Slimmy
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Slimmy, born Paulo Fernandes, is a Portuguese singer/songwriter who combines various genres of rock, especially electro rock. He has an irreverent visual look and an addictive musical style and has achieved mainstream success after an appearance on the Portuguese soap opera Morangos com Açúcar
. He has also appeared in one episode of CSI
. His song 'Self Control' has been featured on Sky Sports.
In 2004, after studio work and varied concerts, Slimmy relocated to London, performing in reputable venues such as the Dublin Castle, Hope and Anchor, Rhythm Factory, Bull and Gate, materialising in an opening slot on the tour of the American English Electric 6. In 2005, Slimmy began to reach the UK media with airplay on Virgin FM and XFM.
Also around this time, "Bloodshot Star" started to play on MTV2 Channel, and was was chosen for the TV series C.S.I. Miami (episode 23 4th grade), even though he was still considered without a recording deal. The song 'Self Control' was also used as a soundtrack to the program summaries of the Premiership on Sky Sports.
In late 2009 Slimmy's career was divided between live performances and studio work, where he began recording on the album "Be Someone Else", eventually released in June 2010. Recorded between studios Aguda (Portugal) and the studios Wrong Planet (UK), "Be Someone Else" enlisted the prduction of Quico Serrano and Mark Turner. The album marked a change in line up for the band with Slimmy on voice and guitar, Paulo Garim on bass and Tozé on drums, joined by guest musicians on Gustavo Silva programming and keyboards, and Daniel Santos on guitar. This album features 11 tracks in the same musical style of "Beatsound Loverboy", but focused more on Electro music. The album also featured two singles, "The Games You Play" and "Be Someone Else". Promotional concerts ensued until the end of the year.
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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....
. He has also appeared in one episode of CSI
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
. His song 'Self Control' has been featured on Sky Sports.
1999–2005: early life and career beginnings
In 1999/2000 Slimmy’s career took hold from the impact generated around a third prize at the Roland Masters Of The Groove 2000. From that point he began to develop a musical approach that combined rhythms and electronic instrumentation of dance within the rock genre. The first demos were recorded with producer Rodolfo Cardoso in 2003. The collection that had been developed during the previous years did not pass unnoticed by the national and international music scene, catching the attention of noticeables such as Quico Serrano, Alvaro Costa and Saul Davies of the British band James who would later work on Slimmy’s debut studio album in 2007.In 2004, after studio work and varied concerts, Slimmy relocated to London, performing in reputable venues such as the Dublin Castle, Hope and Anchor, Rhythm Factory, Bull and Gate, materialising in an opening slot on the tour of the American English Electric 6. In 2005, Slimmy began to reach the UK media with airplay on Virgin FM and XFM.
Also around this time, "Bloodshot Star" started to play on MTV2 Channel, and was was chosen for the TV series C.S.I. Miami (episode 23 4th grade), even though he was still considered without a recording deal. The song 'Self Control' was also used as a soundtrack to the program summaries of the Premiership on Sky Sports.
2006–present: career breakthrough, Beatsound Loverboy and Be Someone Else
In 2007, Slimmy returned to Portugal, embarking on an extensive national tour in preparation for the release of his debut album “Beatsound Loverboy”, on the Som Livre label. The album features a fusion of rock and electro music, releasing three singles, “Beatsound Loverboy”, “Show Girl” and “You Should Never Leave Me”. The music video for “Show Girl” gained controversy for it's revealing lesbian content. “Beatsound Loverboy” and “You Should Never Leave Me” appeared on the “Morangos com Açúcar” soundtrack and the album was voted the 3rd best national album of the past 15 years, chosen by the listeners of the national radio station Antena 3. The year 2008 began with a new tour, with Slimmy presenting the full album throughout the country. The album garnered much recognition within the media and earned Slimmy a nomination for “Golden Globe Newcomer of the Year” as well as a nomination in the “MTV Europe Music Awards” for “Best Portuguese Act”. Slimmy edited in digital format the “Slimmy Unplugged”, his only live album to date, with 13 songs, recorded live at Salon Castelense in June of that year.In late 2009 Slimmy's career was divided between live performances and studio work, where he began recording on the album "Be Someone Else", eventually released in June 2010. Recorded between studios Aguda (Portugal) and the studios Wrong Planet (UK), "Be Someone Else" enlisted the prduction of Quico Serrano and Mark Turner. The album marked a change in line up for the band with Slimmy on voice and guitar, Paulo Garim on bass and Tozé on drums, joined by guest musicians on Gustavo Silva programming and keyboards, and Daniel Santos on guitar. This album features 11 tracks in the same musical style of "Beatsound Loverboy", but focused more on Electro music. The album also featured two singles, "The Games You Play" and "Be Someone Else". Promotional concerts ensued until the end of the year.
