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In January 2017, Larsson released a new single titled, "[[So Good (Zara Larsson song)|So Good]]", which features vocals from American rapper [[Ty Dolla Sign]], as the fourth single from her second album with [[So Good (Zara Larsson album)|the same title]], which was released on 17 March 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases|title=Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates|last=|first=|date=2017-01-17|publisher=|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20170117220619/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases|archive-date=2017-01-17|access-date=2017-01-20|work=AllAccess Music Group}}</ref> |
In January 2017, Larsson released a new single titled, "[[So Good (Zara Larsson song)|So Good]]", which features vocals from American rapper [[Ty Dolla Sign]], as the fourth single from her second album with [[So Good (Zara Larsson album)|the same title]], which was released on 17 March 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases|title=Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates|last=|first=|date=2017-01-17|publisher=|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20170117220619/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases|archive-date=2017-01-17|access-date=2017-01-20|work=AllAccess Music Group}}</ref> |
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On March 17th 2017, Larsson released her 2nd studio album, [[So Good (album)|So Good]] which features new collaborations with [[WizKid]] & [[Clean Bandit]] titled [[Sundown]] & [[Symphony (song)|Symphony]] respectively. |
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== Personal life and views== |
== Personal life and views== |
Revision as of 00:40, 18 March 2017
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Zara Larsson | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Zara Maria Larsson |
Born | Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden | 16 December 1997
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Years active | 2008–present |
Website |
Zara Maria Larsson (pronounced [²sɑːra ma²riː.a ˈlɑːʂɔn]; born 16 December 1997) is a Swedish singer and songwriter. She first gained national fame for winning the 2008 season of the talent show Talang, the Swedish version of Got Talent, at the age of 10.[1] Larsson signed with the record label TEN Music Group in 2012 and released her debut EP album, Introducing, in January 2013. The single "Uncover" topped the charts in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.[2] By February 2013, "Uncover" was certified platinum by Universal Music Sweden.[3] In July 2013, Introducing was certified triple platinum in the country.[4] Larsson also signed a three-year contract with Epic Records in the United States in April 2013.[5] She performed at the opening and closing ceremonies in France for UEFA Euro 2016.[6]
Early life
Larsson was born at Karolinska University Hospital in Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden to Agnetha and Anders Larsson.[7][8] In an interview with Svenska Dagbladet, she said that she was born "dead" due to a lack of oxygen from nuchal cord.[8] She has a younger sister, Hanna, who is also a singer and a member of the band Hanna & Andrea.[9]
In a 2015 interview, Larsson said that she was accepted into the Adolf Fredrik's Music School, but declined because she did not want to sing in a choir.[10]
Career
2008–11: Career beginnings
Larsson won the 2008 season of Talang, the Swedish adaptation of Got Talent, at the age of 10,[11] winning 500,000SEK.[12][13] "My Heart Will Go On", originally sung by Celine Dion, was later released as Larsson's debut single.
2012–14: Breakthrough with 1
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Larsson signed with TEN Music Group in 2012 to record her debut extended play. Larsson's debut EP, Introducing, was leaked on 9 December 2012 through a preview of "Uncover" on YouTube.[14] The five-song album was released on 21 January 2013.[15] "Uncover" was released as the album's lead single. It peaked at No. 1 on both the Sverigetopplistan and DigiListan charts,[16] as well as reaching No. 1 in Norway and peaking at No. 3 in Denmark,[17][18] and by 25 February 2013 the song was certified platinum in Sweden by Universal Music Sweden.[3] The song entered the Svensktoppen track lists.[2] In July 2013, at Sommarkrysset in Gröna Lund, she received a triple platinum award for Introducing.[4][19]
On 27 March 2013, Larsson's next EP was revealed through a preview of "She's Not Me (Pt. 1)".[20] The five-song EP, Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself, was released on 5 July 2013.[21] The double-single "She's Not Me" (consisting of "She's Not Me (Pt. 1)" and "She's Not Me (Pt. 2)") was released on 25 June 2013.[21] On 3 April 2013, Larsson revealed on her blog that she had signed a three-year contract with Epic Records in the United States.[5][22] On 1 October 2014, Larsson released her debut studio album 1, including the songs "Uncover", "Bad Boys" and "She's Not Me" (Part 1 & 2). The album went Platinum in Sweden. Larsson was an opening act for British singer Cher Lloyd's I Wish Tour.[23]
2015–present: So Good and international success
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On 5 June 2015, Larsson released her debut single "Lush Life" from her second studio album. The song became her second number 1 single and was certified four times platinum in Sweden. The song reached the top 5 in Australia, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom.[24][25] [26]
On 22 July 2015, Larsson collaborated with Grammy-nominated[27] British singer MNEK and released her second single called "Never Forget You".[28] The song reached No. 1 in Sweden, No. 5 in the United Kingdom,[29][30] No. 3 in Australia,[31] No. 1 in Sweden's Top 50[32] Music Charts (based on weekly YouTube popularity) and it also hit No. 1 on Sweden's Spotify charts.[33] The song sold platinum in Sweden after two weeks.[34]
In February 2016, Tinie Tempah released a single titled "Girls Like", featuring Larsson.[35] Larsson was featured in the official song of UEFA Euro 2016, David Guetta's "This One's for You".[36]
On 1 September 2016, Larsson released her third single titled "Ain't My Fault", which will be part of her upcoming album.[37] On October 22, 2016, Larsson was named one of Time Magazine's "30 Most Influential Teens of 2016".[38]
On 11 November 2016, Larsson released "I Would Like" as a promotional single for her upcoming album .[39]
In January 2017, Larsson released a new single titled, "So Good", which features vocals from American rapper Ty Dolla Sign, as the fourth single from her second album with the same title, which was released on 17 March 2017.[40]
On March 17th 2017, Larsson released her 2nd studio album, So Good which features new collaborations with WizKid & Clean Bandit titled Sundown & Symphony respectively.
