BIOGRAPHY
Born in Stockholm, Sweden, daughter of a Lebanese father and a Swedish mother, Therése began to dance at the age of 6. Always on stage, doing dance theatre and winning dance contests, it was only a matter of time before singing would complete her stage persona.
Therése began her singing career at the age of 15 with the Stockholm East Gospel Choir. Soon after that she began taking singing lessons from world-renowned vocal teacher, Susanna Hultén.
In the mid 90’s, she toured the world as a background singer and dancer with various international artists. She had appearances in several music videos on MTV and could be seen as a regular dancer on the ever-popular U.S. television show Soul Train.
Besides her music, Therése pursued a modeling career and was featured in several Swedish magazines, print ads (Dobber/Levis Jeans, IKEA) and commercials. Her real passion, however, was singing and songwriting.
Therése moved to California in 1999 to study at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and to further develop her skills as a singer/songwriter. Soon she set up her own band NEAIMÉ and toured the Los Angeles and San Diego club circuit.
Because of Therése’s versatility she also had appearances in various episodes with Ben Affleck in the TV-series “Push Nevada” for Touchstone Television, Hollywood.
In 2004, Therése was signed as one of five songwriters in top international producer Jorgen Elofsson’s (Britney Spears, Westlife, Kelly Clarkson) team. Soon after, Therése’s first song “How Could You Leave Me” was featured on the soundtrack of the Swedish movie “Language Of Love”.
After turning down offers by record companies and taking the decision to be an independent artist, Therése started her own Record Label FUTURE RECORDS in 2005. Shortly after a distribution deal with UNIVERSAL MUSIC SWEDEN was signed.
Her initial success in Sweden triggered various performances and live concerts as well as appearances on Swedish radio and TV. Therése’s first single “Color Of Love” became one of the most played songs on Radio in Sweden, followed by the singles “The Future” and “Keep It Up”, which created an even bigger breakthrough. In May 2005, Neaimé’s fourth single “Not Easy” went straight to No 1 on the Swedish charts.
Therése’s debut album “LIVIN’ ” was released in 2006 on Neaimé’s own record label FUTURE RECORDS in the U.S., Middle East and Sweden, distributed by UNIVERSAL MUSIC. Considered by critics as the “disc of the week”, an album “unique, well written and with big international potential”, “LIVIN’ “ was labeled “top of the line” and “a musical journey through Therese’s life” with her “deep, soulful and unique voice”.
In September 2006 Neaimé went on a US-wide promotion tour, represented by the well-respected music marketing companies Luck Media & Marketing and Jack Ashton Consulting (Radio promotion).
Dubbed as “magnificent, musical brilliance” by former Billboard Magazine writer Michael Capozzoli Jr, Neaimé started off on a successful note with US radio. Her single “The Future” soon became a radio hit and climbed to an impressive number 13 on the AC TOP 40 Radio Chart. A licensing deal with FEUDAL MUSIC for a U.S. and Canada release followed soon after.
In 2007, interest in Therése and her music in the Middle East grew even further after successful promotion tours to Lebanon and Dubai. Following radio interviews and TV appearances, Neaimé’s music, especially her first and second singles “Color of Love” and “Here to Stay” were given great recognition and were soon playing at radio stations all over Lebanon, Jordan and the UAE.
Further strengthening her links to the Middle East and using Dubai as the base to spread her music in the region, Therése performed in 2008 at major events such as DUBAI INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL, WHAT’S ON AWARDS, FOX MOVIES LAUNCHING EVENT and BUSINESS TRAVELER AWARDS and has become a popular guest on live radio shows as well as being featured regularly in lifestyle magazines like HELLO!, ELLE ORIENT, ARABIAN WOMAN, LIFESTYLE, STAR, INSIDER and WHAT’S ON.
In early 2008, the release of Therése’s new hit single “How Could I” meant the final breakthrough in the region, receiving airtime at all major radio stations. Soon after, a music video to the same song was filmed in Dubai by the well-renowned LIGIST- AND TEMPLE FILM production companies which also represent directors with impressive client lists, such as Madonna, Christina Aguilera, U2 and Pink.
During 2008, Therése also performed in Abu Dhabi in separate appearances for H.M. Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, and H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria in front of hundreds of VIP guests.
In May 2008, Therése went on a 5-day concert tour to Afghanistan, performing for international and US troops in Kabul and other cities. Considering the adventurous trip “one of her best concert tours ever”, her performances were highly appreciated.
Therése returned to arenas in Europe in summer 2008, with opening concerts for the legendary British band SIMPLY RED in Cyprus and Spain, performing in front of 15,000 people.
At the beginning of 2009, work on Therése’s second album intensified. She spent the first months of the year working with top international producers in Los Angeles, Stockholm and Berlin. Travelling between Europe and the Middle East in April 2009, Neaimé once again performed at major events and awards ceremonies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and opened for SIMPLY RED in Stockholm in what critics called “the best Neaimé concert ever”.
Most recently, Therése successfully concluded negotiations with WARNER MUSIC SWEDEN and SOUNIX MUSIC GERMANY for a worldwide licensing deal.
First response by radio and critics to her newest song “All I Think About Is You” has been overwhelming and the single will be released this summer. The worldwide release of her second album by UNIVERSAL MUSIC will follow soon after.
Expectations are high, following the success of her first album “LIVIN’ “ and particularly since the releases of her latest hit singles “How Could I” and ”Everything”, also to be included in her second album.
Therése is an Ambassador for the Swedish organization "Barncancerföreningen" (Foundation for Children with Cancer). She has been continuously supporting the cause with benefit performances and charity work.
In summer 2010 Therése spent six weeks in Halkidiki / Greece performing her own exclusive show. Currently Therése is in Dubai for the fall performing at various events and award shows.
-Oct 2010
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