Artist Profile
Nicky Romero
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Progressive House Amerongen, Netherlands 2008–present
Biography
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Nicolas Romero — Nicky Romero — is the founder of Protocol Recordings and the voice behind the weekly Protocol Radio show, a progressive-house staple syndicated worldwide. He broke through with 'Toulouse' (2012) and the Avicii collaboration 'I Could Be the One', and remains a mainstay of the Ultra and Tomorrowland mainstages, mentoring the next generation through his label.
Debut Album
First Release
Protocol Recordings compilations
Latest Release
Out Now
Bring It Back
Best-Selling Albums
01Protocol Time (compilations)2015–2024
Music Style
Big, melodic progressive house with anthemic leads and radio-friendly vocals — the mainstage-progressive blueprint.
Most Streamed Tracks
1Toulouse#1
2I Could Be the One
3Symphonica
4Legacy
5Bring It Back
Signature Tracks
Toulouse
2012I Could Be the One (with Avicii)
2012Symphonica
2013Legacy (with Krewella)
2013Top-Rated Demos
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Achievements
Founder of Protocol Recordings, a mainstage progressive platform
Protocol Radio — weekly syndicated show, 100+ FM stations
'I Could Be the One' (with Avicii) — UK #1
Ultra Miami and Tomorrowland mainstage regular
Next Show
Protocol Recordings Showcase
Amsterdam RAI
Amsterdam, Netherlands
October 22, 2026
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Artist Info
- Real Name
- Nicolas Romero
- Born
- 1989
- Genre
- Progressive House
- Origin
- Amerongen, Netherlands
- Years Active
- 2008–present
- Label
- Protocol Recordings
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