Lou Bega

Pop music, Musical Artist

1975 –

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Who is Lou Bega?

Lou Bega is a German musician of Italian and Ugandan descent. He is most famous for "Mambo No. 5", his 1999 remake of the Pérez Prado instrumental from 1949. Bega added his own words to the song and sampled the original version extensively. Bega's musical signature consists of combining musical elements of the 40's and 50s with modern beats and grooves.

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Born
Apr 13, 1975
Munich
Also known as
  • David Lubega
  • David Lou Bega
  • Bega, Lou
  • L.B.
Nationality
  • Germany
Profession
Lived in
  • Munich

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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