Monika Brodka
| Monika Brodka | |
|---|---|
 Brodka live on stage in 2007. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Monika Brodka |
| Born |
7 February 1987 Żywiec, Poland |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocals, violin |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | BMG, Sony Music, Sony BMG |
| Website | monikabrodka.com |
Monika Brodka (born 7 February 1987) is a Polish singer, who rose to fame as the winner of the third series of Polish Pop Idol (Idol) in 2004. She has since released 3 albums, including the 2010 album Granda which received critical acclaim in Poland and abroad.[1] Brodka has received several nominations to Fryderyk award.
History
Early career
After winning the 2004 edition of Polish Pop idol, Monika Brodka released her first studio record titled Album, which was certified gold after a months.[2] In November 2006, she released her second album, Moje piosenki (My Songs), which also turned gold.[2]
Granda (2010–2011)
After a four-year hiatus, Brodka's third studio album Granda was released in September 2010. The album showed a big change of musical direction, and was described in The Guardian as "drawing on electro, rock and roots music, but remaining resolutely pop in its approach and execution, the record has a vitality and adventurousness that puts most of Poland's alt-rock acts to shame".[1] Granda was certified double platinum in Poland in November 2011.[3]
LAX EP (2012)
In May 2012, Brodka released an extended play LAX, which was recorded at Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles together with music producer and engineer Eric Stenman.[4][5] The EP contains two new songs in English, "Varsovie" and "Dancing Shoes", as well as some remixes. Brodka won the 2013 Fryderyk award for Song of the Year ("Varsovie"), and received two nominations in categories Album of the Year (LAX) and Artist of the Year.[6]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL | |||
| Album |
|
6[7] | |
| Moje piosenki |
|
7[8] |
|
| Granda |
|
2[9] |
|
Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| LAX |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Ten" | 2004 | Album |
| "Dziewczyna mojego chłopaka" | ||
| "Miałeś być" | 2005 | Album (re-release) |
| "Znam Cię na pamięć" | 2006 | Moje piosenki |
| "Miał być ślub..." | 2007 | |
| "Za mało wiem" | ||
| "W pięciu smakach" | 2010 | Granda |
| "Granda" | 2011 | |
| "Krzyżówka dnia" | ||
| "Varsovie" | 2012 | LAX |
| "Dancing Shoes" (Kamp! remix) |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Khan, Andrew (17 November 2011). "Pop musik: the sound of the charts in … Poland". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Bestseller charts and awards :: Gold certification awards". Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Bestseller charts and awards :: Platinum certification awards". Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ↑ "Płyta Brodka - "LAX" - Onet Muzyka" (in Polish). Onet.pl. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ↑ "Brodka / Red Bull Studio LA / LAX" (in Polish). YouTube. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ↑ "Nominees and Winners 2013 :: Fryderyk Music Award". Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ↑ "OLiS - sales for the period 18.07.2005 - 24.07.2005". OLiS. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ↑ "OLiS - sales for the period 18.12.2006 - 31.12.2006". OLiS. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ↑ "OLiS - sales for the period 20.09.2010 - 26.09.2010". OLiS. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Monika Brodka. |
- (Polish) Official homepage
- Awards
- Full Artist Discography
- Pop musik: the sound of the charts in … Poland
- Monika Brodka at culture.pl
| Preceded by Krzysztof Zalewski |
Idol (Poland) Winner Season 3 (2004) |
Succeeded by Maciej Silski |
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