Steve Angello facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Steve Angello
Angello in 2015
Background information
Birth name	Steven Patrik Josefsson Fragogiannis
Born	(1982-11-22) 22 November 1982 (age 42) Athens, Greece
Origin	Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden
Genres	Progressive house electro house tech house
Occupation(s)	DJ record producer remixer record label owner
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Size X Columbia

Steven Patrik Josefsson Fragogiannis (born 22 November 1982), known by his stage name Steve Angello, is a famous DJ, music producer, and business owner from Sweden. He is best known as one of the three members of the supergroup Swedish House Mafia, along with his friends Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso.

Early Life and Musical Start

Steve Angello was born in Athens, Greece, to a Greek father and a Swedish mother. He grew up in Solna, Sweden, with his brother Antoine Josefsson, who is also a DJ known as AN21.

Angello's love for music started early. When he was just 12, he became a scratch DJ. This means he used turntables to mix hip-hop, breakbeats, and classic songs from the 1970s. As a teenager, he discovered electronic music and began his journey as an electronic DJ.

Career

Starting Out and Size Records

In his early career, Steve Angello used different names to release music, like Who's Who. He often teamed up with his friend Sebastian Ingrosso to create music under various names.

In 2003, Angello started his own record label called Size Records. A record label helps artists produce and sell their music. Through Size, he released his own songs. In 2006, he and Axwell formed a duo called Supermode. They released a hit song called "Tell Me Why", which became very popular.

Becoming a Star

Angello (left) with Sebastian Ingrosso performing in Wellington Square

Angello's fame grew in 2007 when he worked on the song "Baby When the Light" with David Guetta. A year later, he had another huge hit with a new version of the song "Show Me Love". He worked with Dutch DJ Laidback Luke on this track. It reached number one on the UK dance charts and is still a fan favorite.

The Swedish House Mafia Era

Angello (center) with Swedish House Mafia during a photoshoot in 2012

In 2008, Angello, Axwell, and Sebastian Ingrosso officially formed the group Swedish House Mafia. They quickly became one of the biggest names in electronic dance music.

First Album: Until One

In 2010, Swedish House Mafia released their first album, Until One. It included the massive hits "One (Your Name)" and "Miami 2 Ibiza". The album also featured some of Angello's solo work, including his famous "Show Me Love" remix. That same year, Angello was ranked number 14 in the world in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll.

Second Album: Until Now

Angello (left) with Swedish House Mafia performing in Ibiza

The group's success continued with their second album, Until Now, released in 2012. This album featured hit singles like "Save the World" and "Antidote".

Their most famous song, "Don't You Worry Child", was also on this album. It became a number-one hit in many countries, including the UK and Australia. The song is still loved by millions of fans around the world.

The One Last Tour

In 2012, the group surprised fans by announcing they would be breaking up. They went on a final tour called the One Last Tour. Their last performance was at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami in 2013.

Solo Work and a Surprise Reunion

Steve Angello performing at Seven Music Festival in 2013

After Swedish House Mafia split, Angello focused on his solo career and his record label, Size Records. In 2016, he released his first solo album, Wild Youth. It included popular songs like "Wasted Love" and "Remember".

He released his second solo album, Human, in 2018. Just a month before the album came out, something amazing happened. At the 2018 Ultra Music Festival, exactly five years after they split, Swedish House Mafia reunited for a surprise performance. The crowd went wild, and the group later announced they would tour the world again in 2019.

Personal Life

Steve Angello has been friends with Sebastian Ingrosso since they were six years old. In 2013, he married Swedish model and TV star Isabel Adrian. They have two daughters together.

Discography

Studio albums

• Wild Youth (2016)
• Human (2018)

Awards and Nominations

DJ Awards

DJ Magazine Top 100 DJs

Grammy Awards

International Dance Music Awards

YouTube Creator Awards

• Steve Angello: (231 thousand subscribers – May 2020)

Images for kids

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  Steve Angello performing at Kungsträdgården in 2014

See also

In Spanish: Steve Angello para niños