Corina (Romanian singer)

For the American singer of the same name, see Corina (American singer).

Corina Bud
Corina performing at Music Media Awards in 2015
Corina performing at Music Media Awards in 2015
Background information
Born (1980-01-26) 26 January 1980 (age 44)
OriginSatu Mare, Romania
GenresPop, dance, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer, composer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2003-present
LabelsRoton (2003–2018), MediaPro Music (2008–2010), Global Records (2022-present)

Corina Bud (Romanian pronunciation: [koˈrina bud]; born January 26, 1980, in Satu Mare), better known as Corina, is a Romanian singer and fashion icon.[1] She debuted in 2004 with the album Noi Doi,[2] produced by Marius Moga. The lead single from the album, also titled "Noi Doi", reached fourth place in the Romanian Top 100.[3]

The second album, named Îmi Place La Tine Tot (2005) produced two great singles, "Îmi Place La Tine Tot"[4] and "Fără Tine",[5] becoming the most broadcast Romanian hits in 2005, giving her the nickname "Corina Hits".

Her third album Face Off represents a significant change in the artist's singing style having dancehall, reggae, R&B, drum ‘n bass, hip hop, house and electro influences, but still remaining a pop/dance album. The album produced two big singles, "Quieres Una Aventura"[6] and "Overdrive".[7] In parallel in discussion with Warner Music,[8] Corina released her fourth album " Gimme Your Love" in July 2008, which received critical acclamation. The album was produced and recorded in Germany, in a Hamburg-based studio, under the supervision of Toni Cottura, with a guest feature from Lumidee on the song "Let Go".[9]

Corina went on to be internationally recognised with single " No Sleepin' " feat JJ (2011), signed to Sony Music France & Bianco Y Negro Spain, the song peaked Top 10 in Poland and Spain, as well as covered by German pop group LaVive, reaching within Top 20 in Germany and Austria, and Top 30 within Switzerland. No Sleepin' was nominated for Best Video Category at the Romanian Music Awards (RMA), additionally performed by the singer, who went home taking the award for Fashion Icon in 2011.[1]

In 2019 the artist was chosen by Disney Channel Romania to perform the main theme for the Romanian dub of the movie Kim Possible.[10]

  1. ^ a b "RMA 2011 – Corina Bud Fashion Icon". YouTube. 16 September 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Corina feat. Pacha Man – Noi doi". YouTube. 9 November 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2019.[dead YouTube link]
  3. ^ "INTERVIU Corina: Niciodată nu am lansat o piesă până când nu am fost sigură că piesa aceea e hit – VIDEO – AGERPRES". agerpres.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Corina feat. Don Baxter & Smiley – Îmi place la tine tot (Official)". YouTube. 9 November 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  5. ^ "Corina – Fara tine (Official Video)". YouTube. 9 November 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Quieres Una Aventura". YouTube. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  7. ^ "Corina – Overdrive". YouTube. 3 September 2012. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  8. ^ "Roton signs deal with Warner in Romania". Music Business Worldwide. 26 June 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  9. ^ "Corina ft. Lumidee – Let Go". YouTube. 25 September 2011. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  10. ^ "20 de ani de magie de la primul film Disney dublat în limba română - CineMagia.ro".