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MTV Europe Music Award For Best European Act
The following is a list of the MTV Europe Music Award winners and nominees for Best European Act. 2000s 2010s :New Sounds of Europe :Europe's Favourite Act :Best Eastern European Act :Best Northern European Act :Best Central European Act :Best Southern European Act See also * MTV VMA International Viewer's Choice Award for MTV Europe * European Border Breakers Award The European Border Breakers Award (EBBA) was an annual prize awarded to recognise the success of ten emerging artists or groups who reached audiences outside their own countries with their first internationally released album in the past year. ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Mtv Europe Music Award For Best European Act MTV Europe Music Awards European music awards Awards established in 2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards (originally named MTV European Music Awards, commonly abbreviated as MTV EMA) are awards presented by Paramount International Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture. It was originally conceived as an alternative to the MTV Video Music Awards, which are hosted annually in the United States. The Europe Music Awards are held every year in a different country; it has been hosted mostly in the United Kingdom. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent artists, and the presentation of those awards that have a more popular interest. The awards are a reflection of the international and continental music community, music scene. They are representative of geographical origin and of achievement in diverse musical genres and disciplines, indicative of the diversity and scope of the show. Since the 2007 ceremony, viewers are able to vote for their favourite artists in all general categories by visiting MTV's website. The 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emre Aydın
Emre Aydın (born 2 February 1981) is a Turkish rock singer-songwriter. The singer won the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008 in the "Europe's Favourite Act" category. He is also the former lead singer for the Turkish rock band 6. Cadde. Biography Emre Aydın was born in Isparta on 2 February 1981 as the first child of Şaban and Nermin Aydın, who are both pharmacists. He has a younger brother named Yiğit. In his early years, the family moved to Antalya. Emre began playing saz at an early age and later opted for guitar. He graduated from Antalya Anadolu Lisesi (high school) and then studied economics at Dokuz Eylül University in İzmir, upon his parents' wish."Konservatuara gitmeyi hiç düşünmedim" In a 2009 interview Emre admitted that he never attended a [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morandi (band)
Morandi was a Romanian eurodance music group composed of Randi (Andrei Ropcea) and Marius Moga. Career 2004–2005: Career beginnings and ''Reverse'' The duo was formed in September 2004 by Marius Moga and Randi and released their debut single "Love Me" in November of that year. Their debut album, ''Reverse'' was released on 17 July 2005 and received a gold certification from the UPFR in December. As of December 2021, the album has sold two million copies worldwide. " Beijo (Uh La La)", which served as the second single from the album, topped the Romanian Top 100 for nine weeks. 2006–2008: ''Mind Fields'' and ''N3XT'' The duo expanded and became a group, adding a percussionist and two disc jockeys. ''Mindfields ''Mindfields'' is the tenth studio album (though counted as the 11th album overall — ''see Toto XIV)'' by the American rock music, rock band Toto (band), Toto. It was released on November 16, 1999. ''Mindfields'' saw the return of vocalist Bob ...'', the group's se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elvir Laković Laka
Elvir Laković, also known as Laka ; born 15 March 1969), is a Bosnian rock singer-songwriter, born in Goražde, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Early life He attended music school there studying guitar, but he disliked the school's teaching methods and views towards music, and then subsequently quit the school. He also studied two years of the occupational health university course in Niš, Serbia, but did not graduate.Interview with Elvir Lakovic on November 4th 2008 During the Bosnian war, he was mobilized in the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After the war, he worked for various international organizations for six years. His parents live in ; his father is a lawyer and his mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Og Kriss
Erik og Kriss, sometimes styled as Erik & Kriss is a Norwegian rap group created by Erik Mortvedt and Kristoffer Tømmerbakke. The duo became popular through the Internet with the song ''Bærumsgrammatikk'' in 2004 and later with ''Putt Diamanter Opp'' in 2006. In 2007, they finished their first album, ''Gull og Grønne Skoger'', and followed that with their second album ''Verden Vil Bedras'' in early 2008. Their popularity grew even further after the release of their second album, first through the single ''Dra Tilbake'' which was released nearing the end of 2007, and more so after the release of ''Det E'kke Meg Det Er Deg'' in the middle of 2008. Record sales, frequent airplay on many of Norway's radio stations, and frequent performances pushed them to become one of Norway's most popular artists in rap and hip hop. History Erik og Kriss began their musical career when they created the russ song ''Legenden'' in 2002 for their own russebus of the same name and made it avail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightwish
Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead singer Tarja Turunen. The band soon picked up drummer Jukka Nevalainen, and then bassist Sami Vänskä after the release of their debut album, ''Angels Fall First'' (1997). In 2001, Vänskä was replaced by Marko Hietala, who also took over the male vocalist role previously filled by Holopainen or guest singers. Although Nightwish have been prominent in their home country since ''Angels Fall First'', they did not achieve wider success until the release of the albums '' Oceanborn'' (1998), '' Wishmaster'' (2000) and ''Century Child'' (2002). Their 2004 album, '' Once'', has sold more than one million copies and was the band's breakthrough in the United States. Their biggest US hit single, "Wish I Had an Angel" (2004), received MTV airplay and was included on three US film soundtracks to promote their N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suspekt
