Carmen and Camille
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Carmen Thomas and Camille Thomas are Canadian musicians and twin
sisters who perform as Carmen and Camille. Their début studio album, Two, was released in 2006. Their hit single, "Shine 4U," received a nomination for the 2010 Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year
.
, British Columbia
and graduated from Semiahmoo Secondary School
in nearby Surrey
. Their father, John Thomas, currently serves as their professional manager. Carmen holds an Associate of Arts degree in broadcast journalism from the British Columbia Institute of Technology
. She appeared as a host on Tommy Wolski’s Sport of Kings, a weekly Citytv
sports news show on horse racing
. Camille, who began her studies in fashion design, later transferred to Vancouver Community College
, where she completed the jazz vocal program.
Carmen and Camille displayed a love of performing music from early childhood. They have cited Sheryl Crow
, Depeche Mode
, Fleetwood Mac
, Heart
, Jimi Hendrix
, Janis Joplin
, Led Zeppelin
, No Doubt
, and Pink Floyd
as among their musical influences. As students in elementary school, Carmen played the flute, while Camille joined a jazz choir. Shortly after graduation from high school, they decided to perform and record music professionally. The sisters, who write their own songs as well as play guitars, began singing at clubs and other venues in major cities throughout North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
reality show series The Hills
, giving the sisters' music widespread exposure for the first time. Their 2009 single "Shine 4U," co-written with producer Ryan Stewart
, won the CHUM Emerging Artist Initiative. Consequently, the song enjoyed national airplay across Canada, and the music video was televised on MuchMusic
. In March 2010, "Shine 4U" received additional recognition as a nominee for the 2010 Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year
.
Carmen and Camille divide their time between Vancouver and Los Angeles
, where they set up residence in December 2009.
Twin
A twin is one of two offspring produced in the same pregnancy. Twins can either be monozygotic , meaning that they develop from one zygote that splits and forms two embryos, or dizygotic because they develop from two separate eggs that are fertilized by two separate sperm.In contrast, a fetus...
sisters who perform as Carmen and Camille. Their début studio album, Two, was released in 2006. Their hit single, "Shine 4U," received a nomination for the 2010 Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year
Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year
The Juno Award for "Dance Recording of the Year" has been awarded since 1990, as recognition each year for the best dance music album in Canada.-Best Dance Recording :*1990 – Kon Kan, "I Beg Your Pardon "...
.
History
The sisters were raised in White RockWhite Rock, British Columbia
White Rock is a city in British Columbia, Canada, that lies within the Metro Vancouver regional district. It borders Semiahmoo Bay and is surrounded on three sides by the City of Surrey, British Columbia. To the south lies the Semiahmoo First Nation, which is within the city limits of Surrey...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
and graduated from Semiahmoo Secondary School
Semiahmoo Secondary School
Semiahmoo Secondary is a public high school in Surrey, British Columbia and is part of School District 36 Surrey. Founded in 1940 as the first senior secondary school in South Surrey, Semiahmoo spans grades 8 through 12. The school currently has a student population of 1481 and a faculty of 96,...
in nearby Surrey
Surrey, British Columbia
Surrey is a city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is a member municipality of Metro Vancouver, the governing body of the Greater Vancouver Regional District...
. Their father, John Thomas, currently serves as their professional manager. Carmen holds an Associate of Arts degree in broadcast journalism from the British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
The British Columbia Institute of Technology , is a public, coeducational, academic institution of higher education in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The polytechnic has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region, with the main campus in Burnaby...
. She appeared as a host on Tommy Wolski’s Sport of Kings, a weekly Citytv
Citytv
Citytv is a Canadian English language television system owned and operated by Rogers Communications under its Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. division...
sports news show on horse racing
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
. Camille, who began her studies in fashion design, later transferred to Vancouver Community College
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver Community College is a public post-secondary institution in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1965, it is the largest and oldest community college in British Columbia, with over 140 certificate and diploma programs...
, where she completed the jazz vocal program.
Carmen and Camille displayed a love of performing music from early childhood. They have cited Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Suzanne Crow is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and actress. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country and pop...
, Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
, Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood...
, Heart
Heart (band)
Heart is an American rock band who first found success in Canada. Throughout several lineup changes, the only two members remaining constant are sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. The group rose to fame in the 1970s with their music being influenced by hard rock as well as folk music...
, Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
, Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin
Janis Lyn Joplin was an American singer, songwriter, painter, dancer and music arranger. She rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company and later as a solo artist with her backing groups, The Kozmic Blues Band and The Full Tilt Boogie Band...
, Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
, No Doubt
No Doubt
No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
, and Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
as among their musical influences. As students in elementary school, Carmen played the flute, while Camille joined a jazz choir. Shortly after graduation from high school, they decided to perform and record music professionally. The sisters, who write their own songs as well as play guitars, began singing at clubs and other venues in major cities throughout North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Career
In March 2006, Carmen and Camille released their début album, Two, on their own label, TwinSpin Music. Several songs from this record were featured on the MTVMTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
reality show series The Hills
The Hills
The Hills is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from May 31, 2006 until July 13, 2010. The show uses a reality television format, following the personal lives of several young adults living in Los Angeles, California, but tends towards a narrative format more commonly found...
, giving the sisters' music widespread exposure for the first time. Their 2009 single "Shine 4U," co-written with producer Ryan Stewart
Ryan Stewart (songwriter/producer)
Ryan Stewart is a multiple Juno nominated, gold record selling hit songwriter and producer based out of Vancouver, BC.Stewart co-wrote and produced the Top 10 hit singles "Tug Of War" and "Bucket" with Canadian star Carly Rae Jepsen. Both singles went Gold in Canada...
, won the CHUM Emerging Artist Initiative. Consequently, the song enjoyed national airplay across Canada, and the music video was televised on MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
. In March 2010, "Shine 4U" received additional recognition as a nominee for the 2010 Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year
Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year
The Juno Award for "Dance Recording of the Year" has been awarded since 1990, as recognition each year for the best dance music album in Canada.-Best Dance Recording :*1990 – Kon Kan, "I Beg Your Pardon "...
.
Carmen and Camille divide their time between Vancouver and Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, where they set up residence in December 2009.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Release Date | Label | Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Don't Play Me Out [EP Extended play An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact... ] |
March 3, 2009 | TwinSpin Music | 1. Don't Play Me Out 2. Anymore 3. When You Choose 4. Phone 5. Sensible 6. My Love |
| 2006 | Two | October 17, 2006 | TwinSpin Music | 1. Lose My Voice 2. Another Lie 3. Without Reason 4. I Will Never 5. Call Display 6. Breaking Down 7. How Deep is the Water 8. What's Left 9. Let Me Be Me 10. Understand 11. This Again 12. Fantasy 13. To Believe |
Singles
| Year | Title | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Shine 4U" | June 23, 2009 | TwinSpin Music |