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Encyclopedia > Diam's
Diam's
Diam's on the cover of her album, Dans ma bulle
Diam's on the cover of her album, Dans ma bulle
Background information
Birth name Mélanie Georgiades
Also known as Diam's or Diamant
Born July 25, 1980 (1980-07-25) (age 27)
Origin Cyprus, France
Genre(s) French Rap
Years active 1998-present
Label(s) EMI
Associated acts Sinik
Website http://www.diams-lesite.com/

Diam's (real name : Mélanie Georgiades, born July 25, 1980 in Cyprus) is a French-language rap artist of French and Greek Cypriot origin. Her family moved to Essonne (near Paris) in 1984. If you hold the copyright to an image (e. ... is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Most French hip hop artists come from poor suburbs of Paris, Strasbourg, Toulouse or Marseille. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... For other uses, see EMI (disambiguation). ... Thomas Idir a. ... is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Rap redirects here. ... Essonne is a French department in the region of ÃŽle-de-France. ... This article is about the capital of France. ...


In 1998, when she was just 18, Diam's signed a development deal with BMG Music Publishing France. With the publisher's help, Diam's worked on her craft and signed with Universal Records in 1999. She appeared in a song on DJ Mehdi's 2002 album "(The Story Of) Espion". Established in 1987, BMG Music Publishing, a unit of Bertelsmann AG, is the world’s leading independent music publisher and the worlds third largest music publisher. ... This article or section includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ...


2003's Brut de Femme was her breakthrough, reaching gold and spawning the top 10 single "DJ." In concert at the 2004 Dour Festival in Belgium, people threw objects at Diam's when she began singing. In 2005, she cemented her importance as a songwriter with her French adaptation of the English-language smash "Ma Philosophie" -- a huge number one hit for Pop Idol star Amel Bent. In 2005, she collaborated with Indonesian singer Anggun for her song "Juste Être Une Femme" (Just to be a Woman), which is featured on the French version of her current studio album Luminescence. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dour Festival is an annual music festival in the municipality of Dour, Belgium. ... Angguns Luminescence Album cover Anggun Cipta Sasmi (born April 29, 1974, in Jakarta) is a singer/songwriter of French nationality. ...


Dans Ma Bulle (Inside my Bubble) was released in February 2006, debuting at number one on the French album chart selling 50,000 copies in its first week. Diam's first single from Dans Ma Bulle, La Boulette (The Moron) gained immense popularity and airtime. It stayed at number one on the French music charts for 6 consecutive weeks. Her second single Jeune Demoiselle debuted at #4. Ma France à moi and Confessions nocturnes with Vitaa also proved to popular. Dans Ma Bulle went on to be the biggest-selling French album in France in 2006 and reached diamond status (1 000 000 copies sold ) . Diam's won the award for Best French Act at the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards. La Boulette is the first single from Dans Ma Bulle, an album by Diams released on February 21, 2006. ... Vitaa (born Charlotte Gonin 14 March 1983 in Mulhouse, France) is a French RnB singer of Italian origin. ... The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. ...


Diam's is known for her political activism in both her lyrics and her public persona; she is a fierce opponent not only of extreme-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen and his daughter Marine Le Pen, but also of Conservative French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Jean-Marie Le Pen (born June 20, 1928, La Trinité-sur-Mer, France) is a French far-right nationalist politician, founder and president of the Front National (National Front) party. ... Marine le Pen (born August 5, 1968) is a French politician. ... Nicolas Sarkozy at Paris, May 2005. ...


She is also known for her close relationship to French rapper Sinik; they have referred to one another as "brother and sister" and have collaborated extensively. She also has collaborated with Admiral T and has made an appearance with this reggae-dancehall singer. Thomas Idir a. ... Admiral T is from the West Indies, he is a famous singer of reggae-dancehall. ...


Discography

  • 1999: Premier Mandat
  • 2003: Brut de Femme
  • 2004: Ma Vie, Mon Live
  • 2006: Dans ma bulle
  • 2008: Confessions Nocturnes

Recognitions

Year Award-giving Body Award Result
2004 Victoires de la Musique Rap/hip-hop album of the year (Brut de Femme) Won
2006 MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 Best French Act Won
2006 NRJ Music Awards Francophone Album of the Year (Dans Ma Bulle) Won
2006 NRJ Music Awards Francophone Female Artist of the Year Won
2006 NRJ Music Awards Francophone Song of the Year (La Boulette) Won
2006 NRJ Music Awards Music Video of the Year (Jeune Demoiselle) Nominated
2007 L'Année Du Hip Hop Best Song (La Boulette) Won
2007 L'Année Du Hip Hop Best Rap Artist Won
2007 L'Année Du Hip Hop Best Album (Dans Ma Bulle) Won

See also: 2004 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels established in 2004 2000s in music. ... Victoires de la musique is a French award show that recognizes the best singers of the year. ... See also: 2006 in British music Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 // January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ... The 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards will be presented on November 2 simultaneously at Bella Center and Rådhuspladsen, in Copenhagen, Denmark. ... See also: 2007 in country music 2007 in British music 2007 in hip hop 2007 in metal Albums released in 2007 Musical groups established in 2007 // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ... The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television network TF1 takes place every year in mid-January at Cannes (PACA, France) as the opening of MIDEM (Marché international de lédition musicale). ... See also: 2007 in country music 2007 in British music 2007 in hip hop 2007 in metal Albums released in 2007 Musical groups established in 2007 // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ... The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television network TF1 takes place every year in mid-January at Cannes (PACA, France) as the opening of MIDEM (Marché international de lédition musicale). ... See also: 2007 in country music 2007 in British music 2007 in hip hop 2007 in metal Albums released in 2007 Musical groups established in 2007 // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ... The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television network TF1 takes place every year in mid-January at Cannes (PACA, France) as the opening of MIDEM (Marché international de lédition musicale). ... See also: 2007 in country music 2007 in British music 2007 in hip hop 2007 in metal Albums released in 2007 Musical groups established in 2007 // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ... The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television network TF1 takes place every year in mid-January at Cannes (PACA, France) as the opening of MIDEM (Marché international de lédition musicale). ... See also: 2007 in country music 2007 in British music 2007 in hip hop 2007 in metal Albums released in 2007 Musical groups established in 2007 // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ... See also: 2007 in country music 2007 in British music 2007 in hip hop 2007 in metal Albums released in 2007 Musical groups established in 2007 // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ... See also: 2007 in country music 2007 in British music 2007 in hip hop 2007 in metal Albums released in 2007 Musical groups established in 2007 // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ...

External links

  • Diam's official website
  • http://scolas.skyrock.com/article_1143404858.html

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