Ivi Adamou
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Ivi Adamou is a Cypriot
singer who rose to recognition in Greece
and Cyprus
following her participation in the second season
of the Greek version
of The X Factor
, where she was under the mentorship of Giorgos Theofanous. Adamou secured a recording contract with Sony Music Greece
and released her debut extended play Kalokairi Stin Kardia
, which was certified gold. In the same year she collaborated with the Spiros Lambrou Choir and released the holiday EP
Christougenna Me Tin Ivi Adamou, released as Christmas with Ivi Adamou
abroad. Ivi Adamou will represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012
.
, Famagusta
, Cyprus
. Music theory, voice and piano allowed her to acquire the suitable skills to win prizes in several local song competitions. Specifically at the age of 9, her participation in a competition in Larnaka won her a first place finish with the song "Kaka Paidia" by Anna Vissi
.
of the Greek version
of The X Factor
ending in the 6th place. She lists Beyonce as her biggest influence, as well as Christina Aguilera
and Whitney Houston
.
Adamou's debut extended play, Kalokairi Stin Kardia
, was released in June 2010 and generated the singles "A*G*A*P*I*" (Love), "Sose Me" (Save me), and "To Mistiko Mou Na Vreis" (Find my secret). It was certified gold for shipments of six thousand units. She was featured on hip hop group Stavento's hit summer single "San Erthei I Mera", remaining in the top five of the Greek Airplay Chart for 20 weeks, and selling 60 thousand legal downloads. She toured Greece along with Stavento over the summer 2010. Also that year she collaborated with the Spiros Lambrou Choir and released the holiday EP Christougenna Me Tin Ivi Adamou, released as Christmas with Ivi Adamou abroad.
to represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012
in Baku
, Azerbaijan
.
The music industry of Cyprus closely mirrors that of Greece. Virtually all Greek and foreign music releases are solely provided by the record companies in Greece, under exclusive distribution agreements with Cypriot record company All Records. Consequently, All Records is the IFPI representative of Cyprus via IFPI Greece and is engaged in the publishing of Cyprus' official sales charts, currently known as the Musical Paradise charts.
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
singer who rose to recognition in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
and Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
following her participation in the second season
The X Factor (Greece series 2)
The second series of the music talent show The X Factor Greece began airing on ANT1 on 2 October 2009, and was won by Stavros Michalakakos of Limassol , Cyprus on 12 February 2010. The show was presented for a second year by Sakis Rouvas...
of the Greek version
The X Factor (Greece)
The X Factor is the Greek version of The X Factor, a show originating in the United Kingdom. It is a television music talent show contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions....
of The X Factor
The X Factor (TV series)
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. These contestants are aspiring pop singers drawn from...
, where she was under the mentorship of Giorgos Theofanous. Adamou secured a recording contract with Sony Music Greece
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation....
and released her debut extended play Kalokairi Stin Kardia
Kalokairi Stin Kardia
Kalokairi Stin Kardia is the debut extended play by Greek Cypriot singer Ivi Adamou, released in Greece and Cyprus on 14 June 2010 by Sony Music Greece...
, which was certified gold. In the same year she collaborated with the Spiros Lambrou Choir and released the holiday 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...
Christougenna Me Tin Ivi Adamou, released as Christmas with Ivi Adamou
Christmas with Ivi Adamou
Christmas with Ivi Adamou is the second extended play by Greek Cypriot singer Ivi Adamou, released in Greece and Cyprus 22 November 2010 by Sony Music Greece. The album was subsequently released in Holland and Portugal as Christmas with Ivi Adamou...
abroad. Ivi Adamou will represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 will be the 57th annual Eurovision Song Contest. It will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, following Azerbaijan's win in the 2011 Contest with Ell & Nikki's song "Running Scared". The two semi-finals will be held on 22 May and 24 May 2012, with the final on 26 May 2012,...
.
Early life
Ivi Adamou was born on 24 November 1993 in Ayia NapaAyia Napa
Ayia Napa is a resort at the far eastern end of the southern coast of Cyprus, famous for its sandy beaches. In recent years, apart from being a family holiday destination, it has become a 'party capital' together with Ibiza, Rimini and Mykonos...
