Dan Balan Biography: Age, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Songs, Instagram, Spouse

Dan Balan is a dynamic Moldovan singer, songwriter, and producer who skyrocketed to global fame as the mastermind behind O-Zone’s infectious hit “Dragostea Din Tei,” a song that still gets dance floors moving.

With his genre-blending sound, from Eurodance to pop and rock, he’s a musical trailblazer who’s worked with stars like Rihanna and Vera Brezhneva.

Profile

• Full Name: Dan Mihai Bălan
• Stage Name: Dan Balan, Crazy Loop
• Born: February 6, 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Chișinău, Karnataka, India
• Nationality: Moldovan
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
• Height: 193 cm (6 feet 4 inches)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mihai Bălan, Ludmila Bălan
• Siblings: Sanda Bălan
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million to $5 million

Early Life & Education

Dan Balan was born on February 6, 1979, in Chișinău. His father, Mihai Bălan, was a diplomat and politician, while his mother, Ludmila Bălan, was a beloved TV presenter who hosted the children’s show Tanti Ludmila.

Raised with his younger sister, Sanda, born in 1984, Dan grew up in an intellectual family with little time for hands-on parenting due to his parents’ careers.

His ethnicity is Moldovan, likely of Romanian descent, and while his religion isn’t confirmed, Orthodox Christianity is common in Moldova.

At the age of three, he lived with his grandparents in a village, absorbing rural life before returning to Chișinău.

Dan attended a music school in Chișinău as a child, where his accordion skills blossomed, as his parents noted his talent “literally bloomed.” His father, leveraging connections, enrolled him in top lyceums: M. Eminescu and Gheorghe Asachi.

In 1994, when Mihai became Moldova’s Ambassador to Israel, the family moved to Tel Aviv, where Dan learned Hebrew and explored a new culture until 1996.

Back in Chișinău, his father urged him to study law at university, but Dan dropped out after a short stint, drawn to music.

Career

Dan’s career began in 1995 with Inferialis, a gothic doom metal band, when he performed at a concert in Chișinău that wowed his family, earning him an expensive synthesizer.

In 1998, he formed O-Zone with Petru Jelihovschi, releasing their debut album, Dar Unde Esti?, in 1999, a local hit that featured seven No. 1 singles in Moldova.

After Jelihovschi left, Dan recruited Arsenie Todiraș and Radu Sîrbu, releasing Number 1 (2002) with Cat Music, which won an MTV Romania Music Award for “Numai tu.” The 2003 single “Dragostea Din Tei” from DiscO-Zone became a global phenomenon, topping charts in 32 countries, selling 12 million copies, and earning platinum status.

O-Zone disbanded in 2005, and Dan moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in rock, recording an unreleased album with producer Jack Joseph Puig.

In 2007, he launched his alter ego, Crazy Loop, releasing “Crazy Loop (Mm Ma Ma),” a Eurodance hit that charted in Germany and Romania.

His 2008 album, The Power of Shower, included “Johanna, Shut Up!” and was re-released in 2009 as Crazy Loop Mix, featuring tracks like “Chica Bomb,” a 2010 No. 1 hit in Russia. That year, “Justify Sex” and “Lepestkami Slyoz” with Vera Brezhneva also topped the Russian charts.

Dan co-wrote Rihanna’s “Live Your Life” with T.I., earning a 2009 Grammy nomination, a first for a Moldovan artist.

His 2012 album Freedom, Part 1 featured “Cry Cry,” followed by hits like “Hold on Love” (2017) and “Numa Numa 2” (2018).

He reunited with O-Zone for concerts in 2017 and served as a judge on The Voice of Ukraine from 2019 to 2020. Dan’s blend of pop, rock, and dance, rooted in Moldovan energy, keeps him a global star.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @danbalan
• TikTok handle: @danbalan_official
• Facebook: @danbalan
• YouTube channel: @DanBalanOfficial

Personal Life

Dan Balan, 46, splits his time between the U.S., Moldova, and tour stops, living a nomadic life shaped by his passion for music.

Standing at 193 cm (6 feet 4 inches) with a lean build, dark hair, and a charismatic stage presence, he’s often called Moldova’s “sexiest singer.”

He’s single, with no confirmed spouse, children, or current girlfriend, keeping his romantic life private despite rumors, such as a brief link to singer Tina Karol in 2020.

Dan has no recorded past relationships, focusing on his career over personal publicity. His hobbies include fitness, travel, and experimenting with music styles, from rock to falsetto-driven Crazy Loop tracks.

Dan’s pride in Moldova shines through his work, often weaving Chisinau’s spirit into his lyrics and performances, as fans on X praise his “global Moldovan vibe.”

Net Worth

Dan Balan’s net worth is estimated to be between $3 million and $5 million.

His wealth comes from O-Zone’s global success, solo hits like “Chica Bomb,” album sales, and tours across Europe.

Co-writing Rihanna’s Grammy-nominated “Live Your Life” and producing for artists like Vera Brezhneva added to his earnings.