Carla's Dreams
Carla's Dreams is a music project from the Republic of Moldova, formed on January 20, 2012, in Chișinău.[1] The band is composed of an anonymous group of singers and composers who perform their songs in Romanian, English and Russian.[2] Carla's Dreams debuted in 2012 and became known and appreciated after releasing the version with Inna of the single "P.O.H.U.I." from 2013.[3]
Carla's Dreams | |
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 NGOC album cover | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Chișinău, Moldova |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | carlasdreams |
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The band combines several musical genres, the most recognizable of which are hip hop, rock, jazz and pop, and uses personalized slang in songs that evoke realities from everyday life. Carla’s Dreams is a name inspired by the character Karla, from the espionage novels of the British-Irish writer John le Carré.[2]
The vocal soloist of the band codenamed "Sergiu" and his bandmates hide their identity in all public appearances and wear hooded sweatshirts, sunglasses and a face mask made entirely of makeup.[2]
Career
2012–2018
The project started its activity in the Republic of Moldova, and on May 4, 2012, it released its first album, Hobson's Choice..[4]
In the summer of 2014, Carla’s Dreams collaborates with Dara, Inna and Antonia on the song “Fie ce-o fi”.[5]
On May 14, 2015, the band released the single "Cum ne noi", a collaboration with Delia.[6]
At the beginning of 2016, Carla's Dreams composed and performed the song on the soundtrack of the comedy TV series, Atletico Textila, produced and broadcast by Pro TV.[7] In May 2016, the band released the album NGOC.[8]
Carla's Dreams won eight awards at the Media Music Awards in 2016.[9]
From 2016 until 2018, the band's lead singer was a member of the jury of X-Factor.[10][11] The contestant Olga Verbițchi, from their team, won season 6 of 2016 of the music show broadcast by Antena 1.[12]
In May 2018, the band held their third concert at the Roman Arenas, Monomaniac, and the band's lead singer became a juror in the show The Four, which premiered in the same spring on Antena 1.[13]
On September 1, 2018, Carla’s Dreams gave a recital on stage at the 18th edition of the Golden Stag Festival in Brașov.[14]
In October 2018, the band started the Nocturn project, consisting of a series of videos with links between them, all filmed during the night. 12 songs were released, including "Luna", "Dependent" with Deliric, "Anxietate" with Antonia, along with explanatory testimonials, but also other musical materials. The whole project was directed by Roman Burlacă.[15]
2019–2021
Carla's Dreams singing with Emaa at SuperStar Romania
In 2019, the band's vocal soloist borrowed the voice of the character Nassor from the Romanian dubbing of the animated film Frankenweenie, produced by Walt Disney Pictures in 2012.[16]
In the summer of 2021, Carla's Dreams releases "N-aud" with Emaa.[17]
The song "Simplu și ușor" won the award for best song of the year at The Artist Awards 2021, which took place in September 2021 in Craiova.[18]
In September 2021, the band's lead singer became a juror in the music show on Pro TV, SuperStar Romania.[19] He also had a surprise appearance on the show Masked Singer Romania, where he competed as an emoji.[20]
Discography
| Carla's Dreams discography | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | 4 |
| Singles | 64 |
| Soundtrack albums | 3 |
| Music videos | 28 |
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Hobson's Choice |
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| Da. Nu. Na. |
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| Ngoc |
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| Antiexemplu |
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| Monomaniac |
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| Nocturn |
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As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA [27] |
POL [28] |
RUS [29] |
RO [30] | ||
| "Жить Выбираем" (feat. Dara) |
2012 | — | — | — | — |
| "P.O.H.U.I." (feat. Inna) |
2013 | — | — | — | 3 |
| "Funeral Face" | — | — | — | — | |
| "Lumea ta" (feat. Loredana) |
— | — | — | — | |
| "Farewell"/"Прощай" | 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| "Cum ne noi" (feat. Delia) |
2015 | — | — | — | 1 |
| "Te rog" | — | — | — | 1 | |
| "Sub pielea mea" | 2016 | 60 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| "Aripile" | — | — | — | — | |
| "Unde" | — | — | — | — | |
| "Acele" | — | — | — | 1 | |
