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Eric Saade

Eric Saade (2011)
Background information
Birth name Eric Khaled Saade
Born 29 October 1990 (1990-10-29) (age 21)
Origin Kattarp, Helsingborg, Sweden
Genres Dance, Pop, Pop rock, Rock, Teen Pop
Occupations Singer, Television presenter
Years active 2005–present
Labels Roxy Recordings, All Around the World Productions, B1M1 Recordings, Mostiko, Neocorp Music, Oh My God!, Ratas Music Group, Broma Sixteen
Associated acts J-Son, Dev, What's Up!
Website Official Website

Eric Saade IPA: [ˈiːrik saʔaːdɐ]; Swedish pronunciation: [ˈeː.ˈrɪk sa.ˈaː.ˈdɛ]; * 29 October 1990 in Kattarp, Helsingborg, Sweden) is a Swedish singer. After two years with the boyband What's Up!, he left the group in February 2009 to pursue a solo career. Eric Saade represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany after winning the national Swedish selection Melodifestivalen 2011 with his entry "Popular". In the final Saade came in third place which was Sweden's best result in the contest since 1999.

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[edit] Early life

Eric Saade grew up in Kattarp, Sweden with his Swedish mother and Lebanese father. His parents divorced when Saade was four years old. He is the second oldest of eight siblings and half siblings.

When he was six years old, Saade first sang on a stage at his mother's wedding. He has been writing songs since he was 13 years old. He got his first record deal when he was 15 years old. Before starting his solo career, Saade was in the boyband What's Up!.[1]

[edit] Career

[edit] 2009: Beginnings

In summer 2009, Saade hosted the Swedish music competition My Camp Rock, a camp inspirated by the Disney Channel movie Camp Rock. In the same year, he hosted the nationwide contest Julia's Shooting Stars.

In August 2009, Saade signed with the Swedish record label Roxy Recordings.

On 21 December 2009, Saade released his first single Sleepless, written by Fredrik Kempe and Peter Boström as a download single worldwide on iTunes.[2] The song reached #44 in Sweden. The music video premiered on 22 January 2010 and was directed by Anders Rune.[3]

[edit] 2010: Melodifestivalen

Main article: Melodifestivalen 2010
Main article: Manboy
Eric Saade performing at Melodifestivalen 2010

On 12 February 2010, Saade performed in the second semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2010,[4] the Swedish pre-decision for the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song Manboy written by Fredrik Kempe and Peter Boström[2] as number one. He won that semi-final.[5] He came in third place. The song was released on 3 March 2010 in Sweden. The single reached #1 in Sweden and in the Swedish ringtone Charts. In June 2010, the single has reached Platinum status there.[6] The music video of the acoustic version premiered on 25 March 2010.[7] The acoustic version was released on 10 May 2010 in Sweden.[8]

[edit] 2010: Breakthrough in Sweden

Eric.Saade performing at Masquerade Tour

In January 2010, Saade won one Scandipop Award in the category Brightest New Hope for 2010.[9]

In March 2010, Saade was nominated for one Marcel Bezençon Award (Melodifestivalen) in the category Press Award for Manboy. He also won one in the category Artistic Award for the same song.

Saade released his first solo album Masquerade on 19 May 2011.[10] The album reached #2 in Sweden and reached Gold status there.

After the release of his debut album, Saade went on his first tour called Masquerade Tour. The tour went from 9 June 2010 until 11 September 2010 with 24 concerts in Sweden.

The third single from the album, called Break of Dawn, written by Saade and Fredrik Kempe,[11] was released on 28 June 2010 in Sweden. The song reached #45 in Sweden. The music video premiered on 15 June 2010.[12] The Le Family Remix of the song was released on 12 July 2010 in Sweden.[13]

In August 2010, Saade was nominated for three Rockbjörnen Awards in the categories Best Swedish Male Live Artist, Best Breakthrough Act and Best Swedish Song of the Year for Manboy.[14]

Still in 2010, Saade released the singles Masquerade and It's Gonna Rain.[5] The music video for Masquerade premiered on 10 August 2010.[15] The music video for It's Gonna Rain premiered on 22 October 2010.[16]

[edit] 2011: Melodifestivalen / Eurovision Song Contest

Main article: Melodifestivalen 2011
Main article: Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Main article: Popular (Eric Saade song)

On 19 February 2011, Saade competed a second time Melodifestivalen. He performed in the third semi-final with the number eight[17] and won the final with the song Popular written by Fredrik Kempe and produced by Peter Boström on 12 March 2011 with 193 points.[18] On 14 April 2011, the music video of the song premiered.

