy F*ck." He frequently collaborated with fellow Swedish DJ Sebastian Ingrosso, working under various names such as Buy Now and Supermode. In 2003, he founded Size Records in Stockholm, which became a platform for his releases, including hits like "Gypsy" and "Isabel." His breakthrough came in 2007 with a feature on David Guetta's "Baby When the Light," which solidified his status in the electronic music scene. Angello is also known for his role in the iconic group Swedish House Mafia, alongside Axwell and Ingrosso, which has left a significant mark on the house music genre.

Personal Life

Outside of music, Angello has maintained close friendships, notably with Sebastian Ingrosso, whom he met at age six. In 2013, he married Swedish model and TV personality Isabel Adrian, and they have two daughters together. Currently, Angello splits his time between Sweden and Los Angeles, balancing his family life with his thriving music career.