Basshunter

Basshunter
Basshunter singing at a concert in Halmstad, Sweden on 20 April 2008
Background information
Birth name	Jonas Erik Altberg
Born	(1984-12-22) 22 December 1984 (age 32) Halmstad, Halland, Sweden
Genres	Eurodance techno trance EDM electro pop
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter record producer DJ
Instruments	Vocals synthesizers vocoder sequencer digital audio workstation
Years active	1998–present
Labels	Extensive Warner Sweden Ultra Broma 16 Warner Japan 3 Beat Dance Nation Warner Germany Alex
Website	basshunter.se

Jonas Erik Altberg (born 22 December 1984 in Halmstad), better known by his stage name Basshunter (Swedish pronunciation: /ˈbeɪs.hʌn.tər/) is a Swedish singer, songwriter, record producer and DJ. He recorded five studio albums: LOL <(^^,)> (2006), Now You're Gone – The Album (2008), Bass Generation (2009), The Early Bedroom Sessions (2012) and Calling Time (2013). According to 2014 Extensive Music label figures, more than six million Basshunter records have been sold. In addition to his own music, he has written and produced for a great number of artists. He also took part in the seventh series of Celebrity Big Brother, the British edition of Fort Boyard and the Weakest Link in 2010.

Jonas Altberg was born and raised in Halmstad, Sweden and lived with his parents, Karl Göran Altberg and Gunhild Elisabet Altberg, and younger brother, Joakim, near Tylösand beach. His mother was a teacher and head of a secondary school in Sweden. His father worked in a construction company. Basshunter first went to Kattegattgymnasiet lyceum, a technical school. However, he moved to Sturegymnasiet lyceum in Halmstad studying music. He also attended College but did not continue.