Kristoffer Chaka Bwanausi Tømmerbakke (born June 23, 1983).[1] better known by his stage name Kriss, is a Norwegian producer, songwriter and rapper. He got his break as half of the rap duo Erik & Kriss in 2007,[2] one of he most successful Norwegian artists over the past decade. Tømmerbakke has since written and produced eight Top10 singles in Norway as part of the group.[3]
Kriss Tømmerbakke | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kristoffer Chaka Bwanausi Tømmerbakke |
| Also known as | Kriss, K&S, GoToGuy |
| Born | (1983-06-23) June 23, 1983 (age 39) Bærum |
| Genres | Dance, pop, EDM |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, songwriter, rapper, certified wine enthusiast |
Kriss took his first steps internationally with a Swedish Spotify #1[4] with the artist Kamferdrops in 2017,[5] and saw his international stock rise with his work on Robin Schulz feat Alida “In Your Eyes”[6] that hit #1 on Billboard Dance. The track was also at the Global 100 on Spotify (peaking at #86th), and reaching Top10 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.[3]
Kriss followed up working with R3HAB, Alok (DJ), W&W, Lucas & Steve, Kriss has also produced, written for and collaborated with Moti, Mohombi, Brooks, LVNDSCAPE, Felix Cartal and Broiler. Tømmerbakke works closely with producer/writer Erik Smaaland in the production duo GoToGuy.[7]
Tømmerbakke has also worked with K-pop group Twice, on their EP Taste of Love (EP),[8] which reached #6 on the Billboard Top 200, and #2 in the Korean Album Charts.[9]
| Year | Title | Artist | Album | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | One More Dance | R3HAB x Alida | Non-album single | Co-writer |
| 2020 | In Your Eyes[6]
(feat. Alida) |
Robin Schulz | IIII | Co-writer |
| 2021 | Love Again | Alok & Vize | Non-album single | Co-writer |
| 2021 | One More Time
(feat. Alida) |
Robin Schulz & Felix Jaehn | IIII | Co-writer |
| 2021 | Scandal | TWICE | Taste Of Love (EP)[8] | Producer & co-writer |
| 2021 | Another Level | Timmy Trumpet | Non-album single | Co-producer and co-writer |
| 2021 | The Portrait (Oh La La) | R3HAB & Gabry Ponte | Non-album single | Co-writer |
| 2021 | Real Love | Dillon Francis & Aleyna Tilki | Lead single of album Happy Machine | Co-producer and co-writer |
| 2021 | Swimming In Your Eyes | Dynoro | Non-album single | Co-producer and co-writer |
| 2021 | Most People | R3hab & Lukas Graham | Non-album single | Co-producer and co-writer |
| 2021 | Close Your Eyes | Kshmr & Tungevaag | Non-album single | Co-writer |
| 2021 | Out Of Love | Alan Walker & Au/Ra | World of Walker | Co-writer |
| 2022 | Headlights | Alok, Alan Walker feat Kiddo | Non-album single | co-producer and co-writer |
| 2022 | In Your Dreams | Red Velvet (group) | The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm | co-producer and co-writer |
| 2022 | Perfect Melody | Jonas Blue, Julian Perretta | Non-album single | co-producer and co-writer |