Alesso facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alesso
Alesso in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad
Born	(1991-07-07) 7 July 1991 (age 33) Stockholm, Sweden
Genres	Progressive house pop
Occupation(s)	DJ music producer remixer
Years active	2010–present
Labels	Refune Joia Ministry of Sound Universal Sweden Def Jam Virgin EMI 10:22PM Astralwerks Geffen

Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad (born on July 7, 1991), known as Alesso (pronounced a-LESS-oh), is a famous Swedish DJ and music producer.

He has worked with many popular artists like Tove Lo, Hailee Steinfeld, Calvin Harris, Katy Perry, Anitta, and David Guetta. Alesso has also performed at huge music festivals around the world. These include Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, and Tomorrowland.

In 2012, MTV called Alesso one of the "EDM Rookies to Watch." He was ranked among the top DJs in the world by DJ Magazine. His first full album, Forever, came out in 2015.

Music Career

Starting Out as a DJ

Alesso was born in Stockholm, Sweden. He started playing piano when he was 7 years old. But he became very interested in electronic dance music (EDM) when he was 16. He first became known in 2010 with his Alesso EP.

In 2011, Sebastian Ingrosso from the group Swedish House Mafia reached out to Alesso. Ingrosso asked him to work together. Ingrosso taught Alesso about DJing and helped him make music. Ingrosso became a mentor to Alesso, who called him a "big brother."

Even though he only started DJing in 2011, Alesso was ranked number 70 on DJ Magazine's list of the top 100 DJs that same year.

One of Alesso's first songs with Sebastian Ingrosso was "Calling" in 2011. It quickly became very popular. Later, the song was renamed "Calling (Lose My Mind)" and featured Ryan Tedder. Alesso's remix of "Pressure" by Nadia Ali was also a big hit in 2011.

His popularity grew quickly. MTV named him an "EDM Rookie to Watch in 2012." He played for 60,000 people at Creamfields festival. He also joined Madonna on her MDNA World Tour for some shows in Europe. By the end of 2012, Alesso released "Years" with Matthew Koma. He was ranked 20th on the top 100 DJs list.

Alesso playing at Ushuaïa nightclub, Ibiza in 2013.

By 2013, Alesso was playing at major music festivals. These included Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, and Tomorrowland. He made a remix of "If I Lose Myself" by OneRepublic. This remix was nominated for a Grammy Award. He also worked with Calvin Harris and Hurts on the song "Under Control." In 2013, he reached his highest ranking on the top 100 DJs list at number 13.

Signing with Def Jam

In July 2014, Alesso signed with Def Jam Recordings. He was only the second EDM producer to join this record label. He released a new song called "Tear the Roof Up." The music video for this song was first shown on Snapchat.

Alesso then went on his "Heroes Tour." This tour was named after his song "Heroes (We Could Be)" with Tove Lo. During this tour, Alesso worked with Chime for Change. This charity helps improve the lives of women around the world. Alesso helped raise over $50,000 for the charity.

His first studio album, Forever, was released on May 22, 2015. It included "Heroes (We Could Be)" and "Tear the Roof Up." Another song from the album, "Cool" featuring Roy English, came out in February 2015.

New Songs and Collaborations

In 2016, Alesso released a new version of "I Wanna Know" with Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai. They performed together at the Storm Music Festival in Shanghai. He also worked with K-pop band Exo's member, Chen, on a new version of "Years." Alesso also released "Take My Breath Away" with Dillon Francis.

Alesso on the Tomorrowland 2016 Mainstage.

In 2017, Hailee Steinfeld released "Let Me Go," which was a collaboration with Alesso. He also released "Is That for Me" with Brazilian singer Anitta.

In 2018, Alesso went on a European Tour. He was a main performer at the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium. He also headlined the Electric Zoo festival in New York. Alesso performed his new song "Remedy" on ABC's Good Morning America. This song reached number one on the US Dance Airplay chart.

Alesso also released "Tilted Towers" with video game streamer Ninja. The song was named after a popular map in the video game Fortnite. Alesso and Ninja even played Fortnite together live online to promote the song.

In 2020, Alesso performed at Road to Ultra Taiwan. This was one of the few big music events that still happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2023, Alesso played his song "Heroes (We Could Be)" at the 2023 UEFA Champions League final.

Alesso in Video Games

Alesso is featured in the popular video game Payday 2. One of the game's missions, called "The Alesso Heist," involves players robbing a vault during an Alesso concert. The music played during the concert in the game includes two of Alesso's own songs, "Payday" and "Profondo."

Alesso's Music Style

Alesso is known for his melodic music. He often mixes strong melodies with powerful, rave-style sounds. Songs like "Clash" and "Tear the Roof Up" show his energetic style. Other songs, like "Years" (with Matthew Koma) and "Heroes" (with Tove Lo), are more melodic. Many people see him as a new leader in Swedish electronic music, following groups like Swedish House Mafia and Avicii.

Personal Life

In June 2024, Alesso got engaged to Erin Cummins. She is a model and was a beauty queen who represented the United States in the 2011 Miss World pageant.

Discography

• Forever (2015)

Awards and Recognition

Alesso has received many awards and nominations for his music.

He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2014 for his remix of "If I Lose Myself."

He has also won several International Dance Music Awards. In 2012, his remix of "Pressure" won for Best Progressive Track. In 2018, he won Best Remix for "Something Just Like This."

DJ Magazine regularly ranks the top 100 DJs in the world. Alesso has been on this list many times:

See Also

In Spanish: Alesso para niños

• Swedish popular music