Anggun C Sasmi

Anggun Cipta Sasmi (born in Jakarta, 29 April 1974; age 34 years) is an Indonesian singer who now has French citizenship. Until now he still is the only Indonesian singer who managed to break through the world music market. He currently lives in Paris, France and Montreal, Canada to continue his international career. Until 2005, he has successfully sold 3 million copies internationalnya albums worldwide, making it the most successful Asian artist outside Asia.

Early life and career in Indonesia

Anggun is the daughter of the couple Darto Singo, an Indonesian artist, with Dien Herdina, alone housewife bloody Sultan Palace. Anggun basically educated at a Catholic school in Jakarta, although Anggun is a Muslim. Elegant living in a family full of art. Since the age of 7 years old galvanized Anggun vocal exercises every day by his father. Graceful vocal techniques are taught a variety of exercises with full discipline. His mother then act as a manager and in charge of receiving orders for Anggun singing. At the age of 9 years, Anggun began creating her own songs and began recording an album of children.

At the age of 12 years, Anggun released his first rock album titled The World I Got (1986). The album was issued by Indonesian famous producer, Ian Antono. His first album received decent although not toss Anggun name. Anggun name only really skyrocketed in 1990, after releasing an album titled Dream-singles, followed Tua Tua Keladi and Fear of the great success in the market and jump-start as a rock singer Anggun's top teen. Anggun was awarded "Most Popular Artist Indonesia 1990-1991". Anggun then launched her second album, Son of the White Abu Abu (1991), and then Nocturno (1992), Anggun C. Sasmi ... Lah! (1993), and most recently Lost (1994). At the age of 19, Anggun has also successfully established his own record company, PT Bali Cipta Records to release albums. In Indonesia, Anggun has sold more than 5 million copies of his album until then. Making it one of the most popular rock singer in the era of the early 1990s.

The struggle towards an international career

In 1992, Anggun married young with Michel de Ghea, a French citizen. Anggun met with Michel during a tour to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. In 1994, Anggun was determined to realize his dreams as an international artist. After selling record company, Anggun moved to Europe with her husband and leave all the popularity it has in Indonesia.

Anggun settled in London, England for a year. Over in England Anggun diligent send a demo tape to various studios in the UK. In London Anggun experienced such thing as "culture shock". Money from the sale of record company run out bit by bit due to the high cost of living in London. Anggun had to accept disappointment when all the demo recordings that dikirmnya not get a positive reception. Until finally Anggun was the conclusion that his career would never grow in the UK and plans to start a career in another country. Anggun then decided to move to Holland, where there are more people of Indonesia. On the way to the Netherlands, Anggun stop first in Paris, France, the home of her husband. But then, Anggun finally cancel his intention to the Netherlands and decided to settle down and start a career in France.

In 1996, Anggun finally managed to meet with Erick Benzi, one of the great French producer who once worked with an album of famous singers such as Celine Dion, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Jhonny Hallyday and others. Benzi was captivated by Anggun vocal abilities, and offered him a solo album recorded in France. After studying French at the Alliance Franà § ais for a month, and Benzi Anggun began recording an album.

After recording was complete, Sony Music France was interested in and recruit Anggun as their recording artists. Not only that, Anggun was contracted in 2 albums, the French-language album and album in English.

Au Nom de la Lune, Snow on the Sahara, and international success

June 24, 1997 is a sacred date for when her first album Anggun Au Nom de la Lune (The Moon's name) released into the French market. Anggun's first single, "La Neige au Sahara", a place in the hearts of music enthusiasts France even to Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada. The single was recorded as the song most frequently played on French radio in 1997 and became one of Hits Summer '97. The album that contains elements of pop plus the sounds of traditional Indonesian instruments (drums, flutes, candle) is successfully reaping huge success with sales of more than 150,000 copies in France, made him an Indonesian national artist who managed to put the name of the first level with French artists who have .

