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Birth name | Stephen Allkins |
Origin | Australia |
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Years active | 1999–2006 |
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Stephen Allkins, known professionally as [Love] Tattoo is an Australian DJ and music producer. [1] [2] He is best known for his 2001 single "Bass Has Got Me Movin'".
In 1999, [Love] Tattoo released his debut single "History of Disco" on Essential Recordings. This was followed by the double A sided single "Drums"/"Bass" on Hussle Recordings.
In April 2001, [Love] Tattoo released "Bass Has Got Me Movin'", which peaked at number 56 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2001, "Bass Has Got Me Movin'", was nominated for the Best Dance Release. [3] His debut album, [Love] Tattoo was released in 2001 and at the ARIA Music Awards of 2002, [Love] Tattoo was also nominated for Best Dance Release. [4]
In 2005, [Love] Tattoo released his second studio album, Body Work.
Year | Album details |
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2001 | [Love] Tattoo
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2005 | Body Work
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Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
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1999 | "History of Disco" | — | non album singles |
"Drums" / "Bass" | — | ||
2000 | "Drop Some Drums" | — | (Love) Tattoo |
2001 | "Bass Has Got Me Movin'" | 56 | |
2002 | "Love's Theme (Party)" | — | |
2004 | "Burnin' Up" | — | Body Work |
2005 | "Put Ya Body in It" | — | |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2001 | "Bass Has Got Me Movin'" | ARIA Award for Best Dance Release | Nominated |
2002 | [Love] Tattoo | ARIA Award for Best Dance Release | Nominated |
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