Suspekt is a Danish hip hop group. They are known for their dark, intense style, which has sometimes been described as horrorcore. The group consists of rappers Bai-D (Andreas Bai Duelund) and Orgi-E (Emil Simonsen), as well as producer Rune Rask. Former member Troo.L.S (Troels Nielsen) announced in 2008 that he would move to the United States to work, as a producer, with hip hop/R&B artist Akon. In 1998, they founded the record label Tabu Records. In 2009, the Suspekt members joined forces with rapper L.O.C. (rapper), L.O.C., forming the group Selvmord (band), Selvmord. Collaborations * The composer Frederik Magle has composed and arranged music for symphony orchestra on the album ''Elektra (Suspekt album), Elektra'' Discography Studio albums Other albums Singles Other charted songs DVDs/Videos *2004: ''Danske videoer dér'' (Various Artists) *2004: ''Ingen slukker The Stars'' (DVD) *2008: ''Prima Nocte DVD – er du dum eller hva'!?'' *2009: ''Tabu-Records 10 års ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stereo Mike
Mihalis Exarchos ( el, Μιχάλης Έξαρχος) (born 1978 in Piraeus, Greece), known professionally by his stage name Stereo Mike, is a Greek hip hop artist. He is the first MTV EMA Award winner in the "Best Greek Act" category. Stereo Mike represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 alongside singer Loucas Yiorkas with the song " Watch My Dance", placing seventh with 120 points. Life and career Exarchos was born in 1978 in Piraeus, Greece to a Greek father and Croatian mother from Rijeka. At the age of 18, his musical interest brought him to the UK for education in the field at the universities Leeds Metropolitan and University of Westminster. In the next four years, he obtained two degrees, Bachelor of Music Technology and Master on Sound Production. During his studies, Exarchos worked as a sound producer at Vault Recording Studios in Hackney, London, where he worked with several British hip hop artists, including Klashnekoff, Bury Crew, Skinnyman, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amaral (music Group)
Amaral may refer to: *Amaral (band) Amaral is a Spanish rock duo from Zaragoza, who have sold more than four million albums worldwide. The band consists of Eva Amaral (vocals) and Juan Aguirre (guitar), who write their songs together. Amaral and Aguirre met in 1992 in a bar in Za ..., a music group from Zaragoza, Spain ** ''Amaral'' (album), its debut album * Amaral (surname), a Portuguese-language surname * do Amaral, a Portuguese-language surname * Amaral (crater), a crater on Mercury * Azal tinto, also known as Amaral, a wine variety Football players * Amaral (footballer, born 1954), Brazilian footballer, João Justino Amaral dos Santos * Amaral (footballer, born 1966), Brazilian footballer, Wagner Pereira Cardozo * Amaral (footballer, born 1973), Brazilian footballer, Alexandre da Silva Mariano * Amaral (footballer, born 1978), Brazilian footballer, Anderson Conrado * Amaral (footballer, born 1983), Brazilian footballer, Carlos Rafael do Amaral * Amaral (footballer, born 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happyendless
Happyendless is a Lithuanian new wave, rock and electronic band formed in Vilnius Vilnius ( , ; see also other names) is the capital and largest city of Lithuania, with a population of 592,389 (according to the state register) or 625,107 (according to the municipality of Vilnius). The population of Vilnius's functional urb ... in 1998. In 2007, the band released their "Power Forever" single and became one of the most popular bands in Lithuania at the time. Their first studio album ''Room For Mistakes'' was released in 2008, followed by Cinema in 2011. After the departure of their lead singer, Saulius Prūsaitis, who left to pursue a solo career in 2012, the band entered a hiatus until 2018, when the remaining members reunited and recorded the band's third album ''Kinetika'' (Kinetics). Band members * Andrius Kauklys (1998–present) * Marius Narbutis (1998–present) * Saulius Prūsaitis (2005–2012) *Darius Vaičiulis (1999–2006) Discography Studio albums * 2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fettes Brot
Fettes Brot () is a German hip hop group that formed in 1992. History Band name Fettes Brot means ''fat bread'' in German. "Fett" is a German slang term for "excellent" and brot is slang for "hash". The band took the name from a fan who called them "Fettes Brot" after an early gig, which was probably meant as a compliment, but the members considered it so bizarre that they took it as the name for their new group. Fettes Brot's longevity has meant that they are sometimes referred to as "Hamburg's hip hop dinosaurs" by the group members. Success with ''Nordisch by Nature'' and ''Jein'' When the group ''Poets of Peeze'' disbanded in 1992, its members Dokter Renz (Martin Vandreier) and Tobi Tobsen together with König ("king") Boris (Boris Lauterbach), Schiffmeister (Björn Warns), and Mighty founded Fettes Brot. The Schmidt brothers (Tobi and Mighty) left the newly founded band early on to pursue other projects, and the band released their first album, the EP ''Mitschnacker'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiri Maimon
Shiri Maimon (or Maymon, he, שירי מימון ; born ) is an Israeli pop/ R&B singer, TV show host and actress, who rose to fame as the runner-up in the TV show ''Kokhav Nolad''. She represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, where she came fourth. In 2008 Maimon won Best Israeli Act and performed in the MTV Europe Music Awards, where she was also nominated for Europe's Favorite Act. In June 2013 Maimon became one of the judges for the first season of '' The X Factor Israel''. She continued her role for the second and third seasons. On 2018 It was revealed that Maimon would leave the show in favor of the rival network show, '' Rising Star Israel''. In 2018 Maimon started starring in the Broadway show "Chicago" in the role of Roxie Hart. Early life and career 1981–2002: Early life Maimon was born in Haifa, Israel, and raised in the neighborhood of Kiryat Haim. Her family is of Mizrahi Jewish ( Algerian-Jewish, Syrian-Jewish, and Greek-Jewish) descent. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