The next year, Anggun released his first English language album, Snow on the Sahara. The album was released in over 33 countries in Europe, Asia, and America. Especially for Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia, the album was released in a special edition titled Anggun (In Indonesia, accompanied by a single called "Return"). Single Snow on the Sahara was instantly become big hits. The single was floated almost all of the charts in Europe during 1998 to 1999. [2] The single had reached position 1 in Italy, Spain and several countries in East Asia. In Europe, the single has even succeeded in occupying the Top 5 on the UK Club Charts, UK.

In the United States, Snow on the Sahara was released in May, 1998 by Epick Record. Anggun gait in the United States began when he appeared on TV shows Rossie O'Donnell Show. Anggun also perform at a New York West 54th Session and shelled a number of media including CNN, Billboard, and Rollingstone. Anggun was also invited by Sarah McLachlan to perform at Lilith Fair stage, women's music festivals around the United States and became the only Asian singer who had the honor of appearing on the show Divas Live in Las Vegas. However, Snow on the Sahara did not achieve significant success in the U.S. and sold 200,000 copies alone. However, Anggun managed to make history by becoming the first Asian artist that penetrate the Billboard charts at position # 16 (followed by 7 years later by Utada Hikaru). While the album Snow on the Sahara itself is at position # 23 Billboard Heat Seekers Charts.

Snow on the Sahara album has successfully achieved a number of platinum in several countries with total sales exceeding 1 million copies worldwide, making Anggun as an Asian artist with album sales of the highest outside of Asia (which is still held Anggun record until now). Snow on the Sahara Anggun is also the most successful albums throughout his career.

Da © Sirs Contraires, Chrysalis

In 1999, Anggun officially divorced by Michel de Ghea. In September, 2000, Anggun released her second album entitled Da © Sirs Contraires (French version) and Chrysalis (English version). Anggun's second album is still produced by Erick Benzi and Anggun writes all the lyrics speak Ingggris. On this album, Anggun sponsor the first single "Still Reminds Me" for the international market and "Un geste D'amour" for French. For the Southeast Asian market, also released the single Anggun Indonesian language entitled "The Sahara". The single "Still Reminds Me" and then managed to occupy the Top 5 in The Music & Media Europe Brokers Breakers Charts and reached the peak of the Asian United Chart for several weeks. Unfortunately, Chrysalis was not released in the United States despite the "Still Reminds Me" airs on several American radio. Nevertheless, this second album still multiplatinum albums and sold more than 1 million copies (in Italy successfully won the Gold in a week).

At the end of 2000, Anggun received an invitation to perform at the Vatican Christmas concert with Bryan Adams. In 2001, Anggun held its first tour around Europe and Asia. Anggun's first concert begins at Le Bataclan, France on February 1, 2001 and ends at the Kallang Theatre, Singapore on 30 April 2001.

Open Hearts, and the era of collaboration

In 2002, Anggun released the album Open Hearts which is the original soundtrack from the movie "Open Hearts" Danish director, Susanne Bier. This album also became Anggun's second album was released in the United States, although it unfortunately failed in the U.S. market. This album's first single, "Open Your Heart" was nominated for "Best Song" at the Danish Movie Awards 2003, and the Academy Awards. In addition to Open Hearts, before Anggun also contributed a song called "Rain" for the soundtrack of the Dutch film, "Anja and Viktor" (2001).

During 2001 to 2003 Anggun also involved many collaborations, including a duet with DJ Cam in the jazz song "Summer in Paris" on the album, "Soulshine" (2001). Then collaboration with Deep Forest on Sunda bercengkok song, "Deep Blue Sea" on the album "Music Detected" (2002). In 2003, Anggun also did a duet with rock singer famous Italian, Piero Pela ¹ in single called "Amore Immaginato". The single managed to occupy the top position of the National Italian Airplay Chart for a month. Other Anggun Collaboration by Serge Lama and Tri Yann in 2003.

