Madcon

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Biography

Madcon is an Norwegian dance/hip hop duo formed in 1992 by Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Tshawe Baqwa. Madcon quickly established themselves in the Nordic music industry, and supports various international superstars like Destiny's Child, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Wu-Tang Clan, Xzibit, Saian Supa Crew, Clipse, Redman, Cheb Hocine and Busta Rhymes. Madcon supported the latest official European tour with Gang Starr. In the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 which took place in Oslo, Norway. They performed their hit song "Glow" as an interval act.

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Item Name Item Details
Year Formed 1992
Number of Albums 22
Record Label
Website att.madcon.umrg.com
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Trivia

What song did Madcon perform in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Interval Act?

Glow

...n Song Contest 2010 Interval Act, in which they performed their hit song Glow . Madcon quickly established themselves in the Nordic music industry, and...
When did Madcon release their first official album?

2004

...tors Paperboys with the hit single Barcelona in 2002 (Bonnier Amigo). In 2004 , Madcon released their first official album It's All A Madcon (AARecordi...
What was the name of the album Madcon released in 2004?

It's All A Madcon

...onnier Amigo). In 2004, Madcon released their first official album It's All A Madcon (AARecordingsBonnier Amigo), for which they won a Norwegian Gramm...
What was the name of the show that Madcon aired?

The Voice

...rds. In 2005, Madcon were TV personalities at the Nordic music channel The Voice , while growing with their music in the studio. The show The Voice of ...
What was the name of their second album?

So Dark The Con Of Man

...he Stars, and was the last winner. Their second album, entitled So Dark The Con Of Man , was published in 2007 on 3 December. In the United Kingdom, at...
Madcon is short for what?

Mad Conspiracy

...Madcon (short for Mad Conspiracy ), made up of Tshawe Baqwa (Kapricon) and Yosef WoldeMariam (Critical) are a Norwegian hip hoprap band who formed in 1...
When did Madcon form?

1992

...sef WoldeMariam (Critical) are a Norwegian hip hoprap band who formed in 1992 . Kapricorn was born in Germany from SouthAfrican parents, but grew up in...
Where was Kapricorn born?

Germany

...e a Norwegian hip hoprap band who formed in 1992. Kapricorn was born in Germany from SouthAfrican parents, but grew up in Tveita in Eastern Oslo. Crit...
Where was Critical born?

Norway

...an parents, but grew up in Tveita in Eastern Oslo. Critical was born in Norway with parents from Ethiopia and Eritrea. They have collaborated with a v...
What country did Critical's parents come from?

Ethiopia and Eritrea

...a in Eastern Oslo. Critical was born in Norway with parents from Ethiopia and Eritrea . They have collaborated with a variety of artists in Norway, but...
Who won the most requested video of the year in Norway?

Barcelona

...with their partners from Paperboys. Madcon was a massive hit in Norway Barcelona won the prize for most requested video of the year from Nordic channe...
What was the name of the tv show hosted by Tshawe and Yosef?

The Voice of Madcon

... Spellemannprisen. Tshawe and Yosef were hosts of a tvshow called The Voice of Madcon . The show aired Monday to Thursday from 10 PM to 11 PM on the No...
When did Madcon release their first single?

2000

...eos and interviews. Madcon released their first single God Forgive Me in 2000 (Virgin Records), but the first commercial breakthrough was with long ti...
Who released Madcon's first single God Forgive Me?

Virgin Records

...erviews. Madcon released their first single God Forgive Me in 2000 ( Virgin Records ), but the first commercial breakthrough was with long time collabor...
When did Madcon become a TV personality on the Nordic music channel The Voice?

2005

...tors Paperboys with the hit single Barcelona in 2002 (Bonnier Amigo). In 2005 Madcon became TV personalities on the Nordic music channel The Voice, wh...
When was the hit single Barcelona released?

2002

... with long time collaborators Paperboys with the hit single Barcelona in 2002 (Bonnier Amigo). In 2004, Madcon released their first official album It'...
How many albums have Madcon released as of 2022?

eight

...formed in 1992 by Yosef WoldeMariam and Tshawe Baqwa. They have released eight albums as of 2022. They are best known for the 2007 cover of Beggin' by...
What song did Madcon cover in 2007?

Beggin'

...ased eight albums as of 2022. They are best known for the 2007 cover of Beggin' by The Four Seasons and the 2015 single Don't Worry featuring Ray Dalt...
What was the name of the Norwegian version of The Voice?

The Voice Norges beste stemme

... was a mentor on the Norwegian version of The Voice known as The Voice Norges beste stemme , broadcast on the Norwegian television station TV 2. Tshawe...
What country did Baqwea move to with his family?

South Africa

...ian rapper and TV presenter of South African descent. Baqwa moved to South Africa with his parents when he was 14 years old in the wake of the country...
How many albums has Madcon released to date?

six

...formed in 1992 by Yosef WoldeMariam and Tshawe Baqwa. Madcon has released six albums to date. Madcon released their first single, God Forgive Me in 20...
Who were Madcon's longtime collaborators?

Paperboys

...came with the hit single Barcelona in 2002 with longtime collaborators Paperboys (on the Bonnier Amigo record label). In 2004, Madcon released their f...
What is the Norwegian version of Strictly Come Dancing called?

Skal vi danse?,

... was invited to take part in the popular reality television program Skal vi danse?, the Norwegian version of Strictly Come Dancing eventually winning ...
When was So Dark The Con Of Man released?

3 December 2007

...series. Their second album, So Dark The Con Of Man, was released on 3 December 2007 . In the United Kingdom, the album reached number 137 on the album ...
How long was the album certified to be gold in Norway?

3 hours

...ber 137 on the album charts. In Norway, the album was certified gold in 3 hours and platinum in 3 days. The album featured the soul singer Noora Noor ...
How long did it take for the album to be certified platinum?

3 days

...rts. In Norway, the album was certified gold in 3 hours and platinum in 3 days . The album featured the soul singer Noora Noor and Paperboys on two of ...
Who was the soul singer on the album?

Noora Noor

...rway, the album was certified gold in 3 hours and platinum in 3 days. The album featured the soul singer Noora Noor and Paperboys on two of the songs....
What is Yosef WoldeMariam's profession?

TV presenter

...ms to date. Yosef WoldeMariam (born on 4 August 1978) is a Norwegian TV presenter and a rapper. WoldeMariam was born in Norway to parents originating ...
What year was Baqwa born?

1980

...an television station TV 2. Tshawe Baqwa Tshawe Baqwa (born on 6 January 1980 ) is a Norwegian rapper and presenter of South African parents. Baqwa was...
How old was Bawa when he moved to Norway?

6 months

... Germany to South African parents and moved to Norway when he was just 6 months old. He later on moved back to South Africa with his parents when he w...