Sarsa (singer)

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Sarsa
Sarsa 2019.jpg
Sarsa in 2019
Background information
Birth nameMarta Markiewicz
Also known as
  • Sarsa Markiewicz
Born (1989-06-13) 13 June 1989 (age 35)
Słupsk, Poland
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • composer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • ukulele
  • piano
Years active2010–present
Labels Universal Music Polska
Website https://www.sarsa.com.pl/
Sarsa (2015) Sarsa 2015.jpg
Sarsa (2015)

Marta Markiewicz (born 13 June 1989), better known as Sarsa or Sarsa Markiewicz, is a Polish singer, songwriter, and record producer. She first achieved mainstream attention due to her 2015 single "Naucz mnie" (Teach me), which occupied the number-one position on the Polish singles chart for six consecutive weeks, and was certified diamond by the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry (ZPAV). Her debut studio album Zapomnij mi was released on 28 August 2015.

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Life and career

Early career

Sarsa was born on 13 June 1988 as Marta Markiewicz in Słupsk. She attended the Pomeranian Academy in Słupsk, majoring in art education. Sarsa first broke into the music industry in 2011, while participating in the second season of Must Be the Music . Three years later, she took part in the Polish version of The X Factor . [1]

In 2014, she participated in the fifth season of The Voice of Poland . She was originally a member of Team Edyta Górniak, but was later stolen by Team Tomson & Baron. In the quarterfinals, she withdrew from the competition due to health issues. [2]

2015–2016: Breakthrough and Zapomnij mi

Sarsa signing autographs in Gdansk in 2015. Sarsa w Gdansku.jpg
Sarsa signing autographs in Gdańsk in 2015.

After being signed to Universal Music Polska, Sarsa released her debut single "Naucz mnie" (Teach me) on 30 April 2015. The official music video was released two weeks later. The song peaked at number-one on the Polish singles chart and stayed there for six weeks. [3] [4] From 17–18 July, she represented Poland at the Baltic Song Contest, performing "Naucz mnie" and "Indiana". She won the audience award. [5] [6]

On 14 August, she released her second single "Indiana". The song peaked at number-one on the Polish new hits chart and in the top twenty of the Polish singles chart. [7] Two weeks later, her debut studio album Zapomnij mi (Forget me) was released. The album peaked at number-two on the Polish albums chart. [8] She was nominated for Best Polish Act at the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards, but lost to Margaret. [9] "Zapomnij mi" was released as the album's third single on 7 December.

2016–present: Pióropusze

Sarsa's official logo Sarsa Logo.png
Sarsa’s official logo

In 2016, Sarsa revealed that her second album will be released in 2017. She's working with producer Steve Manowski, rapper VNM and other producents on the album. The first single from new album, "Bronię się", was released on 10 March 2017. [10] Sarsa will set new music video for her second official single "Volta" on 20 May. [11]

Discography

Studio albums

Album titleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales Certifications
POL
[12]
Zapomnij mi 2
Pióropusze
  • Released: 26 May 2017
  • Label: Universal Music Polska
  • Formats: CD, digital download
19
Zakryj
  • Released: 24 May 2019
  • Label: Universal Music Polska
  • Formats: CD, digital download
4

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
POL
[17]
POL
New

[18]
"Naucz mnie"201511 Zapomnij mi
"Indiana"121
"Zapomnij mi"61
"Feel No Fear"2016
"Bronię się"2017263Pióropusze
"Volta"172
"Motyle i ćmy"182
  • POL: 2× Platinum [20]
"Pióropusze"2018
"Zakryj"11
  • POL: 3× Platinum [20]
Zakryj
"Carmen"2019131
"Sentymenty"Non-album single
"Tęskno mi"92
  • POL: 2× Platinum [21]
Zakryj
"Nienaiwne"
"—" single did not chart or was not released in this territory

Awards and nominations

YearEventCategoryNominated workResult
2015Lato Zet i Dwójki 2015 (Kołobrzeg)Hit of the Concert"Naucz mnie"Won
Baltic Song Contest 2015Grand PrixNominated
Audience AwardWon
Lato Zet i Dwójki 2015 (Łodź)Hit of the Concert"Naucz mnie"Won
Eska Music Awards 2015 Biggest Hit"Naucz mnie"Won
Best ArtistNominated
Best Radio DebutNominated
2015 MTV Europe Music Awards Best Polish Act Nominated
2016 2016 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Polish StarNominated
2017 Barcelona Planet Film Festival The Best SoundtrackWon
European Cinematography Awards Best Singer/Voice"PM 2.5"Won
American Tracks Music Awards Best original song for a film"PM 2.5"Won
2019 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards Best Polish Act Nominated

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