Jérémy Amelin
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Jérémy Amelin is a French electro recording artist and entertainer. Born in Montargis
, France
and raised in Montcresson
, France
. Amelin was the finalist of French music TV show "Star Academy 5" - French version of American Idol
broadcast on French TV channel TF1
.
broadcast on French TV channel TF1
. He performed live during 16 primetime shows on TF1 watched by over 8,700,000 viewers each week and over 11,400,000 viewers on its season finale. Amelin has released six singles including his debut single "A Contre Sens" - ranked #13 on the French billboard charts. He also did a nationwide tour of 115 concerts in France's biggest arenas such as the Olympia
, the Congress Palace
, Zeniths, and the Dix-Heures Theater
. Amelin also performed twice on the Champs-Élysées
at the Queen Club
(Paris, France) on March 9, 2008 and June 24, 2009.
Amelin also created his own clothing line called "Elektrode by Jérémy Amelin", photographed by Fred Goudon - famous French photographer and author of the "Dieux du Stade
2006" rugbymen calendar, while the behind the scenes were filmed and broadcast on Fashion TV
.
In late 2009, X-Cite Records announced that Amelin was back in the studio to start recording his debut album "Blaster" and confirmed that the album will feature an electropop song about Britney Spears
, titled "Spears Me". Amelin revealed the storyline of the song, stating :
A 30-second snippet of his single "Oh, Oh !
" premiered on December 7, 2009. The single was released worldwide on January 25, 2010.
In August 2010, Amelin revealed that he recorded three potential singles for a 2011-release : "Imma Bitch
", "Undone" and "Werk It". He later confirmed "Imma Bitch" as a promotional single, which premiered during a live concert in Manama
, Bahrain
on November 17, 2010. The single premiered online on December 17, 2010.
His record label announced on April 20, 2011 that Amelin teamed up with 90210
TV star Jessica Lowndes
to release a featuring version of his single "Undone", which premiered online on April 29, 2011 and was released worldwide on May 23, 2011.
On August 6, 2011, Amelin confirmed five tracks to be featured on "Blaster
" : "When The Guns Come Out", "Cry 4 U (Hell No)", "Spears Me", "Undone" and "Werk It".
X-Cite Records announced that Amelin's debut studio album "Blaster
" is scheduled to hit stores in early 2012.
Montargis
Montargis is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France. The town is located about south of Paris and east of Orléans in the Gâtinais....
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and raised in Montcresson
Montcresson
Montcresson is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France....
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Amelin was the finalist of French music TV show "Star Academy 5" - French version of American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
broadcast on French TV channel TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
.
Biography
Jérémy Amelin was born on July 1, 1986 and was the finalist of French music TV show "Star Academy 5" - French version of American IdolAmerican Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
broadcast on French TV channel TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
. He performed live during 16 primetime shows on TF1 watched by over 8,700,000 viewers each week and over 11,400,000 viewers on its season finale. Amelin has released six singles including his debut single "A Contre Sens" - ranked #13 on the French billboard charts. He also did a nationwide tour of 115 concerts in France's biggest arenas such as the Olympia
Paris Olympia
The Olympia is a music hall in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Located at No. 28, Boulevard des Capucines, its closest métro/RER stations are Madeleine, Opéra, Havre – Caumartin and Auber....
, the Congress Palace
Palais des congrès de Paris
The Palais des congrès de Paris is a concert venue and convention centre in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, France. The venue was built by French architect Guillaume Gillet, and was inaugurated in 1974. Nearby the venue are Bois de Boulogne and the affluent neighbourhood of Neuilly-sur-Seine...
, Zeniths, and the Dix-Heures Theater
Théâtre de Dix-Heures
Le Théâtre de Dix-Heures was a Lebanese theatrical group specialising in comedy, which functioned between 1962 and 1978 before being revived in 1986.-History:...
. Amelin also performed twice on the Champs-Élysées
Champs-Élysées
The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a prestigious avenue in Paris, France. With its cinemas, cafés, luxury specialty shops and clipped horse-chestnut trees, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets and one of the most expensive strip of real estate in the world. The name is...
at the Queen Club
Le Queen
Le Queen is a nightclub in Paris, located on the avenue des Champs-Élysées.Once a gay nightclub, Le Queen was formerly known as "Le Central" until its closing in early 1991. It was more or less the sequel to the infamous Parisian club, "Le Boy" as it was owned by the same person...
(Paris, France) on March 9, 2008 and June 24, 2009.
Amelin also created his own clothing line called "Elektrode by Jérémy Amelin", photographed by Fred Goudon - famous French photographer and author of the "Dieux du Stade
Dieux du Stade
Dieux du Stade is the title of two books and several calendars and DVDs first published in 2001, featuring nude and semi-nude photographs of members of Stade Français, a Paris-based domestic French rugby team...
2006" rugbymen calendar, while the behind the scenes were filmed and broadcast on Fashion TV
Fashion TV
Fashion TV is an international fashion and lifestyle broadcasting television channel. It was founded in France in 1997 by its Polish-born president Michel Adam Lisowski, Fashion TV is the only 24/7 international TV network exclusively dedicated to fashion, beauty, glamour and style and has become...
