British singer, songwriter and producer, Amy Winehouse He made his debut in the world of music in 2003releasing his first studio album on the Island label, Frank, which was well received by audiences and critics. During the period of her musical activity – unfortunately too short – she established herself as one of the most important representatives of white soul, followed by Duffy and Adele.
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Childhood and early years
Already at the age of ten, in the Southgate area of the London suburb, Amy founded an amateur rap group called Sweet and sour. His youth was characterized by listening to various genres of music and a genuine passion for music. At the age of thirteen, he received his first guitar and sang professionally for the first time in history. National Youth Jazz Orchestra. But this is thanks to his friend and singer Tyler James who receives her first recording contract offer: James sends Amy’s demo to a talent scout, after which Winehouse signs with the label Island/Universal. Frank’s debut album was released on October 20, 2003 and receives a lot of positive feedback: his voice is compared to the voice Macy Gray. The singer, however, later reported that she felt “only 80% behind the album” due to the record company including some songs she didn’t like. However, the album charted high in the UK and paid off. two platinum albumsin addition to sold one and a half million copies.
The success of the film “Back to Black”
But this is in 2006with the album Back to black, thanks to which Amy Winehouse achieved worldwide fame. In England the album took first place. Table of official albums reaching number seven on the charts a few weeks later US Billboard 200. In just a year, the singer received very important awards, collecting a decent amount. 5 Grammy Awards: three on rehabilitationone in category Best New Artist and one for the album Back to black in category “Best Pop Vocal Album”. These awards soon put Amy Winehouse on a par with artists who, like her, received a very large number of awards in one year, for example: Alicia Keys and Beyoncé.
Health Issues and the Deluxe Version of Frank
V 2008 Winehouse performing at Rock in Rio, during which, however, his performance is affected by a broken voice. The singer complained of breathing problems and just a month later performed in front of more than 46,000 spectators on stage Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthdaydespite previous hospitalization for emphysema. After a short treatment, the deluxe version of Frank’s first studio album was released, which continues to receive high praise from the public and critics. In parallel, work on a new album is progressing, the release of which is scheduled for the first half of 2009.
Posthumous success of the Lioness
Third album “Lioness: Hidden Treasures” was published posthumously by Universal as a collaboration between Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson. The Lioness album, released after the singer’s death, is preceded by a single Our day will come and soon reached the top of numerous charts, including Switzerland, Great Britain, Austria, the Netherlands and Portugal. In subsequent years Mitch Winehouse stated that there would in all likelihood be one or two more posthumous albums. In accordance with Daily Telegraphamong other things, there would be some material in demo format and recorded as a duet with a rapper Cee Lo Green. V 2013 singer gets first posthumous nomination in British history in the category British solo artist. Three years later, Amy Winehouse gets hers second posthumous nomination To British Awards 2016 for the soundtrack to the documentary “Amy” directed by Asif Kapadia.
Eating disorders, alcohol and drug problems
Winehouse had already made headlines between the release of her first and second albums as Amy had lost four sizes over the years. To the press, who stated that they were interested in her personal life, Amy stated that she suffered from eating disorders. But they alcohol problems to draw attention to her, especially after her performance at The Charlotte Church Show, in which she is seen in a drunken state. What follows is an interruption from the U2 leader during his acceptance speech at the Q Awards and comments to presenter Simon Amstell. The situation quickly deteriorates when the singer is seen on stage. Elle Style Awards with cuts and scars on one arm. Speculation about her problems with alcohol continues even after her official engagement to the singer. Blake Fielder-CivilWho will Winehouse marry? 2007 in Miami. In 2008, a video of the singer smoking a cigarette began to circulate. crackwhich quickly goes viral YouTube and other video sharing platforms. Problems with alcohol and drugs continued until his last appearance. July 20, 2011 ToiTunes Festival London during a performance with Dionne Bromfield.
Death
July 23, 2011 Amy Winehouse has been found dead in her home in Camden Square, London. 27 years. It was not until October of that year that the cause became clear when the results of toxicology tests were made public, revealing having a blood alcohol level five times the legal driving limit. According to experts, the cause of death was a state of shock known as Stop and goresulting from taking a large dose of alcohol after a long period of abstinence. Friend and jazz singer Tony Bennett he said: “It was difficult for him at the time because he had several deadlines and he couldn’t cope with them. But the others did not realize one thing, namely, that she knew, was perfectly aware that she was in trouble, that she would not survive. And it wasn’t about drugs, lately it’s been more about alcohol. (…) And it’s sad because she was the only one who really knew how to sing, what I call “correctly”, she was a great jazz singer…”