Christoffer Hiding (born 25 December 1985 in

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but raised in

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) is a

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singer who took part in the Swedish ''

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'' finishing 6th place. His cover version of

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's "

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" was a minor hit for him reaching #53 on the

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. In 2011, Hiding took part in ''

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'' singing alongside

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to the song "

Me and My Drum "Me and My Drum" is a song by American-Swede rapper Swingfly featuring Christoffer Hiding and Beatrice Stars. The song was written by Teron Beal, Patrik Magnusson, Johan Ramström and Swingfly himself. Swingfly (real name Ricardo DaSilva II), al ...

" at the Globe Arena finals in

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, coming 5th overall. Swingfly raps the verses, whereas Christoffer sings the chorus in the song. He released his debut music video for "Shine On" which is from his 2013 album, ''Yes, Higher!''.

Discography

Albums

*2014: ''Yes, Higher!''

Singles

*2007: "

" – #53 Sweden *2012: "Shine On" ;As featured artist *2011: "

" (

feat. Christoffer Hiding) – #3 Sweden *2011: "Little Did I Know" (

feat. Pauline and Christoffer Hiding)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hiding, Christoffer 1985 births Living people Swedish pop singers 21st-century Swedish singers 21st-century Swedish male singers Melodifestivalen contestants of 2011