Image
Slimmy has been influenced by rock artists such as Placebo, IAMX and Kings of Leon. His vocals have drawn frequent comparison to those of Brian Molko and Caleb Followill, while the structure of his music is said to echo classic 1980s rock and 2000s electro. Slimmy's personal image, exploited with television appearances and a constant stream of videos has been considered extravagant and overworked, using rock imagery and fancy outfits to make a noticeable impression within the genre. This has also contributed to the widespread doubt as to his sexual orientation.Awards
Slimmy was nominated for the Portuguese Golden Globe Awards and also for the European Music Awards (MTV) in Best Portuguese Act.MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music AwardsMTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally beginning as an alternative to the American MTV Video Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards is today a popular celebration of what MTV viewers consider...
is an annual awards ceremony established in 1994 by MTV Europe
MTV Europe
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Golden Globes
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Discography
- 2007: Beatsound LoverboyBeatsound LoverboyBeatsound Loverboy is the debut studio album by Portuguese singer-songwriter Slimmy. Slimmy started working on the album with his longtime producers Quico Serrano and Mark Turner. Other two producers joined Slimmy for the recording of the album: Saul Davies and Rodolfo Cardoso...
- 2008: Slimmy UnpluggedSlimmy UnpluggedSlimmy Unplugged is the debut live album by Portuguese singer-songwriter Slimmy. It was recorded on 19 and 20 of June 2008 at Tertúlia Castelense...
- 2010: Be Someone ElseBe Someone ElseBe Someone Else is the second studio album by Portuguese singer-songwriter Slimmy. Saul Davies was first set to be the producer of the album, however, such collaboration wasn't possible and Slimmy started working on the album with his longtime producers Quico Serrano and Mark Turner...
Videoclips
So far he has released six videoclips:- Beatsound Loverboy
- Bloodshot Star
- Showgirl
- You Should Never Leave Me (Before I die)
- The Games You Play
- Be Someone Else
Singles
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| 2007 | "Beatsound Loverboy Beatsound Loverboy (song) "Beatsound Loverboy" is a song by Slimmy, released in 2007 as the lead single from his debut album Beatsound Loverboy. The song peaked at number 42 in the Portugal Singles Chart.The song also appeared on the soundtrack to Morangos com Açúcar soap opera.... " |
42 | Beatsound Loverboy |
| 2008 | "Show Girl Show Girl (song) "Show Girl" is a song by Slimmy, released in 2008 as the second single from his debut album Beatsound Loverboy. The song peaked at number 44 in the Portugal Singles Chart."Showgirl" is part of the soundtrack of the Portuguese TV series "Rebelde Way".... " |
44 | Beatsound Loverboy |
| 2008 | "You Should Never Leave Me (Before I Die) You Should Never Leave Me (Before I Die) "You Should Never Leave Me " is a song by Slimmy, released in 2008 as the third and final single single from his debut album Beatsound Loverboy... " |
48 | Beatsound Loverboy |
| 2010 | "Be Someone Else Be Someone Else (song) "Be Someone Else" is a song by Slimmy, released in 2010 as the lead single single from his second studio album Be Someone Else. The single wasn't particularly successful, charting anywhere.... " |
– | Be Someone Else |
| 2010 | "The Games You Play The Games You Play "The Games You Play" is a song by Slimmy, released in 2010 as the second single single from his second studio album Be Someone Else. The single wasn't particularly successful, charting anywhere.... " |
– | Be Someone Else |