Alex Christensen

German composer, producer, and DJ (born 1967)

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Alex Christensen

Christensen in 2017

Background information
Born|  (1967-04-07) 7 April 1967 (age 57)
Germany
Origin| Wilhelmsburg, Hamburg, Germany
Genres|

* Electronic
* techno
* Eurodance
* house

Occupations|

* Music producer
* DJ
* songwriter
* session musician

Instruments|

* Turntables
* keyboards
* vocals

Years active| 1991–present
Formerly of| U96
Spouse| Nicole Safft
Website| alexchristensen.net

Musical artist

Alex Christensen (born 7 April 1967), also known by his stage names Jasper Forks or Alex C., is a German dance music producer, songwriter, and DJ generally known as the face and one of the founding members of U96. Since 2002, he has been collaborating with Yasmin K.

## Music career

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Christensen started in 1991 as a music producer and DJ, and had his first success in 1991 with the U96 single "Das Boot". In several countries, this track was the first techno song to reach the number one position. Since 2002, Christensen also works under the name Alex C. and frequently collaborates with Yasmin K., whom he met as a judge on the second season of Popstars.[citation needed]

Christensen in 2002

As a producer and composer, Christensen has worked for artists such as Right Said Fred, Marky Mark, Tom Jones, *NSYNC, Rollergirl, Marianne Rosenberg, Sarah Brightman, and ATC.[citation needed]

Christensen represented Germany at the final of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow together with Oscar Loya, performing the song "Miss Kiss Kiss Bang", finishing in 20th place.[1]

Christensen's song "Doktorspiele", which included additional vocals by Y-ass, won the 2008 Eurodanceweb Contest, determined by points assigned by a professional jury of disc jockeys, journalists, music producers, webmasters, and radio speakers from all over the world.[2]

One of the songs produced by Christensen, ATC's "Around the World (La La La La La)", was later sampled in Beat Ink's "Around the World" in 2008 and used in Chris Webby's "La La La" in 2009.[citation needed]

In 2007, Christensen released the song "Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt" in co-operation with Y-ass. It sampled The Soundlovers' "Run Away". This song marked an international breakthrough for Christensen and it was re-released in several other languages. In some countries, the melody was adjusted to local preferences.[citation needed]

### Jasper Forks (2010–present)

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In early 2010, Christensen adopted the name Jasper Forks to mark a move away from the dance productions he had previously been associated with. He began producing tech piano house, and his first single, "River Flows in You", made it to the top 10 of the airplay charts all across Europe. The track is composed by Korean pianist Yiruma. His follow-up single, "Alone", was released in January 2011.[3] In 2013, he released "J'aime Le Diable".

## Personal life

[edit]

Christensen is married to Nicole Safft. Their son is amateur golfer Tiger Christensen.[4]

## Discography

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### Studio albums

[edit]

Title  | Details  | Peak chart positions

|
|

GER
[5] | AUT
[6] | SWI
[7]
Euphorie
(feat Y-ass) |

* Release date: 8 February 2008
* Label: Polydor
* Formats: CD

| 20 | 19 | —
Heart 4 Sale!
(as Alex Swings Oscar Sings!) |

* Release date: 2009
* Label: 313 Music
* Formats: CD

| — | — | —
Classical '90s Dance
(Alex Christensen & the Berlin Orchestra) |

* Release date: 6 October 2017
* Label: Starwatch, Warner
* Formats: CD, 2×LP, digital

| 10 | 30 | 58
Classical '90s Dance 2
(Alex Christensen & The Berlin Orchestra) |

* Release date: 19 October 2018
* Label: Starwatch, Warner
* Formats: CD, 2×LP, digital

| 4 | 39 | 58
Classical '90s Dance 3
(Alex Christensen & The Berlin Orchestra) |

* Release date: 1 November 2019
* Label: Starwatch, Warner
* Formats: CD, 2×LP, digital

| 15 | 59 | —
Classical '80s Dance
(Alex Christensen & The Berlin Orchestra) |

* Release date: September 2021
* Label: Seven.One Starwatch, Universal
* Formats: CD, 2×LP, digital

| 6 | 35 | 43
Classical '90s Dance: The Icons
(Alex Christensen & The Berlin Orchestra) |