| "Треугольники" | — | — | — | — | |
| "Imperfect" | — | — | — | 1 | |
| "Ne bucurăm în ciuda lor" | — | — | — | — | |
| "Antiexemplu" | 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| "Dragostea din plic" | — | — | — | — | |
| "Anti CSD" | — | — | — | — | |
| "Tu și eu" (feat. Inna) |
— | — | — | — | |
| "Până la sânge" | — | — | — | 1 | |
| "Beretta" | — | — | — | 2 | |
| "Frica" | — | — | — | — | |
| "Lacrimi și pumni în pereți" | 2018 | — | — | — | 1 |
| "Praf de stele" | Nocturn: Act 1 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Ca benzina" | Nocturn: Act 2 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Karma" | Nocturn: Act 3 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Regina goală" | Nocturn: Act 2, Scena 2 | — | — | — | — | |
| "CRV" | Nocturn: Act 3, Scena 2 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Luna" | Nocturn: Act 4 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Itsova" | Nocturn: Act 5 | 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| "Te-ascund în vise" | Nocturn: Act 6 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Ne topim" | Nocturn: Act 7 | — | — | — | 9 | |
| "Dependent" | Nocturn: Act 8 (feat. Deliric) |
— | — | — | — | |
| "Gust amar" | Nocturn: Act 9 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Anxietate" | Nocturn: Act 10 (feat. Antonia) |
— | — | — | — | |
| "Baila Conmigo" (feat. Blacklist) |
— | — | — | — | |
| "Seară de Seară" |
2020 | — | — | — | 5 |
| "Secrete" |
— | — | — | 7 | |
| "Scara 2, Etajul 7" (feat. Minelli) |
— | — | — | 3 | |
| "Simplu ṣi uṣor" |
— | — | — | 3 | |
| "N-aud" (feat. Emaa) |
2021 | — | — | — | 1 |
| "Aici" (feat. Inna, Irina Rimes & The Motans) |
— | — | — | 2 | |
| "Victima" |
2022 | — | — | — | — |
As featured artist
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| "Fie ce-o fi" (Dara feat. Inna, Antonia & Carla's Dreams) |
2014 |
| "Sună-mă" (Antonia feat. Carla's Dreams) |
2016 |
| "Tequila" (Blacklist feat. Carla's Dreams) |
2018 |
| "Bambolina" (Killa Fonic feat. Carla's Dreams) |
2019 |
| "3 inimi" (Irina Rimes feat. Carla's Dreams) |
2020 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Media Music Awards | Best Group | Carla's Dreams | Won | [31] |
| Most Wanted Artist | Won | ||||
| Best Song | "Te rog" | Won | |||
| Media Forest Award | Won | ||||
| Best Video | Won | ||||
| Winter Hit | Won | ||||
| Best YouTube | "Sub pielea mea" | Won | |||
| 2017 | Media Music Awards | Best Group | Carla's Dreams | Won | [32] |
| Best Song | "Imperfect" | Won | |||
| Summer Hit | "Până la sânge" | Won | |||
| Spring Hit | "Antiexemplu" | Won | |||
| Radar de Media Awards | The Artist | Carla's Dreams | Nominated | [33] | |
| Best Song | "Imperfect" | Nominated | |||
| "Acele" | Nominated | ||||
| "Sub pielea mea" | Nominated | ||||
| "Sună-mă" - Antonia feat. Carla’s Dreams | Nominated | ||||
| 2018 | Radar de Media Awards | The Artist | Carla's Dreams | Won | [34] |
| Best Song | "Până la sânge" | Nominated | |||
| "Beretta" | Nominated | ||||
| "Tequila" - Carla's Dreams feat. Blacklist | Nominated | ||||
| Elle Style Awards | Best Male Artist | Carla's Dreams | Won | [35] | |
| 2019 | The Artist Awards | The Artist of the Year | Carla's Dreams | Won | [36] |
| Best Male Artist | Won | ||||
| Radar de Media Awards | The Artist | Carla's Dreams | Nominated | [37] | |
| 2020 | The Artist Awards | The Artist | Carla's Dreams | Won | [38] |
| Best Collaboration | Irina Rimes feat. Carla’s Dreams | Won | |||
| Favorite Artist | Carla's Dreams | Nominated | |||
| Best Male | Nominated | ||||
| Best Song | "Seară de seară" | Nominated | |||
| Best Video | "Secrete" | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | The Artist Awards | Best Song | "Simplu și ușor" | Won | [39] |
| The Artist | Carla's Dreams | Nominated | |||
| Best Live Act | Nominated |
Songwriting
| # | Song | Year | Artist | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Da, mamă" | 2015 | Delia | Cat Music / Global Records | [40] |
| 2 | "Nu caut iubiri" | 2016 | Ruby feat. Uzzi | Cat Music / Global Records | [41] |
| 3 | "Amintiri" | 2016 | Nicoleta Nucă | Global Records | [42] |
| 4 | "Când pleci" | 2017 | Nicoleta Nucă | Global Records | [43] |
| 5 | "Fata lu' tata" | 2020 | Delia | Cat Music / Global Records | [44] |
References
