David Pfeffer (born 11 April 1982) is a German singer. He rose to fame during the second series of the German ''

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'' show, which he won in December 2011. David Pfeffer, who is also a police officer in

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, Germany, released his debut album ''I Mind'' on 9 December 2011, which entered the German charts at No.20. The album, ''I Mind'' includes Pfeffer's single "I'm Here", which also was released on the same day as the album, 9 December 2011.

Career

2011: ''X Factor''

Pfeffer auditioned for the second series of ''

'' in 2011, singing

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's "

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". He was mentored by

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and was announced the winner on 6 December 2011, winning a record deal with

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. Pfeffer's winning song, " I'm Here," was made available for download on 6 December 2011, followed by his debut album '' I Mind'' which was released three days later.

Personal life

Pfeffer was born in

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, Germany. He has two siblings.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pfeffer, David 1982 births Living people The X Factor winners 21st-century German male singers