Gimmel
Gimmel was a Finnish girl group. In the Spring of 2002, a Popstars competition was held in Finland to find members to form a pop band. 454 young women participated in the singing tests. 25 girls made it to the final selection round. Members of the first Popstars band in Finland were Jenni Vartiainen, Susanna Korvala, Ushma Karnani, and Jonna Pirinen. After a few weeks arguments between the girls increased, and Jonna decided to leave the band. Ushma, Susanna, and Jenni continued. They decided to adopt the name Gimmel. The word Gimmel means a renaissance wedding ring that contains three parts. Once these parts joined together a groom, a bride, and a witness. They also symbolised an endless and firm relationship. Gimmel is the third letter in the Hebrew alphabet, and it also means the number three. Other than these meanings, "gimmel" also is a slang term for slapping man's face with one's penis [source: UrbanDictionary.com (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Gimmel)] The first single they published was Etsit muijaa seuraavaa, which was released on October 25, 2002. It sold gold in a few days and platinum in 1½ weeks. In its first week on the charts, the single rose to first in the Finnish single's chart and held that position for four weeks. Gimmel's first album Lentoon came out November 22, 2002 and just after it was published, it shot up to the number one spot in the official Finnish album chart and remained there for three weeks. In 2002, almost 85 000 copies of the album were sold, and it was the most sold album of the year. Gimmel's second single Roviolla was released on January 27, 2003, and it got the third position in its first week in the charts. This single features a previously unpublished piece called Tatuointi. Gimmel won in three categories in Emma-gaala 2003: best pop/rock-newcomers, the début album of the year, and the most sold album of the year. In summer 2003, they released their second album called Kaksi kertaa enemmän, and in the end of the year a music video Harmaata lunta. The band broke up October 16th 2004. This page about Gimmel includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Gimmel News stories about Gimmel External links for Gimmel Videos for Gimmel Wikis about Gimmel Discussion Groups about Gimmel Blogs about Gimmel Images of Gimmel |
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The band broke up October 16th 2004. In 2002, she appeared in Spider-Man as herself and worked on Shaman, an album by Santana before releasing 2003's The Trouble With Being Myself. In summer 2003, they released their second album called Kaksi kertaa enemmän, and in the end of the year a music video Harmaata lunta. charts, in spite of appearances by John Frusciante and Erykah Badu, though the single "Sweet Baby" hit #11 there. Gimmel won in three categories in Emma-gaala 2003: best pop/rock-newcomers, the début album of the year, and the most sold album of the year. In the midst of the controversy, Gray's The Id became a commercial failure, largely stalling on the U.S. This single features a previously unpublished piece called Tatuointi. With her fame growing, Gray became known for a series of bizarre antics, including being booed in 2001 after forgetting the words to the American national anthem. Gimmel's second single Roviolla was released on January 27, 2003, and it got the third position in its first week in the charts. She then collaborated with Fatboy Slim (on Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars), Black Eyed Peas and Slick Rick ("The World Is Yours" from Rush Hour 2 soundtrack), as well as acting for the first time in Training Day. In 2002, almost 85 000 copies of the album were sold, and it was the most sold album of the year. The next year, Gray won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal for "I Try", and was nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. In its first week on the charts, the single rose to first in the Finnish single's chart and held that position for four weeks. Gimmel's first album Lentoon came out November 22, 2002 and just after it was published, it shot up to the number one spot in the official Finnish album chart and remained there for three weeks. "I've Committed Murder" and "Why Don't You Call Me?" were minor hits there. It sold gold in a few days and platinum in 1½ weeks. by 2000. The first single they published was Etsit muijaa seuraavaa, which was released on October 25, 2002. "I Try", the first single, became a big hit and had gone triple platinum in the U.S. Other than these meanings, "gimmel" also is a slang term for slapping man's face with one's penis [source: UrbanDictionary.com (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Gimmel)]. The resulting album was 1999's On How Life Is, which gained commercial success slowly, though critical acclaim was nearly unanimous and she was nominated for two Grammy Awards (Best New Artist and Best Female R&B Vocal). Gimmel is the third letter in the Hebrew alphabet, and it also means the number three. A publishing contract with Zomba followed, as a result of her demo tape, and Gray signed another deal, this time with Epic Records, in 1998. They also symbolised an endless and firm relationship. Gray then signed to Atlantic Records, who refused to release the album she recorded. Once these parts joined together a groom, a bride, and a witness. She began performing in hotels in the area, eventually forming an after-hours called the We Ours. The word Gimmel means a renaissance wedding ring that contains three parts. At a demo session for which the singer didn't arrive, Gray sang and the recording became a surprise success. They decided to adopt the name Gimmel. Her career began after moving to Los Angeles in University of Southern California's screenwriting program, also penning lyrics for a friend's songs. Ushma, Susanna, and Jenni continued. Macy Gray (born Natalie McIntyre, September 6, 1970) is an American neo-soul R&B singer from Canton, Ohio. After a few weeks arguments between the girls increased, and Jonna decided to leave the band. The Trouble with Being Myself (2003). Members of the first Popstars band in Finland were Jenni Vartiainen, Susanna Korvala, Ushma Karnani, and Jonna Pirinen. The Id (2001). 25 girls made it to the final selection round. On How Life Is (1999). 454 young women participated in the singing tests. In the Spring of 2002, a Popstars competition was held in Finland to find members to form a pop band. Gimmel was a Finnish girl group. |