Lââm
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Lââm is a French female singer of Tunisian descent. She has sold more than 500,000 albums and more than 2 million singles.
Within a day, a producer commented on her singing and loved the way she interpreted songs; thus Lââm's career finally began.
She released her first single "Chanter pour ceux qui sont loin de chez eux
", a reprise of Michel Berger
's legendary song. The French public immediately loved the new version of the song and copies of the song were sold (gold disc certification
). The song ranked second on the Top 50
for nine weeks straight. From that success, Lââm released her first album Persévérance which contained additional reprises of Michel Berger's songs, as well as singles like "Jamais loin de toi", "Assez", "Les enfants de l'an 2000" or the encore "Face à Face". Some of these singles were modified and quickly became hits.
In 2001, she released her second album Une vie ne suffit pas and quickly reached gold certification
with more than copies being sold. The album spawned two hit singles: "Que l'amour nous garde" and "De ton indifférence".
In 2002, Lââm performed a huge concert/tour at Paris Olympia
.
During that time, Lââm also performed in the musical comedy Cindy. The musical comedy was not considered terribly successful despite the official single leading the album to reach gold status in record sales with more than copies sold. The single, interpreted by Lââm and Frank Sherbourne, also placed fifth on the Top 50.
In 2004, Lââm released an album showcasing a broader sampling of musical genres than previous work. In its production, a variety of sounds were used including rock, contemporary R&B
and rap music, as well as several duets with (Jean-Jacques Goldman
, Lisa Stansfield
, Princess Aniès...). The album contained two singles written and composed by Jean-Jacques Goldman: "Tu es d'un chemin" and "On pardonne". Both Goldman songs aired on radio but were short lived. Promotion was not up to par and thus no more than copies were sold. Lââm also began another French tour which included dates in Pairs au Zèbre de Belleville.
In August 2005, the single, "Petite Sœur" was released. It was infused with an R&B
rhythm and the song went to fifth on the charts with more than copies sold. Lââm was returning to her previous level of popularity and was invited to a great number of shows to perform the single. In September of that same year, her album was republished under the name Pour être libre; it included three new songs: "Petite Sœur", "Pour être libre" and "Elle est toujours là". Within a year, the album was ranked high in the French charts and was certified gold having sold more than copies.
In 2006, she received many nominations at the NRJ Music Awards
as the French-speaking artist of the year and at the Victoires de la musique
as female artist of the year against such artists as Keren Ann
, Zazie
and Juliette
. Despite ultimately not winning, the nominations showed Lââm had not been forgotten and that the public loved her songs.
She later organized a huge tour in the summer which passed through a number of cities in France (like Perpignan
and Amiens
) and Belgium.
Lââm released a new album at the end of 2006. The CD preceded the single "Le sang chaud", which is a duet with the singer Princesse Aniès. The single sold more than copies, and ranked seventh on the Top 50. Despite the single's success, the album Le Sang chaud fared much lower on the charts with no more than copies sold.
Despite Lââm's disappointment in the album's success, she was chosen "Voice of the Year" by the public of FilleTV channel. The award is the first in Lââm's career.
In March 2007, she released the single "Rien ne dure", which aired on radio. The CD is yet to be released.
In May 2007, Lââm released a follow-up single, "Relève-toi". It is available on legal downloads.
Lââm is a participant in the album High School Musical 2, with her interpretation of the song "Savoir qui je suis" (Gotta go my own way).
Biography
Lââm, (whose real name is "Lamia") lived a difficult childhood stemming from family problems at home. At a very young age, she developed a passion for music.Within a day, a producer commented on her singing and loved the way she interpreted songs; thus Lââm's career finally began.
She released her first single "Chanter pour ceux qui sont loin de chez eux
Chanter pour ceux qui sont loin de chez eux
"Chanter pour ceux qui sont loin de chez eux" is a 1985 song recorded by French singer-songwriter Michel Berger on his album Différences. It was released as a single one year later....