- "Carla's Dreams încheie cu un super show Europa FM Live pe Plajă" [Carla’s Dreams ends with a super show Europa FM Live on the beach] (in Romanian). Europa FM. 11 August 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- "Carla's Dreams" [Carla's Dreams] (in Romanian). Viva.ro. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- Alexandra, Necula (12 March 2013). "Inna, look masculin și accent moldovenesc în "P.O.H.U.I" feat. Carla's Dreams" [Inna, masculine look and Moldovan accent in "P.O.H.U.I" feat. Carla's Dreams] (in Romanian). InfoMusic.ro. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- "Carla"s Dreams feat. INNA – "P.O.H.U.I." (Video)" [Carla”s Dreams feat. INNA – „P.O.H.U.I.” (Video)] (in Romanian). ApropoTV.ro. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- Raluca, Chirilă (28 August 2014). "Dara cu Inna, Antonia și Carla's Dreams - Fie ce-o fi" [Dara with Inna, Antonia and Carla's Dreams - Fie ce-o fi] (in Romanian). InfoMusic.ro. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- Miruna, Haican (17 June 2015). "Delia stabileşte un nou record în România, alături de Carla's Dreams" [Delia sets a new record in Romania, together with Carla's Dreams] (in Romanian). InfoMusic.ro. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- Miruna, Haican (15 March 2016). "Carla's Dreams a compus coloana sonoră a noului serial "Atletico Textila"" [Carla's Dreams composed the soundtrack for the new series "Atletico Textila"] (in Romanian). InfoMusic.ro. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- "Ngoc by Carla's Dreams". Apple Music. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- Raluca, Chirilă (16 September 2016). "Carla's Dreams, 7 trofee la Media Music Awards 2016 - LISTA CÂȘTIGĂTORILOR" [Carla's Dreams, 7 trophies at the Media Music Awards 2016 - LIST OF WINNERS] (in Romanian). InfoMusic.ro. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- Ana Maria, Simon (13 July 2016). "Carla's Dreams va fi al patrulea jurat de la "X Factor". Cum va apărea: cu sau fără mască?!" [Carla's Dreams will be the fourth juror on "X Factor." How will it appear: with or without a mask ?!] (in Romanian). OKMagazine.ro. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- Arina, Voicu (15 November 2018). "Grupa lui Carla's Dreams intră în Bootcamp la "X Factor"" [Carla's Dreams group enters Bootcamp at "X Factor"] (in Romanian). RadarDeMedia.ro. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- "Olga Verbiţchi este câştigătoarea celui de-al şaselea sezon X Factor. Voturile telespectatorilor au făcut diferenţa" [Olga Verbiţchi is the winner of the sixth season of X Factor. Viewers' votes made all the difference] (in Romanian). Antena 1. 24 December 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- Petre, Dobrescu (19 March 2018). "Carla's Dreams, jurat în emisiunea "The Four-Cei 4", din 31 martie, la Antena 1" [Carla’s Dreams, juror in the show “The Four”, from March 31, on Antena 1] (in Romanian). Libertatea. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- Alexandra, Constanda (12 July 2018). "Andra şi Carla's Dreams, printre artiştii români care cântă la Cerbul de Aur 2018. În concurs s-au înscris peste 100 de cântăreţi din 22 de ţări" [Andra and Carla's Dreams, among the Romanian artists who sing at the Golden Stag 2018. More than 100 singers from 22 countries entered the competition] (in Romanian). Adevărul. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- "Proiectul "Nocturn" continuă cu un nou single de la Carla's Dreams" [The "Nocturn" project continues with a new single from Carla's Dreams] (in Romanian). Kiss FM. 29 November 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- "20 de ani de magie de la primul film Disney dublat în limba română" [20 years of magic from the first Disney movie dubbed in Romanian] (in Romanian). CineMagia.ro. 3 April 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- "Carla's Dreams și EMAA lansează prima piesă în colaborare: "N-aud"" [Carla’s Dreams and EMAA release first collaboration track: „N-aud”] (in Romanian). Virgin Radio. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- "Irina Rimes, Carla's Dreams, The Motans și Iuliana Beregoi au fost premiați la unul dintre cele mai mari evenimente muzicale din România" [Irina Rimes, Carla’s Dreams, The Motans and Iuliana Beregoi were awarded at one of the biggest music events in Romania] (in Romanian). Diez.md. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- "Raluka, Smiley, Marius Moga și Carla's Dreams sunt jurații emisiunii SuperStar România de la PRO TV" [Raluka, Smiley, Marius Moga and Carla’s Dreams are the jurors of the SuperStar Romania show on PRO TV] (in Romanian). Viva.ro. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- Alina, Popa (17 September 2021). "Emoji și-a dat masca jos! Cine este vedeta care s-a aflat sub costum la Masked Singer România" [Emoji took off his mask! Who is the star who was under the suit at Masked Singer Romania] (in Romanian). Pro TV. