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|origin = [[Oslo, Norway]]
|origin = [[Oslo, Norway]]
|genre = [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]]
|genre = [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]]
|occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]]
|occupation = Singer-songwriter
|years_active = 2002–present
|years_active = 2002–present
|label = [[daWorks Records]]
|label = daWorks Records
|website = http://www.wintaonline.com
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'''Winta Efrem''' (born 20 March 1984) is a [[Norway|Norwegian]] R&B and soul musician from [[Oslo]]. She grew up in [[Oslo]], [[Norway]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&js=y&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aftenposten.no%2Fkul_und%2Fmusikk%2Farticle992058.ece&sl=auto&tl=en&history_state0= |title=Winta will win England |accessdate=2 November 2009 |last=Lund |first=Miriam |work=Aftenpoften }}</ref> Winta has been interested in music since she was a child.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dagbladet.no%2Fkultur%2F2004%2F05%2F25%2F398859.html |title=Winta to light |accessdate=2 November 2009 |last=Bratholm |first=Eva |date=25 May 2004 |work=Dagbladet }}</ref>
'''Winta Efrem Negassi''' (born 20 March 1984) is a Norwegian R&B musician from [[Oslo]], [[Norway]]. She grew up in Oslo, Norway.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&js=y&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aftenposten.no%2Fkul_und%2Fmusikk%2Farticle992058.ece&sl=auto&tl=en&history_state0= |title=Winta will win England |accessdate=2 November 2009 |last=Lund |first=Miriam |work=Aftenpoften }}</ref> Winta has had an interest in music since childhood.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dagbladet.no%2Fkultur%2F2004%2F05%2F25%2F398859.html |title=Winta to light |accessdate=2 November 2009 |last=Bratholm |first=Eva |date=25 May 2004 |work=Dagbladet }}</ref>


Winta's debut album was released May 2004. From 2002-2004 she made three music videos for the singles "Emotions", "Hot Romance (Rok With You)" and "I Want U", all directed by Norwegian video director [[Ray Kay]]. Her 2004 hit single "Hot Romance (Rok With You)" was written by [[Taio Cruz]].
Winta's debut album was released in May 2004. From 2002 to 2004, she made three music videos for the singles "Emotions", "Hot Romance (Rok With You)" and "I Want U", all of those directed by Norwegian [[Ray Kay]]. Released in 2004, her hit single "Hot Romance (Rok With You)" was written by UK musician [[Taio Cruz]].


Friday 9 September 2011 Winta released her first album ("My Life") in seven years. The album included the singles "Top of the World", "Nails on a Chalkboard", "My Life", "Heart On Fire (Merry-Go-Round)", "Amazes Me", "Just For Tonight", "Storm In Paradise" and "No Last Regrets". Init
On 9 September 2011, Winta released a second studio album after a seven-year hiatus. The album, titled "My Life", included popular tracks such as "Top of the World", "Nails on a Chalkboard", "My Life", "Heart on Fire (Merry-Go-Round)", "Amazes Me", "Just For Tonight", "Storm in Paradise" and "No Last Regrets".


== Discography ==
== Discography ==


=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
* "Emotions" (daWorks, 2003)
* "Emotions" (daWorks, 2002)
* "Emotions" (daWorks, 2003) remix featuring [[Diaz (rapper)|Diaz]]
* "Emotions (Remix)" (daWorks, 2002) featuring [[Diaz (rapper)|Diaz]]
* "Trippin'" (daWorks, 2003) featuring [[Aphletik]]
* "Trippin'" (daWorks, 2003) featuring Aphletik
* "Julekveldsvise" (daWorks, 2003) duet with [[Maria Arredondo]], from the album ''Nå har vi vaske golvet - Sanger av Alf Prøysen''
* "Julekveldsvise" (daWorks, 2003) duet with [[Maria Arredondo]], from the album ''Nå har vi vaske golvet – Sanger av Alf Prøysen''
* "I Want U" (daWorks, 2004)
* "I Want U" (daWorks, 2004)
* "Hot Romance (Rok Wit You)" (daWorks, 2004) featuring [[Anton Gordon]]
* "Hot Romance (Rok Wit You)" (daWorks, 2004) featuring [[Anton Gordon]]
* "Teaser" (daWorks, 2005)
* "Teaser" (daWorks, 2005)
* "Good Times (Hitesh Remix)" (daWorks, 2005)
* "Good Times (Hitesh Remix)" (daWorks, 2005)
* "Top Of The World" (daWorks, 2007)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.emusic.com/artist/Winta-MP3-Download/11814767.html |title=Winta |accessdate=2 November 2009 |work=Emusic }}</ref>
* "Top of the World" (daWorks, 2007)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.emusic.com/artist/Winta-MP3-Download/11814767.html |title=Winta |accessdate=2 November 2009 |work=Emusic }}</ref>
* "Nails on a Chalkboard" (daWorks, 2010)
* "Nails on a Chalkboard" (daWorks, 2010)
* "My Life" (daWorks, 2011)
* "My Life" (daWorks, 2011)
* "Heart On Fire (Merry-Go-Round)" (daWorks, 2011)
* "Heart on Fire (Merry-Go-Round)" (daWorks, 2011)
* "Amazes Me" (daWorks, 2011)
* "Amazes Me" (daWorks, 2011)
* «Just For Tonight» (daWorks, 2011)
* "Just For Tonight" (daWorks, 2011)
* «Storm In Paradiset» (daWorks, 2012)
* "Storm in Paradiset" (daWorks, 2012)
* «No Last Regrets» (daWorks, 2012)
* "No Last Regrets" (daWorks, 2012)
* «Not Afraid» (daWorks, 2013)
* "Not Afraid" (daWorks, 2013)
* «Drip» featuring Johnel (daWorks, 2013)
* "Drip" featuring Johnel (daWorks, 2013)


