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.
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 |
Awards and nominations
editIn 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
editIn 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
editAlbums
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