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- "Carla's Dreams lansează primul său album – "Hobson's Choice"" [Carla's Dreams releases first album – „Hobson’s Choice”] (in Romanian). yupi.md. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- "Carla's Dreams" [Carla’s Dreams] (in Romanian). Virgin Radio. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- "CONCERT: Carla's Dreams lansează albumul NGOC la Arenele Romane" [CONCERT: Carla’s Dreams releases NGOC album at Roman Arenas] (in Romanian). Urban.ro. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- "Carla's Dreams lansează albumul "Antiexemplu" pe 13 mai 2017" [Carla’s Dreams releases the album “Antiexemplu” on May 13, 2017] (in Romanian). Europa FM. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
- "Concert Carla's Dreams – "Monomaniac" 5 mai la Arenele Romane" [Carla’s Dreams Concert - “Monomaniac” May 5 at the Roman Arenas] (in Romanian). Cancan.ro. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ""Ne topim". Carla's Dreams lansează finalul uneia dintre cele trei istorii din albumul Nocturn" ["We are melting." Carla`s Dreams releases the end of one of the three stories from Nocturn album] (in Romanian). Unimedia. 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "Discographie Carla's Dreams" (in French). French Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- Peak chart positions for singles in Poland:
- "Sub pielea mea": "AirPlay Top: 07.01. – 13.01.2017" (in Polish). ZPAV. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- Sub pielea mea at Tophit.ru
- "Airplay 100".
- Alexandra, Cheroiu (16 September 2016). "Lista câştigătorilor Media Music Awards 2016: Carla's Dreams şi Andra au câştigat cele mai multe trofee" [Media Music Awards 2016 Winners List: Carla’s Dreams and Andra Won Most Trophies] (in Romanian). Adevărul. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- Alina, Ghimuș (3 October 2017). "Câștigătorii Media Music Awards 2017 - listă" [Winners of Media Music Awards 2017 - list] (in Romanian). InfoMusic.ro. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- "Câștigătorii Premiilor Radar de Media 2017" [Winners of the 2017 Media Radar Awards] (in Romanian). RadarDeMedia.ro. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- "Câștigătorii Premiilor Radar de Media 2018" [Winners of the 2018 Media Radar Awards] (in Romanian). RadarDeMedia.ro. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- "Câștigătorii ELLE STYLE AWARDS 2018" [ELLE STYLE AWARDS 2018 winners] (in Romanian). Elle.ro. 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- Adelina, Mărăcine (13 October 2019). "Cine sunt câştigătorii primei ediţii The Artist Awards, din Craiova. Ce premii au obţinut Inna, Delia, The Motans, Selly şi Cristi Minculescu" [Who are the winners of the first edition of The Artist Awards, from Craiova. Inna, Delia, The Motans, Selly and Cristi Minculescu won the awards] (in Romanian). Adevărul. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- "Avem câștigătorii celei de-a VIII-a ediții a Premiilor Radar de Media 2019" [We have the winners of the 8th edition of the 2019 Media Radar Awards] (in Romanian). RadarDeMedia.ro. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- Bianca, Bujor (29 December 2020). "The Artist Awards și-a prezentat câștigătorii, aseară, la PRO TV!" [The Artist Awards presented its winners last night on PRO TV!] (in Romanian). RadarDeMedia.ro. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- "Irina Rimes, Carla's Dreams, The Motans și Iuliana Beregoi au fost premiați la unul dintre cele mai mari evenimente muzicale din România" [Irina Rimes, Carla’s Dreams, The Motans and Iuliana Beregoi were awarded at one of the biggest music events in Romania] (in Romanian). Diez.md. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- "Da, Mamă - Single by Delia". Apple Music. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- "Nu caut Iubiri (feat. Uzzi) Single by Ruby". Apple Music. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- "Amintiri - Single by Nicoleta Nuca". Apple Music. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- "Cand Pleci - Single by Nicoleta Nuca". Apple Music. 24 January 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- "Fata Lu' Tata - Single by Delia". Apple Music. 16 November 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
External links
- CarlasDreams.ro - Official website
- Carla's Dreams Channel on YouTube
- Carla's Dreams on Apple Music
- Carla's Dreams on Spotify
- Carla's Dreams discography at Discogs
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