Cimo Fränkel
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Cimo Fränkel, born on March 13, 1989, is a Dutch singer-songwriter, producer, and artist. He is known for his versatile talent and has collaborated with various national and international artists. Some of his most successful works include the multi-platinum hit "Sex" by Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Amsterdam, the single "Shotgun" by Yellow Claw, "Where Have You Gone" by Lucas & Steve, and the hit "All Around The World (LaLaLa)" by R3HAB & A Touch of Class. Additionally, Cimo has worked with international artists such as Armin van Buuren, Daddy's Groove, ARTY, and TW3LVE.
Early Life and Influences[edit]
Cimo Fränkel grew up in Amsterdam, where his father was a funk musician. He was exposed to the music world and the DIY mentality of funk culture from a young age through visits to the studio with his father. At the age of 15, Cimo began experimenting with music production and became involved with like-minded musicians from the local scene. He collaborated extensively with other Dutch musicians. In 2010, he had the opportunity to participate in the television program "My Name Is Michael," which searched for lead performers for a theater show, a tribute to the deceased Michael Jackson.
Breakthrough[edit]
In 2011, Cimo Fränkel co-wrote the song "Winnaar" (Winner) with Fouradi to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the Johan Cruyff Foundation. The song was recorded with several well-known Dutch celebrities and intellectually disabled children from the Foundation. This brought him broad recognition and strengthened his position as a songwriter.
Songwriting and Collaborations[edit]
In 2013, he wrote songs for artists such as Wildstylez, Coone, Headhunterz, Yellow Claw, Rochelle (winner of X Factor season 4), Aliyah (winner of Holland's Got Talent season 4), B-Brave, and Haris Alagic (winner of X Factor season 5).
In 2016, he relocated to Los Angeles, where he quickly connected with Cheat Codes and Kris Kross Amsterdam. Together, they produced and wrote the global hit "Sex," which generated over 1 billion streams.
In 2017, Cimo toured as a guest artist with Armin van Buuren's Embrace tour, performing in world-renowned arenas such as The Forum in Los Angeles, Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Palacio de Deportes in Mexico City, and Pavilhão de Exposições in Sao Paulo.
Some of his most well-known songs include "Shotgun" by Yellow Claw & Rochelle, "Where Have You Gone (Anywhere)" by Lucas & Steve, and two songs under his own name with Armin van Buuren, called "Strong Ones" and "All Comes Down." These hits achieved high positions in the Dutch Top 40 and received global streams and airplay.
Starting from 2018, Cimo Fränkel began a close collaboration with Dutch DJ R3HAB. Together, they released several tracks, including the popular hit "All Around The World (La La La)."
Solo Career[edit]
From 2020 onward, Cimo Fränkel started releasing his own original material as an artist, taking on all aspects of the creative process: writing, producing, and performing his songs. On April 3, 2020, he released the song "World Is Waking Up," followed by his debut album "Cimo Fränkel" on April 10, with support from BBC, Sirius XM, Billboard, Dancing Astronaut, and Complex, among others. The album included songs like "Picture of Us," produced in collaboration with French producer TW3LV, and an acoustic version of the song "All Comes Down." These releases were well-received and have generated over 8 million streams to date.
In 2021, Cimo continued releasing solo material with singles such as "Dancing On My Own" and "Any Longer." He started the year 2022 with a cover of Fleetwood Mac's classic song "Go Your Own Way," a re-record of his single "Where Do You Hide Your Love" featuring American singer Skofee, and the deluxe version of his debut album "Cimo Fränkel (Deluxe).
Awards and Distinctions[edit]
Cimo Fränkel has received several awards and distinctions for his contributions to the music industry. Some of these accolades include:
- 3x platinum in the Netherlands for the song "Sex" by Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Amsterdam.
- Gold in the United Kingdom for the song "Sex" by Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Amsterdam.
- Gold in the United States for the song "All Around the World (LA LA LA)" by R3HAB & A Touch of Class.
- Platinum in Poland for the song "Sex" by Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Amsterdam.
- Platinum in Sweden for the song "Sex" by Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Amsterdam.
- Platinum in Germany for the song "Sex" by Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Amsterdam.
- Platinum for the song "Shotgun" by Yellow Claw ft. Rochelle.
- Double platinum for the song "Mooie Dag" by Jayh.
- Buma National Award for the song “Mooie Dag” by Jayh
External Links[edit]
- Cimo Frankel interview on debut album
- Cimo Frankel interview BUMA award
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