Giusy Ferreri
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Giusy Ferreri is an Italian
singer-songwriter.
In 2008 Giusy took part at the first Italian edition of the talent show X Factor
, in which she came second.
Between 2008 and 2009, Ferreri sold 900,000 copies of her first EP and debut album.
by Ferreri, which includes her first single "Non ti Scordar mai di me
" written by Italian pop singer Tiziano Ferro
, and five covers of classic songs from the 60s–70s. The single held the number one position of the Italian singles chart for an impressive fifteen consecutive weeks, becoming one of the most successful tracks ever on that chart.
The album debuted at the top spot of the Italian album chart and stayed there for eleven consecutive weeks. It went on to be certified 4x platinum denoting over 300,000 copies shipped. She is considered to be the Italian version of Linda Perry
.
, the first single from Ferreri's official debut album Gaetana, was released. The tune debuted at number one in Italy and held the top for eight weeks so far. The album was released on 14 November 2008. It debuted at number one on the iTunes
Italy chart and subsequently peaked at #2 on the Italian FIMI albums chart, selling over 80,000 copies in its first week of release. The album sold so far over 390,000 copies in Italy and Greece. The second single from the album, "Stai fermo lì
", was announced on 8 January 2009 and was released in Italy
on 16 January 2009. The third single off the album was "La Scala (The Ladder)", originally written by Linda Perry
and translated in Italian by singer Tiziano Ferro
. The song peaking at #27 on the FIMI singles chart and at #49 on the Greece Singles Chart.
.
In her second studio album, Ferreri records cover versions of some of her favourite (Italian and international) artitsts: "La magia è la mia amante (I Was Made to Love Magic)" by Nick Drake, "Con una rosa" by Vinicio Capossela and Paolo Benvegnù, "Il mare verticale (Portrait the Sea)" by Jerome Kern, "Yesterdays" (song played in the past by Billie Holiday), "Ciao amore ciao" by Luigi Tenco and Estate by Bruno Martino.
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
singer-songwriter.
In 2008 Giusy took part at the first Italian edition of the talent show X Factor
X Factor (Italy)
X Factor is a successful TV show airing on prime time in Italy. The singing competition is the Italian version of The X Factor franchise...
, in which she came second.
Between 2008 and 2009, Ferreri sold 900,000 copies of her first EP and debut album.
Career
In June 2008 Sony BMG Italy released the debut EPNon Ti Scordar Mai Di Me (Giusy Ferreri EP)
Non ti scordar mai di me is the debut EP by Italian pop singer Giusy Ferreri, released in Italy on 27 June 2008 by Sony BMG, following Ferreri's participation on the television talent show X Factor....
by Ferreri, which includes her first single "Non ti Scordar mai di me
Non Ti Scordar Mai Di Me (Giusy Ferreri song)
"Non ti scordar mai di me" is a pop song performed by Italian pop singer Giusy Ferreri. It was written by Roberto Casalino and Tiziano Ferro and co-produced by Fabrizio Giannini....
" written by Italian pop singer Tiziano Ferro
Tiziano Ferro
Tiziano Ferro is an Italian pop singer. He reached notoriety in 2001 and during his career he has also sung in Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.-Childhood and early beginnings:...
, and five covers of classic songs from the 60s–70s. The single held the number one position of the Italian singles chart for an impressive fifteen consecutive weeks, becoming one of the most successful tracks ever on that chart.
The album debuted at the top spot of the Italian album chart and stayed there for eleven consecutive weeks. It went on to be certified 4x platinum denoting over 300,000 copies shipped. She is considered to be the Italian version of Linda Perry
Linda Perry
Linda Perry is an American rock musician, songwriter, and record producer. Once best known as the lead singer and primary songwriter of 4 Non Blondes, Perry has founded two record labels and has become a major songwriter and producer...
.
Debut album: Gaetana
In October 2008 the song NovembreNovembre (Giusy Ferreri song)
"Novembre" is a song by Italian pop singer Giusy Ferreri, released as second single from her debut album Gaetana. It was written by Roberto Casalino and produced by Tiziano Ferro....
, the first single from Ferreri's official debut album Gaetana, was released. The tune debuted at number one in Italy and held the top for eight weeks so far. The album was released on 14 November 2008. It debuted at number one on the iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
Italy chart and subsequently peaked at #2 on the Italian FIMI albums chart, selling over 80,000 copies in its first week of release. The album sold so far over 390,000 copies in Italy and Greece. The second single from the album, "Stai fermo lì
Stai Fermo Lì
"Stai fermo lì" is a song by Italian pop singer Giusy Ferreri, released as third single from her debut album Gaetana, the song was written and produced by Italian Pop-R&B singer Tiziano Ferro....
