Upon request; some news from Finland!

October 2, 2014

Those of you who have wished for some national updates are now in for a treat :). We have a lot of interesting stuff going on in that department at the moment. Finland’s answer to Justin Bieber: teenage pop-icon and multi-platinum selling artist Robin just released a new album including the song “Tatuoitu” (Ahlstedt, Paalanen, Constantine, Robin). Another piece of good news is an album release from the very belowed and legendary Finnish artist Vicky Rosti, now celebrating 40 years as an artist. Track no.7: Susilapsi (Ahlstedt, SvĂ€rd) got the best review (in Finnish) possible! Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s biggest newspaper called it a real jewel. Another Finnish interesting release is “MÀ meen” (Ahlstedt, Finnish lyrics by Nomi, English lyrics by Fuentes) by young and up-coming artist Nomi. This one also produced by N. It will reach out to you on airplay by the end of next week: Stay tuned! I&N

A Special Delivery From China

August 19, 2014

Sweet as candy and a sight for sore eyes: Chinese pop-star Jane Zhang’s record samples arrived a couple of days ago. The lovely chocolate box look-alike contained a cd, posters and bonus tracks. Something for the European market to copy when record sales are dropping! Who could resist this kind of package?

Jane Zhang

Jane Zhang

Song no.10: on the album “The seventh sence” newly released is by Nalle Ahlstedt, Petri Somer and Herbie Crichlow. Although the dolphin princess of c-pop still is quite unknown in our part of the world, the situation is quite different in China. This Oprah Winfrey clip says it all :)!

Enjoy!

A lot of other stuff and releases going on as well. Promise to keep you all posted asap!

I&N

Scandipop: One Life = the best Album of the year so far…

April 30, 2014

Good feedback is always inspiring! Quoting Scandipop: 

“Helena Paparizou, fresh from conquering the Melodifestivalen stage with THOSE performances of THAT song earlier this month, continued being amazing at everything this week, when she returned with the release of her new album ‘One Life’. And what do we have here? We have the best pop album of the year so far, dear readers.”

Like music to our ears… 😉

I & N

On a Roll!

April 15, 2014

Obsession

Just received this one in the mail today: a copy of the newly released cd  Obsession by Linda and the Punch.  Track n:o 8: Kill the Lights is written by me and Tommy Denander. For me this is the first time to break ground on British soil. Wishing lovely Linda the best of luck and many gigs!

Helena Paparizou delivers as usual! The album One Life (including “Crazy for Love” by Ahlstedt, Somer and Fuentes) was released the 26th of March and is already climbing the Swedish album chart at the speed of sound.

Molly Rosenström is another young lady to be very proud of. Her  album Stardust” and single “Half Life” (Ahlstedt, Halloun, Fabrin)were just released and she has already appeared in two TV shows performing Half Life this week. Watch a clip by pressing the link below.

TV clip: Molly Rosenström performing at the TV show “Min morgon”

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A good start to 2014!

February 5, 2014

For every active player in the music industry, time is a valuable and rare resource. A slow news feed on this particular site is just a sign of a lot of activity elsewhere, concerning the core business.

2014 seems very promising so far. Last weekend we were in for a treat since Linus Svenning and Helena Paparizou both advanced to semifinal/second chance in the Swedish national Eurovision Song Contest; Melodifestivalen. Both Linus and Helena will be releasing new albums this spring and there will be Nalle’s handwriting (production and songwriting) on both of them. Linus has booked two songs and Helena one. The latter is not only by Nalle, but also a D8 Music song. We are wishing both of them the best of luck in the up-coming competition.

Some other news from Sweden: In January the Swedish girl band Sister Love released their album containing two of Nalle’s songs. “Music Use It” and “Love Breakdown”.

N & I

No.1 *2!

July 23, 2013
What could be better than winning first place? –Winning it twice! Lately we have had two number ones! Super work from Amna reaching No. 1 on the Japanese digital album chart (including Nalle’s song “Love Inside My Head”). And: Helena Paparizou did it again! Currently #1 on the Greek album chart.
When the wheels are turning fast, there is little time to write and report. This summer also a very pleasant visit: the Swedish Bryan Adams “sound-a-like” Anders Borgius ( Celine Dion, Smokie etc.) came for a four day co-writing session and his sweet voice still echoes in the house. The result: one hit song that already is receiving ovations in the US and one song waiting to be completed. A lot of beer and wine consumed…
More good news: a new market entry; this time China. Chinese artist Jane Zhang is now in the studio recording a song called “Oath to you”. (Co-written with Petri Somer and Herbie Crichlow). In Latin America a great new contact was established and now Sony Music Latin is releasing one of Nalle’s songs. More info will follow… this is exciting!

In the domestic department: a remix, made by Nalle, of “Marjanpoimija” will be released soon. The  upcoming teen artist Nomi released a song with Nalle’s drum and synth production

On micro level: business as usual!
N&I