Aurea (singer)
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Aurea is a Portuguese
soul
singer from Santiago do Cacém, Alentejo. She debuted in 2008 with her single "Okay Alright
", which was included on the soundtrack of the Portuguese soap opera "Morangos com Açúcar
". In the end of 2008, she performed the song live at the Morangos Live Festival, among with two other cover duets. This concert was released on DVD in 2009. Aurea released her debut album, "Aurea", in September 2010. The album entered at number 21# at the Portuguese Albums Chart, but quickly reached number 1#. It features the hit single "Busy for Me
", which was released as the album's lead single.
On December 2010, Aurea made a special Live TV broadcast to promote some of her songs, including "Busy For Me". It which as transmitted by RTP2 and SIC Notícias. Her single "Busy For Me", released in August 2010, became her first number one single, it topped the Portuguese iTunes chart and is credited with firmly establishing the singer's career and is now considered her signature song. Critical reviewers of "Busy for Me" noted similarities between the song to releases by Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and The Supremes, as well as contemporaries such as British singer Amy Winehouse
or Duffy
. During the following year (2011), Aurea made a concert tour along the country to promote her album. She sold out all the major national venues, and the tour was a huge success. Her debut album remained 44 weeks on the top Portuguese charts, and still counting.
, where she studied performing arts. In mids 2008, Aurea met Rui Ribeiro at the university for the first time, who heard her singing. Rui Ribeiro helped her to release her first single in 2008 through Blim Records, "Okay Alright". The song was included on the soundtrack of the Portuguese soap opera "Morangos com Açúcar". In the summer of 2008, she performed the song alive at the Morangomania Festival, a show created by the production team of "Morangos com Açúcar". In early 2009, Rui Ribeiro composed a song for Aurea and asked if she would like to sing it. They recorded a demo for it and Ribeiro sent it to Blim Records, her future record label. They enjoyed her voice and decided to "go far with it!", by recording an album.
and Amy Winehouse. Aurea released a single in August 2010, entitled "Busy for Me", a eyed-blue soul ballad influenced by artists such as Aretha Franklin
and Amy Winehouse. The song received positive reviews from music critics. Aurea performed her songs on her TV Special broadcast among many other shows on Portuguese television.
A music video for the single, which was directed by Ricardo Reis, was released on August 6, 2010.
"Aurea" was released in September 2010. Rui Ribeiro was responsible for the composition of nine of the original songs from the album, as well as all the original lyrics. It is a pop/soul recording but with many influences of many different musical styles. As Aurea, this work is musically eclectic. The album was produced by Ricardo Ferreira and Rui Ribeiro. The album entered at number 21# at the Portuguese Albums Chart, but quickly came to reach number 1#. "Busy for Me
" was chosen as the album's lead single.
Singles
Portuguese people
The Portuguese are a nation and ethnic group native to the country of Portugal, in the west of the Iberian peninsula of south-west Europe. Their language is Portuguese, and Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion....
soul
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
singer from Santiago do Cacém, Alentejo. She debuted in 2008 with her single "Okay Alright
Okay Alright
"Okay Alright" is a pop, reggae song performed by Portuguese pop, blue-eyed soul singer Aurea. It was Aurea's debut single and it was released in August 2008. It's music video premiered on September 24, 2008. The song was used in the soundtrack for the Portuguese soap opera "Morangos com...
", which was included on the soundtrack of the Portuguese soap opera "Morangos com Açúcar
Morangos com Açúcar
Morangos com Açúcar is a Portuguese Teen drama. It is broadcasted daily on the Portuguese TV station TVI since 2003. In Portugal, it is currently on its eight season....
". In the end of 2008, she performed the song live at the Morangos Live Festival, among with two other cover duets. This concert was released on DVD in 2009. Aurea released her debut album, "Aurea", in September 2010. The album entered at number 21# at the Portuguese Albums Chart, but quickly reached number 1#. It features the hit single "Busy for Me
Busy for Me
"Busy for Me" is a soul song performed by Portuguese blue-eyed soul singer Aurea, released as the first single from her debut album, Aurea . Co-written by Rui Ribeiro and Aurea and produced by Ricardo Reis and Carlos Silva, it was released in 2010 in Portugal to favourable reviews and moderate...
", which was released as the album's lead single.
On December 2010, Aurea made a special Live TV broadcast to promote some of her songs, including "Busy For Me". It which as transmitted by RTP2 and SIC Notícias. Her single "Busy For Me", released in August 2010, became her first number one single, it topped the Portuguese iTunes chart and is credited with firmly establishing the singer's career and is now considered her signature song. Critical reviewers of "Busy for Me" noted similarities between the song to releases by Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and The Supremes, as well as contemporaries such as British singer Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse
Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize...
or Duffy
Duffy
- People :*Duffy - people with the surname Duffy, O'Duffy or Duffey*Duffy , Welsh singer, born Aimée Ann Duffy*Duffy Lyon , American farmer and butter sculptor- Other :...
. During the following year (2011), Aurea made a concert tour along the country to promote her album. She sold out all the major national venues, and the tour was a huge success. Her debut album remained 44 weeks on the top Portuguese charts, and still counting.
