1987 (artist)

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1987
Birth nameVictor Holmberg
Born (1987-04-28) 28 April 1987 (age 35)
Stockholm, Sweden
GenresPop, [1] R&B
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2013–present
Labels Parlophone Records

Victor Holmberg (born 28 April 1987), know professionally as 1987, is a producer, songwriter and musician of solo projects. He is also a member of the Swedish electronic music duo Montauk. [2]

Contents

Biography

In September 2013, 1987 released his debut single, "Ocean". [3]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Remixes

As producer

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