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Connie Mitchell
Connie Thembi Mitchell (born ), also known as Miss Connie, is a South African-born Australian singer-songwriter. In 1995 she was a founding member of Primary. Briefly, in 2004, she was vocalist for Machine Gun Fellatio under the pseudonym Feyonce. Since mid-2005 Mitchell is the lead vocalist with Sneaky Sound System, appearing on their singles: " I Love It" (July 2006), "Pictures" (December), "UFO" (April 2007), "Goodbye" (October), " Kansas City" (July 2008), " When We Were Young" (November), " 16" (February 2009) and "We Love" (May 2011). Early years to 2004 Connie Thembi Mitchell was born c. 1977 in South Africa. Her mother was a singer in a musical troupe, Ipi Tombi, while her grandfather and father had extensive record collections. After leaving South Africa, Mitchell lived in New Zealand and attended a primary school, where "I discovered I could sing. I'd heard some opera singers, someone like Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and I could put on that voice". She arrived in Australia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Voice (Australian TV Series)
''The Voice'' is an Australian singing competition television series. It premiered on the Nine Network on 14 April 2012, before moving to the Seven Network in 2021. Based on the original ''The Voice of Holland'', and part of The Voice (TV series), ''The Voice '' franchise, its first nine seasons aired on the Nine Network, with its tenth season commencing on the Seven Network on 8 August 2021. The show aims to find currently unsigned singing talent (solo or duets, professional and amateur) contested by aspiring singers, drawn from public auditions. The winners receive a recording contract with Universal Music Group#Other locations, Universal Music Australia or EMI Music Australia, as well as A$100,000 and other prizes. Winners of the eleven seasons have been: Karise Eden, Harrison Craig, Anja Nissen, Ellie Drennan, Alfie Arcuri, Judah Kelly, Sam Perry (looping artist), Sam Perry, Diana Rouvas, Chris Sebastian, Bella Taylor Smith, and Lachie Gill. The series employs a panel of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riverside Girls High School
, motto_translation = no word or deeds , established = 1934 , type = Public, secondary, single-sex, day school , principal = Louise McNeil , captains = , city = Huntleys Point, New South Wales , state = New South Wales , country = Australia , coordinates = , campus = Suburban , enrolment = ~1030 (7–12) , colours = Navy blue, pale blue & white , website = Riverside Girls High School is a secondary, public, day school for girls, located in Huntleys Point, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. It was founded in 1934, celebrating its 80th Anniversary in 2014. Riverside is divided into two groupings. The Junior section consists of the 7th to the 10th grades. The Senior section consists of 11th and 12th grade classes. Riverside Girls High School has remarkable waterfront views. The school's motto is "Facta Non Verba" meaning 'Deeds Not Words'. Extra-curricular activities Other extracurricular activities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters were an American pop rock band formed in 2001. Its members include Jake Shears and Ana Matronic as vocalists, Babydaddy as multi-instrumentalist, Del Marquis as lead guitar/bassist, and Randy Real (who replaced Paddy Boom) as drummer. Scissor Sisters incorporates diverse and eclectic styles in their music, but tends to sway towards pop rock, glam rock, nu-disco, and electroclash. Forged in the "LGBT culture in New York City, gay nightlife scene of New York", the band took its name from the female same-sex sexual activity tribadism.Hannaford, Alex (2005). ''Scissor Sisters''. London: Artnik. Page 29. The band came to prominence following the release of their Grammy Award, Grammy-nominated and chart-topping disco version of "Comfortably Numb#Cover versions, Comfortably Numb" and subsequent debut album ''Scissor Sisters (album), Scissor Sisters'' (2004). The album was a success, particularly in the UK where it reached number one, was the best-selling album of 2004, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robbie Williams
Robert Peter Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer and songwriter. He found fame as a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995, and achieved commercial success after launching a solo career in 1996. His debut studio album, ''Life thru a Lens'', was released in 1997, and included his signature song, "Angels". His second album, ''I've Been Expecting You'', featured the songs "Millennium" and " She's the One", his first number one singles. His discography includes seven UK No. 1 singles, and all but one of his 14 studio albums have reached No. 1 in the UK. Six of his albums are among the top 100 biggest-selling albums in the UK, with two of them in the top 60, and he gained a Guinness World Record in 2006 for selling 1.6 million tickets in a single day during his Close Encounters Tour. Williams has received a record 18 Brit Awards, winning Best British Male Artist four times, Outstanding Contribution to Music twice, an Icon Award for his lasting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Morning (Kanye West Song)
"Good Morning" is the first song from American hip hop recording artist and record producer Kanye West's third studio album ''Graduation'' (2007). The song was produced by West and contains samples from the recording "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by English singer and pianist Elton John. As the opening track, the song serves as an introduction to the musical and lyrical themes of the album. West establishes the academic narrative of it, celebrating his graduation in the realm of hip hop and rapping about his skepticism of higher education over thumping, off-kilter boom bap drums. The composition of "Good Morning" is both light and dark in tone and retains keyboard-laden, electronic instrumentation in addition to being imbued with poignant introspection. The song's atmospheric hip hop production harbors a subdued measure of progressiveness as West incorporates New-Age and ambient elements. His pensive verses are largely built on self-aggrandizing undercut with self-criticis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flashing Lights (Kanye West Song)