* Release date: 6 October 2023
* Label: Starwatch, Universal
* Formats: CD, 2×LP, digital

| 6 | — | —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

### Charted singles as Alex C.

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Year  | Single  | Peak chart positions  | Certification  | Album

|
|
|
|

GER
[5] | AUT
[6] | BEL
[8] | NED
[9] | SWE
[10] | SWI
[7]
As Alex C.
2002  | "Rhythm of the Night"
(featuring Yasmin K.)  | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | 81  |  | Non-album singles
"Amigos Forever"
(featuring Yasmin K.)  | 35 | — | — | — | — | 86  |
2003  | "Angel of Darkness"
(featuring Yasmin K.)  | 21 | 39 | — | — | — | —  |
2007  | "Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt"/
"Sweetest Ass in the World"
(featuring Yass)  | 1 | 1 | 27 | 38 | 57 | 50  |

* BVMI: Gold[11]

| Euphorie
2008  | "Doktorspiele"
(featuring Yass)  | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | —  |
"Du bist so Porno"
(featuring Yass)  | 21 | 12 | — | — | — | —  |
"Liebe zu dritt"
(featuring Yass)  | 28 | 29 | — | — | — | —  |  | Non-album singles
2009  | "Dancing Is Like Heaven"
(featuring Yass)  | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | —  |
2012  | "L'amour toujours"
(featuring Yass vs. Ski)  | — | 43 | — | — | — | 40  |
2013  | "Feed Me Diamonds"
(featuring Lisa Rowe)  | — | 60 | — | — | — | —  |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

### Charted singles as Alex Swings Oscar Sings!

[edit]

Year  | Single  | Peak chart positions  | Album

|
|
|

GER
[5] | AUT
[6] | SWE
[10] | UK
[12]
2009  | "Miss Kiss Kiss Bang"  | 20 | 71 | 35 | 85  | Heart 4 Sale
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

## References

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1. ^ "Eurovision Song Contest: Details: Germany 2009: Alex Swings Oscar Sings, "Miss Kiss Kiss Bang"". Archived from the original on 3 October 2012. Retrieved 28 May 2010.
2. ^ "Eurodance Web Contest 2008". Eurodanceweb.net. Archived from the original on 15 November 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
3. ^ Discogs bio
4. ^ "Golf: Tiger Christensen – Sohn von Kult-DJ Alex peilt Karriere wie Woods an". SPORT1 (in German). 24 July 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
5. ^ a b c "Alex C." offiziellecharts.de (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
6. ^ a b c "Alex Christensen Discographie / Fan Warden". Austrian Charts. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
7. ^ a b "Alex Christensen". Swiss Hit Parade. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
8. ^ "Alex Christensen Discografie". Ultratop. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
9. ^ "ALEX C. FEAT. Y-ASS – Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt". Dutch Charts. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
10. ^ a b "ALEX C. FEAT. Y-ASS – The Sweetest Ass in the World (song)". Swedish Charts. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
11. ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank". musikindustrie. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
12. ^ "Miss Kiss Kiss Bang by Alex Swings Oscar Sings". Official Charts. Retrieved 22 September 2023.

## External links

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* Official website

Preceded by

No Angels
with Disappear

|  Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest
2009
(with Oscar)  | Succeeded by

Lena
with Satellite

|
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* v
* t
* e

Popstars

Seasons|

* 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* 5
* 6
* 7
* 8
* 9
* 10
* 11

Winners|

* No Angels
* Bro'Sis
* Overground
* Nu Pagadi
* Monrose
* Room 2012
* Queensberry
* Some & Any
* LaViVe
* Leandah

Winners' singles|

* "Daylight in Your Eyes"
* "I Believe"
* "Schick mir 'nen Engel"
* "Sweetest Poison"
* "Shame"
* "Haunted"
* "I Can't Stop Feeling"
* "Last Man Standing"
* "No Time for Sleeping"

Other contestants|

* Preluders
* Yasmin K.
* Milk & Honey
* Bisou
* Popstars Dance Company

* v
* t
* e

U96

* Helmut Hoinkins
* Hayo Lewerentz
* Alberto Hauss
* Alex Christensen

Main albums|

* Das Boot (1992)

