Robyn
A Swedish pop star who blends the gritty sound of American urban R&B with the sunny pop of her homeland, Robyn found a hit with "Do You Know (What It Takes)," which hit the Top Ten around the world including the U.S. Born Robyn Carlsson in Stockholm in 1979, she traveled around the continent with her parents' traveling theatre group, also listening to classic American soul on the hi-fi. After writing her first song at the age of 11 when her parents divorced, Robyn got her break when national talent Meja heard her singing during a concert intermission. Meja got her a r...[more]
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Robyn is already being called this years Annie, but you might recall this girl has been around. This time however, she's doing it on her own terms with her own label. In case you need a refresher course...Robyn A Swedish pop star who blends the gritty sound of American urban R&B with the sunny pop of her homeland, Robyn found a hit with "Do You Know (What It Takes)," which hit the Top Ten around the world including the U.S.. Born Robyn Carlsson in Stockholm in 1979, she traveled around the continent [ read more ]
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Order and receive a limited edition Australian import CD single with the tracks: (while supplies last) 1. Konichiwa Bitches 2. Cobra Style 3. Konichiwa Bitches (Trentmoller Remix) 4. Cobra Style (Muslces Remix) BONUS: Konichiwa Bitches video She is Robyn. The most killingest pop star on the planet. A pint-sized atom bomb dosed to the hilt on electric and dispensing wisdom in three-minute modernist pop bulletins on the post-adolescent condition. Robyn is a [ read more ]
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Robyn is finally ready to make her big splash in North America, starting with the US release of The Rakamonie EP. The five track EP was originally released in a slightly different format in the UK well over a year ago. The main difference here is that an acoustic version of 'With Every Heartbeat' replaces the cover of Saul Williams' 'List of Demands'. Other than that, everything is here, including her take on Prince's nasty early track 'Jack U Off', as well as the ballad version of 'Be Mine'. -thesky [ read more ]
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After spreading her artistic wings with mixed success on 1999's My Truth, Robyn returns to more commercial fare on Don't Stop the Music. Once again she co-writes every song on the record, excluding a hidden rendition of Swedish standard "Regntunga Skyar," but the album is generally less introspective and more upbeat than her previous effort. Some fans may bemoan this as a backwards step, but truth be told Don't Stop the Music is a much stronger record for it. Robyn has a great ear for a {\ [ read more ]
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