Ira Losco
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Ira Losco is a singer and was on born 31 July 1981 in Sliema
, Malta
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With a string of number 1 singles and albums, Ira Losco is one of the best selling artists in Malta.
which was held in Tallinn
. She placed 2nd with the song 7th Wonder
. In 2003, she was chosen to perform the song called "Reaching Higher" which was the official song of the Xth Games of the Small States of Europe Malta 2003
.
Gieh ir-Repubblika.
On 13 December 2008, a national holiday in Malta in remembrance of Malta becoming a Republic, Ira Losco was awarded a national medal for making Malta proud in the international music scene, whilst opening concerts for international stars, in front of audiences of 80,000 at a time. She has opened for Sir Elton John, Rod Stewart, Katie Melua, Mel C, Ronan Keating, German Superstars Tokio Hotel and Söhne Mannheims and many others. All these concerts where held in Europe.
January 28, 2005, Ira Losco released "Blends & Remixes of Someone Else" a first in its genre for Malta. It included remixes by Top DJ's including DJ Ruby, Miss Roberta & Joseph Armani of the tracks on the album "Someone Else." Following the release, songs like "Love me or Hate me" and "I'm in Love Again" became huge dance floor fillers.
With tracks such as "Accident Prone", power ballads "Waking up to the Light", "I don't wanna talk about it" and "Get out" the album was a huge success.
Her third album named "Accident Prone" was released on November 16, 2005. It included 9 brand new tracks, "Get Out!", "Everyday" and a release of Lisa Miskovsky
's "Driving One Of Your Cars" which had only been released in the territory of Sweden and also won a Golden Bear. Song writers Dead Mono, who co-wrote "Every day" with Ira Losco suggested she also recorded "Driving One Of Your Cars" It topped the charts on the island and won a BMA for the Best Song that year. Out of the 9 tracks, "Everyday", "Get Out!", "Don't Wanna Talk About It", "Driving One Of Your Cars", "Accident Prone", "Uh-Oh", and "Waking Up To The Light", were released as singles. All of them received great airplay by local stations, particularly "Accident Prone" and "Uh-Oh".
Tracks written by Losco/Debono and international writers have made their way to Michelle Hunziker 's (popular Italian presenter/model/ex wife of Eros Ramazzotti) album 'Lole'. These tracks were 'Someone Else', 'Get Out', 'I'm in Love Again.' The prominent guitar riff on 'Uh-Oh' was also included in Kelly Calrkson's hit "Don't Waste My Time." A very important achievement for Losco the songwriter.
's "Time After Time
", another of Soft Cell
's "Bedsitter", and another of The Cure
's "Lovesong". Following the release of this album Ira Losco performed the first ever Vodafone Music Jam concert to a sold out audience at the Hilton. The classy performance was of international standard and a band including session musicians Dru Mayer on percussion, Sammy hayman on piano and keys and JeanPaul Micallef Grimaud on Cello played Ira Losco's greatest hits and some very touching impressive cover versions.
, Unmasked: the unplugged album
and Accident Prone.
DVD's
's shoes for McDonald's
Salad Plus in Malta. She was also part of Vodafone
's Music Jam Campaign.
Awards
Eurovision Song Contest 2002
- 7th Wonder
– 2nd Place
2003
Awards & Nominations
Malta Music Awards
2003
2004
Awards & Nominations
Tune In's Battle Of The Babes
Bay Music Awards
2005
Bay Music Awards
2006
Bay Music Awards
2007
Malta Music Awards
Bay Music Awards
2008
Malta Music Awards
Bay Music Awards
2009
Malta Music Awards
Malta Music Awards
Bay Music Awards
Sliema
Tas-Sliema is a city located on the northeast coast of Malta. It is a centre for shopping, restaurants and café life. Tas-Sliema is also a major commercial and residential area and houses several of Malta's most modern hotels. Tas-Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort', was once a quiet fishing...
, Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
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With a string of number 1 singles and albums, Ira Losco is one of the best selling artists in Malta.
