Femme Schmidt
SCHMIDT (* February 14 1990, Koblenz; born Elisa Schmidt) is a german pop and jazz singer.
Life
Schmidt grew up in Koblenz, Germany. When 16, she visited Hurtwood House near Dorking, Surrey, England where she began writing songs in english. Aged 17 she left for the USA for a year, returning to Munich, Germany afterwards for finishing school.
Since her childhood she had the wish to become a musician and worked towards that goal.
In June 2010 she signed with Major label Warner Music Group.
She lives in Berlin and London[1]
Career
In late 2010, Schmidt met producer and songwriter Guy Chambers. They planned to co-produce only one song but ended up writing all songs for Schmidts debut album FEMME SCHMIDT.
While producing the album, Schmidt appeared live on stage at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and in Guy Chambers’ Orgasmatron - 21st Century Cabaret. In 2011 she published her EP Above Sin City and was Opening act of Melanie C.[2]
May 18 2012, her debut album FEMME SCHMIDT was published.
Music
Guy Chambers calls his and Schmidt's genre pop noir. Schmidt describes it as combination of cabaret-jazz and modern pop. She feels inspired by Marlene Dietrich, Kurt Weill, Billie Holiday und Norah Jones.[3]
Discography
Albums
- FEMME SCHMIDT, Warner Music, May 2012
- Above Sin City, Warner Music, October 2011
Singles/EPs
- EP Above Sin City, Warner Music, October 2011
- Single In the Photo Booth, Warner Music, April 2012
Other works
- Ivy Quainoo, Song Richest Girl auf dem Album Ivy, TVoG/Universal, März 2012