Shaka Loveless facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shaka Loveless
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Shaka Loveless
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shaka Loveless Grøn |
| Born | 5 March 1984 Aarhus, Denmark |
| Genres | Rap, reggae, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | The Gypsies, Shades of Blue |
Shaka Loveless Grøn (born on March 5, 1984) is a singer and rapper from Denmark. He is known for his unique blend of reggae, hip-hop, and R&B music. Shaka is also the main singer for a Danish band called The Gypsies. They used to be known as The Electric Gypsies and played more rock music.
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Who is Shaka Loveless?
Shaka Loveless grew up surrounded by music. His dad, James Loveless, is a famous blues musician. Because of this, Shaka spent a lot of time in the Danish blues music scene. He performed by himself and also worked for a long time with a band called Shades of Blue. In this band, he played with talented musicians like guitarist Uffe Steen, bassist Morten Brauner, and drummer Claus Daugaard.
Shaka's Solo Success
Even though he was the lead singer for The Gypsies, Shaka Loveless also started his own music career. He became very successful on his own. In 2012, he released a song called "Tomgang." This song became a huge hit and went all the way to number one on the Danish music charts! "Tomgang" sold so many copies that it was certified platinum. This means it sold over 30,000 copies! The song and the rest of his first album were made by Donkey Sound and released by Universal Music in October 2012.
Shaka Loveless's Music
Shaka Loveless has released many songs and albums both with his band and as a solo artist. Here's a look at some of his most popular music.
Albums You Can Listen To
Shaka Loveless has released albums with The Gypsies and as a solo artist.
- With The Gypsies
- 2007: One Hand Up
- 2009: For the Feeble Hearted
- Solo Albums
| Year | Album | Highest Spot on Danish Charts | Awards |
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| 2012 | Shaka Loveless | 4 | |
| 2014 | Det vi sku' miste | 2 | |
| 2015 | Til vi ligger | 5 |
Hit Songs and Collaborations
Shaka Loveless has also released many singles, which are individual songs. Some of these were with The Gypsies, and others were from his solo career. He has also worked with other artists on their songs.
- With The Gypsies
- 2007: "Underground"
- 2008: "Part of Me"
- 2009: "The Mirror"
- 2009: "American Girl"
- Solo Songs
| Year | Song | Highest Spot on Danish Charts | Awards | Album |
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| 2012 | "Tomgang" | 1 | Platinum | Shaka Loveless |
| "Ikke mere tid" | 3 | Platinum | ||
| "Dans din idiot" (featuring UFO) |
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| 2013 | "Dengang du græd" | 7 | Det vi sku' miste | |
| 2014 | "2 mod verden" | 3 | ||
| 2015 | "Helt fin dag" | — | Til vi ligger | |
| "Ud af mørket" (featuring Medina) |
21 | |||
| "I nat er vi ladt" (featuring Simon Kvamm) |
40 |
- Songs Featuring Shaka Loveless
| Year | Song | Highest Spot on Danish Charts | Album |
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| 2012 | "Nede med koldskål" (Smag på P3 featuring Niklas, Klumben, Shaka Loveless, Mette Lax, Djämes Braun & Steggerbomben) |
— | Not on an album |
| 2014 | "Lille hjerte" (Ankerstjerne featuring Shaka Loveless) |
3 | |
| 2016 | "Mon ami" (Livid featuring Shaka Loveless) |
8 |