Tiara
Ira Losco started her career fronting and co-writing original songs with college band, Tiara. They released a track called "Teleport Me" which can be found on the Green Label Collection CD, and an album called "Hi-Infidelity" in 2001, which included tracks like "Basketball" which was their biggest hit.Eurovision 2002
Tiara split up a few months after Ira Losco represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002Eurovision Song Contest 2002
The Eurovision Song Contest 2002 was the 47th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place on 25 May 2002 at the Saku Suurhall Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
which was held in Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
. She placed 2nd with the song 7th Wonder
7th Wonder
"7th Wonder" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002, performed in English by Ira Losco. The song is composed by Philip Vella and written by Gerard James Borg....
. In 2003, she was chosen to perform the song called "Reaching Higher" which was the official song of the Xth Games of the Small States of Europe Malta 2003
2003 Games of the Small States of Europe
The 2003 Games of the Small States of Europe, or the Xth Games of the Small States of Europe, were held in Valletta, Malta from June 2 to June 7, 2003. Valletta previously hosted the games in 1993. Malta was not due to host the Games again until 2009, but a strong bid helped them to gain the...
.
Gieh ir-Repubblika.
On 13 December 2008, a national holiday in Malta in remembrance of Malta becoming a Republic, Ira Losco was awarded a national medal for making Malta proud in the international music scene, whilst opening concerts for international stars, in front of audiences of 80,000 at a time. She has opened for Sir Elton John, Rod Stewart, Katie Melua, Mel C, Ronan Keating, German Superstars Tokio Hotel and Söhne Mannheims and many others. All these concerts where held in Europe.
Someone Else
In February 2004, Ira Losco released her first ever E.P. "Love me or Hate me>Who I Am." On April 19, 2004, Ira released her first studio album "Someone Else." Again she was song writing, just as she used to with her first band. The album boasted international song writers and Ira Losco's first Anthem "Love me or Hate me" which quickly also became a dance floor hit remixed by Mark u-Bahn and DJ Ruby. On June 28, 2004, Ira launched her second music video (after 7th Wonder) for the track "I'm In Love Again"January 28, 2005, Ira Losco released "Blends & Remixes of Someone Else" a first in its genre for Malta. It included remixes by Top DJ's including DJ Ruby, Miss Roberta & Joseph Armani of the tracks on the album "Someone Else." Following the release, songs like "Love me or Hate me" and "I'm in Love Again" became huge dance floor fillers.
Accident Prone
"Accident Prone" was Ira Losco's highest selling album. After her successful German Tour Ira Losco was peaking in her home territory and making a name for herself in international waters. "Accident Prone" was the album which re-confirmed Ira Losco as Malta's hottest exports.With tracks such as "Accident Prone", power ballads "Waking up to the Light", "I don't wanna talk about it" and "Get out" the album was a huge success.
Her third album named "Accident Prone" was released on November 16, 2005. It included 9 brand new tracks, "Get Out!", "Everyday" and a release of Lisa Miskovsky
Lisa Miskovsky
Lisa Miskovsky is a Swedish musician. Her mother is Finnish and her father is from the Czech Republic.-Biography:...
's "Driving One Of Your Cars" which had only been released in the territory of Sweden and also won a Golden Bear. Song writers Dead Mono, who co-wrote "Every day" with Ira Losco suggested she also recorded "Driving One Of Your Cars" It topped the charts on the island and won a BMA for the Best Song that year. Out of the 9 tracks, "Everyday", "Get Out!", "Don't Wanna Talk About It", "Driving One Of Your Cars", "Accident Prone", "Uh-Oh", and "Waking Up To The Light", were released as singles. All of them received great airplay by local stations, particularly "Accident Prone" and "Uh-Oh".
Tracks written by Losco/Debono and international writers have made their way to Michelle Hunziker 's (popular Italian presenter/model/ex wife of Eros Ramazzotti) album 'Lole'. These tracks were 'Someone Else', 'Get Out', 'I'm in Love Again.' The prominent guitar riff on 'Uh-Oh' was also included in Kelly Calrkson's hit "Don't Waste My Time." A very important achievement for Losco the songwriter.