Hit singles|

* "Das Boot" (1992)
* "I Wanna Be a Kennedy" (1992)
* "Love Sees No Colour" (1993)
* "Night in Motion" (1993)
* "Inside Your Dreams" (1994)
* "Love Religion" (1994)
* "Club Bizarre" (1995)
* "Heaven" (1996)
* "A Night to Remember" (1996)
* "Venus in Chains" (1996)

Related articles|

* "Love Message"

* v
* t
* e

Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest

Participation|

* 1956
* 1957
* 1958
* 1959
* 1960
* 1961
* 1962
* 1963
* 1964
* 1965
* 1966
* 1967
* 1968
* 1969
* 1970
* 1971
* 1972
* 1973
* 1974
* 1975
* 1976
* 1977
* 1978
* 1979
* 1980
* 1981
* 1982
* 1983
* 1984
* 1985
* 1986
* 1987
* 1988
* 1989
* 1990
* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* ~~1996~~
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* ~~2020~~
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

Artists|

* Lale Andersen
* Nino de Angelo
* Ann Sophie
* Atlantis 2000
* Inge Brück
* Heidi Brühl
* Cascada
* Alex Christensen
* Roger Cicero
* Cindy and Bert
* ~~Ben Dolic~~
* Dschinghis Khan
* Katja Ebstein
* Elaiza
* Margot Eskens
* Joy Fleming
* Conny Froboess
* Maxi and Chris Garden
* Gitte
* Gracia
* Malik Harris
* Margot Hielscher
* Hoffmann and Hoffmann
* Wyn Hoop
* Guildo Horn
* Les Humphries Singers
* Isaak
* Jamie-Lee
* Jendrik
* Chris Kempers
* Alice and Ellen Kessler
* Daniel Kovac
* Lena
* ~~Leon~~
* Levina
* Roman Lob
* Lord of the Lost
* Lou
* Oscar Loya
* Siw Malmkvist
* Max
* Corinna May
* Mekado
* Michelle
* Münchener Freiheit
* Wencke Myhre
* Nicole
* No Angels
* Nora Nova
* Ingrid Peters
* Freddy Quinn
* Stefan Raab
* Mary Roos
* Michael Schulte
* Walter Andreas Schwarz
* Ireen Sheer
* Bianca Shomburg
* Silver Convention
* Sisters
* Stone and Stone
* Sürpriz
* Texas Lightning
* Lena Valaitis
* Ulla Wiesner
* Wind

Songs|

* "Always on the Run"
* "Anouschka"
* "Aufrecht geh'n"
* "Ein bißchen Frieden"
* "Black Smoke"
* "Blood & Glitter"
* "Bonne nuit ma chérie"
* "Can't Wait Until Tonight"
* "Diese Welt"
* "Dieser Traum darf niemals sterben"
* "Disappear"
* "Dschinghis Khan"
* "Einmal sehen wir uns wieder"
* "Feuer"
* "Flieger"
* "Frauen regier'n die Welt"
* "Frei zu leben"
* "Für alle"
* "Für zwei Groschen Musik"
* "Ghost"
* "Glorious"
* "Guildo hat euch lieb!"
* "Heute Abend wollen wir tanzen geh'n"
* "Ein Hoch der Liebe"
* "I Can't Live Without Music"
* "I Don't Feel Hate"
* "Im Wartesaal zum großen Glück"
* "Is It Right"
* "Johnny Blue"
* "Junger Tag"
* "Lass die Sonne in dein Herz"
* "Let's Get Happy"
* "Lied für einen Freund"
* "Ein Lied kann eine Brücke sein"
* "Man gewöhnt sich so schnell an das Schöne"
* "Marcel"
* "Miss Kiss Kiss Bang"
* "No No Never"
* "Nur die Liebe läßt uns leben"
* "Paradies, wo bist du?"
* "Perfect Life"
* ~~"Planet of Blue"~~
* "Primaballerina"
* "Reise nach Jerusalem – Kudüs'e Seyahat"
* "Rockstars"
* "Rücksicht"
* "Run & Hide"
* "Satellite"
* "Sing Sang Song"
* "Sister"
* "So geht das jede Nacht"
* "Die Sommermelodie"
* "Standing Still"
* "Taken by a Stranger"
* "Telefon, Telefon"
* "Telegram"
* "Theater"
* "Träume sind für alle da"
* "Über die Brücke geh'n"
* "Verliebt in Dich"
* "Viel zu weit"
* ~~"Violent Thing"~~
* "Wadde hadde dudde da?"
* "Wer Liebe lebt"
* "Wir geben 'ne Party"
* "Wunder gibt es immer wieder"
* "You Let Me Walk Alone"
* "Die Zeiger der Uhr"
* "Zeit"
* "Zwei kleine Italiener"