", a reprise of Michel Berger
Michel Berger
Michel Berger , born Michel Jean Hamburger, was a very successful French singer and songwriter. He was a central figure of France's pop music scene for two decades both as a singer and as a songwriter for well-known French artists like his wife France Gall, Françoise Hardy and Johnny Hallyday...
's legendary song. The French public immediately loved the new version of the song and copies of the song were sold (gold disc certification
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
). The song ranked second on the Top 50
Top 50
The Top 50 refers to a list of weekly hit singles, or albums. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the same but similar to the top 40, but with 10 extra places....
for nine weeks straight. From that success, Lââm released her first album Persévérance which contained additional reprises of Michel Berger's songs, as well as singles like "Jamais loin de toi", "Assez", "Les enfants de l'an 2000" or the encore "Face à Face". Some of these singles were modified and quickly became hits.
In 2001, she released her second album Une vie ne suffit pas and quickly reached gold certification
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
with more than copies being sold. The album spawned two hit singles: "Que l'amour nous garde" and "De ton indifférence".
In 2002, Lââm performed a huge concert/tour at Paris Olympia
Paris Olympia
The Olympia is a music hall in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Located at No. 28, Boulevard des Capucines, its closest métro/RER stations are Madeleine, Opéra, Havre – Caumartin and Auber....
.
During that time, Lââm also performed in the musical comedy Cindy. The musical comedy was not considered terribly successful despite the official single leading the album to reach gold status in record sales with more than copies sold. The single, interpreted by Lââm and Frank Sherbourne, also placed fifth on the Top 50.
In 2004, Lââm released an album showcasing a broader sampling of musical genres than previous work. In its production, a variety of sounds were used including rock, contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
and rap music, as well as several duets with (Jean-Jacques Goldman
Jean-Jacques Goldman
Jean-Jacques Goldman is a Grammy Awards-winning French singer-songwriter. He is hugely popular in the French-speaking world, and since 2003 was the second-highest-grossing French living pop singer, after Johnny Hallyday.- Biography :...
, Lisa Stansfield
Lisa Stansfield
Lisa Stansfield is an English singer and songwriter.-Early years:Stansfield was born to Marion and Keith Stansfield in Heywood, Lancashire, in England, where she attended Redbrook School, Rochdale. Her first television appearance was on a talent programme in the Granada TV area in 1982...
, Princess Aniès...). The album contained two singles written and composed by Jean-Jacques Goldman: "Tu es d'un chemin" and "On pardonne". Both Goldman songs aired on radio but were short lived. Promotion was not up to par and thus no more than copies were sold. Lââm also began another French tour which included dates in Pairs au Zèbre de Belleville.
In August 2005, the single, "Petite Sœur" was released. It was infused with an R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
rhythm and the song went to fifth on the charts with more than copies sold. Lââm was returning to her previous level of popularity and was invited to a great number of shows to perform the single. In September of that same year, her album was republished under the name Pour être libre; it included three new songs: "Petite Sœur", "Pour être libre" and "Elle est toujours là". Within a year, the album was ranked high in the French charts and was certified gold having sold more than copies.
In 2006, she received many nominations at the NRJ Music Awards
NRJ Music Awards
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 as the opening of MIDEM...
as the French-speaking artist of the year and at the Victoires de la musique
Victoires de la Musique
Victoires de la musique , is an annual French award ceremony that recognizes the best musical artists of the year.- Male artist of the year :*1985 : Michel Jonasz*1986 : Jean-Jacques Goldman*1987 : Johnny Hallyday...
as female artist of the year against such artists as Keren Ann
Keren Ann
Keren Ann Zeidel is a singer-songwriter-composer-producer and engineer based largely in Paris, Tel Aviv and New York City. She plays guitar, piano and clarinet, engineers and writes choir and musical arrangements.-Life and career:...