, Famagusta
Famagusta
Famagusta is a city on the east coast of Cyprus and is capital of the Famagusta District. It is located east of Nicosia, and possesses the deepest harbour of the island.-Name:...
, Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
. Music theory, voice and piano allowed her to acquire the suitable skills to win prizes in several local song competitions. Specifically at the age of 9, her participation in a competition in Larnaka won her a first place finish with the song "Kaka Paidia" by Anna Vissi
Anna Vissi
Anna Vissi , known as Anna Vishy in Cypriot Greek, is a Greek-Cypriot recording artist and actress...
.
The X Factor
In 2009-2010, she took part in the second seriesThe X Factor (Greece series 2)
The second series of the music talent show The X Factor Greece began airing on ANT1 on 2 October 2009, and was won by Stavros Michalakakos of Limassol , Cyprus on 12 February 2010. The show was presented for a second year by Sakis Rouvas...
of the Greek version
The X Factor (Greece)
The X Factor is the Greek version of The X Factor, a show originating in the United Kingdom. It is a television music talent show contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions....
of The X Factor
The X Factor (TV series)
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. These contestants are aspiring pop singers drawn from...
ending in the 6th place. She lists Beyonce as her biggest influence, as well as Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
and Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
.
Performances in The X Factor (Greece)
- Week 1 (30 October 2009): "Just Dance" - Lady GagaLady GaGaStefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
- Week 2 (6 November 2009): "Just Like a PillJust like a Pill"Just Like a Pill" is a pop rock song by American singer Pink. It was written and produced by Dallas Austin and Pink for her second studio album Missundaztood...
" - PinkPink (singer)Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress.... - Week 3 (13 November 2009): "Because of YouBecause of You (Kelly Clarkson song)"Because of You" is a ballad written by pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson with David Hodges and Ben Moody, and produced by Hodges and Moody, both formerly of Evanescence. It is the fourth single from Clarkson's second album, Breakaway...
" - Kelly ClarksonKelly ClarksonKelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,... - Week 4 (20 November 2009): "Papa Don't PreachPapa Don't Preach"Papa Don't Preach" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. The song was written by Brian Elliot with additional lyrics by Madonna, and produced by Stephen Bray and Madonna for her third studio album True Blue, released in June 1986...
" - MadonnaMadonna (entertainer)Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983... - Week 5 (27 November 2009): "When I Grow UpWhen I Grow Up (Pussycat Dolls song)"When I Grow Up" is a song by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls, from their second studio album, Doll Domination . It was released on May 27, 2008 as the lead single from the album, and the first following the departure of the group's longest-standing member Carmit Bachar...
" - Pussycat DollsPussycat DollsThe Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble based in Los Angeles; currently consisting of Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Kristal "Lyndriette" Smith, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Kia Hampton and Paula Van Oppen. The Pussycat Dolls were founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995... - Week 6 (4 December 2009): "HurtHurt (Christina Aguilera song)"Hurt" is a power ballad written by Christina Aguilera, Linda Perry and Mark Ronson for Aguilera's third studio album, Back to Basics . The song's lyrical content describes how one deals with the loss of a loved one, and it has received praise from pop music critics...
" - Christina AguileraChristina AguileraChristina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994... - Week 7 (11 December 2009): "HaloHalo (Beyoncé Knowles song)"Halo" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her third studio album I Am... Sasha Fierce . Columbia Records released the song as the fourth single of the album, to mainstream radio in the United States on January 20, 2009. It was composed by Ryan Tedder, Evan Bogart, and...
" - Beyonce - Week 8 (18 December 2009): "All I Want for Christmas Is You"/"Xristougenna" - Mariah CareyMariah CareyMariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
/ Despina VandiDespina VandiDespina Malea , known by her stage name Despina Vandi , is a Greek singer. Born in Tübingen near Stuttgart, West Germany, Vandi's family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six years old and she later enrolled at the University of Thessaloniki, but eventually dropped out to begin a career in... - Week 9 (31 December 2009): "CelebrationCelebration (Madonna song)"Celebration" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her third compilation album, Celebration. It was written by Madonna, Paul Oakenfold, Ciaran Gribbin and Ian Green, and produced by Madonna and Paul Oakenfold. The song was released digitally on July 31, 2009 by Warner Bros. Records....
