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Erik Hassle Kaj Erik Persson Hassle (born 26 August 1988) is a Swedish pop singer and songwriter. His career started in 2008 with his first single, " Hurtful", which eventually reached No. 11 in Sweden and peaked at No. 2 in Denmark. His most successful sin ...

from his first

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'' (2009). The song was released on 10 th December, 2008 through

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as the

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. "Hurtful" peaked at number 11 in Sweden and peaked at number 2 in Denmark. The song was added to his international debut album ''Pieces'' in 2010.

Critical reception

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'' calls Hassle the male version of

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. "We might even go as far to say he sounds like

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. In the review, she added that "you'll be silently weeping at this homage to lost love."

Formats and track listings

(Released 12 January 2010) # "Hurtful" - 3:03
(Released November 2009) # "Hurtful" - 3:03 # "Hurtful (Erik Hassle v.s. Penguin Prison)" - 4:35
(Released 10 December 2008) # "Hurtful" - 3:03 # "The Thanks I Get" - 4:38
(Released 12 January 2010) # "Hurtful" - 3:03
(Released 7 February 2010) # "Hurtful" # "Hurtful (DC Breaks VIP Remix)"
(Released 7 February 2010) # "Hurtful (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix)" - 7:25 # "Hurtful (Roqwell & I Sancho Remix)" - 6:41 # "Hurtful (Zombie Disco Squad Remix)" - 7:16 # "Hurtful (DC Breaks VIP Remix)" - 3:24

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References

{{authority control 2008 debut singles Erik Hassle songs 2010 singles 2008 songs Songs written by Erik Hassle Songs written by Tommy Tysper