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Early life

Selen was born in Kessel-Eik,

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Musical career

At age 17, Selen he moved to the United States with his former band. Selen assumed producer duties on their first record. As interest for his services mounted, he started working with local and international acts. Broadening his focus to include the TV and film business, his songs appeared on national primetime shows such as “

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Equipment

Selen is Endorsed by Adams Drums, and Line 6.

References

External links

*
bertselen.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Selen, Bert 1985 births Living people Dutch record producers Dutch songwriters Dutch multi-instrumentalists People from Peel en Maas