Songs of artist: Lou Bega

David Lubega (born 13 April 1975), better known by his stage name Lou Bega, is a German singer, songwriter. His 1999 song "Mambo No. 5", a remake of Pérez Prado’s 1949 instrumental piece, reached Number 1 in many European countries and was nominated for a Grammy Award. Bega added his own words to the song and sampled the original version extensively. Bega’s musical signature consists of combining musical elements of the 1940s and 1950s with modern beats and grooves.