Cascada

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Cascada
Lead singer Natalie Horler
Lead singer Natalie Horler
Background information
Origin Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Genre(s) Eurodance
Years active 2004–present
Label(s) Robbins Entertainment, Zooland Records, AATW
Associated acts Akira, Diamond, Siria
Website Official Cascada Site
Members
Natalie Horler (Vocals)
DJ Manian (DJ/Producer)
Yanou (DJ/Producer)

Cascada (pronounced /kæˈskɑːdə/[1][2]) is a German Eurodance act most famous for their hit singles "Everytime We Touch" and "What Hurts The Most". Cascada consists of singer Natalie Horler and producers DJ Manian, and Yanou.

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[edit] Music career

[edit] Early Years (2004-2005)

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 Germany.[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".

[edit] 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.[6][7] The song gained platinum and gold certifications across the globe, being certified platinum by the RIAA.[8][9] Soon after the popularity of the single skyrocketed, an album was quickly recorded and released (in a matter of months),[10] and a music video for "Everytime We Touch" was also distributed for promotion.[11] 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.[12] Their album Everytime We Touch has experienced success in the UK Album chart where it remained up in the top forty for twenty-four weeks, peaking at #2.[13][14] The album experienced success on the U.S. charts as well.[15] The success of the album gained them two World Music Award nominations, winning them World's Best-Selling German Artist.[16]

[edit] Perfect Day (2007-2008)

Natalie Horler first announced that Cascada were working on their second album during a Japanese interview, which was posted on their blog on MySpace.[17] 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", 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.[18] However, the U.S. release replaced the Siria songs,[19] P!nk, and Avril Lavigne covers with three newer tracks, because they did not have the North American Rights. Two of these songs were "Faded", a cover of a Kate DeAraugo song, and "Holiday", a cover of a song recorded earlier by such different artists as Venke Knutson, Nylon, and Jenny May. The sophomore effort was released at the end of 2007 in the UK, and several parts of Northern Europe.[20] Perfect Day was released to the remaining markets, in the first quarter of 2008, with the U.S. release being the last. Natalie, also, stated in a French Interview, before the release, that she would take a hand in writing parts of the album.[21] However, none of the final tracks on the album were written by her.[22]

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".[23] The single had high success, reaching the top tier in most countries.[24] The U.K. and German follow-up to "What Hurts the Most", is "What Do You Want From Me?",[25][26] originally thought to be called "Tell Me Why".[27][28]The third release from the album will be "Because The Night".[29][30] The video was offically released on YouTube on May 28, 2008.[31]

[edit] Third Album

On April 10, 2008, Natalie announced on her official blog, that work on the third album will soon commence.[32] On her Radio 1 show, Jo Whiley announced that Coldplay’s Chris Martin will work with Cascada on new material though this has yet to be officially announced.[33][34][35][36] It is unknown if this will be production, writing, or vocals.[37][38] It is rumoured that a song called Come To Me, comfirmed by AATW will be on the third album. Another track also rumored to be on the new album will be a cover of La Bouche's "Sweet Dreams".

[edit] Discography

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

[edit] Albums

[edit] Tours

[edit] Remix Albums

[edit] 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 Chart positions Album
U.S.
Hot100		 U.S.
Dance		 UK FRA IRE SWE ISR UWC
2004 "Miracle" 106 8 8 1 4 10 2 — Everytime We Touch
2005 "Everytime We Touch" 10 1 2 2 1 1 1 29
2006 "Truly Madly Deeply" — 14 4 — 3 11 3 47
2007 "What Hurts The Most" 52 1 10 2 6 5 5
Total number-one hits 0 2 0 1 1 1 1 0

[edit] Awards and Nominations

Award Show Award Title
2006 International Dance Music Awards Won Best New Dance Artist Solo[39]
Nominated Best High Energy/Euro Track "Everytime We Touch"
Napster Awards Won Most-Played Dance/Electronic Recording[40] "Everytime We Touch"
2007 World Music Awards Nominated World's Best Selling Female Pop Artist[41]
Won Best-Selling German Artist Award
2008 European Border Breakers Awards Won Best European Border Breaker- Germany[42] Everytime We Touch
International Dance Music Awards Nominated Best High Energy/ Euro Track[43] "Truly, Madly, Deeply"
Nominated Best Dance Artist Solo[44]

[edit] 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. ^ Maggie Rielly Everytime We Touch Lyrics. Completealbumlyrics.com. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
  7. ^ Cascada Everytime We Touch Lyrics. Metrolyrics.com. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
  8. ^ RIAA Everytime We Touch Certification. RIAA. Retrieved March 1, 2008.
  9. ^ Official Cascada Japanese Site Profile. Cascada.jp. Retrieved February 1, 2008.
  10. ^ Ados.fr Natalie Interview. Ados.fr. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  11. ^ Everytime We Touch Video. Robbins Entertainment. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
  12. ^ All Around the World Single Chart Position Peaks. All Around the World. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  13. ^ Cascada Biography and History. All Around the World. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  14. ^ Everytime We Touch (Album) Chart Run. Cascadamusic.co.uk. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
  15. ^ MTV Chart Summary. MTV. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
  16. ^ Billboard's Review of What Hurts the Most. Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
  17. ^ Japanese Interview. Barks Global Music Explorer. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  18. ^ Perfect Day International Version's Tracklisting. HMV. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  19. ^ Marian Records Releases. Marian Records. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  20. ^ Toazted Interview. Toazted. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  21. ^ French Interview. Ados.fr. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  22. ^ Perfect Day Writer Credits and Track listing. Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  23. ^ What Hurts the Most Releases. Billboard. Retrived February 28, 2008.
  24. ^ acharts What Hurts the Most History. acharts. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
  25. ^ All Around the World News. All Around the World. Retrieved February 26, 2008.
  26. ^ Zooland Records News. Zooland Records. Retrieved February 2.
  27. ^ Cascada Music UK Forum. Cascada Music UK. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
  28. ^ Cascada Music UK Forum. Cascada Music UK. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
  29. ^ Zooland Recoreds Because the Night News. Zooland Records. Retrieved May 27, 2008.
  30. ^ All Around the World News. All Around the World. Retrieved May 27, 2008.
  31. ^ Because The Night Offical Video
  32. ^ Cascada Official Blog Cascadamusic. Retrieved April 23. 2008
  33. ^ Gigwise report on Radio One’s Cascada Rumor. Gigwise. Retrieved April 25, 2008.
  34. ^ Coldplaying.com’s Report on Cascada/ Chris Martin rumor. Coldplaying.com. Retrieved April 25, 2008.
  35. ^ Appzdrive Cascada/ Chris Martin. Appzdrive.com. Retrieved April 25, 2008.
  36. ^ Drowned in Sound Cascada/ Chris Martin Story. Drowned in Sound. Retrieved April 25, 2008.
  37. ^ Teletex Coldplay Cascada News. Teletext Entertainment News. Retrieved April 27, 2008.
  38. ^ Bounty News Jo Whiley Information. Bounty News. Retrieved May 12, 2008.
  39. ^ Interview with Energy Arizona FM. Energy Arizona FM. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
  40. ^ Napster Awards Winners List. Napster Awards. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
  41. ^ World Music Awards Press Release. World Music Awards. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
  42. ^ European Border Breakers Award Winner List. European Border Breakers Awards. Retrieved January 15, 2008.
  43. ^ Winter Music Conference Nominations Page. Winter Music Conference. Retrieved March 1, 2008.
  44. ^ IDMA Winners. Winter Music Conference. Retrieved March 29, 2008.

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