Michael Cretu, born Mihai Crețu on May 18, 1957, in Bucharest, Romania, is a Romanian-German musician, composer, and producer renowned for founding the musical project Enigma in 1990. His innovative fusion of electronic music with global sounds and chants has captivated audiences worldwide. Before Enigma, Cretu produced and composed for artists like Sandra, his then-wife, and collaborated with Peter Cornelius and Mike Oldfield. Enigma's debut album, "MCMXC a.D.," featuring the hit "Sadeness (Part I)," achieved international acclaim, selling over 70 million albums globally. Cretu's pioneering work continues to influence the electronic and new-age music genres. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Cretu?utm_source=openai))