1990's-2009: Early life and career beginnings
Aurea was born in Santiago do Cacém, Alentejo, and grew up in the Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal. Since she was a child, she realized she wanted to be a singer or an actress and she participated in lots of plays at school. Aurea went to Évora's universityUniversity of Évora
The University of Évora is a public university in Évora, Portugal.-History:The University of Évora, the second oldest in Portugal, was founded in the 16th century by Cardinal Infante Dom Henrique , and by the Pope Paul IV, and it was delivered to the Society of Jesus.The Jesuit college...
, where she studied performing arts. In mids 2008, Aurea met Rui Ribeiro at the university for the first time, who heard her singing. Rui Ribeiro helped her to release her first single in 2008 through Blim Records, "Okay Alright". The song was included on the soundtrack of the Portuguese soap opera "Morangos com Açúcar". In the summer of 2008, she performed the song alive at the Morangomania Festival, a show created by the production team of "Morangos com Açúcar". In early 2009, Rui Ribeiro composed a song for Aurea and asked if she would like to sing it. They recorded a demo for it and Ribeiro sent it to Blim Records, her future record label. They enjoyed her voice and decided to "go far with it!", by recording an album.
2009-present: career breakthrough and Aurea
In summer 2010, Aurea said to "Expressões Lusitanas" during an interview: "I think singing in English is better than singing in Portuguese (...) because Soul music was "born" through English words" she also said she feels influenced by Soul artits such as Aretha FranklinAretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklin is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Although known for her soul recordings and referred to as The Queen of Soul, Franklin is also adept at jazz, blues, R&B, gospel music, and rock. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her atop its list of The Greatest Singers of All...
and Amy Winehouse. Aurea released a single in August 2010, entitled "Busy for Me", a eyed-blue soul ballad influenced by artists such as Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklin is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Although known for her soul recordings and referred to as The Queen of Soul, Franklin is also adept at jazz, blues, R&B, gospel music, and rock. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her atop its list of The Greatest Singers of All...
and Amy Winehouse. The song received positive reviews from music critics. Aurea performed her songs on her TV Special broadcast among many other shows on Portuguese television.
A music video for the single, which was directed by Ricardo Reis, was released on August 6, 2010.
"Aurea" was released in September 2010. Rui Ribeiro was responsible for the composition of nine of the original songs from the album, as well as all the original lyrics. It is a pop/soul recording but with many influences of many different musical styles. As Aurea, this work is musically eclectic. The album was produced by Ricardo Ferreira and Rui Ribeiro. The album entered at number 21# at the Portuguese Albums Chart, but quickly came to reach number 1#. "Busy for Me
Busy for Me
"Busy for Me" is a soul song performed by Portuguese blue-eyed soul singer Aurea, released as the first single from her debut album, Aurea . Co-written by Rui Ribeiro and Aurea and produced by Ricardo Reis and Carlos Silva, it was released in 2010 in Portugal to favourable reviews and moderate...
" was chosen as the album's lead single.
Awards
| Award | Year | Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Female Personality of the Year, by Lux Magazine (Portugal) | 2010 | WON |
| Golden Globe (Portugal) - Best Individual Performer | 2011 | WON |
| Golden Globe (Portugal) - Best Song: Busy (for me) | 2011 | Nominee |
| Golden Globe (Portugal) - Revelation of the year | 2011 | Nominee |
| MTV Europe Music Awards 2011 - Best Portuguese Act | 2011 | WON |
Discography
- Aurea (2010)
Singles
- "Okay AlrightOkay Alright"Okay Alright" is a pop, reggae song performed by Portuguese pop, blue-eyed soul singer Aurea. It was Aurea's debut single and it was released in August 2008. It's music video premiered on September 24, 2008. The song was used in the soundtrack for the Portuguese soap opera "Morangos com...
" (2008) - "Busy for MeBusy for Me"Busy for Me" is a soul song performed by Portuguese blue-eyed soul singer Aurea, released as the first single from her debut album, Aurea . Co-written by Rui Ribeiro and Aurea and produced by Ricardo Reis and Carlos Silva, it was released in 2010 in Portugal to favourable reviews and moderate...
" (2010) - "No No No No (i Don`t Want Fall In Love With You Baby)" (2011)
- "The Only Thing That I Wanted " (2011)
Studio albums
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| 2008 | "Okay Alright Okay Alright "Okay Alright" is a pop, reggae song performed by Portuguese pop, blue-eyed soul singer Aurea. It was Aurea's debut single and it was released in August 2008. It's music video premiered on September 24, 2008. The song was used in the soundtrack for the Portuguese soap opera "Morangos com... " |
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| 2010 | "Busy for Me Busy for Me "Busy for Me" is a soul song performed by Portuguese blue-eyed soul singer Aurea, released as the first single from her debut album, Aurea . Co-written by Rui Ribeiro and Aurea and produced by Ricardo Reis and Carlos Silva, it was released in 2010 in Portugal to favourable reviews and moderate... " |
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| 2011 | "No No No No (i Don`t Want Fall In Love With You Baby)" | 12 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "The Only Thing That I Wanted " | 12 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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