"Flashing Lights" is a song by American hip-hop artist Kanye West. It features Detroit R&B singer Dwele and contains background vocals from Australian singer Connie Mitchell. West co-wrote and co-produced the song with Eric Hudson and released it on November 12, 2007, as the fourth single for his third studio album, ''Graduation''. The single's cover art was designed by Japanese pop artist Takashi Murakami. The single received acclaim from music critics upon release. Background West first unveiled "Flashing Lights" on August 27, 2007, at an album listening session for ''Graduation'' in New York City, where he played the song over a clip from the 2004 Hong Kong film ''2046'' which he later released on his official blog. The song features Detroit R&B singer Dwele on its chorus and contains additional vocals provided by Connie Mitchell of the Australian electronic group Sneaky Sound System. The collaboration came about when Kanye met Mitchell's bandmates Angus McDonald and Daimo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Can't Tell Me Nothing
"Can't Tell Me Nothing" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his third studio album, '' Graduation'' (2007). The song contains additional vocals from Young Jeezy and Connie Mitchell. It was produced by West with DJ Toomp with West being responsible for 60 percent of the production. The song originated from Young Jeezy's "I Got Money", after West made changes to the track. On May 15, 2007, the song premiered via Hot 97 and was released by Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam that same day as the lead single from the album. A hip hop track, it was described by West as a theme song for the people. The lyrics see West reflecting on his fame while he expresses different types of feelings. "Can't Tell Me Nothing" received universal acclaim from music critics, who mostly appreciated the lyrical content. Others praised the production, while some critics highlighted the song's inclusion on ''Graduation''. It was listed amongst the best tracks of 2007 by several publications, including ''Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graduation (album)
''Graduation'' is the third studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West, released on September 11, 2007, through Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. Recording sessions took place between 2005 and 2007 at several studios in New York and Los Angeles. It was primarily produced by West himself, with contributions from various other producers, including DJ Toomp. The album also features guest appearances from recording artists such as Dwele, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Mos Def, DJ Premier, and Chris Martin. The cover art and its interior artwork were designed by Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. Inspired by stadium tours, house-music and indie rock, ''Graduation'' marked a departure from the ornate, soul-based sound of West's previous releases as he musically progressed to more anthemic compositions. West incorporated layered synthesizers and dabbled with electronics while sampling from various music genres and altering his approach to rapping. He conveys an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Music Recording Certifications
Music recording certifications are typically awarded by the worldwide music industry based on the total units sold, streamed, or shipped to retailers. These awards and their requirements are defined by the various certifying bodies representing the music industry in various countries and territories worldwide. The standard certification awards given consist of Gold, Platinum, and sometimes Diamond awards, in ascending order; the UK also has a Silver certification, ranking below Gold. In most cases, a "Multi-Platinum" or "Multi-Diamond" award is given for multiples of the Platinum or Diamond requirements. Many music industries around the world are represented by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). The IFPI operates in 66 countries and services affiliated industry associations in 45 countries. In some cases, the IFPI is merely affiliated with the already operational certification bodies of a country, but in many countries with lesser-developed industr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whack Records
Whack Records is an independent record label founded by members of Australian dance group, Sneaky Sound System, Daimon Downey and Angus McDonald. Artists *Sneaky Sound System Discography Numbers Whack Numbers WHACK numbers are a system by which official Sneaky Sound System releases are chronologically ordered (much like that of Nine Inch Nails' Halo system). They correspond to the sequence in which the releases were made, and are named by the word "WHACK," which precedes the number on the release. WHACK numbers are sometimes modified for alternate versions of a release, such as the multiple releases of ''Sneaky Sound System''. Promotional-only releases do not have their own WHACK numbers. ;''Sneaky Sound System'' era (2004–2007) * WHACK01 – "Hip Hip Hooray" * WHACK02 – " Tease Me" * WHACK03 – " I Love It" ** * WHACK04 – ''Sneaky Sound System'' ** WHACK04X - ''Sneaky Sound System - Bonus Tracks'' ** WHACK04CE - ''Sneaky Sound System - Collector's Edition'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sneaky Sound System (2006 Album)
''Sneaky Sound System'' is the self-titled debut album by Australian music collective, Sneaky Sound System, released on 12 August 2006. It peaked at No. 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart and remained in the top 50 for 61 weeks. The album was certified 3× platinum in 2011 for shipment of 210,000 copies. Six singles were released from the album, with four of them reaching the ARIA Singles Chart top 50: " I Love It" (July 2006), "Pictures" (December), "UFO" (April 2007) and "Goodbye" (October). At the ARIA Music Awards of 2007 they won ARIA Award for Best Dance Release and ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist – Album for ''Sneaky Sound System''. Information ''Sneaky Sound System'' was released on 12 August 2006 by Australian electropop and dance music collective, Sneaky Sound System. It entered the ARIA Albums Chart at position 44 on 7 January 2007. It provided six singles with four of them reaching the top 50 on the associated singles chart: " I Love It" (J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Charts
The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the official Australian music chart in June 1988, succeeding the Kent Music Report, which had been Australia's national music sales charts since 1974. History The ''Go-Set'' charts were Australia's first national singles and albums charts, published from 5 October 1966 until 24 August 1974. Succeeding ''Go-Set'', the Kent Music Report began issuing the national top 100 charts in Australia from May 1974. The compiler, David Kent, also published Australia's national charts from 1940 to 1974 in a retrospective fashion using state-based data. In mid-1983, the Australian Recording Industry Association commenced licensing the Kent Music Report chart. The first printed national top 50 chart available in record stores, branded the ''Countdown'' chart, was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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