Lou Bega

German singer with 'Mambo No. 5'

Lou Bega - German singer with 'Mambo No. 5'
Born

April 13th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Germany

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Born in 1975, this German singer gained fame in the late 1990s with the hit single 'Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of...)'. The song, which blends pop with mambo and jazz influences, reached the top of the charts in multiple countries. The artist's distinctive style incorporates a lively mix of genres, making it a staple of the era's pop music. Beyond the debut single, several other tracks and albums followed, contributing to a career characterized by catchy melodies and danceable rhythms.

Released the hit single 'Mambo No. 5'

Achieved international chart success

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