Introduction
Vadim Arnaud Constentin ([vadim aʁno kɔ̃stɑ̃tɛ̃] (
listen), born (1986-08-06)August 6, 1986 in Nogent-sur-Marne), better known by his stage name Arno Cost, is a French musician, DJ and producer.
Biography
His talent came through their parents exposed to music from an early age, and like so many other artists began he his career in 1999 by creating his own music at home. His music is inspired by musical genres like pop music, italo disco, and the French house. His most influential were the French artists Daft Punk, Benjamin Diamond, Alan Braxe and contemporary Stuart Price, Axwell, Lifelike and Eric Prydz.
His first release was "Let U Go" and was released in 2006 by the label Serial Records, produced with his friends Norman Doray and Pierre de la Touche under the alias "The Freshmakers" managed to stay six consecutive weeks at number 1 French radio FG DJ Radio. Later he remixed "Under the Fuse of Love" by the French duo Geyster, with whom he reached the second position in the UK Club Charts for several weeks.
But definitely it reaches a reputation in the scene through his work of 2007, "Magenta" composed alongside Arias. This production was remixed by the English DJ Dave Spoon and gained support from some of the world's best DJs, including Pete Tong, Tom Novy, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso. At this time it begins to be required by renowned artists from the scene David Vendetta, Antoine Clamaran, David Guetta, Laidback Luke and Dirty South.
In late 2007, he released "Apocalypse", co-produced with his friend Norman Doray. It was remixed by French DJ Sébastien Léger and got good reception on the dance floor.
In 2008, he returned to the studio and produced the single "Golden Walls" with Swedish DJ John Dahlbäck as well as their own productions "Souvenir" and "Darling Harbour". With Norman Doray, Arno remixed three European electronic music labels like Ministry of Sound, Cr2 and Joia. His single Darling Harbour, was released in late 2008.
In recognition, in 2009 is called to mix a compilation for FG Club is an institution in French dance music. His previous sponsors of this album were David Guetta in 2008 and Antoine Clamaran in 2007.
In April 2009, he released "Cyan", always in the direction of his previous tracks. It was on this occasion that he will direct his first music video.
In 2011 he released "The Days to Come" on Atlantic Records, produced with his fellow Parisian DJ Arias. Arno gave another vision of music focused on his keen appreciation of melody and his innate ability to take control of the dance floor, receiving praise from artists like Pete Tong and David Guetta alike. " Lise " was released by Refune, Sebastian Ingrosso's label. In the same year, he was summoned to remix the single successful Titanium by David Guetta and Ready 2 Go by Martin Solveig.
In 2012, he joined the prestigious Mixmash Records label owner, Dutch DJ Laidback Luke and his friend Norman Doray to release "Trilogy".
Discography
Extended plays
- 2016: Coming Alive
Charting singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS |
AUT |
BEL (Vl) |
BEL (Wa) |
FIN |
FRA |
GER |
IRL |
NLD |
SWE |
SWI |
UK | ||||
| 2006 | "Under the Fuse of Love" (Arno Cost Remix) (with Geyster) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | Non-album singles | |
| 2007 | "Magenta" (with Arias) |
— | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008 | "Golden Walls" (with John Dahlbäck) |
— | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Souvenir" | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 2010 | "Cyan" | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011 | "The Days To Come" (with Arias featuring Michael Feiner) |
— | — | 15 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012 | "Trilogy" (with Laidback Luke and Norman Doray) |
— | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014 | "Nightventure" (with Greg Cerrone) |
— | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||||
Singles
- 2005: Everywhere
- 2006: Forever (featuring Distorded)
- 2006: Let U Go (as The Freshmakers)
- 2006: Women (BB Law feat HenchMen)
- 2006: Magenta (featuring Arias)
- 2007: Night Feelings
- 2007: Apocalypse (featuring Norman Doray)
- 2008: Souvenir
- 2008: Golden Walls (with John Dahlbäck)
- 2009: Darling Harbour
- 2009: Cyan
- 2010: Arno Cost and Martin Solveig featuring Stephy Haik – Touch Me
- 2011: The Days To Come (with Arias featuring Michael Feiner)
- 2011: Cyan
- 2011: Bymo
- 2012: Trilogy (featuring Laidback Luke and Norman Doray)
- 2012: Lifetime
- 2013: Head Up
- 2013: Nightventure (with Greg Cerrone)
- 2014: Arno Cost and Norman Doray featuring Dev – Darkest Days (Apocalypse 2014)
- 2014: Strong (with Norman Doray)
- 2015: Paradisco (with Norman Doray featuring Ben Macklin)
- 2015: At Night (with Arias)
- 2015: Rising Love (withNorman Doray featuring Mike Taylor)
- 2015: Waiting For You (featuring Chris Holsten)
- 2015: Return
- 2016: Again (featuring Eric Lumiere)
- 2016: Still Alright
- 2019: Together (with Norman Doray)
- 2019: Travolta (with Norman Doray)
Remixes
2006:
- Geyster – Under the Fuse of Love
- Laidback Luke and Marchand Present Highstreets – Don't Let Go
- Rilod – Thriller
- Da Sushiman – In & Out
- Mathieu Bouthier and Muttonheads aka Serial Crew – Make Your Own Kind Of Music
2007:
- Chris Kaeser featuring Rita Campbell – U Must Feel Something
- Sunfreakz – Counting Down the Days
- Connected – A feeling World
- Nicole Otero – Sunshine Song
- Antoine Clamaran featuring Lulu Hughes – Give Some Love
- David Vendetta featuring Rachael Starr – Bleeding Heart
2008:
- David Guetta featuring Tara McDonald – Delirious
- Tom De Neef and Laidback Luke – Humanoidz
- Dirty South – The End
- The Cube Guys – Baba O'Riley
- Zoo Brazil – Kalle
2009:
- Dirty Laundry – Hate Me
- Michael Feiner – Saturday Night
- David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland – When Love Takes Over
- TV Rock featuring Rudy and Axwell vs. Modjo – Lady In The Air
- Eric Prydz and Steve Angello – Woz Not Noz
- Cicada – One Beat Away
- Clearcut featuring Trix – Fireworks
2010:
- Goldfrapp – Alive
- Jared Dietch and Mitch Lj featuring Polina – Limit Is The Sky
2011:
- Martin Solveig – Ready 2 Go
- Moby – Lie Down In Darkness
- Daft Punk Vs. Stardust – One More Sounds
- David Guetta featuring Sia – Titanium
2013:
- Burns – Limitless
2014:
- Nicky Romero and Anouk - Feet On The Ground
2015:
- Denny Berland and Alicia Madison – I Surrender