In 2002, Anggun was awarded "The Cosmopolitan Asia Woman Award". Then "The Women Inspire Award 'as the singer who gave inspiration to all Asian women over his career as a solo singer from Asia to succeed in the international world. In 2003, Anggun was also awarded "The International Exhibition of the Music Industry", special awards were presented by Minister of Culture of France, and the Diamond Export Sales Award for his album sales reaching over 1.5 million copies outside of France.

In 2003, Anggun ended their partnership with Sony Columbia. Anggun was also decided to move to Montreal, Canada to expand its wings in America. Here also Anggun then meet a mate with Olivier Maury, a political scholar Canada and they married in 2004.

Luminescence and Best Of

After nearly 5 years of not releasing the studio album, Anggun returned treat missed his fans by releasing her third album luminescence in 2005. [5] Unlike the previous albums, for the French version and English was released with the same title. The first single for the French edition "Être une Femme" was released early from his album and has dinobat as the Most Popular Songs of 2004 by Radio France International, an international radio station in France. For English version, luminescence sponsor 3 singles, namely "In Your Mind", "Undress Me" and "Saviour". The album also received rave reviews in the Middle East, even the "In Your Mind" and "Undress Me" reached the top of the charts Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Lebanon. "Saviour" was also elected as the soundtrack to the movie The Transporter 2 and became hits in Russia, Greece, and Italy. Anggun's third album is no longer handled Erick Benzi. On this album, Anggun has joined the illustrious names in French music world such as Jean-Pierre Taieb, Lionel Florence, Evelyn Kraal, and Jean Faque. This album is outstanding in all European countries, Canada, Japan, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. In June 2006, Anggun also held a massive concert in Jakarta with the headline "Concert For the Country" is filled with up to 5,000 visitors. [6]

The next year, Anggun released titled luminescence luminescence repackage edition - Special Edition. In this edition, Anggun insert three new songs. New single, I'll Be Alright has also played on the radio Indonesia when its video clip recorded secretly in Jakarta and Bali, while Anggun was in Indonesia for the success of the concert. A photo book is included with every purchase Anggun album.

In 2005, Anggun received a prestigious award, "Chevalier des Arts et Lettres" from the French Minister of Culture for career achievement and contributions to French culture worldwide. Anggun also received a special award from Anugerah Music Indonesia (AMI Awards) 2006 as "Best International Artist". Typical grace was given for its success in carving a name abroad and raised the name of Indonesia and Asian music industry in the eyes of the world. Anggun was also elected as a United Nations spokesman for the program "Microcredit Scheme" and became an icon and brand ambassador for Audemars Piguet, a company of Swiss luxury watches.

Marking 20 years of his career in the music arena, Anggun released her Best Of album in late 2006. On this album in addition to featuring a number of hits during his international career, Anggun also arranges re lawasnya the first 3 songs popular in 1990, the "Dream", "Bayang Bayang Illusions", and "Fear". This album achieved Double Platinum in Indonesia in just over a month. Best Of Anggun album was also released Italian with a different track list.

Elevation

At the end of 2008, Anggun released his fourth album titled Elevation international. This album plays color urban music ranging from hip hop, rap, R & B, and dance, much different albums Anggun previously dominated by ethnic and world music. [11] On this album Anggun took two producers have hands cold from the United States, Tefa and Masta. In addition, Anggun also collaborated with Pras Michel (The Fugees one personnel), DJ Laurent Wolf and Big Ali. The first single from the album namely "Si Tu L'avoues" for the French market, "Crazy" for the international market, and "So Yours" for the Indonesian market.

Personal life

Anggun married young by Michael de Gea, a French citizen in 1992. It is said that marriage was not approved by the family because a large age difference. Along with Michel, Anggun and then migrated to Europe to realize his dreams. The couple then settled in London (since 1995), then in Paris. But unfortunately after 7 years, this marriage foundered in 1999.

