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John Dahlbäck
Also known as Hug, Huggotron, Jetboy of Beckster, Kaliber
Born (1985-10-13) October 13, 1985 (age 39)
Stockholm, Sweden
Origin Sweden
Genres House
Tech house
Progressive house
Electro house
Future house
Years active 2002-present
Labels Pickadoll Records
Mutants Records
Dim Mak Records
Armada Music
Toolroom
Associated acts Jesper Dahlbäck / Hugg & Pepp / Pepp & Kaliber / Brohug / Enda Harte

John Dahlbäck is a super talented DJ and music producer from Sweden. He was born on October 13, 1985. He creates awesome electronic music, especially different kinds of house music like progressive house and electro house. He has released many albums and uses a few different names for his music, like Hug or Kaliber. He even works with his cousin, Jesper Dahlbäck, on some cool music projects!

Making Music and More

John Dahlbäck is not just a DJ who plays music; he's also a music producer! This means he creates and shapes the songs you hear. He owns two record labels called Pickadoll Records and Mutants Records. These labels help other artists release their music too, like Dada Life.

John has also made special versions of songs called remixes. He has remixed songs for famous artists like Alanis Morissette. In 2008, he played a special DJ set on a famous radio show called The Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1. His first big album, called Mutants, came out in 2010.

His Music Albums

John Dahlbäck has released many albums over the years. Here are some of his studio albums:

  • 2005: Shades of Shadow
  • 2005: Man From the Fall
  • 2006: At The Gun Show
  • 2008: Winners & Fools
  • 2010: Mutants
  • 2012: Kill The Silence (as Demure)
  • 2016: Saga
  • 2018: Find a Home
  • 2022: To the Sky

Compilation Albums

He has also released compilation albums, which are collections of songs, sometimes with other DJs:

  • 2005: Warsteiner Club World Club And Lounge Volume 1
  • 2007: Pickadoll's
  • 2007: Mar T, Les Schmitz, John Dahlback: Amnesia Ibiza The Best Global Club
  • 2009: Clubbers Guide Ibiza '09
  • 2009: Greatest Hug's
  • 2010: Mutants
  • 2012: Toolroom Knights (Mixed by John Dahlbäck)

Extended Plays (EPs)

EPs are like mini-albums with fewer songs. Here are some EPs John Dahlbäck has released:

  • Panic (2012)
  • The Trip (2012)
  • Uh Oh! (2013)
  • The Acoustics (2016)
  • Color In My Heart (2017)

EPs as MyBack (with Albin Myers)

John also made music as part of a duo called MyBack with Albin Myers:

  • Blomman (2011)

Singles

Singles are individual songs released by an artist. Here are some of John Dahlbäck's singles:

