Apostolia Zoi

Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Apostolia Zoi
Αποστολία Ζώη


Img_capt = Apostolia Zoi in 2005
Background = solo_singer
Born = Volos, Greece
Died =
Origin = Greece
Genre = Modern Laika, Pop
Years_active = 2003-Present
Label = Minos EMI (2003–2005),
Virus Music (2005–2007),
EMI Music (2007–present)
URL = http://www.apostoliazoi.gr/

Apostolia Zoi ( _el. Αποστολία Ζώη) is a popular Greek singer who was born in Volos, Greece. To date, she has released four studio albums along with one CD single with 4Play.

Biography

Early life

At the age of 14, Apostolia moved to Thessaloniki to follow her love of diving and swimming where she graduating from the Gymnastics Academy. One night while out on the town with friends, a singer at a popular club gave her the microphone and Apostolia started to sing. The owner of the club saw her talent, and asked her to sing at his club. She soon found her love in music and started singing nightly at clubs in Thessaloniki. Apostolia soon realized that she would like to pursue a music career, and began vocal and singing lessons with Christos Lirintzi. At the same time, she was singing with well known singers such as Vasilis Karras, Evridiki, ONE, Aggelos Dionisiou, and more. Apostolia sang at the club "Maskes" with Peggy Zina in her last year while living in Thessaloniki and soon left for Athens to further her career.

2003: Beginnings and "To Proto Vima"

In Athens, her first year of singing in the Athenian clubs was with Peggy Zina. Soon after, she got a record contract with Minos EMI and released her debut album "To Proto Vima" (The First Step) in June 2003. Writers of the album included well established composers such as Ebi Droutsa, Marios Psimopoulos, Christodoulos Siganos, and more. The songs "Mi M'Akoubas" and "Skedon Pote" became hits and showcased her talent, while the latter became the theme song for the series of the same name on ERT. In the summer of 2004, she started appearances at popular club "Thalassa" with Elena Paparizou, Thanos Petrelis, and Nino where she further showcased her vocal abilities.

2004–2005: "Apo Do Kai Pera" and "To Kalytero Doro"

After the summer of 2004, she left Minos EMI and signed with Virus Music. In the fall of 2004, she started appearances at the club "Gazi" with Nikos Kourkoulis and Andreas Stamo. In January 2005, she released her sophomore album by Virus Music titled "Apo Do Kai Pera" (From here on out). From the album, the song "Krima" written by Christos Dantis became a huge radio hit, and her first true big hit. The album produced many hits from the album included "Mou Eleipses", "Apo Do Kai Pera", and "De Vazo Ego Mialo" to name a few. The album brought Apostolia to a high point in her career. [ cite web | title = NEA → Αποστολία Ζώη "Από δω και πέρα" | url = http://www.apostoliazoi.gr/home.htm Apostoliazoi.gr. Retrieved on February 20, 2008 el icon]

In the summer of 2005, she once again appeared at club "Thalassa", but this time with Thanos Petrelis and Kostas Karafotis. In the winter season of 2005-2006 she continued her collaboration with Thanos Petrelis, and was also joined by Katerina Stanisi at club "Apollon". During the Christmas season of 2005, Apostolia released a Christmas themed CD Single along with 4Play by Virus Music titled "To Kalytero Doro" (The best gift). Nikos Terzis penned the tracks, while the CD Single also included Apostolia's song "Den Eisai Tou Goustou Mou" as well as 4Play's "Pote". [ cite web | title = NEA → ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΙΑ ΖΩΗ & 4 PLAY "Το καλύτερο δώρο" | url = http://www.apostoliazoi.gr/home.htm Apostoliazoi.gr. Retrieved on February 20, 2008 el icon] After her shows at club "Apollon" finished in the spring, she started singing at the club "Rodon!" with Andreas Stamo in Thessaloniki until summer.

2006–present: "Th' Afisei Epohi" and "Me To Heri Stin Kardia"

On May 5, 2006, Apostolia released her third studio album titled "Th' Afisei Epohi" (It will leave a history) featuring 15 new songs. This album featured a bit of a different sound, while not straying away from the sound of the first two albums. The titled track because a hit, while the album also featured a rap style duet with friend Gianni Tsimitseli titled "Lipstick". [ cite web | title = NEA → Αποστολία Ζώη - "Θα αφήσει εποχή" | url = http://www.apostoliazoi.gr/home.htm Apostoliazoi.gr. Retrieved on February 20, 2008 el icon]

In June 2007, Zoi sang a duet remix with the famous Kostas Tournas of "Geia Sou" at the "Mad Music Video Awards". For the winter season of 2007-2008, Zoi sang at "Kendro Athinon" with Giannis Ploutarhos, Tamta, and Giannis Vardis. In Fall 2007, she resigned with her original label EMI Music, formerly Minos EMI. She then went into the studio to record new material for her fourth studio album. [ cite web | title = NEA → ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΑΘΗΝΩΝ - Χειμώνας 2007-2008 | url = http://www.apostoliazoi.gr/home.htm Apostoliazoi.gr. Retrieved on February 17, 2008 el icon] On June 9 2008, Zoi released the first single "Ti stis 8, Ti stis 7" exclusively on "Rythmos FM" which was followed by the release of her fourth studio album "Me To Heri Stin Kardia" on June 23. The second single "Ki Esi Ekei", was released in mid-September 2008 with lyrics by Ilias Fillipou and music by Giorgos Kafetzopoulou [cite web|url=http://mad.tv/news/?id=32718&c=|title=Και η Αποστολία ... εκεί!|date=2008-09-10|publisher="MAD TV"|language=Greek|accessdate=2008-09-12] [cite web|url=http://music.net.cy/mousika_nea/september2008/12-9/apostolia_zwi.htm|title=Με ένα νέο κομμάτι επιστρέφει και η Αποστολία Ζώη...|date=2008-09-09|publisher="Music.net.cy"|language=Greek|accessdate=2008-09-12]

Discography

Albums

*2003: "To Proto Vima"
*2005: "Apo Do Kai Pera"
*2006: "Th' Afisei Epohi"
*2008: "Me To Heri Stin Kardia"

CD Singles

*2005: "To Kalytero Doro" (with 4 Play)

References

External links

* [http://www.apostoliazoi.gr/ Official Website]
* [http://clubs.pathfinder.gr/apostoliazoi Official Fan Club]