Mira Craig
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Mira Scherdin Craig is a Norwegian-American R&B artist. Her father is an African American
from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
, United States of America.
Craig is a DIY musician who writes and produces all her songs and music videos.
At the age of twelve, she performed the Whitney Houston
hit song "I wanna dance with somebody
" on the Norwegian youth TV show "Midt i smørøyet."
At age 15 she started writing her own songs, and at 17 she sang backing vocals for Noora Noor
.
In 2000, Mira made headlines at "Quartfestivalen
", a Norwegian music festival, when Wyclef Jean
pulled her up on stage. American rap artist Snoop Dogg
also took interest in her in 2005 at the same festival, and has since used one of her songs on his compilation, Welcome to tha Chuuch: Da Album
.
On January 21, 2006, Craig won the Newcomer of The Year award at "Alarm-prisen," a Norwegian music awards show.
Also in 2006, reader's of Norwegian publication Mann Magazine voted Mira "Female of the Year".
While opening for the Fugees in 2007, After attempting to stage dive, Craig fell down as there were no fans willing to catch her. A concert attendee with a cell phone camera soon put the whole event on popular video website YouTube
. In this video, the thud of Craig landing on the concrete is very audible as is the grunt Craig lets out as her wind was knocked out. She shattered her kneecap in the fall.
In 2008, Craig took part in Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix
as composer. She had written the song Hold On Be Strong
, which was performed by Maria Haukaas Storeng
. The song won the right to represent Norway in Belgrade, and at the Eurovision semi-final on 20 May 2008 it finished 4th out of 19, earning a place in the Eurovision final, which took place on 24 May.
The song ended in 5th place in the final with 182 points, and Norway got the highest ranking of the countries in western Europe.
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, United States of America.
Craig is a DIY musician who writes and produces all her songs and music videos.
At the age of twelve, she performed the 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...
hit song "I wanna dance with somebody
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody " is the first single from Whitney Houston's second studio album Whitney. It was produced by Narada Michael Walden, and written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam of the band Boy Meets Girl, who had previously written the number-one Whitney Houston hit "How Will I...
" on the Norwegian youth TV show "Midt i smørøyet."
At age 15 she started writing her own songs, and at 17 she sang backing vocals for Noora Noor
Noora Noor
Noora Noor aka Noora is a Norwegian neo soul singer. She is often noted as Norway's Queen of Soul.Noor started early on her musical journey, performing locally from the age of 8. She got a recording contract with Warner Music at only 15. She then began working with Stargate to make her first album...
.
In 2000, Mira made headlines at "Quartfestivalen
Quart Festival
The Quart Festival was an annual popular music festival that took place in Kristiansand, Norway in the beginning of July. It was the most visited music festival in Norway....
", a Norwegian music festival, when Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean is a Haitian musician, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country...
pulled her up on stage. American rap artist Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
also took interest in her in 2005 at the same festival, and has since used one of her songs on his compilation, Welcome to tha Chuuch: Da Album
Welcome to tha Chuuch: Da Album
Bigg Snoop Dogg presents...Welcome 2 tha Chuuch Mixtapes Vol. 1-9 Greatest Hits is a 2009 various artists compilation, with songs by Snoop Dogg.It is not an official release or an official mixtape.Track listing:* Intro...
.
On January 21, 2006, Craig won the Newcomer of The Year award at "Alarm-prisen," a Norwegian music awards show.
Also in 2006, reader's of Norwegian publication Mann Magazine voted Mira "Female of the Year".
While opening for the Fugees in 2007, After attempting to stage dive, Craig fell down as there were no fans willing to catch her. A concert attendee with a cell phone camera soon put the whole event on popular video website YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. In this video, the thud of Craig landing on the concrete is very audible as is the grunt Craig lets out as her wind was knocked out. She shattered her kneecap in the fall.
In 2008, Craig took part in Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix
Melodi Grand Prix
Melodi Grand Prix is an annual music competition organised by Norwegian public broadcaster Norsk Rikskringkasting . It determines the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest, and has been staged almost every year since 1960.The festival has produced three Eurovision winners and...
as composer. She had written the song Hold On Be Strong
Hold On Be Strong
"Hold On Be Strong" is a song performed by Norwegian singer Maria Haukaas Storeng, written by Mira Craig. This song was presented by Norway in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade, Serbia.-Eurovision Song Contest:...
, which was performed by Maria Haukaas Storeng
Maria Haukaas Storeng
The following article is a discography of albums and singles released by Norwegian artist Maria Mittet.-Albums:2011: , med Oslo Gospel Choir-Singles:-Featured-on albums:*1991 "Annie" - den norske suksessversjonen...
. The song won the right to represent Norway in Belgrade, and at the Eurovision semi-final on 20 May 2008 it finished 4th out of 19, earning a place in the Eurovision final, which took place on 24 May.
The song ended in 5th place in the final with 182 points, and Norway got the highest ranking of the countries in western Europe.
