Love Tattoo (musician)

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'".

[Love] Tattoo
Birth name	Stephen Allkins
Origin	Australia
Genres	Dance music EDM
Occupation	Music producer
Years active	1999–2006
Labels	Essential Recordings Hussle Recordings ABC Music

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 April 2006, [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
2006	Body Work Released: April 2006[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