Love Tattoo (musician)

[Love] Tattoo
Birth nameStephen Allkins
OriginAustralia
Genres
Occupation
  • Music producer
Years active1999–2006
Labels

Stephen Allkins, known professionally as [Love] Tattoo is an Australian DJ and music producer.[1][2] He is best known for his 2001 single "Bass Has Got Me Movin'".

Career

In 1999, [Love] Tattoo released his debut single "History of Disco" on Essential Recordings. This was followed by the double A sided single "Drums"/"Bass" on Hussle Recordings.

In April 2001, [Love] Tattoo released "Bass Has Got Me Movin'", which peaked at number 56 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2001, "Bass Has Got Me Movin'", was nominated for the Best Dance Release.[3] His debut album, [Love] Tattoo was released in 2001 and at the ARIA Music Awards of 2002, [Love] Tattoo was also nominated for Best Dance Release.[4]

In 2005, [Love] Tattoo released his second studio album, Body Work.

Discography

Albums

Year Album details
2001 [Love] Tattoo
  • Released: August 2001[5]
  • Label: Hussle Recordings (HUSSYCD002)
  • Format: CD
2005 Body Work
  • Released: 2005 [6]
  • Label: ABC Music (5101105762)
  • Format: CD

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
AUS
[7]
1999 "History of Disco" — non album singles
"Drums" / "Bass" —
2000 "Drop Some Drums" — (Love) Tattoo
2001 "Bass Has Got Me Movin'" 56
2002 "Love's Theme (Party)" —
2004 "Burnin' Up" — Body Work
2005 "Put Ya Body in It" —

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2001 "Bass Has Got Me Movin'" Best Dance Release Nominated
2002 [Love] Tattoo Best Dance Release Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Stephen Allkins from [love] tattoo", ABC, 2 March 2002
  2. ^ "DJ Love Tattoo", Star Observer, 20 April 2008
  3. ^ "ARIA Awards – History: Winners by Year 2001: 15th Annual ARIA Awards". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  4. ^ "ARIA Awards – History: Winners by Year 2002: 16th Annual ARIA Awards". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  5. ^ Zuel, Bernard (19 October 2001), "CD Reviews", Sydney Morning Herald
  6. ^ Pompor, Paris (19 May 2006), "CD Reviews", Sydney Morning Herald
  7. ^ Kellaghan, Ronan (5 November 2001). "Week Commencing ~ 5th November 2001 ~ Issue #610" (PDF). The ARIA Report (610). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA): 3, 7, 11, 13, 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 February 2002. Retrieved 20 March 2018.