Unmasked
"Unmasked" is Ira Losco's unplugged album, including acoustic version of some of her tracks, 2 brand new tracks, a cover version of Cyndi LauperCyndi Lauper
Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress and LGBT rights activist. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the album She's So Unusual and became the first female singer to have four top-five singles released from one album...
's "Time After Time
Time after Time (Cyndi Lauper song)
"Time After Time" is a song by American singer Cyndi Lauper, released as the second single from her album She's So Unusual. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart on June 9, 1984, and remained there for two weeks...
", another of Soft Cell
Soft Cell
Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo is most widely known for their 1981 worldwide hit version of "Tainted Love" and platinum debut Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret...
's "Bedsitter", and another of The Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
's "Lovesong". Following the release of this album Ira Losco performed the first ever Vodafone Music Jam concert to a sold out audience at the Hilton. The classy performance was of international standard and a band including session musicians Dru Mayer on percussion, Sammy hayman on piano and keys and JeanPaul Micallef Grimaud on Cello played Ira Losco's greatest hits and some very touching impressive cover versions.
Fortune Teller
In July 2007, Ira Losco released her single entitled "Something To Talk About" from her third studio album Fortune Teller, which was released on June 11, 2008. Following (in December 2007) was the release of the second single from Fortune Teller, "Don't Look Down",written by Adam Bonello H Keith and Ira Losco, hit number one for 4 weeks in the local charts. On 10 December 2007, "Living It..." was released in local cinemas and on DVD. It includes memorable Live performances, international collaborations,videos, never seen before backstage footage, a personal interview and exclusive new tracks off the album.Mixed Beats
Ira's second remix album called Mixed Beats was launched in Malta on August 22, 2009. This remix album contains remixes of tracks from Ira Losco's previous albums: Fortune TellerFortune Teller (album)
Fortune Teller is the third studio album by Maltese recording artist Ira Losco. She began working on the album in summer 2007 and on 9 May 2008, a press conference was made by Ira in order to announce the official date. Fortune Teller was produced by Ira Losco herself and Howard Keith .-Concept &...
, Unmasked: the unplugged album
Unmasked (Ira Losco album)
Ira Losco's first unplugged album is Unmasked: the unplugged album. This album, which was recorded in 2006 and produced by Howard Keith , was released on 6 December 2006. Unmasked includes various unplugged renditions of her previous hit songs...
and Accident Prone.
Other Albums
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Hi-Infidelity (with Tiara)
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| Butterfly
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| Green Label Collection CD
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| Ipokriti Soundtrack
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| Xth Games of the Small States of Europe Malta 2003
Pop music Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
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| Singing For Bay Kidz
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| Roger Shah's Magic Island Compilation Vol.2
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DVD's
- 2007: Livin It...
Studio albums
- 2004: Someone Else
- 2005: Accident Prone
- 2006: Unmasked: the unplugged albumUnmasked (Ira Losco album)Ira Losco's first unplugged album is Unmasked: the unplugged album. This album, which was recorded in 2006 and produced by Howard Keith , was released on 6 December 2006. Unmasked includes various unplugged renditions of her previous hit songs...
- 2008: Fortune Teller
Compilation albums
- 2005: Blends & Remixes of Someone ElseBlends & Remixes Of Someone Else (Ira Losco Album)Blends & Remixes Of Someone Else is Ira Losco's first remix album. It was released in January 2005. Produced by Bridge Productions, Blends & Remixes Of Someone Else is a collection of tracks from her previous album Someone Else remixed by top local DJs....
- 2009: Mixed BeatsMixed Beats (Ira Losco album)Mixed Beats is the second remix album by Ira Losco, the first one being Blends & Remixes of Someone Else.-Track listing:#"Something To Talk About" [U-Bahn Remix] – 3:57#"What's The Matter With Your Cabrio" [DJ Ruby Remix] – 5:27...
