Basshunter is a Swedish singer, record producer, songwriter, and DJ known for his bass-heavy Eurodance music.
He began his musical journey in his mid-teens, singing in a choir and later in a rock band.
Basshunter's first studio album, "The Bassmachine," was released in 2004, marking the start of his music career.
Biography
Early Life
Jonas Erik Altberg, known professionally as Basshunter, was born on December 22, 1984, in Halmstad, Sweden. He grew up in a family where his mother, Gunhild Elisabet, was a teacher and school principal, and his father, Karl Göran Altberg, worked in construction. Basshunter has a younger brother named Joakim. His musical journey began in his mid-teens when he sang in a choir led by his mother and later joined a rock band, which sparked his interest in experimental music. He attended Kattegattgymnasiet, specializing in technical studies, before transferring to Sturegymnasiet, where he focused on music, graduating in 2005.
Career
Basshunter's music career took off when he began producing tracks at the age of 17 using the software FruityLoops. He adopted the stage name "Basshunter" to reflect his bass-heavy Eurodance style. His first studio album, "The Bassmachine," was released in 2004, and he gained significant popularity with his 2006 hit "Boten Anna," which he published online. This track quickly became a sensation, leading to his first live performance at a rave party. Over the years, Basshunter has released several albums, including "LOL <(^^,)>" and "Now You’re Gone – The Album," and numerous singles that have topped charts across Europe. His music is characterized by energetic melodies and catchy basslines, and he often writes lyrics that resonate with his audience.
Personal Life
Basshunter's personal life has seen its share of ups and downs. He gained media attention during his time on the reality show "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2010, where he formed a relationship with model Ekaterina Ivanova. He later married Tina Makhia Khayatsadeh in 2017, but the marriage ended in divorce a year later. Basshunter has openly discussed his struggles with Tourette syndrome and the emotional challenges he faces, often turning to work and alcohol to cope. Despite these challenges, he remains a passionate and dedicated artist, continuously evolving in the music industry.
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Discography
Calling Time2013
- 1.Saturday3:00
- 2.Dream on the Dancefloor3:12
- 3.Crash & Burn3:08
- 4.Wake Up Beside Me2:41
- 5.Calling Time3:07
- 6.Far Away3:42
- 7.I’ve Got You Now3:10
- 8.You’re Not Alone2:57
- 9.Rise My Love2:33
- 10.Pitchy2:15
- 11.I Came Here to Party2:48
- 12.Dirty2:53
- 13.Lawnmower to Music4:21
- 14.Fest I Hela Huset2:50
- 15.Northern Light2:49
- 16.Far Away (Josh’s Big Room remix)4:55
- 17.Dream on the Dancefloor (Rude Dog remix)5:10
- 18.Northern Light (Candlelight version)3:09
The Early Bedroom Sessions2012
- 1.Bass Worker6:16
- 2.Contact by Bass3:09
- 3.Festfolk4:34
- 4.Go Down Now5:08
- 5.Här Kommer Lennart3:19
- 6.Moon Trip4:15
- 7.Rainbow Stars4:30
- 8.Smells Like Blade4:30
- 9.Stay Alive4:02
- 10.Syndrome de Abstenencia6:35
- 11.The Bass Machine2:24
- 12.The Big Show5:38
- 13.The Celtic Harmony & The Chilling Acid4:36
- 14.The Night5:03
- 15.The True Sound5:25
- 16.The Warp Zone5:17
- 17.Train Station5:49
- 18.Trance Up6:34
- 19.Transformation Bass5:04
- 20.Try to Stop Us4:07
- 21.Wacco Will Kick Your Ass6:04
- 22.Waiting for the Moon4:58
- 23.Wizard Elements5:39
Bass Generation2009
- 1.Every Morning (radio edit)3:19
- 2.I Promised Myself2:36
- 3.Why3:10
- 4.I Can't Deny3:59
- 5.Don't Walk Away3:00
- 6.I Still Love3:31
- 7.Day & Night2:54
- 8.I Will Learn to Love Again3:06
- 9.Far From Home4:09
- 10.I Know U Know2:44
- 11.On Our Side3:53
- 12.Can You2:23
- 13.Plane to Spain3:41
- 14.Every Morning (Michael Mind edit)2:58
- 15.Numbers3:14
Now You’re Gone – The Album2008
