
The 5to8's
Copenhagen-Malmö groove collective blending hip-hop, soul, reggae, and pop with freestyle rap and improvised jams.
Jonas Winge Leisner (born 1977) is a Danish singer-songwriter working in soul and R&B. The son of singer Ulla Cold and songwriter Jesper Winge Leisner, he came to national attention through the soundtrack to Susanne Bier's film "Den eneste ene" (1999), where the singles "I close my eyes" and "Don't Look for Love" - the latter a duet with Szhirley - became radio hits and earned him a platinum record. He has fronted the funk orchestra Ridin' Thumb since 1997 and is a core member of the groove collective The 5to8's. His debut solo EP "Sticky" appeared in 2021.
Jonas Winge Leisner's father, composer and musical producer Jesper Winge Leisner, died on March 1, 2026 from cancer, 74 years old.
Ridin' Thumb held their traditional Christmas concerts on December 28 and 29, 2024.
Jonas Winge Leisner released his first solo project, the EP "Sticky", on April 23, 2021 - produced with live instruments by Daniel Fridell.