Bosson
Illustration — Bosson on the album artwork for One in a Million
Also recorded as Staffan Olsson
Bosson
- Name
- Bosson
- Birth Name
- Staffan Olsson
- Born
- 21 February 1969
- Birthplace
- Kiruna, Sweden
- Occupation
- Singer, songwriter
- Full name
- Erik Staffan Olsson.
- Nationality
- Sweden.
- Fields
- pop music.
- Languages
- Swedish and English.
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• Name — Bosson • Birth Name — Staffan Olsson • Born — 21 February 1969 • Birthplace — Kiruna, Sweden • Genre — Pop, dance-pop • Occupation — Singer, songwriter • Years Active — 1994–present • Label — MNW, BAM, Spinnup • Associated Acts — Dima Bilan, Loreen Staffan Olsson (born 21 February 1969), better known by his stage name Bosson, is a Swedish singer and songwriter.
Early life
Early life
His stage name comes from the fact that his father's first name is Bo – hence he is Bo's son.
Career
Career
Bosson first gained nationwide fame in Sweden when he imitated Michael Jackson in the first season of Sikta mot stjärnorna, performing "Black or White" and winning his semi-final. His big break as a solo artist came when composing and performing the song "One in a Million", from the album One in a Million, which became a Top 10 hit in Europe and Asia in 2000 and 2001, which also appeared in the film Miss Congeniality. He wrote it for his then-girlfriend Jessica Olérs, Miss Sweden 1998, and was nominated for a Golden Globe. Two years later, the successful follow-up Rockstar was released. The year after, he competed in Melodifestivalen with a song he released that year, Efharisto. But in the second opportunity round (andra chansen) he finished 6th, only beating Fredrik Kempe and Anne-Lie Rydé. In June 2007, he released his fourth album Future's Gone Tomorrow / Life Is Here Today and in June 2013, he released his fifth album Best of 11-Twelve. He served as an opening act for Britney Spears during her tour in 2000, and has toured with Kylie Minogue. He has also written songs for Amy Grant and the famous guitarist Al Di Meola. As well as in his native Sweden, Bosson has achieved huge success and toured extensively in countries like Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan. He also performed with Dima Bilan.
Studio albums
Studio albums
• Title — Album details — Peak chart positions • SWE — AUT — FIN — GER — NOR — SWI • The Right Time — * Released: 1998 * Label: MNW, BAM * Formats: K7, CD — 29 — — — — — — — — — — • One in a Million — * Released: 28 May 2001 * Label: MNW, BAM * Formats: K7, CD — 21 — 72 — 38 — 50 — 30 — 43 • Rockstar — * Released: 5 November 2003 * Label: MNW, BAM * Formats: K7, CD — 49 — — — — — — — — — — • Future's Gone Tomorrow / Life Is Here Today — * Released: 11 June 2007 * Label: SEO Music, Bonnier Amigo * Formats: CD — 21 — — — — — — — — — — • Best of 11-Twelve — * Released: 10 June 2013 * Label: Spinnup * Formats: CD — — — — — — — — — — — — • "—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.
Compilation albums
Compilation albums
• Title — Album details • The Best — * Released: 2005 * Label: Prof Music, Veter Entertainment * Formats: CD • One in a million – The Hit Collection — * Released: 2009 * Label: ASP Records * Formats: CD/DVD • The Best Collection — * Released: 10 June 2010 * Label: Universal Music Group International * Formats: CD/DVD
Singles
Singles
• Year — Title — Peak chart positions — Certifications — Album • SWE — AUT — BEL FLD — BEL WL — DEN — GER — NOR — SWI • 1997 — "Baby Don't Cry" — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — The Right Time • 1999 — "We Live" — — — — — 17 — — — — — — — — — — • 2001 — "One in a Million" — 21 — 5 — 3 — 37 — 16 — 12 — 2 — 8 — * SWE: Gold — One in a Million • "I Believe" — 16 — — — 17 — 18 — — — 69 — — — 34 • "Over the Mountains" — 32 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • 2002 — "Weightless" (duet with Emma Andersson) — 9 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Who I Am • "This Is Our Life" — 40 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — One in a Million • 2003 — "You Opened My Eyes" — 32 — — — — — — — — — 98 — — — — — Rockstar • "A Little More Time" — 25 — — — — — — — — — 47 — — — — • "Beautiful" — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • 2004 — "Efharisto" — 24 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • "Falling in Love" — 47 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • "I Need Love" — 22 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • 2006 — "You" — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Future's Gone Tomorrow / Life Is Here Today • 2007 — "What If I" — 39 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • "I Can Feel Love" — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • "Believe in Love" — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • 2011 — "Guardian Angel" — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Best of 11-Twelve • 2012 — "Love Is in the Air" (featuring Baby Bash and Apollo-4) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • "10.000 Feet" (featuring Nobium and Wreck n play Apollo-4) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • "—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.
Collaborations
Collaborations
• 2002: Emma Andersson featuring Bosson – Weightless • 2009: Elizma Theron featuring Bosson – One in a Million • 2016: Sunbeat featuring Bosson – Eagle in the Sky • 2017: Edgar featuring Bosson – My Love
Filmography
Filmography
Television and web • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2017 — Full House (Armenian TV series) — himself — Special guest
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Bosson was recorded at birth as Erik Staffan Olsson. He also worked under the name Bosson. The authorities additionally record the heading Staffan Olsson. His recorded languages were Swedish and English.
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Cited by Wikipedia
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These works are cited by the source article, in its own numbering. They are recorded as its citations, not as sources VALÉORINE has verified.
- 1.Från sunk till modellhunk. Aftonbladet. 3 September 2012.
- 2.Emelie Berglund. Bosson: "Man försvinner in i varandra och ingenting annat spelar någon roll". SalongK. 11 June 2007.
- 3.Av Kai Martin. Bosson siktar på Östeuropa. GT. 11 June 2007.
- 4.Colurso, Mary. A look back at our review of Britney Spears' 2000 concert in Birmingham. al.com. 25 January 2017.
- 5.swedishcharts.com. Bosson Discography.
- 6.austriancharts.at. Bosson Discography.
- 7.finnishcharts.com. Bosson Discography.
- 8.offiziellecharts.de. Bosson Discography.
- 9.norwegiancharts.com. Bosson Discography.
- 10.hitparade.ch. Bosson Discography.
- 11.ultratop.be. Bosson Discography.
- 12.ultratop.be. Bosson Discography.
- 13.danishcharts.dk. Bosson Discography.
- 14.BOSSON in "Full House". 9 October 2017.
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