Giorgos Mazonakis
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Giorgos Mazonakis (born on March 4, 1972 in Nikaia
, Greece
) is a Modern Laika and pop Greek singer.
, Athens
. He grew up listening to traditional folk songs of Stratos Dionysiou
, Yiannis Parios, Marinella
and Haris Alexiou
. Very quickly, at the age of 15, he realized his desire to become a singer. For the first time he sang at a nightclub in Patras
, where in the summer of 1992 was discovered by executives of PolyGram Greece
.
Giorgos Mazonakis' temperament, his unique interpretation and innovative views, changed the way of nightlife, with highly successful appearances at famous nightclubs in Athens
.
At the same time, Mazonakis has made many appearances throughout Greece
, Cyprus
, Germany
, Australia
, and in several U.S. states including: New York
, New Jersey
, Atlantic City and Chicago
. Also one of best hits was released in Italy on the occasion of the success there made the song "Mou Leipeis" (I miss you) song in an automobile ad campaign.
In 2002 the popular singer sang two songs of Stamatis Kraounakis
on the soundtrack of the film by Nikos Panagiotopoulos titled Varethika Na Skotono tous Agapitikous Sou (I'm tired of killing your Boyfriends).
Mazonakis and Greek fashion house Deux Hommes collaborated at MadWalk by Vodafone. The Hurriyet, the largest circulation newspaper in Turkey
, chose the nightclub Votanikos and George Mazonakis to present the nightlife of Athens. Mazonakis completed his appearances at Votanikos in March 2011 will visit Turkey after preparing a collaboration with a Turkish songwriter, continuing the cooperation that began with major Turkish songwriters in his latest album titled Ta Isia Anapoda.
.
Μ' ενοχλεί ο εαυτός μου,
Σαν δυό σταγόνες βροχής,
Σ' έχω επιθυμήσει,
Summer in Greece,
Σ' έχω κάνει θεό,
Σάββατο,
Gucci,
Ξημερώνει Πάλι (με Σταμάτη Κραουνάκη),
Τι σου έχω κάνει,
Στον έρωτα,
Όπου κοιτάξεις,
Μίλα,
Η φιλοσοφία μου,
Θέλω να γυρίσω στα παλιά (feat Goin' Through),
Βαριέμαι,
Το λάθος μου το τελευταίο,
Ένα κενό,
Παιδί της νύχτας,
Εδώ,
Το λουκέτο,
Μου λείπεις,
Τελειώσαμε εδώ,
3 το πρωί feat. Imam Baildi,
Ανήκω σε μένα,
Τρείς το πρωϊ,
Με τα μάτια να το λες,
Nikaia, Attica
Nikaia is a suburb in the northern part of Piraeus, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.-Geography:...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
) is a Modern Laika and pop Greek singer.
Biography
Giorgos Mazonakis born and raised in the neighbourhood of NikaiaNikaia, Attica
Nikaia is a suburb in the northern part of Piraeus, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.-Geography:...
, Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
. He grew up listening to traditional folk songs of Stratos Dionysiou
Stratos Dionysiou
Stratos Dionysiou , was a Greek laika and elafro-laika singer who featured predominantly in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.-Early life:...
, Yiannis Parios, Marinella
Marinella
Marinella is one of the most popular Greek singers whose career has spanned several decades. She has sung professionally since 1957. Since the beginning of her career, she has released 66 personal albums and has been featured in albums of other musicians.-Early life:She was born Kyriaki...
and Haris Alexiou
Haris Alexiou
Haris Alexiou is a Greek singer. She is considered one of the most popular singers in Greece and has been commercially successful since the 1970s. She has worked with important Greek songwriters and composers, has performed at top musical theatres all over the world and has received several awards...
. Very quickly, at the age of 15, he realized his desire to become a singer. For the first time he sang at a nightclub in Patras
Patras
Patras , ) is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of West Greece, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens...
, where in the summer of 1992 was discovered by executives of PolyGram Greece
PolyGram
PolyGram was the name of the major label recording company started by Philips from as a holding company for its music interests in 1945. In 1999 it was sold to Seagram and merged into Universal Music Group.-Hollandsche Decca Distributie , 1929-1950:...
.
Giorgos Mazonakis' temperament, his unique interpretation and innovative views, changed the way of nightlife, with highly successful appearances at famous nightclubs in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
.
At the same time, Mazonakis has made many appearances throughout Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, and in several U.S. states including: New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, Atlantic City and Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
. Also one of best hits was released in Italy on the occasion of the success there made the song "Mou Leipeis" (I miss you) song in an automobile ad campaign.
In 2002 the popular singer sang two songs of Stamatis Kraounakis
Stamatis Kraounakis
Stamatis Kraounakis is one of the most important contemporary Greek pop music composers. His works have characterised the decades of 1980s and 1990s in Greece. He is also a lyricist, singer, producer and writer. He was born and lives in Athens and has studied Political Science in Panteion University...
on the soundtrack of the film by Nikos Panagiotopoulos titled Varethika Na Skotono tous Agapitikous Sou (I'm tired of killing your Boyfriends).
Mazonakis and Greek fashion house Deux Hommes collaborated at MadWalk by Vodafone. The Hurriyet, the largest circulation newspaper in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, chose the nightclub Votanikos and George Mazonakis to present the nightlife of Athens. Mazonakis completed his appearances at Votanikos in March 2011 will visit Turkey after preparing a collaboration with a Turkish songwriter, continuing the cooperation that began with major Turkish songwriters in his latest album titled Ta Isia Anapoda.
Studio albums
All the albums listed underneath were released and charted in GreeceGreece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
.
| Year | Title | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Mesanihta Kai Kati | — |
| 1994 | Me Ta Matia Na To Les | Gold |
| 1996 | Mou Leipeis | Gold |
| 1997 | Paidi Tis Nihtas | Platinum |
| 1998 | Brosta S'Ena Mikrofono | Gold |
| 1999 | Allaxane Ta Plana Mou | Gold |
| 2002 | Koita Me | Gold |
| 2003 | Savvato | Platinum |
| 2007 | Ta Ohi Kai Ta Nai Mou | — |
| 2010 | Ta Isia Anapoda | — |
Live albums
| Year | Title | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Mazonakis Live | Gold |
| 2009 | Revised | — |
CD singles
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "2x2" | Gold |
| 2006 | "Summer in Greece" | — |
| 2007 | "S'Eho Epithimisei" | — |
Compilations
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Best Of | — |
Video Clips
Η καρδιά μου,Μ' ενοχλεί ο εαυτός μου,
Σαν δυό σταγόνες βροχής,
Σ' έχω επιθυμήσει,
Summer in Greece,
Σ' έχω κάνει θεό,
Σάββατο,
Gucci,
Ξημερώνει Πάλι (με Σταμάτη Κραουνάκη),
Τι σου έχω κάνει,
Στον έρωτα,
Όπου κοιτάξεις,
Μίλα,
Η φιλοσοφία μου,
Θέλω να γυρίσω στα παλιά (feat Goin' Through),
Βαριέμαι,
Το λάθος μου το τελευταίο,
Ένα κενό,
Παιδί της νύχτας,
Εδώ,
Το λουκέτο,
Μου λείπεις,
Τελειώσαμε εδώ,
3 το πρωί feat. Imam Baildi,
Ανήκω σε μένα,
Τρείς το πρωϊ,
Με τα μάτια να το λες,