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Karmin

Karmin is an American pop music duo consisting of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan, who are engaged to each other. They are best known for their covers of Chris Brown's "Look at Me Now", Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" and LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem". Their original song "Take It Away" was used in promos for the 2011 NBA Finals.[2]

History

Amy Heidemann graduated from Seward High School in Nebraska along with her younger brother Eric Heidemann and younger sister Megan Heidemann. Nick Noonan graduated from Old Town High School in Maine, where he was a member of the concert band and jazz ensemble. Amy and Nick met at Berklee College of Music and released their first album, Inside Out, in May 2010.[3] Aside from their appearance on Ellen, the group has more than 150 million views on YouTube.[4] The duo gained popularity after being discussed on reddit,[5] and their video for "Look at Me Now" was posted on Ryan Seacrest's blog.[6] The group later thanked reddit by giving the reddit alien mascot a prominent place in their video for their cover of "6 Foot 7 Foot".[7] There was significant anticipation and speculation concerning Karmin signing with a record label.[8][9] On June 2, 2011, the group announced that they had been signed by a major record label.[10] Reports indicated, with confirmation from an industry insider, that the group had signed with Epic Records as part of L.A. Reid's return to the company.[11][12][13] On their official website they asked their fans about what they wanted to hear on their album, and about 50% said they would like to have rapping.[14]. On February 11, 2012, Karmin was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing two original tunes "Brokenhearted" and "I Told You So" from their album which is scheduled for release on April 24, 2012.

EPs

  • Inside Out (2010)
  1. "Let It Go"
  2. "Inside Out"
  3. "Let's Get Lost"
  4. "Little Bit Crazy"
  • The Winslow Sessions (2011)
  1. "Everything is Right"
  2. "Remembered"
  3. "Carbon Copy"
  4. "Gold"
  5. "Take It Away"
  6. "I Suppose" (Bonus Live Track)
  7. "You Can Tell Me" (Bonus Live Track)
  • "Hello" (2012)
  1. "Brokenhearted"
  2. "Crash Your Party"

Studio album

Heidemann and Noonan's debut studio album, to be released on April 24, 2012, was recorded with the collaboration of Kane Beatz, Warryn Campbell, Diane Warren, Lil Doops,The Underdogs,[15][16]

Discography

Etymology

The name of the band derives from the Latin word carmen, which means "song", with a slightly altered spelling to "hint at 'karma'".[17]

Awards and nominations

Year Nominated Work Award Nomination Result
2011 Karmin American Music Award New Media Honoree Won

References

  1. ^ "The Buzz On Karmin". mtv.com. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
  2. ^ "NBA Taps YouTube Sensation Karmin for 2011 Finals Promo". Viral Videos Blog. ryanseacrest.com. Retrieved 7-13-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) Amy and Nick (Karmin) are now managed by fellow Berklee College of Music graduate, Nils Gums, who also was the architect behind their YouTube development strategy.
  3. ^ "About Karmin". About Karmin. karminmusic.com. Retrieved 7/13/2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ "Karmincovers". youtube channel. youtube. Retrieved 12-5-2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ "Cute Chick Busts Busta Rhymes' Rhymes". Reddit. reddit.com. Retrieved 8-8-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ "YouTube Singer Gives Nicki Minaj A Run For Her Money". Ryan Seacrest. ryanseacrest.com. Retrieved 8-4-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ "Karmin's Cover of 6' 7'". Karmin. Youtube. April 27, 2011. Retrieved 8/8/2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ "Meet Karmin A Cinderella Story Born On Youtube". Meet Karmin. bark and bite blog. Retrieved 8-8-2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ "YouTube Sensation Karmin Stays Prepared As Record Labels Loom". Article. LA Times. Retrieved 8-8-2011. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ "Breaking News". breaking news. karminmusic.com.
  11. ^ "LA Reid to Head Up Epic Label Group". LA Reid. rap-up.com. Retrieved 8-8-2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  12. ^ Halperin, Shirley (15 June 2011). "X Factor Judge La Reid". xfactor. hollywoodreporter.com.
  13. ^ "Karmin and Coolroy Perform". Karmin and Coolroy. bmi.com. Retrieved 8-8-2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  14. ^ "Karmin Wows B96 With A Special Acoustic Performance & Chats With Stylz & Roman". B96 Chicago. October 20, 2011. {{cite web}}: Text "News" ignored (help)
  15. ^ "On the Verge: Karmin". USA Today. USA Today. 28 August 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
  16. ^ "Karmin talks SNL, covers, Hello, Brokenhearted". Beatweek. Beatweek Magazine. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  17. ^ "About Us — KarminMusic". karminmusic.com.
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