Alizée Jacotey (French pronunciation: [aliˈze]; born 21 August 1984) is a French singer, known professionally by her given name Alizée — the feminine form of alizé, the trade wind.[1] She was discovered by Mylène Farmer, following her winning performance in the talent show, Graines de Star,[2] in 1999. While collaborating with Mylène Farmer and Laurent Boutonnat, Alizée released two albums — both of which were hits inside and outside of France.
Early years
Also known by her nickname "Lili", Alizée started dancing early in her life,[6] and by age four was already proficient. A year later, she was enrolled in Corsica's renowned dance school, Ecole de Danse Monique Mufraggi, and trained there until she was 15.[7] In 1995, at the age of eleven, she won a coloring competition organized by Air Outre Mer, a former French airline now partly acquired by Swissair. Her design won first prize and was reproduced on the cabin of one of the airline's aircraft. The aircraft was subsequently named after her, and Alizée won a trip to the Maldives for her efforts.
In 1999, she appeared on the TV talent show "Graines de Star", broadcast on Métropole 6.[2] She initially intended to sign up for the programme's dance contest. However, the dance category was reserved for groups only. Alizée therefore participated in the singing category instead, performing the song Ma Prière (a single released by Axelle Red in 1997). She went on to win the "Meilleure Graine" award for most promising young singing star of tomorrow.
Career
Alizée debuted in 2000 with the album Gourmandises. It went on to become a hit both in Europe and outside. The album reached top five in charts in France, Italy, Greece, Germany, Mexico, and others. It was followed up with a studio album in 2003, Mes Courants Électriques, and a live album Alizée En Concert in 2004.
Gourmandises
Main article: Gourmandises
Mes Courants Électriques
Main article: Mes Courants Électriques
Alizée En Concert
Main article: Alizée En Concert
Psychédélices
| Name | Year |
|---|---|
| M6 Music Award[14] | 2000 |
| DMX Music Award[53] | 2001 |
| NRJ Music Award[14] | 2001 |
| World Music Award[54] | 2002 |
| SACEM Prix Vincent Scotto[55] | 2003 |
| Lunas del Auditorio[56] | 2008 |
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