Quentin Mosimann
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Quentin Mosimann is a Swiss singer, winner of the seventh season of the TV reality show Star Academy France
. His first solo album, Duel, is composed of cover version
s of 1980s hits. His second album, Exhibition is due for release in May 2010.
father (a native of Berne
in German-speaking Switzerland) and a French mother. However, he only had that Swiss nationality.
He lived for three years in Geneva
, then, following the separation of his parents, moved to Bogève
, Haute-Savoie
, with his mother.
He currently lives in Hyères
, Var (since 2005) where he performs, under the pseudonym John Louly, as a DJ, at the NJoy, with John Revox and Christian Sims.
Quentin Mosimann was selected for the Star Academy 7
. Throughout the weeks, the young man sang in a jazzy and electro musical universe. With a sole pre-nomination and a victory in the semi-final against Claire-Marie, he won the final on February 15, 2008, with 52.6% of votes, and 47.4% for Mathieu. He won 1,000,000 euros, 200,000 of them immediately available.
On August 18, 2008, he released his debut album, Duel, a double album, which was #2 in France and #1 in Belgium (Wallonia). It contains many cover versions of 1980s hits, such as "C'est l'amour
", by Léopold Nord & Vous
, "Mise au point" by Jakie Quartz
and "Étienne
" by Guesch Patti
.
On February 15, 2010, he released his second album "Exhibition", a pop-electro album which was #7 in France, #5 in Belgium (Wallonia) and #36 in Switzerland.
Unreleased
Star Academy France
Star Academy was a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol, based on the Spanish format called Operación Triunfo. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It was broadcast on TF1...
. His first solo album, Duel, is composed of cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
s of 1980s hits. His second album, Exhibition is due for release in May 2010.
Biography
Quentin Mosimann was born in Geneva on February 14, 1988, of a SwissSwitzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
father (a native of Berne
Berne
The city of Bern or Berne is the Bundesstadt of Switzerland, and, with a population of , the fourth most populous city in Switzerland. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 43 municipalities, has a population of 349,000. The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000...
in German-speaking Switzerland) and a French mother. However, he only had that Swiss nationality.
He lived for three years in Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
, then, following the separation of his parents, moved to Bogève
Bogève
Bogève is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.-References:*...
, Haute-Savoie
Haute-Savoie
Haute-Savoie is a French department in the Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. It borders both Switzerland and Italy. The capital is Annecy. To the north is Lake Geneva and Switzerland; to the south and southeast are the Mont Blanc and Aravis mountain ranges and the French entrance to the Mont...
, with his mother.
He currently lives in Hyères
Hyères
Hyères , Provençal Occitan: Ieras in classical norm or Iero in Mistralian norm) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France....
, Var (since 2005) where he performs, under the pseudonym John Louly, as a DJ, at the NJoy, with John Revox and Christian Sims.
Quentin Mosimann was selected for the Star Academy 7
Star Academy France
Star Academy was a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol, based on the Spanish format called Operación Triunfo. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It was broadcast on TF1...
. Throughout the weeks, the young man sang in a jazzy and electro musical universe. With a sole pre-nomination and a victory in the semi-final against Claire-Marie, he won the final on February 15, 2008, with 52.6% of votes, and 47.4% for Mathieu. He won 1,000,000 euros, 200,000 of them immediately available.
On August 18, 2008, he released his debut album, Duel, a double album, which was #2 in France and #1 in Belgium (Wallonia). It contains many cover versions of 1980s hits, such as "C'est l'amour
C'est l'amour
"C'est l'amour" is a popular song recorded by Belgian band Léopold Nord & Vous. It was trio's debut single, released in September 1987, from the album of the same name, and perhaps remains to date its most known song, due to the huge success it met in France and the number of cover versions and...
", by Léopold Nord & Vous
Léopold Nord & Vous
Léopold Nord & Vous, then Les Chéris, is a Belgian band founded in 1983. In France, it can be considered as a one-hit wonder for its single "C'est l'amour", but both band and members had a long and successful musical career in Belgium.-Biography:...
, "Mise au point" by Jakie Quartz
Jakie Quartz
Jakie Quartz is a French singer. Her biggest hit singles in France were "Mise au point" , "Vivre ailleurs" and "À la vie à l'amour" -Albums:* Revue et corrigée -...
and "Étienne
Étienne
- Music :*"Étienne", a 1987 single by French artist Guesch Patti*"Etienne Trilogy", a song by the short-lived Tori Amos project Y Kant Tori Read on the album of the same name.- Persons :*Etienne , U.S...
" by Guesch Patti
Guesch Patti
Guesch Patti, , born Patricia Porasse, is a French singer.-Early life:Patti was born in Paris, France. She chose her artist name from the nickname she had as a child Guesch...
.
On February 15, 2010, he released his second album "Exhibition", a pop-electro album which was #7 in France, #5 in Belgium (Wallonia) and #36 in Switzerland.
As John Louly
Released under Diamond Recordz label- "Hot Vocation" (John Revox & Christian Sims feat. John Louly)
- "Tears" (John Revox feat. John Louly, ORPHAZ)
- "Holiday" (Christian Sims & John Revox feat. John Louly)
Unreleased
- "My Answer" (John Revox feat. John Louly)
- "Stop in my Mind" (John Revox et Christian Sims feat. John Louly)
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart | Certification / Sales (France) |
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| FR France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
FR France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... (DD) |
BEL Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... (WA) |
SWI Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
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| 2008 | Duel | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 100,000 |
| 2010 | Exhibition | 7 | 4 | 5 | 36 | - |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Album | |||
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| FR France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
FR France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... (DD) |
BEL Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... (WA) |
SWI Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
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| 2008 | "Cherchez le garçon" | 4 | 1 | 4 | 78 | Duel |
| "Il y a je t'aime et je t'aime" | 2 | 33 |