Note: Entries scored out signify where Germany did not compete. Italics indicate an entry in a future contest.

* v
* t
* e

Eurovision Song Contest 2009

Countries|

| Final|

* Albania
* Armenia
* Azerbaijan
* Bosnia and Herzegovina
* Croatia
* Denmark
* Estonia
* Finland
* France
* Germany
* Greece
* Iceland
* Israel
* Lithuania
* Malta
* Moldova
* Norway
* Portugal
* Romania
* Russia
* Spain
* Sweden
* Turkey
* Ukraine
* United Kingdom

|

Semi-finals|

* Andorra
* Belarus
* Belgium
* Bulgaria
* Cyprus
* Czech Republic
* Hungary
* Ireland
* Latvia
* Macedonia
* Montenegro
* Netherlands
* Poland
* Serbia
* Slovakia
* Slovenia
* Switzerland

Withdrawn|

* Georgia

Artists|

| Final|

* Alex Swings Oscar Sings
* Soraya Arnelas
* Aysel and Arash
* Niels Brinck
* Chiara
* Nelly Ciobanu
* Igor Cukrov feat. Andrea
* Elena
* Malena Ernman
* Jade Ewen
* Flor-de-Lis
* Hadise
* Inga and Anush
* Patricia Kaas
* Svetlana Loboda
* Noa and Mira Awad
* Anastasia Prikhodko
* Regina
* Sakis Rouvas
* Alexander Rybak
* Sasha Son
* Kejsi Tola
* Urban Symphony
* Waldo's People
* Yohanna

|

Semi-finals|

* Zoli Ádok
* Krassimir Avramov
* Intars Busulis
* Copycat
* Andrea Demirović
* Petr Elfimov
* Susanne Georgi
* Gipsy.cz
* Marko Kon and Milaan
* Lidia Kopania
* Lovebugs
* Christina Metaxa
* Kamil Mikulčík and Nela Pocisková
* Sinéad Mulvey and Black Daisy
* Next Time
* Quartissimo feat. Martina
* The Toppers

Withdrawn|

* Stephane and 3G

Songs|

| Final|

* "Always"
* "The Balkan Girls"
* "Be My Valentine! (Anti-Crisis Girl)"
* "Believe Again"
* "Bistra voda"
* "Carry Me in Your Dreams"
* "Düm Tek Tek"
* "Et s'il fallait le faire"
* "Fairytale"
* "Hora din Moldova"
* "Is It True?"
* "It's My Time"
* "Jan Jan"
* "Lijepa Tena"
* "Lose Control"
* "Love"
* "Mamo"
* "Miss Kiss Kiss Bang"
* "La noche es para mí"
* "Rändajad"
* "There Must Be Another Way"
* "This Is Our Night"
* "Todas as ruas do amor"
* "La Voix"
* "What If We"

|

Semi-finals|

* "Aven Romale"
* "Cipela"
* "Copycat"
* "Dance with Me"
* "Et Cetera"
* "Eyes That Never Lie"
* "Firefly"
* "The Highest Heights"
* "I Don't Wanna Leave"
* "Illusion"
* "Just Get Out of My Life"
* "Leť tmou"
* "Love Symphony"
* "Nešto što kje ostane"
* "Probka"
* "Shine"
* "La teva decisió (Get a Life)"

Withdrawn|

* "We Don't Wanna Put In"

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* 2
* VIAF

National|

* Germany
* Czech Republic
* Spain

Artists|

* MusicBrainz
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