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Robyn
Robin Miriam Carlsson (; born 12 June 1979), known professionally as Robyn (), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, record producer, and DJ. Her 1995 debut album ''Robyn Is Here'' produced two Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top 10 singles: "Do You Know (What It Takes)" and "Show Me Love (Robyn song), Show Me Love". Her second and third albums, ''My Truth'' (1999) and ''Don't Stop the Music (Robyn album), Don't Stop the Music'' (2002), were released in Sweden. The 2010 sleeper hit “Dancing On My Own” is often credited as her signature song and helped rejuvenate her career. Robyn returned to international success with her fourth album, ''Robyn (album), Robyn'' (2005), which brought a Grammy Award nomination. The album spawned the singles "Be Mine! (Robyn song), Be Mine!" and "With Every Heartbeat" – the latter of which topped the charts in the United Kingdom. Robyn released a trilogy of mini-albums in 2010, known as the ''Body Talk (Robyn album), Body Talk'' series. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robyn (album)
''Robyn'' is the fourth studio album (second internationally released) by Swedish singer Robyn. It was originally released in 2005 in Sweden and Norway only by Konichiwa Records. It was later released in other territories throughout 2007 and 2008. The album represented a departure from Robyn's previous urban and R&B musical style, and explored synth-pop and dance-pop music, with inspirations from electronic duo The Knife and rock band Teddybears. It also marks Robyn's first album release on her own record label, Konichiwa Records, which she founded in 2005. The album debuted at number one on the Swedish Albums Chart in 2005, becoming Robyn's first-ever number-one album on the chart. The album received a nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album at the 2009 Grammy Awards. Five singles were released from the album: " Be Mine!", "Who's That Girl", UK number one song " With Every Heartbeat", "Konichiwa Bitches" and " Handle Me". Background In 2003, Robyn left her record label, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Truth
''My Truth'' is the second studio album by Swedish singer Robyn. It was released on 17 May 1999 by BMG Sweden. Robyn collaborated with the producers Lindström & Ekhé, Christian Falk, Billy Mann, Thomas Rusiak and Masters at Work on the album. A pop, R&B and soul record, ''My Truth'' is an autobiographical album for which Robyn co-wrote all fourteen songs. Some of its lyrics reflect on the singer's fall 1998 abortion, which became controversial when RCA Records began planning a North American release. When Robyn refused to change the album after the label's request, plans to release ''My Truth'' outside Sweden were cancelled. Swedish music critics generally praised ''My Truth'', commending Robyn's growth as a songwriter. At the 2000 Grammis, the album received the Best Female Pop/Rock award. Overseas critics were divided in their opinions of ''My Truth''; they found it more mature than the singer's debut album, ''Robyn Is Here'' (1995), but noted that it lacked catchy hook ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hang With Me
"Hang with Me" is a song by Swedish recording artist Robyn, taken from her sixth studio album, ''Body Talk Pt. 2'' (2010). It was released as the album's lead single via digital download on 16 August 2010, in Sweden, and one day later in the United States. An acoustic music, acoustic version of the song had previously been included on ''Body Talk Pt. 1'', in June 2010. The song was written and produced by Klas Åhlund, who wrote it for Swedish singer Paola Bruna who originally recorded it in 2002. Åhlund re-wrote it, added a chorus and made it more uptempo for Robyn's version. The Synthpop, electropop song carries a club beat, with synth arpeggios and energetic bass. Lyrically, it speaks of falling in love and being scared, and trust in a relationship. The song was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who compared it to her previous singles "With Every Heartbeat" and "Dancing on My Own". The single reached number 2 on the Sverigetopplistan chart, becoming Robyn's 8th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robyn Is Here
''Robyn Is Here'' is the debut studio album by Swedish singer Robyn. It was originally released on 13 October 1995 in Sweden by Ricochet Records, Ariola Records and BMG. The original edition of the album only received a release in Sweden, Japan and certain Asian and Latin American territories. However, a revised edition received an international release throughout 1997 and 1998. The album peaked at number eight on the Swedish chart and was certified double platinum by the Swedish Recording Industry Association (GLF). In the United States, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and had sold more than 922,000 copies by June 2010, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Worldwide, the album has sold over 1.5 million copies. The album is mainly written and produced by Swedish production team Ghost, with all songs co-written by Robyn. Denniz Pop and Max Martin produced two of the album's four singles, " Do You Know (What It Takes)" and " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
With Every Heartbeat
"With Every Heartbeat" is a song by Swedish record producer Kleerup and Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn. It was first released on 10 January 2007 in Sweden and later on 30 July 2007 in the United Kingdom. It was released as the second single from the international edition of Robyn's self-titled fourth studio album and the lead single from Kleerup's self-titled debut studio album. "With Every Heartbeat" peaked at number 23 on the Swedish Singles Chart. Outside Sweden, "With Every Heartbeat" topped the charts in the United Kingdom and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands. In the United States, where it was released as Robyn's first single since " Do You Really Want Me (Show Respect)" in 1998, the single peaked at number twenty-eight on ''Billboard''s Hot Singles Sales chart. The song also features an organ and various bowed string instrument. Background and composition In mid-2006 Kleerup played drums for Klas Åhlund alternative ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do You Know (What It Takes)