.
In late 2009, X-Cite Records announced that Amelin was back in the studio to start recording his debut album "Blaster" and confirmed that the album will feature an electropop song about Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney 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...
, titled "Spears Me". Amelin revealed the storyline of the song, stating :
"This track is super hot and made of sexy whispered vocals. Basically, “Spears Me” is about her giving me her infamous sexy moves while both making love on stage, just like a one-night stand but that would be a one-night stage (laughs) [...] She's the sexiest woman alive, so I just wanted to express how men feel about her. She’s a worldwide fantasy you know”.
A 30-second snippet of his single "Oh, Oh !
Oh, Oh !
"Oh, Oh !" is a song by French recording artist Jérémy Amelin. It was released on January 25, 2010 as the lead single from his debut studio album, "Blaster". A 30-second snippet of the song premiered online on December 7, 2009. The song is an uptempo dance song following in the footsteps of his...
" premiered on December 7, 2009. The single was released worldwide on January 25, 2010.
In August 2010, Amelin revealed that he recorded three potential singles for a 2011-release : "Imma Bitch
Imma Bitch
"Imma Bitch" is a song by French recording artist Jérémy Amelin. It was released on December 20, 2010 as a promotional single from his debut studio album, "Blaster". The song premiered online on December 17, 2010. The song is an uptempo dance song following in the footsteps of his previous single...
", "Undone" and "Werk It". He later confirmed "Imma Bitch" as a promotional single, which premiered during a live concert in Manama
Manama
Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 155,000 people.Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a very diverse population...
, Bahrain
Bahrain
' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is...
on November 17, 2010. The single premiered online on December 17, 2010.
His record label announced on April 20, 2011 that Amelin teamed up with 90210
90210 (TV series)
90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS...
TV star Jessica Lowndes
Jessica Lowndes
Jessica Lowndes is a Canadian actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Adrianna Tate-Duncan on TV series 90210.-Personal life:Jessica Suzanne Lowndes was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada...
to release a featuring version of his single "Undone", which premiered online on April 29, 2011 and was released worldwide on May 23, 2011.
On August 6, 2011, Amelin confirmed five tracks to be featured on "Blaster
Blaster (album)
Blaster is the debut studio album of French electropop recording artist and entertainer Jérémy Amelin, finalist of French music TV show "Star Academy 5" - French version of American Idol broadcast on French TV channel TF1...
" : "When The Guns Come Out", "Cry 4 U (Hell No)", "Spears Me", "Undone" and "Werk It".
X-Cite Records announced that Amelin's debut studio album "Blaster
Blaster (album)
Blaster is the debut studio album of French electropop recording artist and entertainer Jérémy Amelin, finalist of French music TV show "Star Academy 5" - French version of American Idol broadcast on French TV channel TF1...
" is scheduled to hit stores in early 2012.
Studio Album
| Year | Title | Album details |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Blaster |
|
As Lead Artist
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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| 2006 | A Contre Sens | 13 | 17 | 81 | - |
| 2009 | Fantasize | — | — | — | - |
| What More | — | — | — | - | |
| 2010 | Oh, Oh ! Oh, Oh ! "Oh, Oh !" is a song by French recording artist Jérémy Amelin. It was released on January 25, 2010 as the lead single from his debut studio album, "Blaster". A 30-second snippet of the song premiered online on December 7, 2009. The song is an uptempo dance song following in the footsteps of his... |
— | — | — | Blaster Blaster (album) Blaster is the debut studio album of French electropop recording artist and entertainer Jérémy Amelin, finalist of French music TV show "Star Academy 5" - French version of American Idol broadcast on French TV channel TF1... |
| Imma Bitch Imma Bitch "Imma Bitch" is a song by French recording artist Jérémy Amelin. It was released on December 20, 2010 as a promotional single from his debut studio album, "Blaster". The song premiered online on December 17, 2010. The song is an uptempo dance song following in the footsteps of his previous single... |
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| 2011 | Undone | — | — | — | |
| 2012 | Rock The World | — | — | — | |
As Featured Artist
| Year | Title | Album |
| 2012 | Unlove Pill (Ro Danishei featuring Jérémy Amelin) |
Blaster Blaster (album) Blaster is the debut studio album of French electropop recording artist and entertainer Jérémy Amelin, finalist of French music TV show "Star Academy 5" - French version of American Idol broadcast on French TV channel TF1... |
Music Videos
| Year | Song | Director |
| 2009 | Fantasize | Jérémy Amelin |
| What More | Nicolas Chalons | |
| 2010 | Oh, Oh ! Oh, Oh ! "Oh, Oh !" is a song by French recording artist Jérémy Amelin. It was released on January 25, 2010 as the lead single from his debut studio album, "Blaster". A 30-second snippet of the song premiered online on December 7, 2009. The song is an uptempo dance song following in the footsteps of his... |
Kayden Boche Kayden Boche Kayden Boche is an American model, film director, music producer and songwriter best known as a recurring music video director for French recording artist and entertainer Jérémy Amelin... |