How Two Guys from Trondheim Conquered Global R&B: The StarGate Story

Norway's Secret R&B Dynasty

When you think of R&B, Norway probably isn't the first country that comes to mind. But two Norwegians wrote more #1 R&B hits than almost anyone.

The Origin Story

Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen met in Trondheim in the late 1990s.

The Breakthrough

So Sick by Ne-Yo (2006) - weeks at #1
Irreplaceable by Beyoncé (2006) - 10 weeks at #1

The Hit Factory

• Irreplaceable - Beyoncé
• So Sick - Ne-Yo
• Don't Matter - Akon
• Take a Bow - Rihanna
• Diamonds - Rihanna
• Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars

Legacy

5 Grammy Awards. Over 1 billion streams. 20+ #1 singles.

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