Nikos Mihas
Nikos Mihas (Greek: Νίκος Μίχας; born November 20, in Athens, Greece) is a Greek singer-songwriter of the new age of Greek rock stars.
Nikos Mihas | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nikolaos |
| Born | November 20 |
| Origin | Athens, Greece |
| Genres | Rock, Pop rock, Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Heaven Music, Sony Music Greece |
| Associated acts | NIMA |
| Website | http://www.nikosmihas.com |
Early life
From an early age he showed an interest in music. He started by playing the piano at the age of 10 and a few years later he formed a band with his brother and some friends.[1] The band was called "NIMA" (derived from the first letters of their names, NIkos-MAkis). Some years later he went to Romania to study Medicine and become a doctor. He never left his dream however, which was to become a singer, so he entered the TV talent show "Fame Story 2".
Fame Story (2004)
In 2004, he decided to take part in the talent show "Fame Story 2", shown on the Greek TV channel ANT1, where he was one of the favourites to make it to the finals due to his unique style of performing and his low-profile character. One week before the final, however, he was eliminated from the show but for the first time in a Greek talent show he performed a song that he wrote; a move that many other contestants followed in the years to come. "Party" was a huge success at the time, even without being physically released in the music market.
Songs performed on Fame Story
| Week | Song | Performed With | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro (March 14) | "The One I Love" by R.E.M. |
- | Safe |
| 1 (March 21) | "Koita Me Anteho" by Iro |
Apostolia Gouti, Klara Myroforidou | Safe |
| 2 (March 28) | "Ekrypsa To Prosopo Mou" by Antonis Remos |
Kostas Kountos | Bottom 2 |
| 3 (April 4) | "Asimenia Sfika" by Ypogeia Revmata |
- | Safe |
| 4 (April 11) | "Not in Love" by Enrique Iglesias |
Apostolia Gouti | Safe |
| 5 (April 18) | "Notos" by Lavrentis Machairitsas & Babis Stokas |
Kostas Karafotis | Safe |
| 6 (April 25) | "Just Like a Pill" by Pink |
Rallia Hristidou | Safe |
| 7 (May 2) | "I Malamo" by Alkistis Protopsalti |
Natassa Zenetzi | Safe |
| 8 (May 9) | "Rock Ballanda" by Antonis Vardis & Haris Alexiou |
Apostolia Gouti | Safe |
| 9 (May 16) | "Paei Ligos Kairos" by Giannis Ploutarhos |
Giorgos Hristou | Safe |
| 10 (May 23) | "To Gucci Ton Masai" by Giorgos Mazonakis & Elli Kokkinou |
Kalomoira | Safe |
| 11 (May 30) | "Me and My Monkey" by Robbie Williams |
- | Safe |
| 12 (June 6) | "Pride (In the Name of Love)" by U2 |
- | Bottom 2 |
| 13 (June 13) | "Party" | - | Eliminated |
Professional career (2005–)
A year after, in the summer of 2005, he saw the release of his first personal album. It was called "Sti Hora Tou Pote" ("Into Neverland") and included many major hit-singles. It contains 12 songs written mostly by him and his band and with contributions of other songwriters.
In March 2007 his second album "Trehei Tipota?" was released. It contains 12 songs in a rock-alternative style including some beautiful ballads. The album also contains a cover of the 3 Doors Down song "When I'm Gone" in Greek lyrics. The record has received mixed reviews from Greek critics.[2][3]
He is currently in progress of releasing his third album.[4]
In early 2010, "Poso Sou Moiazo" was released as a digital single and video.[5]
Discography
Studio albums
- Sti Hora Tou Pote – "Στη Χώρα Του Ποτέ" (2005)
- Trehei Tipota? – "Τρέχει Τίποτα;" (2007)
Music videos
- Party
- Simadia Kairou
- Hronia Kathreftes
- Mpou***lo
- Ta Paidia Ton Mpalkonion
- Poso Sou Moiazo
Awards
MAD Video Music Awards
The MAD Video Music Awards are awarded annually by the Greek music channel MAD TV since 2004. Nikos Mihas has received 2 awards from 5 nominations.[6][7][8]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Party" | Best Video Rock | Nominated |
| Best New Artist Video | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | "Mpou***lo" | Best Video Rock | Won |
| Sexiest Video | Won | ||
| 2009 | "Ta Paidia Ton Mpalkonion" | Best Video Rock | Nominated |
References
- "Νίκος Μίχας: Η μουσική είναι έμπνευση, δεν υπακούει σε καλούπια και ταμπέλες". e-orfeas.gr. Retrieved May 11, 2010. In Greek
- "Νίκος Μίχας: Τρέχει Τίποτα;". Avopolis Music Network. Archived from the original on April 4, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2008. In Greek
- "Νίκος Μίχας – "Τρέχει Τίποτα;"". Music Corner. Retrieved October 19, 2008. In Greek
- "Στο στούντιο ο Νίκος Μίχας". Ethnos Online. Retrieved October 19, 2008. In Greek
- "Ο Νίκος Μίχας επιστρέφει δυναμικά". MAD TV. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
- "Mad Video Music Awards 2008 Winners". MAD TV. Retrieved October 19, 2008.
- "Mad Video Music Awards 2006". MAD TV. Retrieved October 19, 2008.
- "Mad Video Music Awards 2009 – Υποψηφιότητες". MAD TV. Retrieved May 11, 2010.