Ulf Ekberg facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ulf Ekberg
Ekberg in 2012
Background information
Birth name	Ulf Gunnar Ekberg
Also known as	Buddha
Born	(1970-12-06) 6 December 1970 (age 54) Gothenburg, Sweden
Genres	Pop
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, businessman, television producer, film producer
Instruments	Keyboards, vocals
Years active	1983–present

Ulf Gunnar Ekberg (born 6 December 1970), also known as Buddha, is a Swedish musician, producer, and songwriter. He is best known as a founding member of the popular pop group Ace of Base. He started the band with siblings Jonas Berggren, Linn Berggren, and Jenny Berggren.

Music Career and Success

Ace of Base released their first album in 1992. The band became very successful throughout the 1990s. Ulf Ekberg played a big part in making the Happy Nation album. He helped write almost all the songs on it.

Ekberg continued to write and produce music for the group's later albums. He notably worked on singles like "Love in December" and "All for You." In 2009, he started a new music company with Jonas Berggren. This company helps produce and manage music artists.

Helping Others

After Ulf Ekberg experienced a tsunami in Phuket, Thailand, he wanted to help. He started the Surin Relief Fund. This fund helps children who were affected by the tsunami. It provides places for children to learn and cares for children who lost their families.

Ulf Ekberg's Personal Life

Ekberg in 2008

Ulf Ekberg dated Swedish model and actress Emma Sjöberg from 1994 to 2000. He lived in London until 2010. Currently, he lives in Stockholm with his girlfriend, Johanna Aybar, and their three children.

When he was a teenager, Ulf Ekberg was involved with some groups that held extreme views. He has since said that he deeply regrets his actions and beliefs from that time. He has spoken many times about how much he has changed and learned from his past. In a 1997 documentary, Ekberg said he truly regretted what he had done and that "that life is not me. It's somebody else."

In 2013, he explained that he had done many interviews about his past. He said he was very sorry for associating with certain people in the 1980s. He also made it clear that Ace of Base never shared any of those extreme opinions. He stated that the band strongly opposes all extreme views.

Songs Written by Ulf Ekberg

Ulf Ekberg has written and produced many songs.

Songs with Jonas Berggren

• "Wheel of Fortune"
• "All That She Wants"
• "Happy Nation"
• "Living in Danger"
• "My Mind"
• "One Day"
• "Precious"
• "All For You"

Songs with Other Band Members

• "Hear Me Calling" (with Jonas, Jenny, & Malin Berggren)
• "Love In December" (with Jonas, Jenny, & Malin Berggren)
• "Change With the Light" (with Jonas, Jenny, & Malin Berggren)

Songs with Other Songwriters

• "Qué Será" (with StoneStream & John Ballard)
• "Perfect World" (with StoneStream & John Ballard)
• "Mercy Mercy" (with John Ballard)
• "I Pray" (with John Ballard)
• "Mr Replay" (with Jonas Berggren, Ari Lehtonen and D. Massy)

Ulf Ekberg's Vocals

Ekberg has also sung on several songs, including:

• "All That She Wants"
• "Wheel of Fortune"
• "Living in Danger"
• "Happy Nation"
• "Don't Turn Around"
• "Perfect World"
• "All For You"
• "Mr Replay"

See also

In Spanish: Ulf Ekberg para niños