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==Albums and Work== |
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===All Africa Poker Win: 2006=== |
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Danny K took part in the first-ever '''All Africa Poker Celebrity Charity Challenge''' which was sponsored by Piggs Peak Casino, [[Swaziland]]. |
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He managed to beat out many of the celebrities including: Leanne Manas, Sandy Ngema, Neil Andrews, [[Mark Fish]], Kass Naidoo, [[Joost van der Westhuizen]] and Phumlani Msibi to face Alex Jay in a nail-biting showdown. |
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Danny K won which saw the pot of R100 000 donated to Compassionate Friends, a grief-counseling service in memoriam of his late brother.<ref>[http://www.news24.com/News24/Promotions/0,,2-1537_1967295,00.html news24]</ref> |
Danny K won which saw the pot of R100 000 donated to Compassionate Friends, a grief-counseling service in memoriam of his late brother.<ref>[http://www.news24.com/News24/Promotions/0,,2-1537_1967295,00.html news24]</ref> |
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===Guest Star in Bunny Chow: 2006=== |
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Danny guest-starred in this film about three comedians who embark on a raucous weekend journey to [[Oppikoppi]]. They end up getting more than they bargained for. |
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===Collaboration Album with Mandoza: 2005=== |
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Titled '''Same Difference''', this was chance for Danny to explore some more of the [[Kwaito]] experience and therefore decided to join with [[Mandoza]]. |
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Hits like ''Friday'' and ''Summertime'' came from this album. Pop tracks with a blend of kwaito beats enabled this album to go [[Gold album|Gold]] within two weeks selling 25 000 units. |
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===Guest Star in Crazy Monkey Film: 2005=== |
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This saw Danny K make a big screen entrance as Guest star on '''Crazy Monkey Presents Straight Outta Benoni'''. He starred as Danny in this film which follows the lives of Brendan and Gavin and their journey towards a 10 year reunion. |
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===Second Album: 2003=== |
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Since his first album, Danny K has really learned a lot from his experiences. This album is in memoriam of his late brother Jarren who died when he was 23 years old in a helicopter crash along with several others in Mpumalanga. This is the reason the album was title '''J23'''. |
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He worked again with Alexis Faku and Pete Martin who helped with his debut album. J23 was released trans-continentally. In this album he explores some R&B in addition to his rhythm and pop sound. |
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He had many interesting collaborations on the album including [[Johnny Clegg]], Sid Money and [[Kabelo Mabalane|Kabelo]]. This gave his album the versatility and explored a whole new side of Danny K. |
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''Who's That Girl'', when released created the sense of a genuine Urban South African track. [[Johnny Clegg]]'s unmistakable voice with that of Danny K managed to explore African melodies. This was the happenstance of meeting the amazing singer/composer in the studios who heard something that Danny K had written and liked it. That became ''Who's That Girl''. |
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''I Can't Imagine'', a ballad penned weeks after Jarren, Danny's brother, died and is wrought with emotion. The song is prefaced with ''J23 Interlude'' where Danny pays poetic tribute to his brother who was more like a twin to Danny and was manager to Danny before he passed on. |
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===Debut Album: 2000=== |
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Danny K released his [[South African Music Awards|SAMA nominated]] self-titled debut album in 2000. He managed to release several singles off the album: |
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*Hurts So Bad |
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*You Don't Know My Name |
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*So Many Ways |
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*Getting |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Revision as of 06:58, 3 April 2013
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Danny Koppel |
| Born | September 8, 1977 |
| Origin | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Genres | Pop / R&B |
| Website | DannyK.com |
Danny K (full name Daniel Koppel, born 8 September 1977) is a South African singer, songwriter and actor. He holds a B.A. degree from the Wits University. He has produced some chart topping hits and award winning albums.
He was one of the first South African musicians to perform on The Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago with guests like Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Josh Groban and John Travolta appearing on the same day.
Danny has toured and performed with many renowned international acts including: Usher, Craig David, P Diddy, Ladysmith Black Mombazo, Eric Benet, Bob Geldof, U2, Queen and Beyoncé.
He is also one of only five South African acts chosen to perform at Nelson Mandela's 46664 concert at the Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa which was broadcast to three billion people worldwide.
Danny has also performed for the opening of the ICC World Cup as well as for Nelson Mandela and Oprah Winfrey and Madiba's annual birthday party in Qunu in Transkei, South Africa.[1]
On 7 July 2007 Danny K performed at the South African leg of Live Earth.
Awards and nominations
He was nominated multiple times for the SAMA and has won 4 times. He has two consecutive Kids Choice Awards, two consecutive Crystal Awards (People's Choice Awards), You magazine Award for Best SA Musician; and The South African STYLE Award.
Danny K married Lisa Gundel Finger in 2012.
| Award | Granting Body | Place | Year |
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| Best Pop Album for Same Difference | S.A.M.A. | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| Best Pop Album for This Is My Time | S.A.M.A. | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| Best Collaboration (with Mandoza) | Channel O[2] | 2006 | |
| Best S.A. Musician | You magazine | Johannesburg | |
| Best Dressed Male | S.A. Style | Johannesburg | |
| Best South African Artist | Kids' Choice Awards | Johannesburg |
- Danny was also voted at number 34 in the Heat Magazine's Hot 100 for 2007.
- Voted by First National Bank national survey as S.A.'s few role models
- Voted S.A.'s most trustworthy 100 public personalities by Readers Digest.
Danny K won which saw the pot of R100 000 donated to Compassionate Friends, a grief-counseling service in memoriam of his late brother.[3]
Discography
Albums
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Danny K - 2000
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J23 - 2003
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Same Difference (with Mandoza) - 2005
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This Is My Time - 2006
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Movies
- Crazy Monkey Presents Straight Outta Benoni 2005
- Bunny Chow 2006
References
External links
- Danny K on MySpace
- Danny K at Internet Movie Database
- Danny K at tvsa.co.za