Personal life and views
Larsson, a self-proclaimed fan of Beyoncé, identifies as a feminist and models herself an "activist" after the singer.[41] She attributes her openness of opinion on social media and within interviews to her parents, claiming: "Both my parents are very educated when it comes to social issues and being woke about what's going on in the world, and they've been very supportive of me having a voice".[41]
Larsson has grown increasingly vocal with her impressions of other artists and industry workers with whom she works and admires. While she has high praise for performers such as Beyonce,[41] she is equal in her opposing views of such producers as Dr. Luke, of whom she does not have "good memories".[42]
In an April 2016 interview, Larsson said that she was: "not really a bitter person. In my personal life, I would just feel like, I will always be cool with everyone."[43]
Sexism accusations
Larsson's remarks and opinions towards men have drawn attention in both the public and media, a few of which have garnered criticism. Some followers have even taken to calling her a "man-hater"; which Larsson says she "happily [is]", stating: "It doesn't really hurt men if I hate them."[44]
After learning that a man had committed a sexual assault during her set at Sweden's Bråvalla festival in July 2016, Larsson went on social media via Twitter to not only condemn the act but what was seen by many as her "blaming all men for the attacks".[45] Larsson confirmed the statements, saying: "It's not hard to be generalized. It's hard to feel insecure at a festival where you just want to go to have fun and enjoy. But you can't, because of men."[45]
Discography
Studio albums
Awards and nominations
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2017 | British Single of the Year[46] | "Girls Like" | Nominated |
British Video[47] | Eliminated |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2016 | Best New Artist | Herself | Nominated |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2014 | Best Swedish Song of the Year[49] | "Uncover" | Nominated |
2016 | Hetero of the Year[50] | Herself | |
Artist of the Year[50] |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2014 | Song of the Year[51] | "Uncover" | Nominated |
2015 | Song of the Year[52] | "Carry You Home" | |
2016 | Artist of the Year[53] | Herself | |
Song of the Year[54] | "Lush Life" | ||
2017 | Artist of the Year | Herself | Won |
Song of the Year | "Ain't My Fault" | Nominated |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2014 | Best Swedish Star[55] | Herself | Nominated |
2015 | Favorite Swedish Star[55] | ||
2016 | Favorite Swedish Star[56] | Won | |
2017 | Favorite Swedish Star | Pending | |
Favorite Global Music Star | Nominated |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2015 | Best Push[57] | Herself | Nominated |
2016 | Best New Act[58] | Herself | Won |
Best Swedish Act[59] | Herself | Nominated |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2016 | Best New Artist [60] | Herself | Nominated |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2014 | Song of the Year[61] | "Uncover" | Nominated |
2015 | Artist of the Year[62] | Herself | |
2016 | Artist of the Year[63] | ||
Song of the Year[64] | "Lush Life" | Won |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2013 | Best Female Live Artist[65] | Herself | Won |
Breakthrough of the Year[65] | |||
2014 | Best Female Live Artist [66] | ||
2015 | Best Female Live Artist[67] | ||
Best Fans[68] | Zara Larsson fans | Nominated | |
Special Award[69] | Herself | Won |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2016 | Choice Music: Break-Up Song[70] | "Never Forget You" | Nominated |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2016 | International Breakthrough of the Year[71] | Herself | Nominated |
International Song of the Year | This One's for You | Nominated |
See also
References
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- ^ a b Hung, Steffen. "swedishcharts.com - Zara Larsson - Uncover". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Zara Larsson säljer Platina" (in Swedish). Universal Music Sweden. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ a b Holmberg, Joakim (7 July 2013). "Robin Stjernberg och Zara Larsson heta artister på Sommarkrysset". Aftonkuriren (in Swedish). Retrieved 30 July 2013.