", was announced on 8 January 2009 and was released in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
on 16 January 2009. The third single off the album was "La Scala (The Ladder)", originally written by Linda Perry
Linda Perry
Linda Perry is an American rock musician, songwriter, and record producer. Once best known as the lead singer and primary songwriter of 4 Non Blondes, Perry has founded two record labels and has become a major songwriter and producer...
and translated in Italian by singer Tiziano Ferro
Tiziano Ferro
Tiziano Ferro is an Italian pop singer. He reached notoriety in 2001 and during his career he has also sung in Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.-Childhood and early beginnings:...
. The song peaking at #27 on the FIMI singles chart and at #49 on the Greece Singles Chart.
Cover album: Fotografie
On 20 November 2009 her second studio album was released across Europe, while debuting at #10 on the Italian FIMI albums chart. The first single is a cover of "Ma il cielo è sempre più blu" by Rino GaetanoRino Gaetano
Salvatore Antonio "Rino" Gaetano , was an Italian singer-songwriter.-Biography:Rino Gaetano was born in Crotone, in the southern Italian region of Calabria...
.
In her second studio album, Ferreri records cover versions of some of her favourite (Italian and international) artitsts: "La magia è la mia amante (I Was Made to Love Magic)" by Nick Drake, "Con una rosa" by Vinicio Capossela and Paolo Benvegnù, "Il mare verticale (Portrait the Sea)" by Jerome Kern, "Yesterdays" (song played in the past by Billie Holiday), "Ciao amore ciao" by Luigi Tenco and Estate by Bruno Martino.
Third album: Il mio universo
On 16 February 2011 her third studio album was released across Europe.Debuting at #13 and peaked at #11 on the Italian FIMI albums chart and #98 on the Swiss Album chart. The first single is "Il mare immenso" released on 16 February 2011 written by Bungaro. The first single taken from her third studio album debuting at #8 on FIMI Top 10 Singles Chart and peaked at #6 on the FIMI Top 10 Singles Chart. "Il mare immenso" stayed for three months into the fifty places of the FIMI Singles Charts.Albums
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| 2009 | Fotografie
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10 | 87 | 16 | 92 |
| 2011 | Il mio universo
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11 | 98 | 50 | 76 |
EPs
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Singles
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| 2005 | "Il party" | — | — | — | — | non-album release |
| 2008 | "Non ti scordar mai di me Non Ti Scordar Mai Di Me (Giusy Ferreri song) "Non ti scordar mai di me" is a pop song performed by Italian pop singer Giusy Ferreri. It was written by Roberto Casalino and Tiziano Ferro and co-produced by Fabrizio Giannini.... " |
1 | 26 | 1 | 54 | Gaetana Gaetana (album) Gaetana is the debut album by Italian pop singer Giusy Ferreri,it was released on November 14, 2008 in Italy, and digitally in many other European countries.... |
| "Novembre Novembre (Giusy Ferreri song) "Novembre" is a song by Italian pop singer Giusy Ferreri, released as second single from her debut album Gaetana. It was written by Roberto Casalino and produced by Tiziano Ferro.... " |
1 | 65 | 7 | — | ||
| 2009 | "Stai fermo lì" | 15 | — | — | — | |
| "La scala (The Ladder)" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Ma il cielo è sempre più blu" | 2 | — | — | — | Fotografie | |
| 2010 | "Come pensi possa amarti" | — | — | — | — | |
| "Il mare verticale" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Ciao amore ciao" | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011 | "Il mare immenso" | 6 | — | — | — | Il mio universo |
| "Piccoli dettagli" | 47 | — | — | — | ||
| "Noi Brave Ragazze" | — | — | — | — | ||
Awards and nominations
| Yeat | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Venice Music Awards | Best New Artist | |
| M.E.I. | Best Newcomer | ||
| Premio Videoclip Italy | Best videoclip | ||
| 2009 | Wind Music Awards | Diamond Certification Gaetana | |
| Wind Music Awards | 4x Platinum Certification "Non ti scordar mai di me" | ||
| 2010 | Wind Music Awards | Platinum Certification Fotografie | |
| Gold Single Certification | "Ma il cielo è sempre più blu" | ||
| Venice Music Awards | For the good sales | ||
| 2011 | TRL Awards | Best talent show artist | |
| Gold Single Certification | "Il mare immenso" | ||
| Lunezia Awards | Best Song from Sanremo for "Il mare immenso" |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Il party" | Cosimo Alemà |
| 2008 | "Non ti scordar mai di me" | |
| "Novembre" | ||
| 2009 | "Stai fermo lì" | Gaetano Morbioli |
| "Nunca te olvides de mi" | ||
| "La scala (The Ladder)" | ||
| 2011 | "Il mare immenso" | |
| "Piccoli dettagli" | Roberto Saku Cinardi |