Dan Bălan (born February 6, 1979 in Chişinău, Moldovan SSR) is a singer, songwriter, and producer. He was the front man of the pop band O-Zone, writing and producing all their material. His most successful song, performed by O-Zone, was Dragostea din tei, also known as the Numa Numa song. His hit Despre tine reached #1 in five countries and reached #6 in the main European charts. In 2004, Bălan decided to venture closer to his rock roots. He chose the best musicians in his region and moved with them to Los Angeles in 2005. Although Dan wrote the compositions prior to the formation of Balan (band), it took two years to get a signature sound and their own captivating style. He asked producer Jack Joseph Puig (John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, No Doubt, The Black Crows, Rolling Stones) to produce the record. The album was recorded in April/June of 2006 at Ocean Way Studios in Los Angeles.