URO (singer)
Jeppe Kronback, known by his stage names URO or Jack Dawson, is a Danish singer, songwriter, and producer. He has released one studio album and one EP, and two songs have reached the Danish top40 charts. He has been nominated for several awards in Denmark, including two separate nominations for DR P3's Listener Hit at their 2023 and 2024 award shows.
Early life
Born and raised in Vestegnen, Kronback attended a Christian school in his youth before later moving to Sankt Annæ Gymnasium in Valby. He was raised in a Christian family who were part of the Pentecostal church, including his own mother being a priest. His family left the church when he was 13years old, when they became members of the Church of Denmark. As a teenager, he became involved with a violent football group which led to developing a drug addiction. Due to connections from his grandfather's contacts within the Pentecostal church, Kronback left Denmark and spent time living in Nakuru, Kenya, on multiple occasions. While there, he spent time working at a home for vulnerable children. Upon his first return trip to Denmark, he returned to drug use before quitting completely in May 2017.Career
Kronback grew up listening to hip-hop, and attended Sankt Annæ Gymnasium in hopes of pursuing music further. He has attributed his religious upbringing as an influence to his lyrics, though no longer sees himself as a practicing Christian. Under the name URO, Kronback released his debut single in 2020 entitled "Slåbrok". His first extended play, I storslået kinddans, med livet som indsats, was released in September2020. From the EP, his song "" reached gold certification by IFPI Danmark, becoming his first single to reach certification. The EP also reached gold certification.In January2023, Kronback released a song in a collaboration with fellow Danish artist Mekdes. The song, entitled "", reached triple platinum certification from IFPI Danmark. It was later released on Kronback's debut studio album, Allerhelst vil vi elskes. The duo performed the song at the Crown Prince Couple's Awards ceremony in November 2024. Their song was nominated for DR P3's Listener Hit at the yearly in late2023, though did not win the award. They later performed the song at Roskilde Festival, Denmark's largest music festival, in June2024.
Kronback's second single from his studio album, "", saw his work reach the Danish top40 charts for the first time when the song peaked at 15. The song also received double platinum certification. Just like "Føles godt" in 2023, the second single was also nominated for P3's Listener Hit at the 2024 Guld ceremony, though he did not win the award for a second consecutive year. The album was nominated for the Danish Album of the Year award at the Danish Music Awards in November 2024.
Kronback has performed at several festivals in Denmark, including, Roskilde, and Grøn Koncert.