" - MadonnaMadonna (entertainer)Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983... - Week 10 (8 January 2010): "I Love Rock 'n' RollI Love Rock 'n' Roll"I Love Rock 'n Roll" is a rock song written in 1975 by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker of Arrows, who recorded the first released version. The song was later made famous by the hit version recorded by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts in 1981....
" - Arrows / Joan JettJoan JettJoan Jett is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and actress.She is best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts including their hit cover "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 20 to May 1, 1982, as well as for their other popular...
/ Britney SpearsBritney SpearsBritney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album... - Week 11 (15 January 2010): "Hush HushHush Hush"Hush Hush; Hush Hush" is a song by American female pop group Pussycat Dolls from their second studio album Doll Domination . Written by Andreas Romdhane, Josef Larossi, Ina Wroldsen, Nicole Scherzinger, Dino Fekaris, Frederik Perren and produced by Quiz & LaRossi and Dave Audé for the remixed...
" - Pussycat DollsPussycat DollsThe Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble based in Los Angeles; currently consisting of Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Kristal "Lyndriette" Smith, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Kia Hampton and Paula Van Oppen. The Pussycat Dolls were founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995... - Week 12 (22 January 2010): "The Voice WithinThe Voice Within"The Voice Within" is a song written by Christina Aguilera and Glen Ballard, with production by Ballard. It was released as the fifth and final single from Aguilera's second album, Stripped on December 23, 2003. The single peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Aguilera's seventh Top 40...
" - Christina AguileraChristina AguileraChristina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
After The X Factor
While Adamou was not a finalist in The X Factor with her sixth place finish, she did manage to obtain a record deal with Sony Music Greece, an affiliate of the show. Her elimination was the source of a publicized dispute- both on air during The X Factor and in the press- between representatives of Sony Music Greece and Theofanous.Adamou's debut extended play, Kalokairi Stin Kardia
Kalokairi Stin Kardia
Kalokairi Stin Kardia is the debut extended play by Greek Cypriot singer Ivi Adamou, released in Greece and Cyprus on 14 June 2010 by Sony Music Greece...
, was released in June 2010 and generated the singles "A*G*A*P*I*" (Love), "Sose Me" (Save me), and "To Mistiko Mou Na Vreis" (Find my secret). It was certified gold for shipments of six thousand units. She was featured on hip hop group Stavento's hit summer single "San Erthei I Mera", remaining in the top five of the Greek Airplay Chart for 20 weeks, and selling 60 thousand legal downloads. She toured Greece along with Stavento over the summer 2010. Also that year she collaborated with the Spiros Lambrou Choir and released the holiday EP Christougenna Me Tin Ivi Adamou, released as Christmas with Ivi Adamou abroad.
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
Ivi Adamou has been chosen internally by Cyprus Broadcasting CorporationCyprus Broadcasting Corporation
The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation ) or CyBC is Cyprus's public broadcasting service, transmitting island-wide on four radio and two television channels. CyBC is a non-profit organization that utilises its entire income for the promotion of its main mission, which is the objective provision of...
to represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 will be the 57th annual Eurovision Song Contest. It will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, following Azerbaijan's win in the 2011 Contest with Ell & Nikki's song "Running Scared". The two semi-finals will be held on 22 May and 24 May 2012, with the final on 26 May 2012,...
in Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
.
Studio Albums
* denotes unknown or unavailable information.Year Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Music recording sales certificationMusic recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
(sales thresholds)GRE IFPI GreeceInternational Federation of the Phonographic Industry Greece or IFPI Greece is the Greek branch of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and is the official charts provider and recording sales certification body for Greece. Currently two charts are compiled, one for sales of...CYP IFPI GreeceInternational Federation of the Phonographic Industry Greece or IFPI Greece is the Greek branch of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and is the official charts provider and recording sales certification body for Greece. Currently two charts are compiled, one for sales of...2011 San Ena Oneiro San Ena OneiroSan Ena Oniro is the first studio album by Greek Cypriot singer Ivi Adamou, released in Greece and Cyprus on 22 June 2011 by Sony Music Greece.-Track listing:-Personnel:...