Modelling and Advertising
Ira Losco has been the face of Guess (clothing) in Malta since 2006, filled in Heidi KlumHeidi Klum
Heidi Samuel , better known by her birth name Heidi Klum, is a German model, actress, television host, businesswoman, fashion designer, television producer, and occasional singer. In 2008 she became an American citizen while maintaining her native German citizenship...
's shoes for McDonald's
McDonald's
McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 64 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered in the United States, the company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by the eponymous Richard and Maurice McDonald; in 1948...
Salad Plus in Malta. She was also part of Vodafone
Vodafone
Vodafone Group Plc is a global telecommunications company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest mobile telecommunications company measured by revenues and the world's second-largest measured by subscribers , with around 341 million proportionate subscribers as of...
's Music Jam Campaign.
Awards and nominations
2002Awards
Eurovision Song Contest 2002
Eurovision Song Contest 2002
The Eurovision Song Contest 2002 was the 47th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place on 25 May 2002 at the Saku Suurhall Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
- 7th Wonder
7th Wonder
"7th Wonder" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002, performed in English by Ira Losco. The song is composed by Philip Vella and written by Gerard James Borg....
– 2nd Place
2003
Awards & Nominations
Malta Music Awards
Malta Music Awards
- Categories :* Best Male Singer* Best Female Singer* Best Group* Best C.D.* Best C.D. Compilation* Best C.D. in Maltese* Best Video* Best Composer* Best Author* Best Recording Engineer* Best Maltese Lyrics* Best C.D. Sleeve* Most Promising Artist...
2003
- Best Image – Won
- Best Female Artist – Won
- Best CD Single - 7th Wonder7th Wonder"7th Wonder" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002, performed in English by Ira Losco. The song is composed by Philip Vella and written by Gerard James Borg....
– Nominee
2004
Awards & Nominations
Tune In's Battle Of The Babes
- Battle Of The Babes – Won
Bay Music Awards
- Best Solo Artist – Won
- Best Single – Nominee
2005
Bay Music Awards
- Best Solo Artist – Nominee
- Best Single - Everyday – Nominee
- Best Song Of All Time - Love Me Or Hate Me – Nominee
2006
- Bailey's Woman Of The Year Award – Won
- Best Live Act Award - Sole Festival – Won
- Award for Foreign Achievement - Sole Festival
Bay Music Awards
- Best Solo Artist – Won
- Best Single - Driving One Of Your Cars – Won
- Viewers' Choice Awards - Best Performance – Won
2007
Malta Music Awards
- Best Album - Accident Prone – Won
- Best Female Artist – Won
- Best Image – Nominee
- Best Video - Accident Prone – Nominee
- Best Local Export – Won
- Best Performance – Nominee
Bay Music Awards
- Best Solo Artist – Won
2008
Malta Music Awards
- Best Image – Nominee
- Best Female Artist – Won
- Best CD Cover Fortune TellerFortune Teller (album)Fortune Teller is the third studio album by Maltese recording artist Ira Losco. She began working on the album in summer 2007 and on 9 May 2008, a press conference was made by Ira in order to announce the official date. Fortune Teller was produced by Ira Losco herself and Howard Keith .-Concept &...
Nominee - Best Album Fortune TellerFortune Teller (album)Fortune Teller is the third studio album by Maltese recording artist Ira Losco. She began working on the album in summer 2007 and on 9 May 2008, a press conference was made by Ira in order to announce the official date. Fortune Teller was produced by Ira Losco herself and Howard Keith .-Concept &...
Won - Best Songwriter Nominee
- Best Song (Idle Motion) Nominee
Bay Music Awards
- Best Solo Artist Nominee
- Best Song (Idle Motion) Won
2009
Malta Music Awards
- Best Remix "What's The Matter With Your Cabrio?" (feat. DJ Ruby) Won
Malta Music Awards
- Best Website www.iralosco.com Won
Bay Music Awards
- Best Remix "What's The Matter With Your Cabrio?" (feat. DJ Ruby) Won