Bertine Axeliane Robberstad Zetlitz (born 9 April 1975) is a Norwegian
pop
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Albums
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singer.
Career
Bertine Zetlitz began her musical journey at a young age, penning her first numbers aged just 12. After gaining a background in
classical music
Classical music generally refers to the art music of the Western world, considered to be distinct from Western folk music or popular music traditions. It is sometimes distinguished as Western classical music, as the term "classical music" also ...
, Zetlitz began to experiment. Her debut album ''
Morbid Latenight Show
''Morbid Latenight Show'' is the first studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Bertine Zetlitz
Bertine Axeliane Robberstad Zetlitz (born 9 April 1975) is a Norwegian pop singer.
Career
Bertine Zetlitz began her musical journey at a young ag ...
'' was released in 1998 and spawned several successful singles. In 1999 she toured in USA with
Lilith Fair. It was followed by the
Tore Johansson
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Biography
In an interview with '' HitQuarters'', Johansson claimed that the main impetus for his becoming a music producer was the ...
produced ''
Beautiful So Far
''Beautiful So Far'' is the second studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Bertine Zetlitz
Bertine Axeliane Robberstad Zetlitz (born 9 April 1975) is a Norwegian pop singer.
Career
Bertine Zetlitz began her musical journey at a young age, ...
'' in 2000. Her third album, ''
Sweet Injections
''Sweet Injections'' is the third studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Bertine Zetlitz. The album was released on April 28, 2003 and produced by Howie B, Magnus Fiennes, Richard X and Yoad Nevo
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'', was released in 2003, helmed by electronic experts Howie B,
Magnus Fiennes
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He has worked with artists such as Shakira, Pulp, Tom Jones and Morcheeba. In 1997 he produced the million-selling All S ...
and
Richard X (
Sugababes,
Rachel Stevens). Lead single "Girl Like You" signalled a change of direction for the singer.
Her fourth album ''
Rollerskating'' was released in late 2006. EMI describes the release as a "fascinating and unique blend of pulsing electro, classic Disco nouveaux, twisted pop melodies and good old fashioned catchy choruses. It's Bertine as you know and love her, but with a new even more addictive sting in her tail." Lead single "Fake Your Beauty" was a radio hit and reached the top spot in the Norwegian charts. Its follow-up "Ah-Ah" was remixed on release and was a sizeable hit. Zetlitz released her fifth album ''
My Italian Greyhound
''My Italian Greyhound'' is the fifth studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Bertine Zetlitz
Bertine Axeliane Robberstad Zetlitz (born 9 April 1975) is a Norwegian pop singer.
Career
Bertine Zetlitz began her musical journey at a young age ...
'' in September 2006. She described the album as "like its namesake: elegant, humorous, fit and well scented - with a charming hint of neurosis."
Zetlitz gave birth to her first child in 2007 and temporarily retired from show-business to become a full-time mother. Later that year she released the greatest hits album ''
In My Mind 1997–2007 the Best of Bertine Zetlitz
''In My Mind 1997–2007 the Best of Bertine Zetlitz'' is greatest hits compilation by Norwegian singer-songwriter Bertine Zetlitz
Bertine Axeliane Robberstad Zetlitz (born 9 April 1975) is a Norwegian pop singer.
Career
Bertine Zetlitz began h ...
'', which featured two new songs. She released her sixth studio album ''
Electric Feet
''Electric Feet'' is the sixth studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Bertine Zetlitz and was released on March 16, 2012. The first single, "Electric Feet" (feat. Samsaya), was released one month prior. "Starlight" was released as second sin ...
'' on 16 March 2012. She collaborated with Norwegian singer
Samsaya
Sampda Sharma, better known by her stage name Samsaya, is a Norwegian singer and actress of Indian descent.
Early life
Samsaya was born Sampda Sharma in Hamirpur to an Indian mother, Aruna Sharma, in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh ...
on the title track.
Personal life
Bertine Zetlitz is married with two children. She is a niece of
Francis Sejersted and a descendant of
Jens Zetlitz Jens Zetlitz (26 January 1761 – 14 January 1821) was a Norwegian priest and poet.
Zetlitz was born at Stavanger in Rogaland, Norway. At the close of the 18th century he traveled to the University of Copenhagen to study theology. He became a ...
.
Natt&Dag møter Bertine Zetlitz
''Natt og Dag'', 1 October 2004, retrieved 15 May 2013
Discography
Studio albums
Compilation albums
Extended plays
Singles
;Charting in VG-lista
;Other singles
*1997: "Getting Out"
*1997: "Snow on a Hot Day"
*1997: "Apples and Diamonds"
*1998: "Abigail"
*1998: "Fi Fy Fo Fum" (with Marte Krogh)
*2000: "Adore Me"
*2000: "Cruel"
*2001: "Fate"
*2003: "For Fun"
*2003: "Twisted Little Star"
*2006: " Islands in the Stream" (with Thom Hell)
*2006: "Midnight"
*2007: "Bubble Bursts"
*2012: "Electric Feet"
*2012: "Starlight"
*2015: "Sett at vi sier det sånn" (feat. Prepple Houmb)
Awards
* '' Spellemannprisen'' (1998): 'Newcomer of the Year' and 'Pop Artist of the Year'
* ''Hitawards'' (1998): 'Female Artist of the Year'
* ''Hitawards'' (2000): 'Female Artist of the Year'
* ''Spellemannprisen'' (2000): 'Pop Artist of the Year'
* ''Spellemannprisen'' (2003): 'Female Pop Artist of the Year'
References
External links
*
Myspace site
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1975 births
Living people
Norwegian pop singers
Spellemannprisen winners
Place of birth missing (living people)
Synth-pop singers
Electronica musicians
21st-century Norwegian singers
21st-century Norwegian women singers