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Stig Andre van Eijk (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈstiː vɑn ˈæɪk]; born March 21, 1981 in Cali, Colombia) is a Norwegian singer, composer and lyricist.[1][2]

Stig van Eijk
Van Eijk in 2010.
Background information
Birth nameStig Andre van Eijk
Born (1981-03-21) March 21, 1981 (age 41)
Cali, Colombia
OriginNorway
GenresReggae
Pop Standards
Occupation(s)Singer
Songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Websitewww.nordicrecords.no/forside/artister/stig-van-eijk

Career


Van Eijk in 2010
Van Eijk in 2010

Van Eijk is known for his Eurovision participation. In 1999 he won Melodi Grand Prix with the song "Living My Life Without You" thus gaining right to represent Norway at Eurovision that year. On stage he had dancer and singer Belinda Braza. At the Eurovision itself, which was held in Israel, he ended in 14th place, gaining 35 points. He is the first ever black man to represent Norway.[3][4]

The album, Where I Belong, which was released the same year, went platinum (over 30,000 copies) and reached number 6 on the VG-list Top 40 in Norway. In 2000, he was named this year's male artist (Hit awards). In 2001, Stig also made a peace song for his mother country, Colombia. The song, "Constructors of Peace",[3] was recorded with the symphony orchestra of Bogota, and he went there, performing the song on different concerts and television shows.

In 2001 Van Eijk opened «B: Underground Club» in Bergen. This club was a live concept with a house band playing reggae, soul and funk. In 2003, he made the song "Once In a Lifetime" that won "Idol" in South Africa, performed by Heinz Winckler. The song was a hit in South Africa and became double platinum (100,000 copies).[5]

Stig van Eijk was a long time known as front figure in the reggae band "The Soul Express Orchestra".[1] They released their debut album Time For A Change produced by Isak Strand at Knott Records in 2010.[2] For the last couple of years he has also been working with music in a kindergarten, schools and other culturestages in Norway.[6]

In 2013 Stig released his album "Presentation". The album's content reflects all of his influences from different genres experienced through his career, but with the main foundation of reggae and soul.

In 2015 Stig and his girlfriend, Beate Helen Thunes, released a new childrenproject called Trollala. Trollala has released music and had various performances around in Norway. Christmas performance "Trollala and Christmas that disappeared" have been played two years in Bergen.


Discography



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Singles



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References


  1. "Van Eijk". Biography (in Norwegian). Norsk musikkinformasjon MIC.no. August 6, 2006. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
  2. Grønneberg, Mari-Louise Uldbæk (May 13, 2009). "Stig van Eijk advarer Alexander Rybak mot damer og dop" (in Norwegian). Dagbladet. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
  3. Skybakmoen, Jonas (August 11, 2008). "Stig Van Eijk nærmer seg 30 år" (in Norwegian). Dagbladet. Archived from the original on September 9, 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
  4. Bakkemoen, Kurt (February 24, 2012). "Stig van Eijk gjør comeback" (in Norwegian). Verdens Gang. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
  5. "Kan ha tapt kvart million" (in Norwegian). NRK. September 22, 2003. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
  6. Hågensen, Aina Lovise (November 6, 2014). "Musikk med Stig van Eijk" (in Norwegian). Bergen kommune. Retrieved December 28, 2014.


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Preceded by
Lars A. Fredriksen
with "Alltid sommer"
 Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest
1999		 Succeeded by
Charmed
with "My Heart Goes Boom"

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[de] Stig van Eijk

Stig André van Eijk (* 21. März 1981) ist ein norwegischer Sänger.
- [en] Stig Van Eijk


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