- 1.Now You're Gone (Video Edit)2:28
- 2.All I Ever Wanted (Radio Edit)2:56
- 3.Please Don't Go (Radio Edit)2:35
- 4.I Miss You (Album Version)3:46
- 5.Angel in the Night3:21
- 6.In Her Eyes3:12
- 7.Love You More3:50
- 8.Camilla3:14
- 9.Dream Girl4:26
- 10.I Can Walk on Water3:44
- 11.Bass Creator5:00
- 12.Russia Privet4:03
- 13.Boten Anna [Radio edit]3:27
- 14.DotA (Radio Edit)3:21
- 15.Now You're Gone (Fonzerelli Remix)3:14
- 16.All I Ever Wanted (Fonzerelli Radio Edit)2:32
- 17.Welcome to Rainbow5:08
- 18.Hardstyle Drops5:31
- 19.Boten Anna (DJ Micro Spankin Club Remix)5:30
- 20.Boten Anna (Nightshifters Remix - Radio Edit)3:09
- 21.DotA (PJ Harmony Saturday Remix)5:09
The Old Shit2006
- 1.Här Kommer Lennart3:18
- 2.Counterstrike the Mp35:34
- 3.Smells Like Blade4:29
- 4.Stay Alive4:07
- 5.Storm of Fantasy5:34
- 6.The Celtic Harmony & The Chilling Acid4:36
- 7.The Night5:04
- 8.T-Rex (Jurassic Park)5:03
- 9.Waiting for the Moon4:57
- 10.Moontrip4:11
- 11.Thunder in Paradise (Basshunter remix)4:44
LOL <(^^,)>2006
- 1.Vi sitter i Ventrilo och spelar DotA3:22
- 2.Boten Anna3:29
- 3.Strand Tylösand3:17
- 4.Sverige2:58
- 5.Hallå där2:38
- 6.Mellan oss två3:58
- 7.Var är jag4:01
- 8.Utan stjärnorna3:51
- 9.Festfolk (2006 remix)4:01
- 10.Vifta med händerna (Basshunter remix)3:11
- 11.Professional Party People3:09
- 12.I’m Your Basscreator5:25
- 13.Boten Anna (instrumental)3:21
- 14.Vi sitter i Ventrilo och spelar DotA (extended version)7:45
The Bassmachine2004
- 1.The Bassmachine2:24
- 2.The Big Show5:37
- 3.The True Sound5:24
- 4.Train Station5:48
- 5.Contact by Bass3:53
- 6.Syndrome de Abstenencia6:35
- 7.The Warpzone5:34
- 8.Bass Worker6:15
- 9.Transformation Bass5:03
- 10.Festfolk4:33
Elinor2013
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Fest i hela huset (v/s BigBrother)2011
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Saturday2010
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Walk on Water2009
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Every Morning2009
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All I Ever Wanted2008
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Angel in the Night2008
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I Miss You2008
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Please Don't Go2008
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Now You're Gone2007
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Boten Anna2006
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Welcome to Rainbow2006
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Vi sitter i Ventrilo och spelar DotA2006
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Jingle Bells2006
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Patrik och Lillen – Vifta med händerna2006
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Stolt Svensk
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Label
- Record label
- Extensive Music
- Record label
- Warner Music Sweden
- Record label
- Ultra Records
- Record label
- Warner Music Japan
- Record label
- 3 Beat Records
- Record label
- Dance Nation
- Record label
- Broma 16
- Record label
- Warner Music Germany
- Record label
- Alex Music
- Record label
- PowerHouse
Achievements
- Award
- Scandipop Award for Best Male
- Award
- Radioactive Hit of the Year Era
- Award
- Music Moves Europe Award
- Award
- Eurodanceweb Award
- Award
- Musikförläggarnas pris
- Award
- NRJ Radio Award
- Award
- Russ.no
- Award
- Telia for Best Ringtone of the Year
- Award
- World Music Award for World's Best-Selling Swedish Artist
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Bass Hunter, Jonas Altberg, Jonas Erik Altberg
Jonas Erik Altberg, known professionally as Basshunter, is a Swedish singer, record producer, songwriter and DJ. As indicated by his stage name, Basshunter is known for bass-heavy Eurodance music.
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