Jasper
Forks
Alex Christensen (born 7 April 1967 in Wilhelmsburg, Hamburg, Germany),
Jasper Forks or Alex C. as he is known, is a German dance music
composer, producer, and DJ, generally known as the face, and
one of the founding members, of U96. Since 2002, he has been
collaborating with Yasmin K. also known as Y-ass.
Christensen started in 1991 as a music producer and dj, and had his first success
in 1992 as U96 with a techno version of Das Boot. In several countries
this song was the first techno song to obtain a 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.
As a producer and/or composer Christensen worked
for big artists as Right Said Fred, Tom Jones, *NSYNC, Rollergirl,
Marianne Rosenberg, Sarah Brightman, and ATC.
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]
Alex Christensen's song "Doktorspiele" which
featured additional vocals from Yass, won the 2008 Eurodanceweb
Contest, which were determined by points assigned by a professional
jury of disc jockeys, journalists, music producers, webmasters,
radio speakers from all over the World.[2]
[edit] Personal life
Alex Christensen is married to Nicole Safft. They
have a son.
[edit] Biggest hit
In 2007, Christensen released the song "Du
hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt" ("You have the most beautiful ass in the world") in co-operation with Y-ass. It sampled The Soundlovers' "Run Away". This song marked an international breakthrough for Christensen. Because the
song got high ratings in several foreign dance charts, it was re-released
in several other languages. In some countries the melody was adjusted
to fit the taste of the local inhabitants. Some of these versions
are:
Alex C ft. Y-Ass - "Du
hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt" (German - Original) ( English translation )
Trasero - "Lekkerste Kont Van Het Land" (Dutch)
Alex C ft. Y-ass - "Sweetest Ass In The World" (English)
Alex C ft. Y-ass - "Tienes El Culo Más Bello
Del Mundo" (Spanish)
Alex C ft. Y-ass - "Tu As Le Plus Beau Cul
Du Monde" (French)
Mr.Vee & Michaela - "Máš Nejhezčí
Zadek Na Světě" (Czech)
Släm - Sul On Kõige Kaunim Kann (Estonian)
[edit] Jasper Forks (2010-present)
In early 2010, Alex 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 song "River Flows In You" is composed by Korean pianist Yiruma. The follow up single “Alone” was released
in January 2011.[3]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums as U96
Year Title Chart-Position
DE[4] AT[5] CH[6]
1992 Das Boot 11 5 9
1993 Replugged 21 5 18
1995 Club Bizarre 22 23 37
1996 Heaven / Best of '96 30 19 23
2000 Best of 1991–2001 36 36 -
[edit] Singles as U96
Singles
Year Title Album NL BE VS UK DE FR Comments
1992 Das Boot Das Boot 4 - - 18 1 -
1992 I Wanna Be a Kennedy Das Boot 36 - - - 3 -
1992 Come 2gether Das Boot - - - - 36 -
1992 Ambient Underworld - - - - - - 36 Only released in France
1992 Das Boot.Kennedy Megamix - - - - - - 9 Only released in France
1993 Love Sees No Colour Replugged 16 - - - 6 20
1993 Love Sees No Colour [Remix] Replugged - - - - 38 -
1993 Night in Motion Replugged tip4 - - - 9 29
1994 Inside Your Dreams - 18 - - - 11 -
1994 Smile on Your Face - - - - - 35 - ft. PeCh
1995 Love Religion - 9 - - - 5 15
1994 Love Religion Club Bizarre - - - - - -
1995 Club Bizarre Club Bizarre 11 - - 70 19 44
1995 Movin Club Bizarre tip7 - - - 91 -
1995 Boot II - - - - - - - Only released in Norway
1996 Heaven Heaven 15 - - - 4 -
1996 A Night to Remember Heaven - - - - 21 -
1996 Venus in Chains Heaven - - - - 75 -
1996 Love Generation - - - - - - - Only released in Scandinavia
1997 Seven Wonders - - - - - 40 -
1998 Energie - - - - - 23 -
1998 Beweg dich Baby - - - - - - -
2001 Das Boot 2001 Out Of Wilhelmsburg - - - - 16 -
2003 We Call It Love - - - - - - - Only released on vinyl
2006 Vorbei Out Of Wilhelmsburg - - - - 28 - ft. Ben
2006 Mr. Dj Put On the Red Light Out Of Wilhelmsburg - - - - 77
- ft. Das BO
[edit] Albums as Alex C.
Year Title Chart-Position
DE[4] AT[5] CH[6]
2007 Out of Wilhelmsburg - - -
2008 Euphorie 19 20 - feat Y-ass
[edit] Singles as Alex C.
Singles
Years Title Album AT NL BE VS UK DE FR Comments
2002 Rhythm of the Night - - - - - - 28 - ft. Yasmin K.
2002 Amigos Forever - - - - - - 35 - ft. Yasmin K.
2003 Angel of Darkness - - - - - - 21 - ft. Yasmin K.
2007 Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt Euphorie 1 38 27 - 57
1 - ft. Y-ass
2007 Doktorspiele Euphorie - - - - - 4 - ft. Y-ass, DE: 45.-erfolgreichste
Single 2008 [7]
2008 Du bist so Porno Euphorie - - - - - 21 - ft. Y-ass
2008 Liebe zu dritt Tabu - - - - - 29 - ft. Y-ass
2009 Dancing is like heaven Tabu - - - - - 51 - ft. Y-ass
[edit] Singles As: Alex Swings Oscar Sings!
Singles
Years Title Album NL BE VS UK DE FR Comments
2009 Miss Kiss Kiss Bang Heart 4 Sale - - - 85 20 - ft. Oscar Loya