In 2003, Anggun met with Olivier Maury, a political scholar Canada. This relationship continues to the next level of marriage in the year through a simple ceremony in Bali. Maury later became his manager. However, since mid-2006 their relationship also ended in divorce.

Since 8 November 2007, Anggun endowed with a girl named Kirana from its relationship with Cyril Montana. [12], a French writer.

Discography


Albums
Dream Album Cover

* The World I Got (1986)
* Dreams (1990)
* Tua Tua Keladi (1990)
* Fear (1990)
* Son of White Abu Abu (1991)
* Nocturno (1992)
* Anggun C. Sasmi ... Lah! (1993)
* Lost (1994)
* Au Nom de la Lune (1997)
* Snow on the Sahara (1998)
* Anggun (Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan) (1998)
* DA © Sirs Contraires (2000)
* Chrysalis (2000)
* Open Hearts - Original Soundtrack (2002)
* Luminescence (2005)
* Best Of (2006)
* Elevation (2008)

Other Appearances

1993: Supposedly - Achmad Albar album, the song "I looked bayangmu" by Donky & Robby 1998: Ensemble, the song "Sa Raison D'etre" and "La Ligne des Sens" 1998: Anastasia OST, the song "C'est Le Debut" 2000 : Derniere Edition Avant L'an 2000, the song "Le Sud" 2000: Solydays: L'album, the song "Qui Sait?" 2001: OST Gloups! Je Suis un Poisson, the song "Ton Amour Ocean" 2001: Echoes From Earth, the song "Over The Hill of Secrets" and "Songe D'argile" 2001: OST Anja and Viktor, the song "Rain" 2002: L'Uomo Della Strada - albums Piero Pela º, a duet in the song "Amore Immaginato" 2002: Music Detected - album Deep Forest, a duet in the song "Deep Blue Sea" 2002: Soulshine - album DJ Cam, a duet in the song "Summer in Paris" 2003: Gaia - album charity, the song "World" (duet with Zucchero) and "Wish, The" 2003: Pluri Elles - Serge Lama album, a duet in the song "Une Ile" 2004: Genesis II, the song "Eden", "Lullaby", "The Stone "and" Sacred Silence "2005: Soundtrack Transporter 2, the song" Saviour "2005: Tandem - Lynnsha album, a duet in the song" Tandem "2005: Ma Quando Dici Amore - Ron album, a duet in the song" Catch You "2006: L ' or de Nos Vies, the song "Un Noel Pur Tous" 2006: Romantic Classics - Julio Iglesias album, a duet in the song "Al of You" 2007: OST "Un Journal Sur Terre", the song "Un Journal Sur Terre" 2008: Wash My World - DJ Laurent Wolf album, a duet in the song "No Stress" Songs === ===

Song

France

* La Neige au Sahara
* La Rose des Vents
* Au Nom de la Lune
* La Ligne des Sens
* Un geste D'Amour
* Derierre la Porte
* Être Une Femme
* Cesse la Pluie
* Juste Avant Toi
* Garde Moi
* Ton Amour Ocean
* Deposit insurance en Paris (with DJ Cam)

International

* Snow on the Sahara
* A Rose in the Wind
* Dream of Me
* Life on Mars
* Still Reminds Me
* Chrysalis
* Summer in Paris (with DJ Cam)
* Your Love Ocean
* Open Hearts
* Deep Blue Sea (with Deep Forest)
* Kirana (with Jose Barinaga)
* The Dancers (with Jose Barinaga)
* In Your Mind
* Undress Me (Italy)
* Saviour
* Return (Indonesia and Malaysia)
* What I Wait (Indonesia and Malaysia)
* Mantra (Indonesia and Malaysia)
* I'll be Alright
* Dreams (Records go back to Indonesia)
* Fear (Record back to Indonesia)
* Bayang Bayang Illusions (Records go back to Indonesia)

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