"Do You Know (What It Takes)" is a song by Swedish singer and songwriter Robyn, released as the third single from her debut studio album, ''Robyn Is Here'' (1996). In Sweden, it was issued as Robyn's third single in January 1996, while in the United States, it was released as her debut single the following year. The song was written by Robyn, Herbie Crichlow, Denniz Pop, and Max Martin, and it was produced by Pop and Martin. In Robyn's native Sweden, "Do You Know (What It Takes)" was her second top-10 hit, peaking at number 10. It was her first top-10 single in the United States, reaching number seven on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In August 1998, the single was certified gold in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of 500,000 copies. The single was slightly less successful in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 26 after a re-release in August 1997. Background In an 1995-interview, Robyn told about the song, "'Do You Know (What It Takes)' i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Be Mine! (Robyn Song)
"Be Mine!" is a song by Swedish recording artist Robyn, written and composed by herself and producer Klas Åhlund for her self-titled fourth studio album (2005). It was released as the album's lead single in Scandinavia in 2005 and released as the fourth single from the album across most European territories in 2008. The track reached number three on the Swedish Singles Chart, and scored some success in the rest of Scandinavia, peaking within the top twenty in Finland, Norway and the United Kingdom. Released to great critical success, the song was ranked number twenty-one on Pitchfork Media's list of Top 50 Singles of 2005 and number fourth on a same-titled list by Stylus Magazine. Remixes of "Be Mine!" were produced by Dusty Kid, Jori Hulkkonen, Meat Boys, Ocelot, Redroche and Roger Sanchez, with a studio live version being featured on Robyn's '' The Rakamonie EP''. The song is performed with piano accompaniment in live acoustic versions by Robyn. The song's chorus was samp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show Me Love (Robyn Song)
"Show Me Love" is a song by Swedish singer and songwriter Robyn. It was first released in Sweden in February 1997 as the fourth single from her debut studio album, ''Robyn Is Here'' (1995). The song was her third UK and second US single. Robyn wrote it with Max Martin, who also produced the song with Denniz Pop. Its music video was directed by Kevin Bray. The song is sometimes confused with Robin S.'s 1993 single " Show Me Love" because of identical song titles and similar first names; however, the two songs are not related. Critical reception Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' described the song as a "far more seductive tone of this jeep-pop confection" than her earlier hit single, "Do You Know (What It Takes)". He noted that Robyn "proves her capability to handle a meaty tune with a respectable degree of soul. She tweaks the song's ear-grabbing chorus and muscular bassline with subtle improvisations and an assertive edge that impresses." In a retrospective review, Can't Stop the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Stop The Music (Robyn Album)
''Don't Stop the Music'' is the third studio album by Swedish pop singer Robyn. It was released on 30 October 2002 in Sweden by BMG. The album peaked at number two in her native Sweden, and the two singles " Keep This Fire Burning" and " Don't Stop the Music" were both top 10 hits."Discography Robyn" SwedishCharts.com. Retrieved 22 December 2007. In 2003, ''Don't Stop the Music'' was certified by |
Konichiwa Records
Konichiwa Records is a record label founded by Swedish pop singer Robyn. The label has only one other artist signed, Zhala. The name "Konichiwa" is derived from the Japanese greeting こんにちは ( Konnichi wa (with 2 n's)), meaning "hello" or "good day" (literally "this day is"). Background Amid the mid 1990s teen-marketed dance-pop renaissance that emerged from the cultural backlash and commercial slowdown in both North America and Europe to the grunge and Britpop waves, respectively, building tension regarding numerous creative differences between Robyn and RCA to capitalize on her rising star-power in the late 1990s, then between her and new label Jive (later bought by the former) in the early 2000s on her sonic, songwriting and aesthetic direction lead to Robyn striking out on her own, buying out of the latter contract and starting her own label entirely. Distribution deals with other major labels were later set up that wouldn't impact many of the creative decisions she w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherrytree Records
Martin Kierszenbaum, also known by his pseudonym Cherry Cherry Boom Boom, is an American record executive and record producer. He founded Cherrytree Records (or The Cherrytree Music Company) in 2005, a record label and management company through which he has signed artists including Lady Gaga, Sting, Keane, LMFAO, Disclosure, Ellie Goulding, Far East Movement, Feist, La Roux, the Knux, Robyn, t.A.T.u., and Natalia Kills. He has been credited on releases by Madonna, Mylène Farmer, Tokio Hotel, Feist, Ai, Samantha Fish, and Alexandra Burke. Kierszenbaum releases music under his own name and his stage name Cherry Cherry Boom Boom. Biography Kierszenbaum grew up studying piano. He lived in Argentina, UK and Continental Europe before eventually moving to New Haven, Connecticut. He then moved to Michigan. He graduated from University of Michigan with a B.A. in music theory, Spanish Literature, and Communication. He then went on to the Annenberg School of University of Southe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
