Dhani Lennevald

Biography

John Dhani Lennevald (born 24 July 1984) is a Swedish singer and songwriter. He is a member of the Swedish pop band A*Teens, and briefly pursued a solo recording career after the band was dissolved.

== Career ==

=== A-Teens (1998–2004) === In 1998, at the age of 14, Lennevald signed a record deal with Stockholm Records (part of Universal Music Group) along with his band mates then, who performed together as the A-Teens. In 1999, they released their first single, a cover of Mamma Mia of the famous band ABBA. The single topped the charts in Sweden for eight consecutive weeks and was successful in other countries. By 2000, the A-Teens' first album, The ABBA Generation had sold 4 million copies and they became one of the most successful Swedish bands around the world. After 6 years together and more than 9 million albums sold, the A-Teens parted ways, having done their Greatest Hits album and a final tour in Sweden.

=== Solo career === The A-Teens having disbanded in 2004, Lennevald returned to studio to write and record new songs. Lennevald released the single "Girl Talk" on September 15, 2004; it reached No. 20 on the Swedish Charts and earned a Gold Certification. After the release of his single, Lennevald worked as a model, appearing in several fashion magazines and participating in fashion shows in his native Sweden. In 2005 Lennevald and Universal Music parted ways. Also in 2005, a song clip called "Let's Do It Again" leaked on the Internet and Lennevald appeared on shows in Sweden promoting his image and new songs. Since then, Lennevald has worked as a music producer and songwriter and collaborated with Måns Zelmerlöw, Anton Ewald and Carl Falk.

== Personal life == In 2007, Lennevald was reported to be in a relationship with former glamour model Natacha Peyre. In 2008, the couple relocated from Stockholm to Los Angeles. Lennevald had returned to Europe by the mid-2010s, and according to Instagram postings of 2021, he began a relationship with British singer Alice Chater. In 2023, Lennevald moved back to Los Angeles with his girlfriend.

== Discography ==

=== Extended plays === 2022: Breaking Habits

=== Singles === 2004: "Girl Talk" 2005: "Let's Do It Again"