=== Albums ===
=== Albums ===
*''First'' (daWorks - 2004)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mic.no%2Fnmi.nsf%2Fdoc%2Fart2006053111110529939116 |title=Winta |accessdate=2 November 2009 |date=6 August 2006 |work=Mic }}</ref>
* "First" (daWorks – 2004)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mic.no%2Fnmi.nsf%2Fdoc%2Fart2006053111110529939116 |title=Winta |accessdate=2 November 2009 |date=6 August 2006 |work=Mic }}</ref>
*''My Life'' (daWorks - 2011)
* "My Life" (daWorks – 2011)


==Reception==
==Reception==
An [[Adressa]] reviewer said that her album First is good, too long, and that it is a hint of something great coming.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adressa.no%2Fkultur%2Fmusikk%2Fanmeldelser%2Farticle17439.ece |title=Good jump |accessdate=2 November 2009 |date=6 January 2004 |work=Adressa }}</ref> Her single "Emotions" was a radio hit and her other single "Trippin" became a minor radio hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nrk.no%2Fmusikk%2Fartistar%2F3444717.html |title=Winta |accessdate=2 November 2009 |last=Johansen |first=Rune |date=5 July 2004 |work=Artistar }}</ref>
An [[Adressa]] reviewer described Winta's album as "something too long" and "a hint of something great about to come".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adressa.no%2Fkultur%2Fmusikk%2Fanmeldelser%2Farticle17439.ece |title=Good jump |accessdate=2 November 2009 |date=6 January 2004 |work=Adressa }}</ref> Her single "Emotions" was a radio hit and her other single "Trippin" became a minor radio hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nrk.no%2Fmusikk%2Fartistar%2F3444717.html |title=Winta |accessdate=2 November 2009 |last=Johansen |first=Rune |date=5 July 2004 |work=Artistar }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:44, 22 May 2023

Winta
Winta Efrem Negassi
Winta Efrem Negassi
Background information
Birth nameWinta Efrem
OriginOslo, Norway
GenresR&B
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2002–present
LabelsdaWorks Records

Winta Efrem Negassi (born 20 March 1984) is a Norwegian R&B musician from Oslo, Norway. She grew up in Oslo, Norway.[1] Winta has had an interest in music since childhood.[2]

Winta's debut album was released in May 2004. From 2002 to 2004, she made three music videos for the singles "Emotions", "Hot Romance (Rok With You)" and "I Want U", all of those directed by Norwegian Ray Kay. Released in 2004, her hit single "Hot Romance (Rok With You)" was written by UK musician Taio Cruz.

On 9 September 2011, Winta released a second studio album after a seven-year hiatus. The album, titled "My Life", included popular tracks such as "Top of the World", "Nails on a Chalkboard", "My Life", "Heart on Fire (Merry-Go-Round)", "Amazes Me", "Just For Tonight", "Storm in Paradise" and "No Last Regrets".

Discography

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Singles

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  • "Emotions" (daWorks, 2002)
  • "Emotions (Remix)" (daWorks, 2002) featuring Diaz
  • "Trippin'" (daWorks, 2003) featuring Aphletik
  • "Julekveldsvise" (daWorks, 2003) duet with Maria Arredondo, from the album Nå har vi vaske golvet – Sanger av Alf Prøysen
  • "I Want U" (daWorks, 2004)
  • "Hot Romance (Rok Wit You)" (daWorks, 2004) featuring Anton Gordon
  • "Teaser" (daWorks, 2005)
  • "Good Times (Hitesh Remix)" (daWorks, 2005)
  • "Top of the World" (daWorks, 2007)[3]
  • "Nails on a Chalkboard" (daWorks, 2010)
  • "My Life" (daWorks, 2011)
  • "Heart on Fire (Merry-Go-Round)" (daWorks, 2011)
  • "Amazes Me" (daWorks, 2011)
  • "Just For Tonight" (daWorks, 2011)
  • "Storm in Paradiset" (daWorks, 2012)
  • "No Last Regrets" (daWorks, 2012)
  • "Not Afraid" (daWorks, 2013)
  • "Drip" featuring Johnel (daWorks, 2013)

Albums

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  • "First" (daWorks – 2004)[4]
  • "My Life" (daWorks – 2011)

Reception

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An Adressa reviewer described Winta's album as "something too long" and "a hint of something great about to come".[5] Her single "Emotions" was a radio hit and her other single "Trippin" became a minor radio hit.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Lund, Miriam. "Winta will win England". Aftenpoften. Retrieved 2 November 2009.
  2. ^ Bratholm, Eva (25 May 2004). "Winta to light". Dagbladet. Retrieved 2 November 2009.
  3. ^ "Winta". Emusic. Retrieved 2 November 2009.
  4. ^ "Winta". Mic. 6 August 2006. Retrieved 2 November 2009.
  5. ^ "Good jump". Adressa. 6 January 2004. Retrieved 2 November 2009.
  6. ^ Johansen, Rune (5 July 2004). "Winta". Artistar. Retrieved 2 November 2009.


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