Eric Saade performing in the semi-final of Eurovisiong Song Contest 2011

On 12 May 2011, Saade competed with the number eight in the second semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2011. He reached the final as the last contestant. It was later revealed that he won the semi-final. On 14 May 2011, Saade competed with the number seven in the final. He placed on the third place. That is Sweden's best position since 1999 when Charlotte Perrelli won with the song Take Me to Your Heaven. It also is the fifth third place for Sweden in Eurovision history. It was released on 28 February 2011 in Sweden.[19] The song reached #1 in Sweden and in the Swedish ringtone Charts. By July 2011, it sold over 40.000 copies in Sweden and received Double Platinum status there. The music video premiered on 14 April 2011. After competing in Eurovision Song Contest, Saade released the song on 25 April 2011 in Finland,[20] on 6 May 2011 in Norway,[21] on 12 May 2011 in Australia, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, the UK and the USA,[22] on 18 May 2011 in Austria, Germany and Switzerland[23] and on 20 May 2011 in Belgium.[24] The song reached #4 in the Belgium (Flanders) Ultratip Charts, #17 in Finland, #23 in the Belgium (Wallonia) Ultratip, #29 in Austria,[25] #27 in Ireland,[26] #48 in Germany[27] and #76 in the UK.[28] The song was listed on number three on popjustice.coms list 45 Best Singles 2011. The album remix of the song was released on 14 March 2011 in Sweden.[29] The slow version was released the same day in Sweden.[30] That version was named Song of the Day by popjustice.com on 15 May 2011.[31] The SoundFactory Remix was released on 25 May 2011 in Sweden.[32] Another remix was released on 9 June 2011 in Greece.[33]

[edit] 2011-2012: More success

In January 2011, Saade was nominated for six Scandipop Awards in the categories Best Single from a New Artist for It's Gonna Rain and Manboy, Best Male Single for the same songs, Best Male Album for Masquerade and Best New Artist. He also won two awards in the categories Best Album from a New Artist for Masquerade and Best Male.[34]

Also in January 2011, Saade was nominated for one Grammi in the category Song of the Year for Manboy.[35]

On 14 January 2011, Saade released the first single Still Loving It from his second album, written by Saade, Niclas Lundin and Anton Malmberg Hård Af Segerstad,[36] in Sweden.[37]

In March 2011, Saade was nominated for one Marcel Bezençon Award (Melodifestivalen) in the category Artistic Award for Popular. He also won one in the category Press Award for the same song.

In April 2011, Saade was nominated for one Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award in Sweden in the category Sweden's Favorite Star.[38]

In May 2011, Saade was nominated for two Marcel Bezençon Awards in the categories Artistic Award and Press Award for Popular.

Also in May 2011, it was announced that Saade would release two albums in 2011 called Saade Vol. 1 and Saade Vol. 2 in Sweden. The first one was released on 29 June 2011 in Sweden and Norway.[39] From 16 June until 27 June 2011, the website scandipop.co.uk released previews from the album. The album reached #1 in Sweden, sold over 50.000 copies and reached Platinum status in July 2011 there. It also reached #16 in Finland.[40]

In June 2011, Saade won two ESC Radio Awards in the categories Best Male Artist and Best Song for "Popular".

The second single of the album Saade Vol. 1 called "Hearts in the Air", a collaboration with J-Son, was released on 3 June 2011 in Sweden and Norway[41] and on 28 September 2011 in France.[42] The song reached #2 in Sweden and reached Gold status there. The music video premiered on 29 June 2011. The remix of the song was released on 11 December 2011 in the UK.[43]

Eric Saade performing at Made of Pop Concert

From 17 June 2011 until 10 November 2011, Saade went on his second tour called Made of Pop Concert. The tour included 24 concerts in Sweden and one concert in France.

On 14 July 2011, Saade performed for the Swedish crown princess Victoria and the royal family.