- Released: 22 July 2011
- Label: Sony Music Greece/Day 1
- Formats: CD
Compact DiscThe Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
, CD/DVDDVDA DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
, Digital DownloadMusic downloadA music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...17 * * *
EPs
* denotes unknown or unavailable information.Year EPs details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Music recording sales certificationMusic recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
(sales thresholds)GRE IFPI GreeceInternational Federation of the Phonographic Industry Greece or IFPI Greece is the Greek branch of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and is the official charts provider and recording sales certification body for Greece. Currently two charts are compiled, one for sales of...POR 2010 Kalokairi Stin Kardia Kalokairi Stin KardiaKalokairi Stin Kardia is the debut extended play by Greek Cypriot singer Ivi Adamou, released in Greece and Cyprus on 14 June 2010 by Sony Music Greece...
- Released: 14 June 2010
- Label: Sony Music Greece/Day 1
- Formats: CD
Compact DiscThe Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
, Digital DownloadMusic downloadA music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...* * - GRE: 6,000
- GRE: Gold
2010 Christmas with Ivi Adamou Christmas with Ivi AdamouChristmas with Ivi Adamou is the second extended play by Greek Cypriot singer Ivi Adamou, released in Greece and Cyprus 22 November 2010 by Sony Music Greece. The album was subsequently released in Holland and Portugal as Christmas with Ivi Adamou...
- Released: 22 November 2010
- Label: Sony Music Greece/Day 1
- Formats: CD
Compact DiscThe Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
, Digital DownloadMusic downloadA music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...* * * *
- CD sales in Cyprus, included in IFPI GreeceIFPI GreeceInternational Federation of the Phonographic Industry Greece or IFPI Greece is the Greek branch of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and is the official charts provider and recording sales certification body for Greece. Currently two charts are compiled, one for sales of...
.
The music industry of Cyprus closely mirrors that of Greece. Virtually all Greek and foreign music releases are solely provided by the record companies in Greece, under exclusive distribution agreements with Cypriot record company All Records. Consequently, All Records is the IFPI representative of Cyprus via IFPI Greece and is engaged in the publishing of Cyprus' official sales charts, currently known as the Musical Paradise charts.
Singles
- "A*G*A*P*I*" (Crashing Down)
- "Sose Me" (Lights On)
- "San Erthi I Mera" (Stavento feat. Ivi Adamou)
- "To Mistiko Mou Na Vreis" (I Can't Help It)
- "Krata Ta Matia Sou Kleista" (Melisses Feat. Ivi Adamou)
- "Kano Mia Euxi"
2010
- "A*G*A*P*I*"
- "I Vasilissa Ton Okeanon" (Soundtrack Barbie's Movie, March 2010)
- "San Erthi I Mera" (with Stavento)
- "I Vasilissa Tis Modas" (Soundtrack Barbie's Movie, September 2010)
- "Sose Me"
- "To Mystiko Mou Na Vris"
2011
- "Krata Ta Matia Sou Kleista" (with Melisses)
- "San Ena Oniro" (with Giorgos Papadimitrakis)
- "Kano Mia Efhi"
- "Voltes St' Asteria"
Tours
- Summer 2010: Stavento + Ivi Adamou (more than 50 places in Greece & Cyprus)
- Summer 2011: Melisses + Ivi Adamou (more than 40 places in Greece & Cyprus)
Night Clubs (Entertainment Venues)
- Posidonio Music Hall (Athens) - Panos KiamosPanos KiamosPanos Kiamos is a Greek laiko/pop singer, known for his distinctive voice and on-stage energy.-Early career:His early career began with appearances in major nightclubs alongside well-established names in the Greek music scene, such as Tolis Voskopoulos, Makis Christodoulopoulos, Eleni Dimou and...
, Kostas MartakisKostas MartakisKonstantinos "Kostas" Martakis is a Greek singer, who rose to fame after appearing on Greek talent show Dream Show aired by Alpha TV in 2006. Following his participation, he went on to release three studio albums and also participated in the Greek national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008...
, Ivi AdamouIvi AdamouIvi Adamou is a Cypriot singer who rose to recognition in Greece and Cyprus following her participation in the second season of the Greek version of The X Factor, where she was under the mentorship of Giorgos Theofanous. Adamou secured a recording contract with Sony Music Greece and released her...
(August 2011 – January 2012)