Lou Bega

David Lubega Balemezi, better known by his stage name Lou Bega, is a German singer. His 1999 song "Mambo No. 5", a remake of Pérez Prado's 1949 instrumental piece, reached no. 1 in many European countries and was nominated for a Grammy Award. Bega added words to the song and sampled the original version extensively. Bega's musical signature sounds consist of combining musical elements of the 1940s and 1950s with modern beats and grooves.

13 April 1975

Born on the same birth day (13 April): Al Green • Alfred Mosher Butts • Bud Freeman • Butch Cassidy • Dave Albritton • Gianni Marzotto • Glenn Howerton • Heinz Baas • Jeanne Guyon • Kermit Tyler • Lester Chambers • Nam Hae-il • Paul Sorvino • Pierre Molinier • Theodore L. Thomas • Ty Dolla Sign • Vean Gregg • William Alexander (bishop)

Born in the same month (April 1975): David Harbour • Dejan Savić • Heidi Alexander • Joey Jordison • John Cooper (musician) • Juicy J • Rahul Verma • Ronnie Belliard • Timo Pérez