Kim Lukas (born Kim Joanne

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Lukas; 16 March 1977) is an

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pop singer, dancer and theatrical actress based in

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, known for the song " All I Really Want" charting in several European countries.

Early life

Lukas spent her first 13 years with her family in

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, England.

Theatre

She had an early interest in art, and was involved in Drama Clubs for two years at the Morris Dancer.Bio (in German)
WebDjs: The Eurodance Collector. Accessed from 5 March 2013. She studied for 2 years at a performing arts college, where she earned a

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. She went on to study a further three years at

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in London. After some initial theatrical experience, she would interpret Puck in a production of ''

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'' by the

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Musical career

Lukas's father was very passionate about music and that would inspire her to listen to musical bands like

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and artists such as

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. She also loves pop music, and her favourite groups and artists were

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and

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.Interview with Kim Lukas
WebDjs. September 2007. Accessed from 5 March 2013. The time she was 12 years old would be her first time performing in a television broadcast of the show

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, where she sang

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. Lukas met Dbone music through her producer, Roberto Turatti, in which her first single, " All I Really Want", would be sent to the company. Kim Lukas states on the lyrics of the song, "Most of my lyrics are based on general situations that people experience but also some of my own personal experiences." The song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in

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, Canada,

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, and Italy, and Kim considered the success of the song to be "a dream at the time". Lukas has also written lyrics for numerous dance acts including Sagei Rei, and Hard in Tango. In 2002, Lukas presented on

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's European Top 20. In 1999, Lukas met with singer Nathalie, who would together often meet up at radio festivals for work. They were also with Neja as part of the project Girls Party. Producer Massimo Perini suggested a duet for the two as they both wanted to work together. The song was titled ''Change The World'' and it was released by Ritmica Records in 2007. Another collaboration with the two was titled ''Breathe Again'' and released by

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on 12 July 2011.Nathalie Aarts & Kim Lukas – Breathe Again
Discogs.com. Accessed from 8 March 2013. Lukas continued to perform her shows in Italy and often in Spain, too.

Personal life

Lukas has an interest in reading books, especially biographies, and attend concerts, festivals and various kinds of musical performances to buy a lot of music. She has an older brother, Luke, who currently lives in Málaga, Spain.

Discography

Studio albums

*''With a K'' (2000)

Singles

As featured artist

*2011: "One More Day" with

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lukas, Kim 1977 births Living people Musicians from Surrey People from Thornton-Cleveleys Alumni of the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts 21st-century English women singers 21st-century English singers