Paul Rein (born Pauli Kaj Olavi Reinikainen, May 20, 1965) is a Swedish songwriter and music producer based in

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. He was also a singer in the 1980s. He released

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singles such as "Lady-O", "Hold Back Your Love", "Stop (Give It Up)" and "Touch". Rein is well known within the

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for his hit songs which have enjoyed success on the ''Billboard'' charts, performed by vocalists such as

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("Come On Over"),

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("I've Got My Eyes on You"),

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, H & Claire, No Angels and Nikki Webster.

Early life

Rein was born in

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, and he has Finnish roots in

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References

1965 births Living people Swedish male songwriters Musicians from Stockholm County Swedish people of Finnish descent {{Sweden-musician-stub