Marie Serneholt
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| Born | July 11, 1983 |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genre(s) | Pop, Europop |
| Years active | 1998–2004 (with the A*Teens) 2006–present (Solo artist) |
| Label(s) | Planet Six Sony BMG |
| Associated acts | A*Teens |
| Website | www.marieserneholt.com |
Marie Eleonor Serneholt (Swedish; pronounced [maˈriː ˈsæːɳɛˌhɔlt]) (born July 11, 1983) was a member of the Swedish pop band A*Teens. Marie was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and was raised in an upper middle-class family.
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[edit] A*Teens
In 1998, Serneholt signed a record deal with Stockholm Records (part of Universal Music) along with her then bandmates Sara, Dhani and Amit. Together they performed as the A*Teens. In 1999, they released their first single, a cover of ABBA's "Mamma Mia". The single topped the charts in Sweden for 8 consecutive weeks, and the success was similar around the world.
By 2000, the A*Teens' first album, "The ABBA Generation" had sold 4 million copies, and they became one of the most internationally successful Swedish pop bands.[1]
After 6 years together and more than 5 million albums sold, the A*Teens disbanded after a "Greatest Hits" album and a final tour in Sweden.
[edit] 2004 & 2005
With the A*Teens' going their separate ways, it was rumored that Serneholt would be the first to pursue a solo career. This proved to be unfounded when fellow A*Teen Dhani Lennevald released his debut single in September 2004.
Serneholt wanted to live what she couldn't experience while she was in the band touring around the world, so she chose to live a normal life with her friends and family.[citation needed] While she was living her normal life, she was working as a model on several magazines and fashion shows, as well as a host of several shows in her native Sweden.
In 2005 she was picked as the face of the Maybelline cosmetics line in the Scandinavia. She also gave her voice for the Swedish versions of the movies Robots and Herbie: Fully Loaded. These endeavors allowed Marie to maintain a presence in Swedish media despite the hiatus of her music career.
[edit] First album
In 2005, Serneholt was ready to make music again, so she called Jörgen Elofsson, who had previously written for Britney Spears and Céline Dion. Elofsson was busy with other artists at the time, but Serneholt knew he was the right person to produce her album. When she contacted Elofsson again later that year, he had just started collaborating with two relatively young and unknown producers, Richard Brandén and Pär Westerlund.
Elofsson felt that he wanted to work with a Swedish artist that wanted to reach out into the world, an artist he could really believe in and whose career he could be a part of from the start. He created the label Planet Six (a part of SonyBMG), and Marie signed her first record deal as a solo artist.
At first Serneholt was unsure in which direction she wanted to take her music. Elofsson was relieved when Serneholt said that she wanted to make a pop album. They began work on the album during the year, with Elofsson listed as co-writer of every track on the album. Besides writing with his co-producers, he has also co-written with Nicky Chinn and Swedish colleague Andreas Carlsson, among others. Serneholt and Jörgen could work undisturbed and at their own pace, with no involvement of any record companies, media or outside opinions, seeing that they were working under his label.
[edit] Enjoy The Ride
On February 2006, Serneholt's first single saw the light, "That's The Way My Heart Goes", was premiered on Swedish radio with decent reviews and good response from the public, the single debuted at #2 on the Swedish Charts and reached #1 on the Official Swedish Digital Downloads Chart, ensuring Gold Status on physical sales alone on May 19, 2006.[2]
The album Enjoy the Ride was released on March 29, 2006, debuting at #9 in her home country but dropping off the charts quickly, while the single's success was growing around the world with releases throughout Europe along with the album and with plans to release it in South and North America in 2007. In May 2006, Serneholt started a promotional tour around Germany coinciding with the German release of her album. She also embarked on a Radio Station's Concert Tour around Sweden and Finland.
In June, Serneholt released her second single, "I Need A House", debuting at #2 on the Swedish Digital Downloads Chart, but failing on the physical sales, reaching a disappointing #40 in Sweden. The single was released in Europe in September 2006.
In an interview in Sweden, Serneholt stated that her debut album Enjoy the Ride will be released all over the world including the United States, where the A*Teens haven't released anything since their 2002 album Pop 'Til You Drop. Serneholt is also planning on a world promotional tour starting in the end of 2006.
On August 19th, 2006, Serneholt performed at Voice '06 in Kungsträdgården, Stockholm, Sweden.
Serneholt is promoting her album throughout Europe. "I Need A House" was picked as part of the soundtrack of the Portuguese soap opera "Morangos Com Acucar, and on August 8, 2006, she filmed a special appearance on it as part of the Portuguese promotion of the album.
Serneholt published on her official blog[3] on September 22 that she had finished the video for "Oxygen",[4] stating that it will be released in mid-October and that it was going to be different from any other video she has done.
"Oxygen" is Marie Serneholt's third single off her debut album. Many critics and fans were hoping that Marie would release a more upbeat song rather than a ballad, due to the fact that her two previous singles did poorly outside of Sweden.
There have been unconfirmed rumors that Marie has recorded bonus tracks for a United States release of her album.
[edit] Modeling career
Marie has a contract with Joy, a clothing company in Sweden.
[edit] New album
In March 2007, Marie stated in her official diary section that she is working on a new album and added that those who disliked Enjoy the Ride might like the upcoming album. It has been rumored that the album will be titled "Love Affair" but was denied by Marie herself. A single was slated to be released in April/May of 2008 but didn't fall through. The album is currently scheduled to be released in 2008.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2006 Enjoy the Ride
[edit] Singles
- 2006 "That's The Way My Heart Goes"
- 2006 "I Need A House"
- 2006 "Oxygen"
[edit] Trivia
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- Her first music video, "That's The Way My Heart Goes", had a cost of USD 500,000 (3,700,000 SEK).
- She nearly died twice, once from almost drowning and once from an illness.
- In one interview, Marie was asked by an interviewer about how she developed an American accent despite being taught British English. She explains that happened after visiting America a few times and having American friends.
[edit] References
- ^ Swedish Music
- ^ HitListan Official website [1]
- ^ Marie Serneholt's Official Blog
- ^ Marie's Official Blog (September 22, 2006)
[edit] External links
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