Petra Marklund

Petra Linnea Paula Marklund, born on September twelfth, nineteen eighty-four, is a renowned Swedish singer, songwriter, and television presenter, previously known by her stage name September. Marklund's journey in music began at the tender age of twelve when she started recording in professional studios. She first captured the attention of the music industry with her debut single 'La La La (Never Give It Up)' in two thousand three, which was part of her self-titled studio album released in two thousand four.

Her third studio album, 'In Orbit,' released in two thousand five, marked a significant milestone in her career, earning her a Grammis Award. The album featured hit singles such as 'Satellites' and 'Cry for You,' which achieved remarkable success on the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart, reaching positions eight and one, respectively. 'Cry for You' stands out as her most successful international single, selling over one million copies worldwide and earning a nomination for the Government's Music Export Prize in two thousand eight.

In Sweden, Marklund's most notable achievement came with the Swedish-language single 'Mikrofonkåt,' originally performed by rapper Petter. This track became her first number-one hit in Sweden, dominating the charts for eleven consecutive weeks and achieving an impressive eight times Platinum certification. It was featured on her fourth studio album, 'Love CPR,' released in two thousand eleven, which also reached number one and became her best-selling album to date.

In two thousand twelve, Marklund released her first Swedish-language studio album under her own name, 'Inferno,' to differentiate her solo work from her previous persona. The lead single, 'Händerna mot himlen,' was certified six times Platinum by May two thousand fifteen. Additionally, she showcased her versatility as a television presenter by hosting the popular Swedish sing-along show 'Allsång på Skansen' from two thousand fourteen to two thousand fifteen. Her second Swedish-language studio album, 'Ensam inte stark,' was released in November two thousand fifteen, further solidifying her status in the music industry.