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Samanta Cotta | |
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Born | Nice, France | 24 February 1993
Years active | 2009–present |
Member of | Hyphen Hyphen |
Samanta Cotta, known professionally as Santa, Is a french musician and singer-songwriter born on February 24, 1993 in Nice (Alpes-Maritimes).
She would first gain attention in 2009 as the singer of the english language electropop band Hyphen Hyphen. Santa would encounter success as a solo act in France in 2022 with the EP 999 which features the single Popcorn Salé.
Biography
editSanta grew up in Nice to an artistic family. Her mother was American and the singer of the band Daisy Duck during the 80's.[1]. Her dad was an architect who studied fine arts[2].
In 2009, she started the band Hyphen Hyphen. In 2016 they would win the Victoire de la musique Révélation scène[3].
In 2022, while with the band, she began a solo career and released the EP 999. The song off the EP, Popcorn Salé, is certified platinum[4]
Discography
editWith Hyphen Hyphen
edit- 2015: Times
- 2018: HH
- 2023: C'est la vie
Solo
editEP
edit- 2022 : 999
Singles
edit- 2023 : Popcorn salé
Awards
editNominations
edit- NRJ Music Awards 2023[5]
- Female francophone artist of the year
- Francophone song of the year for Popcorn salé
- Music video of the year for Popcorn salé
References
edit- ^ "Les airs de jeunesse de Santa, du groupe Hyphen Hyphen, de Rod Stewart à Sum 41". www.telerama.fr (in French). 2022-10-09. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ Jane Roussel (2024). "Un apéro avec Santa : « Mes amis m'ont dit : "Il faut que tu le chantes, ça va faire du bien aux gens" »". Le Monde (in French). Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Olivier Nuc (2016-02-13). "Les Victoires de la Musique 2016: le relais des générations". Le Figaro. Retrieved 2023-07-27..
- ^ "Certification sur le site de la SNEP" (in French). Retrieved 24 February 2024..
- ^ NRJ Music Awards 2023 : découvrez la liste complète des artistes nommés, 10 november 2023, Actu.fr.