, Zazie
Zazie
Zazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
and Juliette
Juliette Noureddine
Juliette Noureddine, better known by her stage name of Juliette, is a French singer, songwriter and composer.-Biography:She was born on September 25, 1962 in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. Her grandfather, of Algerian origin, arrived in France during the 1920s. Her father, Jacques Noureddine,...
. Despite ultimately not winning, the nominations showed Lââm had not been forgotten and that the public loved her songs.
She later organized a huge tour in the summer which passed through a number of cities in France (like Perpignan
Perpignan
-Sport:Perpignan is a rugby stronghold: their rugby union side, USA Perpignan, is a regular competitor in the Heineken Cup and seven times champion of the Top 14 , while their rugby league side plays in the engage Super League under the name Catalans Dragons.-Culture:Since 2004, every year in the...
and Amiens
Amiens
Amiens is a city and commune in northern France, north of Paris and south-west of Lille. It is the capital of the Somme department in Picardy...
) and Belgium.
Lââm released a new album at the end of 2006. The CD preceded the single "Le sang chaud", which is a duet with the singer Princesse Aniès. The single sold more than copies, and ranked seventh on the Top 50. Despite the single's success, the album Le Sang chaud fared much lower on the charts with no more than copies sold.
Despite Lââm's disappointment in the album's success, she was chosen "Voice of the Year" by the public of FilleTV channel. The award is the first in Lââm's career.
In March 2007, she released the single "Rien ne dure", which aired on radio. The CD is yet to be released.
In May 2007, Lââm released a follow-up single, "Relève-toi". It is available on legal downloads.
Lââm is a participant in the album High School Musical 2, with her interpretation of the song "Savoir qui je suis" (Gotta go my own way).
Albums
- 1999 Persévérance
- 2001 Une vie ne suffit pas
- 2003 Face à face
- 2004 Lââm
- 2005 Pour être libre
- 2006 Le sang chaud
- 2009 On a tous quelque chose de Lââm (Best-of)
- 2011 Au coeur des hommes
Singles
- 1998 "Chanter pour ceux qui sont loin de chez euxChanter pour ceux qui sont loin de chez eux"Chanter pour ceux qui sont loin de chez eux" is a 1985 song recorded by French singer-songwriter Michel Berger on his album Différences. It was released as a single one year later....
" (The repriseRepriseReprise is a fundamental device in the history of art. In literature, a reprise consists of the rewriting of another work; in music, a reprise is the repetition or reiteration of the opening material later in a composition as occurs in the recapitulation of sonata form, though—originally in the...
of Michel BergerMichel BergerMichel Berger , born Michel Jean Hamburger, was a very successful French singer and songwriter. He was a central figure of France's pop music scene for two decades both as a singer and as a songwriter for well-known French artists like his wife France Gall, Françoise Hardy and Johnny Hallyday...
) (#2) - 1999 "Jamais loin de toi" (#4)
- 1999 "Assez!" (#51)
- 2000 "Les enfants de l'an 2000" (#3)
- 2000 "Face à face" (#83)
- 2001 "Que l'amour nous garde" (#20)
- 2001 "De ton indifférence" (#29)
- 2002 "Mon vieux"
- 2004 "On pardonne"
- 2004 "Tu es d'un chemin"
- 2005 "Petite sœur" (#2)
- 2006 "Pour être libre" (#17)
- 2006 "Le sang chaud" (#7)
- 2007 "Rien ne dure"
- 2007 "Relève-toi"
- 2007 "Savoir qui je suis"
- 2007 "High School Musical 2 Europe"
- 2008 "Ta voix (The Calling)" (Duet with Jennifer PaigeJennifer PaigeJennifer Paige is an American singer-songwriter who achieved success with the 1998 pop hit "Crush". She is considered to be one of the 1990s' biggest one-hit wonders.-Biography:...
) (#37) - 2009 "L'amour restera" (Piero Battery feat Lââm)