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Cascada

Cascada (Template:PronEng [1][2]) is a German Eurodance act most famous for their hit single "Everytime We Touch". Cascada consists of singer Natalie Horler and producers DJ Manian, and Yanou.

Music Career

Early Years (2004-2005)

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The single cover of Truly, Madly, Deeply.

When Natalie Horler was 17, she was doing studio work for various DJs. Eventually; she met Yanou and DJ Manian. Originally, they released music under the name, Cascade, but due to another artist with a similar name threatening a suit, they changed it to Cascada. [3] Under Andorfine Records, they produced their debut and hit single, "Miracle", and its follow-up, "Bad Boy", in poland.[4] This caught the attention of American dance label, Robbins Entertainment. They negotiated a contract and "Miracle" was released in 2004.[5] However, it did not attract much attention, so Cascada offered them "Everytime We Touch".

Everytime We Touch (2005-2007)

Cascada experienced mainstream success in the United Kingdom and the United States almost a year after releasing their second American single, "Everytime We Touch", which interpolates the chorus of a 1992 Maggie Reilly song of the same name. The song gained platinum and gold certifications across the globe, being certified platinum by the RIAA.[6][7] Soon after the popularity of the single skyrocketed, an album was quickly recorded and released (in a matter of months)[8], and a music video for "Everytime We Touch" was also distributed for promotion. For these reasons, the debut album maintains a very similar formula throughout, to the extent of near-identical tempo and beats.

In all, eight singles were released from the album, four of which have been released in the United Kingdom; "Everytime We Touch", "Truly Madly Deeply" (originally by Savage Garden),"Miracle" and "A Neverending Dream" all of which gained top 10 status apart from "A Neverending Dream", which charted at #46.[9] Their album Everytime We Touch has experienced success in the UK Album chart where it remained up in the top fourty for twenty-four weeks, peaking at #2.[10] The album experienced success on the U.S. charts as well.[11] The success of the album gained them two World Music Award nominations, winning them World's Best-Selling German Artist.[12]

Perfect Day (2007-2008)

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In order from left to right: Yanou, Natalie, and DJ Manian in the Last Christmas music video.

Natalie Horler first announced that Cascada were working on their second album during a Japanese interview, which was posted on their blog on MySpace.[13] There are a few cover songs on the album, most notably Avril Lavigne's "Sk8er Boi", P!nk's "Just Like A Pill", Patti Smith's "Because the Night",Venke Knutson's "Holiday",The Veronicas's Faded and the Mark Wills' song "What Hurts the Most", as well as two tracks, "Endless Summer" and "I Will Believe It" that were previously recorded by Natalie Horler and DJ Manian under the Siria name.[14] However, the U.S. release replaced the Siria songs, whose North American rights were owned by Marian Records[15], P!nk, and Avril Lavigne covers with three newer tracks. [16] The sophomore effort was released at the end of 2007 in the UK, and several parts of Northern Europe.[17]. Perfect Day was released to the remaining markets, in the first quarter of 2008, with the U.S. release being the last. [18] Natalie, also, stated in a French Interview, before the release, that she would take a hand in writing parts of the album. [19] However, none of the final tracks on the album were written by her.[20]

The world-wide lead single, "What Hurts the Most", was released in late 2007 and early 2008, along with its B-side, a cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas".[21] The single had high success, reaching the top tier in most countries. [22] The U.K. and German follow-up to "What Hurts the Most", is "What Do You Want From Me?"[23][24], originally thought to be called "Tell Me Why".[25][26]

Discography

Singles

All high charting singles and their chart positions on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (U.S. Hot 100), the Hot Dance Airplay (U.S. Dance), and in the United Kingdom (UK), France (FRA), Ireland (IRE), Sweden (SWE), Israel (ISR), and on the United World Chart (UWC)

For a full Cascada singles discography and chart positions, go to Cascada discography.

Year Title Album
2006 Everytime We Touch Everytime we Touch
2007 Truly Madly Deeply
Miracle
A Neverending Dream
What Hurts the Most/Last Christmas Perfect Day
2008 What Do You Want from Me
Perfect Day

Awards and Nominations

Award Show Award Title
2006 International Dance Music Awards Won Best New Dance Artist Solo [27]
Nominated Best High Energy/Euro Track "Everytime We Touch"
Napster Awards Won Most-Played Dance/Electronic Recording [28] "Everytime We Touch"
2007 World Music Awards Nominated World's Best Selling Female Pop Artist [29]
Won Best-Selling German Artist Award
2008 European Border Breakers Awards Won Best European Border Breaker- Germany[30] Everytime We Touch
International Dance Music Awards Nominated Best High Energy/ Euro Track [31] "Truly, Madly, Deeply"
Nominated Best Dance Artist Solo

References

  1. ^ Interview with Cascada, by ADOS.FR, notice how Natalie Horler pronounced it. Ados.fr. Retrieved December 22, 2007
  2. ^ Interview with Cascada by TOAZTED, notice how Natalie Horler pronounced it. Toazted. Retrieved December 22, 2007
  3. ^ Cascada's Biography. Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  4. ^ Andorfine Records Releases. Andorfine Records. Retrieved February 29, 2008.
  5. ^ Cascada Miracle Release. Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2008.
  6. ^ RIAA Everytime We Touch Certification. RIAA. Retrieved March 1, 2008.
  7. ^ Official Cascada Japanese Site Profile. Cascada.jp. Retrieved February 1, 2008.
  8. ^ Ados.fr Natalie Interview. Ados.fr. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  9. ^ All Around the World Single Chart Position Peaks. All Around the World. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  10. ^ Cascada Biography and History. All Around the World. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  11. ^ MTV Chart Summary. MTV. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
  12. ^ Billboard's Review of What Hurts the Most. Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
  13. ^ Japanese Interview. Barks Global Music Explorer. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  14. ^ Perfect Day International Version's Tracklisting. HMV. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  15. ^ Marian Records Releases. Marian Records. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  16. ^ Robbins Message Board. Robbins Entertainment. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  17. ^ Toazted Interview. Toazted. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  18. ^ Robbins Message Board Perfect Day Release. Robbins Entertainment. Retrived February 28, 2008.
  19. ^ French Interview. Ados.fr. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  20. ^ kathy w/ tiffany Day Writer Credits and Track listing. Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  21. ^ What Hurts the Most Releases. Billboard. Retrived February 28, 2008.
  22. ^ acharts What Hurts the Most History. acharts. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  23. ^ All Around the World News. All Around the World. Retrieved February 26, 2008.
  24. ^ Zooland Records News. Zooland Records. Retrieved February 2.
  25. ^ Cascada Music UK Forum. Cascada Music UK. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
  26. ^ Cascada Music UK Forum. Cascada Music UK. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
  27. ^ Interview with Energy Arizona FM. Energy Arizona FM. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
  28. ^ Napster Awards Winners List. Napster Awards. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
  29. ^ World Music Awards Press Release. World Music Awards. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
  30. ^ European Border Breakers Award Winner List. European Border Breakers Awards. Retrieved January 15, 2008.
  31. ^ Winter Music Conference Nominations Page. Winter Music Conference. Retrieved March 1, 2008.





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