Vinnie Who | |
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 Vinnie Who during the Roskilde Festival (2013) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Niels Bagge Hansen |
| Born | 1 November 1987 Denmark |
| Genres | Indie pop, disco music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Labels | EMI Tiger Music |
| Website | www |
Niels Bagge Hansen (better known by the stage name Vinnie Who; born 1 November 1987) is a Danish indie pop and disco singer and songwriter.[1][2][3] Who has released three albums, and is currently signed to his independent record label Initiated Records.[4] An androgynous male singer, he sings in a distinctive high-pitched feminine voice.
Awards and nominations[edit]
In 2011, Vinnie Who was nominated for three Danish Music Awards, namely for "best Male Danish Artist", "Best Newcomer" and "Best Danish Album of the Year" for his Then I Met You album.[5][6]
In popular culture[edit]
In 2013, he also served as an advisor to judge Thomas Blachman in the sixth season of the Danish X Factor music reality show .[7]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN [8] | |||
| 2010 | Then I Met You | 11 | |
| 2013 | Midnight Special | 4 | |
| 2015 | Harmony |
EPs[edit]
- 2011: A Step
Singles[edit]
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN [8] | |||
| 2010 | "Remedy" | 36 | Then I Met You |
| 2024 | "So Real Surreal" |
References[edit]
- ^ Politiken: 22-årig stjerne: »Jeg laver ikke popmusik for poppens skyld« (in Danish)
- ^ Nordic Spotlight: Vinnie Who (DK) – Danish Dance Floor Dynamite
- ^ Gaffa.dk: Vinnie Who – Disko-troldmand med ambitioner (in Danish)
- ^ Initiated Records Website
- ^ Gaffa.dk: Burhan G fik to Zulu Awards (in Danish)
- ^ Gaffa.dk: DMA-nominerede offentliggjort (in Danish)
- ^ Dr.dk: Blachmans hjælper: Jeg kan heller ikke synge – Vinnie Who er hjælpedommer for Blachman, når de unge livedeltagerne skal findes. Se hvilke tanker Vinnie Who gør sig om udvælgelsen (in Danish)
- ^ a b danishcharts.dk: Vinnie Who discography
External links[edit]
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