Who is Philipp Dittberner?

Philipp Dittberner is a German singer-songwriter born in 1988. With a soulful voice, he has created an impressive discography of melancholic electro-pop tunes. He is best known for his collaboration with Marv, 'Wolke 4' which peaked at number 1 on the German Singles Chart.

Early Life & Career

Dittberner was born in Magdeburg in the former East Germany. He grew up listening to British and American rock music. He initially worked as an audio engineer before focusing on his own music. In 2011, he released his debut album ‘Schlaflos’. His second album, ‘Laufen lernen’ was released in 2014. It featured his biggest hit single ‘Wolke 4’ which he collaborated with Marv.

Collaborations

In 2017, Dittberner released a collaborative album with Alice Merton titled ‘Kopf aus Herz an’. The album was met with critical acclaim and was certified gold in Germany. In 2020, he released a new solo album titled ‘An und für sich’ which featured the single ‘Ausruhen’.

Awards & Recognition

Dittberner has earned numerous award nominations throughout his career including two Echo Awards (Best National Video in 2015 and Best National Newcomer Single in 2016). His single 'Wolke 4' was certified triple platinum in Germany. He has also earned several gold and silver certifications throughout Europe.

Discography

Dittberner's discography includes three studio albums: 'Schlaflos' (2011), 'Laufen lernen' (2014) and 'An und für sich' (2020). He also released one collaborative album with Alice Merton: 'Kopf aus Herz an' (2017). He has also released several singles, EPs and albums.