Note: The source confuses the song "Uncover" and the EP Introducing, see photos from the event in which Zara Larsson holds a Triple Platinum disc for her debut EP Introducing. - ^ a b "I'M SO LUCKY" (in Swedish). zarish.blogg.se. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
- ^ Evans, Joshua (10 June 2016). "Uefa Euro 2016: Opening ceremony at the Stade de France as it happened". International Business Times UK. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ "Därför nobbade Zara Larsson Justin Bieber". 1 April 2016.
- ^ a b harry.amster@svd.se, Harry Amster. "Zara Larsson: När hatvågen kom ville jag lämna Sverige".
- ^ "Zara Larsson's Sister Starts a Band, Hanna & Andrea, With Very Good Debut Single | SPIN". Spin. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ Matilda Gustavsson (15 May 2015). "Zara Larsson: Jag ska vara miljardär innan jag är 2" (in Swedish). Dagens Nyheter. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
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- ^ "Zara Larsson". Urban 96.5 FM. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ "Zara Larsson - Introducing". Expressen (in Swedish). Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ "Discography Zara Larsson". Hung Medien. swedishcharts.com/.
- ^ "Discography Zara Larsson". Hung Medien. norwegiancharts.com/.
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- ^ "Zara Larsson – She's Not Me (Pt.1)". YouTube. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Zara Larsson – "She's Not Me"" (in Swedish). Universal Music Sweden. 25 June 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
- ^ Säll, Jonna (10 May 2013). "Zara Larsson får treårskontrakt i USA". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ^ "Svenska Zara Larsson turnerar i USA med Cher Lloyd!". Posh24 (in Swedish). 27 August 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "never+forget+you | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". IRMA. Retrieved 20 January 2017. Note: Search for "Never Forget You" in the "Search by Song Title" bar. The first two results are for the correct song.
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "danishcharts.com - Zara Larsson - Lush Life". www.danishcharts.com. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ^ Metro.co.uk, Tina Campbell for (29 September 2014). "Who is MNEK? 9 facts about this singer-songwriter you need to get on your iPod". Metro. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Never Forget You by MNEK & Zara Larsson Songfacts". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "never+forget+you | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "swedishcharts.com - Swedish Charts Portal". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 19 January 2017.[dead link]
- ^ Australian Charts-"Never Forget You" (song) Archived 22 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ^ Sweden Top 50 Music Chart – "Never Forget You" Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ Sweden's #1 Hit is soon to be a International SMASH! Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ^ "Sverigetopplistan - Sveriges Officiella Topplista" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 23 January 2016. Note: Search for "Zara Larsson" and press "Sök" to see the seach results. Look for "Never Forget You" and press "VISA" to see selected chart positions and certification awards.
- ^ "Girls Like (single)". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "This One's For You by David Guetta Songfacts". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Hear Zara Larsson's bold new single 'Ain't My Fault'". www.ew.com/. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ Staff, TIME. "The 30 Most Influential Teens of 2016". TIME.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ "Listen to Zara Larsson's huge new anthem 'I Would Like'". Digital Spy. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". AllAccess Music Group. 17 January 2017. Archived from the original on 17 January 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ a b c Gonzalez, Erica (29 November 2016). "Zara Larsson Sings Beyonce". Harpers Bazaar. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
I listen to a lot of Beyoncé and a lot of male artists
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- ^ Castillo, Arielle (8 April 2016). "Zara Larsson: From TV Star to EDM Pop Sensation". www.rollingstone.com. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
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- ^ a b Lindner, Emilee (5 July 2016). "Zara Larsson After Festival Rapes: 'Where Do All the Nice Guys Go When Girls Get Raped?'". Fuse. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
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- ^ "ZARA LARSSON". MTV. 15 September 2015.
- ^ "MTV EMA 2016 | 6.11.2016 | Rotterdam | Zara Larsson". EMA.MTV. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ "MTV EMA 2016 | 6.11.2016 | Rotterdam | Vote - Best Swedish Act". EMA.MTV. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ^ "Get Ready: Your 2016 VMA Nominations Are Here - MTV". mtv.com. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
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- ^ "Här är artisterna som är nominerade till P3 Guld 2016". sverigesradio.se. 1 December 2015.
- ^ "Årets låt: Zara Larsson – Lush life". sverigesradio.se. 15 January 2016.
- ^ a b "Hela listan! Här är alla vinnare från Rockbjörnen 2013!". posh24.se. 29 August 2013.
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External links
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- Official website
- Official website Template:Sv icon
- Zara Larsson at AllMusic
- Zara Larsson discography at Discogs
- Zara Larsson at IMDb
- Articles with close paraphrasing from January 2017
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Universal Music Group artists
- Epic Records artists
- Singers from Stockholm
- Musicians from Stockholm
- Swedish child singers
- Swedish female singers
- Swedish pop singers
- Female singer-songwriters
- Swedish songwriters
- Swedish singer-songwriters
- English-language singers of Sweden
- Got Talent winners
- Feminist musicians
- Swedish feminists
- 21st-century singers