About
Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll (born 1991), commonly known by his stage name Kygo, is a Norwegian musician and remixer. He has collaborated with artists such as Selena Gomez, Ellie Goulding and Imagine Dragons, and remixed tracks by the likes of Whitney Houston, Ed Sheeran, and Coldplay. Kygo's videos have been viewed over 3 billion times on YouTube. Kygo started to learn to play the piano at age six through lessons. He decided to have a go at remixes and creating electronic music after discovering Avicii at age 15-16. Read more on Last.fm
Genres
- edm
- pop
- pop dance
- tropical house
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Kygo the singer?
- Kygo is a Norwegian DJ, record producer, and songwriter known for his distinctive blend of dance and electronic music. Born Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll in 1991, Kygo rose to international fame with his melodic, tropical house sound that has captivated audiences worldwide. With a talent for transforming classic tracks into contemporary dance anthems, Kygo has collaborated with renowned artists and vocalists, producing chart-topping hits and remixes. He's acclaimed for singles like "Firestone,"
- How did Kygo get famous?
- Kygo became famous through his unique approach to electronic dance music, especially his pioneering work in the tropical house subgenre. He first gained widespread attention in 2013 by uploading remixes to SoundCloud, with his remix of Ed Sheeran's "I See Fire"
- Does Kygo ever sing in his songs?
- While Kygo is primarily known as a DJ, producer, and songwriter, he rarely sings on his own tracks. Instead, he collaborates with a variety of talented vocalists to provide the vocals for his songs. Kygo's signature sound relies heavily on melodic instrumentation, tropical beats, and piano-driven arrangements, while the vocal components are typically performed by guest artists. Some of his most famous collaborations include working with Selena Gomez on "It Ain't Me,"
- Did Whitney Houston sing Higher Love with Kygo?
- Whitney Houston did not directly record "Higher Love"
- How is Kygo pronounced?
- Kygo is pronounced as "KY-go,"