  • 2004: "Wait For Love"
  • 2005: "Falling In Love" (with Andy P)
  • 2005: "Better Without You"
  • 2005: "Nothing Is For Real" (featuring Erika Gellenmark)
  • 2006: "Late Night Worries" (featuring Andy P)
  • 2006: "Power 1"
  • 2006: "The Call" (featuring Yota)
  • 2007: "Blink"
  • 2007: "Everywhere" (with Andy P)
  • 2008: "Pyramid"
  • 2009: "Out There" (featuring Basto!)
  • 2009: "Do You Remember"
  • 2009: "Autumn"
  • 2010: "Grunge"
  • 2010: "Bingo" (featuring Elodie)
  • 2010: "Kairo"
  • 2010: "Light Of Day" (with Albin Myers)
  • 2010: "Back To The Dancefloor"
  • 2010: "Turn Down The Lights" (featuring Andy P)
  • 2011: "Is This For Love" (credited as Kaliber featuring Elodie)
  • 2011: "Come Undone" (with Tommy Trash and Sam Obernik)
  • 2011: "Are You Nervous"
  • 2011: "Senses" (with Henrik B)
  • 2011: "..."
  • 2011: "Phoenix"
  • 2012: "Sing That"
  • 2012: "Soldier"
  • 2012: "Life"
  • 2012: "Start Lovin' You"
  • 2012: "Take This Thing Back"
  • 2012: "Living a Lie" (featuring lossa)
  • 2012: "Embrace Me" (featuring Urban Cone and Lucas Nord)
  • 2012: "Zeus"
  • 2012: "Comet"
  • 2012: "Every Breath" (with Greg Cerrone featuring Janice Robinson)
  • 2012: "Get Wild"
  • 2012: "Don't Be Silent" (John Dahlbäck vs. Ron Carroll)
  • 2013: "Life (Diamonds in the Dark)" (featuring Agnes)
  • 2013: "Nuke"
  • 2013: "We Were Gods" (featuring Urban Cone and Lucas Nord)
  • 2014: "Sirens"
  • 2014: "Blink Again" (with Benny Benassi)
  • 2014: "Honors" (featuring Rebecca & Fiona)
  • 2014: "You Can Touch"
  • 2014: "Heartbeat" (featuring Little Boots)
  • 2014: "A Little More" (with Kaskade featuring Sansa)
  • 2015: "Never Let You Go" (with Dash Berlin featuring Bullysongs)
  • 2015: "Shooting Star" (featuring Olivera)
  • 2015: "Lord" (with Albin Myers)
  • 2015: "Raven"
  • 2015: "Atlantis"
  • 2015: "Count To Ten" (featuring Alexx Mack)
  • 2016: "Where You Are" (featuring Lovestarrs)
  • 2016: "Ain't You"
  • 2016: "New York City" (featuring Luke McMaster)
  • 2016: "Gargamel"
  • 2016: "Walking With Shadows" (featuring Bullysongs)
  • 2016: "Bapalapa"
  • 2016: "Won't Back Away" (featuring Nick & Simon)
  • 2016: "Candy"
  • 2017: "Catch Me If You Can" (featuring Melanie Fontana)
  • 2017: "Diva"
  • 2017: "Anyone Would Know" (featuring Davis Mallory)
  • 2018: "Find A Home"
  • 2018: "Back To Me" (featuring Trove)
  • 2018: "Deep Inside"
  • 2018: "Bricks"
  • 2018: "Never Be Enough" (featuring Melanie Fontana)
  • 2018: "Lost Memories"
  • 2018: "Voyager"
  • 2019: "Foundation"
  • 2019: "I Want Your Love"
  • 2019: "Chants" (with Benjin)
  • 2020: "Travessia" (with David Vrong)
  • 2020: "The Law" (with David Vrong)
  • 2020: "Chased"
  • 2021: "Nothing But the Truth"
  • 2021: "Back Around" (with Benjin)
  • 2021: "Another Morning"

Singles as MyBack (with Albin Myers)

  • "Trigger" (2010)
  • "Breaking Your Locks [MyBack Original]" (featuring Olivera) (2015)
  • "VIBE" (with I.L.Y) (2015)

Singles as Jovicii (with Avicii)

  • "Don't Hold Back" (featuring Andy P) (2010)

Music Videos

John Dahlbäck has also made music videos for some of his songs. Here are a few:

  • "Life (Diamonds In The Dark)" (featuring Agnes) (2013)
  • "We Were Gods" (featuring Urban Cone and Lucas Nord) (2013)
  • "Never Let You Go" (with Dash Berlin featuring Bullysongs) (2015)
  • "Raven" (2015)
  • "Atlantis" (2015)
  • "Count To Ten" (featuring Alexx Mack) (2015)
  • "New York City" (featuring Luke McMaster) (2016)
  • "Walking With Shadows" (featuring Bullysongs) (2016)
  • "Won't Back Away" (featuring Nick & Simon) (2016)

Music Videos as MyBack (with Albin Myers)

  • "Breaking Your Locks" (with Albin Myers & Olivera) (2015)

See also

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