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO Norway Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million... |
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| 2006 | Mira Mira | 4 | 25.000 |
| 2007 | Tribal Dreams | 12 | 12.000 |
| 2009 | Ghetto Fairytale | 32 | TBA |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO Norway Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million... |
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| 2005 | "Boogeyman" | 6 | Mira Mira |
| "Headhunted" | 12 | ||
| 2006 | "Who Make Yuh" | — | |
| 2007 | "Leo" | 13 | Tribal Dreams |
| "Fatty Girl" | — | ||
| 2009 | "I'm the One" | — | Ghetto Fairytale |
| 2010 | "I'll Take You High" | — | |
Guest singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO Norway Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million... |
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| 2008 | "Mine All Mine" (with Maria Haukaas Storeng Maria Haukaas Storeng The following article is a discography of albums and singles released by Norwegian artist Maria Mittet.-Albums:2011: , med Oslo Gospel Choir-Singles:-Featured-on albums:*1991 "Annie" - den norske suksessversjonen... ) |
— | Hold On Be Strong |
Other collaborations
- Bigg Snoop Dogg Presents…Welcome to tha Chuuch: Da Album
- "Sisters N Brothers" - J. Black featuring Mira Craig, Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
- "Dinner In Bed" - Mira Craig
- Timbaland Presents Shock ValueTimbaland Presents Shock ValueShock Value, is the second solo studio album, and fifth album overall, by record producer and rapper Timbaland. It is Timbaland's first release on his own imprint, the Interscope Records-distributed Mosley Music Group. Shock Value features a long list of guest artists, among them Fall Out Boy,...
- Timbaland Presents Shock Value
- "Come and Get Me" (featuring 50 Cent50 CentCurtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
, Tony YayoTony YayoMarvin Bernard , better known by his stage name Tony Yayo, is a Haitian American rapper and member of the hip hop group G-Unit...
and Mira Craig) (TimbalandTimbalandTimothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
, co-produced by Danja)- Hold On Be StrongHold On Be Strong"Hold On Be Strong" is a song performed by Norwegian singer Maria Haukaas Storeng, written by Mira Craig. This song was presented by Norway in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade, Serbia.-Eurovision Song Contest:...
- Hold On Be Strong
- "Hold On Be StrongHold On Be Strong"Hold On Be Strong" is a song performed by Norwegian singer Maria Haukaas Storeng, written by Mira Craig. This song was presented by Norway in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade, Serbia.-Eurovision Song Contest:...
" - Maria Haukaas StorengMaria Haukaas StorengThe following article is a discography of albums and singles released by Norwegian artist Maria Mittet.-Albums:2011: , med Oslo Gospel Choir-Singles:-Featured-on albums:*1991 "Annie" - den norske suksessversjonen...
(Music and lyrics by Mira Craig) - "Mine All Mine" - Maria Haukaas StorengMaria Haukaas StorengThe following article is a discography of albums and singles released by Norwegian artist Maria Mittet.-Albums:2011: , med Oslo Gospel Choir-Singles:-Featured-on albums:*1991 "Annie" - den norske suksessversjonen...
ft. Mira Craig- Fighter Girl promo single
- "Fighter Girl" - Mira Craig & SamsayaSamsayaSampda "Samsaya" Sharma is an Indian-Norwegian singer and actress.-Early life:Samsaya or Sampda Sharma by birth name was born in Hamirpur, North-India. She lived in India with her family and moved to Oslo at the age of only eleven months. In Norway she grew up on Ellingsrud in Oslo...
, featuring Elvira NikolaisenElvira NikolaisenElvira Nikolaisen is a Norwegian singer-songwriter signed for Sony BMG. She released her debut single Love I Can't Defend in December 2005, it reached the number 3 spot on the Norwegian singles list. She followed up the hit with her first album, Quiet Exit, and a second single, Egypt Song, in...
, Bertine ZetlitzBertine ZetlitzBertine Zetlitz is a Norwegian pop singer. She is one of Norway's most popular performers.-Biography:Bertine Axeliane Robberstad Zetlitz began her musical journey at a young age, penning her first numbers aged just 12. After gaining a background in classical music, Zetlitz began to experiment...
, Elisabeth Carew, Ida MariaIda MariaIda Maria Børli Sivertsen is a Norwegian rock musician known primarily by the stage name Ida Maria. Her first album; Fortress Round My Heart was released in 2008...
, Maria MenaMaria MenaMaria Viktoria Mena is a Norwegian pop artist.- Biography :Maria Mena was born into an artistic family, her mother, a playwright and her father, a drummer. Both Maria and her brother, Tony, are named after characters from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story...
& SichelleSichelleSichelle Mcmeo Aksum , better known by her stage name Sichelle, is a Norwegian-Grenadian singer. She has released four singles: Fuck deg, Min, Freaky, and Kun for meg. Her debut album was produced by David Eriksen, and was released in 2008.- Background :Sichelle has a Grenadian father and a...