Alex Christensen

• Music producer
• DJ
• songwriter
• session musician

Instrument(s)

• Turntables
• keyboards
• vocals

Years active1991–presentFormerly ofU96Spouse(s)Nicole SafftWebsitealexchristensen.net

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

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]}

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)

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

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

Discography

Studio albums

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.

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!

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

External links

• Official website

Preceded by No Angels with Disappear

Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 (with Oscar)

Succeeded by Lena with Satellite