In August 2011, Saade was nominated for two You Choice Awards in the categories Best Male Video for Popular[44] and Best Newcommer for the same song.

Also in August 2011, Saade was nominated for two Rockbjörnen Awards in the categories Best Male Artist Live and Best Swedish Song for Popular.

On 2 November 2011, Saade released the first single "Hotter Than Fire", a collaboration with Dev, in Sweden. The song is written by Saade, Jason Gill and J-Son. On 30 October 2011, scandipop.co.uk has released a preview of the song. The song reached #5 in Sweden. The music video premiered on 7 December 2011. The remix of the song was released on 30 November 2011 in Sweden.[45]

The album Saade Vol. 2 was released on 30 November 2011. From 21 November until 29 November 2011, scandipop.co.uk has released previews from the album. The album reached #1 in Sweden and #46 in Finland.[46]

In 2011, Saade was the most searched celebrity on Google in Sweden.[citation needed]

2012

Saade is nominated for six Scandipop Awards in the categories Best Male, Readers Favourite of 2011, Best Male Album for Saade Vol. 1 and Saade Vol. 2, Best Male Single for "Popular" and Best Remix for "Popular (SoundFactory Remix)" which will be awarded in January 2012.[47]

Saade is also nominated for one Grammi in the category Best Song for "Popular" which also will be awarded in January 2012.

From 30 March until 28 April 2012, Saade will go on his third Swedish tour, called Pop Explosion Concert 2012 with 15 concerts.

[edit] Personal life

Saade lives in Stockholm. He was in a long-term relationship with Molly Sandén, until their relationship officially ended on January 9, 2012. .[48]

[edit] Influences

Saade started singing after seeing Michael Jackson on TV. His other musical influences are Bryan Adams and the Backstreet Boys.

[edit] Discography

See also: Eric Saade discography

[edit] Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Outcome Notes
2010 Scandipop Awards Brightest New Hope for 2010 Himself Won
Marcel Bezençon Awards (Melodifestivalen) Artistic Award Manboy
Press Award Nominated Lost to: Anna Bergendahl for This Is My Life
Rockbjörnen Awards Best Swedish Song of the Year Lost to: Oskar Linnros for Från och med Du
Best Breakthrough Act Himself Lost to: Oskar Linnros
Best Swedish Male Live Act Lost to: Lars Winnerbäck
2011 Scandipop Awards Best New Artist Lost to: Gravitonas
Best Male Won
Best Album from a New Artist Masquerade
Best Male Album Nominated Lost to: Darin for Lovekiller
Best Single from a New Artist Manboy Lost to: Timoteij for Kom
It's Gonna Rain Lost to: Timoteij for Kom
Best Male Single Lost to: Ola Svensson for All Over the World
Manboy Lost to: Ola Svensson for All Over the World
Grammis Song of the Year Lost to: Robyn for Dancing on My Own
Marcel Bezençon Awards (Melodifestivalen) Artistic Award Popular Lost to: Danny Saucedo for In the Club
Press Award Won
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (Sweden) Sweden's Favorite Star Himself Nominated Lost to: Amy Diamond
Marcel Bezençon Awards Artist Award Popular Lost to: Jedward for Lipstick
Press Award Lost to: Paradise Oskar for Da Da Dam
ESC Radio Awards Best Song Won
Best Male Artist Himself
You Choice Awards Best Male Video Popular Nominated Lost to: Justin Bieber for Never Say Never
Best Newcomer Lost to: Demi Lovato for Skyscraper
Rockbjörnen Awards Best Swedish Song Lost to: Veronica Maggio for Jag kommer
Best Male Artist Live Himself Lost to: Håkan Hellström
2012 Scandipop Awards Reader's Favourite of 2011 Won
Best Male
Best Remix Popular (SoundFactory Remix) Nominated Lost to: Le Kid for Oh My God (SoundFactory Remix)
Best Male Album Saade Vol. 2 Lost to: Himself for Saade Vol. 1
Saade Vol. 1 Won
Best Male Single Popular
Grammis Song of the Year Nominated Lost to: Avicii for Levels
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (Sweden) Sweden's Favorite Star Himself Pending

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Anna Bergendahl
with "This Is My Life"		 Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest
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