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Biography
Ingrid Hakanson began a career in electronic music in 2000 when a friend handed her a microphone during his set at a party in Vancouver, BC. Since then, Ingrid has made a name for herself in Vancouver as one of the area’s first live improvisational vocalists in the house music scene.
Music has always been a part of Ingrid’s life. Growing up in Toronto, she played piano, saxophone, and sang classical both in a choir and solo. When she moved to Vancouver in 1996, she spent 4 years fronting a rock band before becoming part of a local musicians’ collective called Bedroomstudio. This group’s blend of jazz, rock, and synthesized beats saw the release of the album ‘Submissions’ in 2005.
Ingrid’s tracks have enjoyed worldwide success as she continues to gain popularity as a respected writer and performer of various house vocal styles. Releases such as ‘Out of Touch’ with Dave Armstrong (2003) and ‘Freak for You’ and ‘Luscious’ with Swirl People (2007) have brought her amazing talent to the forefront of the house music scene, and her status as a strong writer and performer continues to strengthen with recent tracks 'Part of Mine' with Vernon&DaCosta (April 2009) and 'Valley of the Lost Souls' with Asad Rizvi (July 2009). Appearing often as a live vocalist in her home town, Ingrid also travels for regular gigs on the west coast and in Europe with local and out-of-town DJs such as Carlos Mendoza (LCG), Swirlpeople (Aroma), Asad Rizvi (King Street, Reverberations), Massimo DaCosta (Aroma), Ken Christensen (ECB), Luke McKeehan (Nordic Trax), Jon Lee (Tilted), Jason Tokita (Injoy) and several other local BC and Seattle DJs.
This year’s releases with Swirl People, Massimo DaCosta, Solar&Poppcke, Jay West, and Asad Rizvi will continue to elevate her status as one of house music’s most sought-after vocalists, allowing audiences worldwide to experience her strong live performances and stage presence. Ingrid is currently in the studio working on a full length album to be released in the coming year.
Discography
Soundtrack - Daniel Solar feat Ingrid Hakanson
Funny Things - Jay West & Ingrid Hakanson
Valley of the Lost Souls - Asad Rizvi and Ingrid Hakanson
Love Songs - Swirl People & Ingrid Hakanson
(I'll Be A) Freak For You (Miles Maeda Remix) - Swirl People & Ingrid Hakanson
(I'll Be A) Freak For You (Radio Cut) - Swirl People & Ingrid Hakanson
Losing Me - Alex Escott & Ingrid Hakanson (Bedroomstudio)
Luscious - Swirlpeople & Ingrid Hakanson (Swirl It Up)
Out of Time - Dave Armstrong & Ingrid Hakanson
Part of Mine - Massimo DaCosta & Ingrid Hakanson
Sprung - Andy Clockwork & Ingrid Hakanason
Torn - Alex Escott & Ingrid Hakanson (Bedroomstudio)
Valentines - Alex Escott & Ingrid Hakanson (Bedroomstudio)
Releases & Performances
Check out Ingrid on Myspace
WMC 2008 w/ Ken 'ecb' Christensen
Press Kit
Complete BIOGRAPHY
Photos Courtesy of Adam Myhill
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Links
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| **NEW ** Daniel Solar "SOUNDTRACK" feat INGRID HAKANSON - OUT NOW!! |
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 The EP starts with Soundtrack, a track where Daniel lets his deepest background come afloat. All through Soundtrack we see a progression that makes us get completely into the trip Solar offers us. The Ingrid Hakanson work with vocals, the true star of the track, is absolutely outstanding. FUNNY THINGS feat. Ingrid Haksnson! **Exclusive Traxsource Pre-Release** ...Get it now!! Click the link above Funny Things w/ Random Soul Remixes Jay West and Ingrid Hakanson Candy Music  Label head honcho Jay West returns to Candy Music with an ambitious vocal single featuring the lovely voice and lyrics of Canadian artist Ingrid Hakanson! |
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| OUT NOW!! Valley of the Lost Souls Asad Rizvi and Ingrid Hakanson King Street Sounds  A deep toe-tapping original tune from hailed UK producer/DJ Asad Rizvi debuts on Nite Grooves. Click here for more info! |
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PAST RELEASES = Love Songs = Swirl People with Ingrid Hakanson Aroma (May 08)  = Freak for You = Swirl People with Ingrid Hakanson  Released in early 07, this track sold out on vinyl fastl! Available by digital download only. It was the second single off Swirl People's "Swirl it up" album. Besides the original mix of this, Miles Maeda remixed and warped this song immediately to the late 80's with one of the sweetest old school house tracks you'll hear. |
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