Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne is a television show on the Norwegian television channel TV 2, based on the popular British show Pop Idol. The show describes itself as a "Search For A SuperStar". The contestants are first narrowed down to 100 contestants, and then down to 24-50 through several auditions and tests by a panel of judges. From this point on, the viewers decide who are in and who are out, and the judges limit themselves to commenting. TV viewers being what they are, the votes are based not solely on the singers vocal performance, but also on his or her looks, clothes, entertainment value, and other factors. In the first four seasons the agelimit for participation was 16–28 years old. In season five it was changed to 16–35.
A liar is a person who tells lies.
D'Sound is a Norwegian neo soul band based in Oslo, Norway. The band was formed in 1993 with a line-up composed of lead vocalist Simone Eriksrud, bassist Jonny Sjo and drummer Kim Ofstad. After Eriksrud's initial departure in 2018, the band announced that they would continue as a duo and collaborate with various international artists to provide vocals for future material. Bae Louie band member Mirjam Omdal joined in 2019 as a lead vocalist. Eriksrud returned to the band as a touring member in 2022.
Chameleon is the debut album by Norwegian singer Margaret Berger. It was released by BMG Norway on 4 October 2004, five months after she placed second on Norwegian Idol. The album did not receive an official single release, but the music video for the song "Lifetime Guarantee" was awarded a Spellemannprisen.
Madcon is a Norwegian musical duo formed in 1992 by Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Tshawe Baqwa. They have released eight albums as of 2022. They are best known for the 2007 cover of "Beggin'" by The Four Seasons.
"Beggin'" is a song composed by Bob Gaudio and Peggy Farina and first released as a single by American band the Four Seasons in 1967. Initially charting at number 16 in the US, the song became popular in the Northern soul scene in the United Kingdom in the 1970s. It has been covered multiple times, with versions by Norwegian hip-hop duo Madcon and Italian rock band Måneskin topping music charts in Europe and beyond. The Four Seasons' version was remixed in 2007 by French DJ Pilooski and re-released as a single, reaching number 32 in the UK and commercially outperforming the Four Seasons' original release there.
Element was an Icelandic/Norwegian record production and songwriting team, consisting of Hitesh Ceon and Kim Ofstad. The team was disbanded in January 2016. On their website Hitesh is described as being the main producer and composer of the team, while Kim is the drummer, and described as the more social/networking part of the team.
"Freaky Like Me" is a song by the Norwegian urban duo Madcon, released on 20 September 2010 as the second single from their fourth album Contraband. The song features vocals from Belgian-Tunisian singer Ameerah, and was written by Ameerah, TJ Oosterhuis, Arjang "DreamRoc'a" Shishegar, Tshawe Baqwa and Yosef Wolde-Mariam and produced by Norwegian producer DreamRoc'a, also known as Sha, and TJ Oosterhuis. It reached number one in Norway, making it their third number one in the country and their third biggest international hit.
An InCONvenient Truth is the third album by the Norwegian urban music duo Madcon. It was released in December 2008. It peaked at number 8 on the Norwegian Albums Chart.
The discography of Norwegian urban duo Madcon consists of seven studio albums, eighteen singles and one compilation album.
"It's OK" is the second single from American soul singer CeeLo Green's third studio album, The Lady Killer. The song is produced by Element, and written by Cee Lo, Element and Noel Fisher. The single was released on December 27, 2010 and peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. In the UK the single made BBC Radio 1's A-Playlist.
"Outrun the Sun" is an English language song by the Norwegian urban duo Madcon featuring vocals from Maad*Moiselle. It is the third single released from their fourth album Contraband. The song was written by Jonas Jeberg, Terence Abney, Tshawe Baqwa, Yosef Wolde-Mariam, Marcella Brailsford, Kasper Larsen, Ole Brodersen. It was released on 19 November 2010. The video was directed by Mauri Chifflet and produced by sv:lillasyster produktion
"Helluva Nite" is an English-language song by the Norwegian urban duo Madcon featuring vocals from Maad*Moiselle. Even though Ludacris is featured on the album, Madcon decided not to put him in the single. It is the fourth single released from their fourth album Contraband. The song was written by Jonas Jeberg, Christopher Bridges, Marcus John Bryant, Nakisha Smith, Tshawe Baqwa and Yosef Wolde-Mariam. It was released on the 26 September 2011. In Germany Itchy from Culcha Candela is featured for the single release.
Plumbo is a Norwegian rock and folk rock band from Sande, Vestfold, Norway. The three-piece band consists of Lars Erik Blokkhus, Tommy Elstad (bass) and Hasse Rønningen (drums), with assistance from supporting musician Glenn Hauger on accordion and flute. Their repertoire includes Norwegian songs with a traditional twist, rock music elements and international appeal.
"Møkkamann" is a major hit by the Norwegian rock / folk band Plumbo from their third studio album Råkk'n Råll Harry that was released in 2010. In 2011, it became their biggest single the 2011 hit "Møkkamann" from the album that reached No. 1 in the Norwegian Singles Chart. The band received a trophy based on votes from the general public.
"Kjører på" is a 2012 single by Norwegian band Madcon featuring Swedish rapper and reggae artist Timbuktu. It is taken from the Madcon album Contakt that was released on 21 June 2012 to coincide with the release of the album.
"One Life" is a song by the Norwegian urban duo Madcon featuring guest vocals by American recording artist Kelly Rowland. It was written by band members Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Tshawe Baqwa along with Rowland, Katerina Bramley, and TJ Oosterhuis, with production helmed by the latter. The second single to be lifted from Madcon's upcoming second studio album Icon (2013), it was released on May 13, 2013, throughout Europe.
Kim Ofstad is a Norwegian drummer. He is best known from collaborations in the pop/soul band D'Sound where he was a member from its inception in 1993 to 2010 and his work with the production team Element.
Simone Eriksrud is a Norwegian musician, singer and composer from Volda, and a member of D'Sound. She was earlier in her career known as Simone Larsen or just with the mononym Simone.
Angela Renee Beyincé is an American songwriter, actress, and music executive. She is also a cousin of American singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, and has made songwriting contributions to several of Beyoncé's albums including Dangerously in Love, Destiny Fulfilled, B'Day, and I Am... Sasha Fierce. Beyincé co-wrote the hit song "Naughty Girl", as well as the number one single "Check on It". Officially credited as an assistant on films such as The Fighting Temptations (2003), The Pink Panther (2006), and Dreamgirls (2006), Beyincé once worked as Vice President of Operations at Parkwood Entertainment. She has also written songs for close friend Kelly Rowland and the Fox television show Star. In 2020, Beyincé was cast as hair salon assistant Pam in the BET comedy-drama series Sistas.
