Nico (Romanian singer)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nicoleta Matei |
| Also known as | Nico |
| Born | 1 February 1970 |
| Origin | Romania |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, Rap |
| Occupation(s) | singer, TV personality, spokesperson |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Website | http://www.nicomusic.ro |
Nicoleta Matei, known by her stage name Nico (born 1 February 1970), is a Romanian singer, TV personality and spokesperson for Catena in Romania. She represented Romania along with Vlad in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Pe-o margine de lume" and they finished the 20th, with 45 points.[1]
Musical career
Nico started singing since she was a child. In 1990, she graduated from "The Popular Art School" and starting with 1996, she attended several Romanian singing contests, winning many prizes. She is known for having collaborated with several Romanian hip hop artists, such as Morometzii (in 1999), Cabron (2003), Puya, Blat Jargon, and Codu Penal. She is one of the best Romanian voices and she promises to become one of the legends of the Romanian music.
Discography
- 2003 Gand pentru ei
- 2005 Asa cum vrei
- 2007 Cast Away
- 2010 Love Mail
Singles
- Nu Pot sa Mai Suport, featuring Cabron
- Asa Cum Vrei Peak: 98, Romanian Top 100
- Cast Away
- Pe-o Margine De Lume Peak: 24, Romanian Top 100
- Love Mail Peak: 3, Romanian Top 100
- Poate Undeva
- 100 De Zile
- 9, featuring F.Charm
- Stuff Stories feat Taha Butt
Eurovision 2008
Nico, with Vlad Miriţă, won the national selection (Bucharest, Romania); they sang "Pe-o margine de lume" in the finals (May 24) in Belgrade.
References
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| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Todomondo with "Liubi, Liubi, I Love You" |
Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 (with Vlad) |
Succeeded by Elena Gheorghe with "The Balkan Girls" |
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