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Espen Lind

Espen Lind (born 13 May 1971) is a Norwegian record producer, songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is one half of the production team Espionage, and together with his long time partner Amund Bjorklund he has written and/or produced songs for artists like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Train, Jennifer Hudson, Emeli Sande and Selena Gomez. Espen has also been a mentor on the Norwegian version of The Voice.

Espen Lind

(1971-05-13) 13 May 1971

Tromsø, Norway

  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • singer

1995–present

Universal

Solo records[edit]

Espen Lind released his first solo album, Mmm...Prepare To Be Swayed, in 1995 under the moniker, 'Sway'. Only released in Norway, it received mixed reviews and sold approximately 5,000 copies. His commercial breakthrough came in 1997 with the single "When Susannah Cries" which was a hit in several European and Latin American countries, including Norway where it was number one for six weeks. His second album Red went on to sell more than 100,000 copies in Norway, and 350,000 copies worldwide, earning Lind three Norwegian Grammy awards (Spellemannprisen) in 1998, including Artist of the Year.


2000 saw Lind releasing his third album, This Is Pop Music, and the singles "Black Sunday" and "Life Is Good". The album also contains a duet, "Where the Lost Ones Go," with Norwegian singer Sissel Kyrkjebø. The album reached gold status in Norway but was generally perceived to be a commercial disappointment compared to its predecessor. After a 3-year break Lind released a new single, "Unloved," in December 2004, followed by the album April, in January 2005.


In 2006 Lind, together with fellow Norwegian artists Kurt Nilsen (World Idol winner), Alejandro Fuentes and Askil Holm released the concert album Hallelujah Live, featuring songs from the foursome's solo records as well as several songs by other artists, most notably a cover version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah".


Lind released a new single, "Scared Of Heights," in May 2008. His fifth album titled Army Of One was released on 23 June 2008.


In January 2009 he received the award "Årets Spelleman" (artist of the year) at the Norwegian Grammy Awards.

"Enough" –

Emeli Sandé

"Sing Together" –

Train

"" – Train, No. 12 Billboard Adult Pop Songs

Mermaid

"" – Train, No. 79 Billboard Hot 100

Bruises

"" – Train, No. 20 Billboard Hot 100

50 Ways to Say Goodbye

"" – Train, No. 10 Billboard Hot 100

Drive By

"Brick By Brick" –

Train

"" – Train, No. 3 Billboard Hot 100

Hey, Soul Sister

"Half Moon Bay" –

Train

"Can't Stop the Rain" –

Jennifer Hudson

"Pastime" –

Lionel Richie

"My Little Secret" –

Cavo

"Ghost" –

Cavo

"I Need a Girl" – – No. 6 Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Trey Songz

"" – Beyoncé – No. 1 Billboard Hot 100

Irreplaceable

"" – Chris Brown – No. 2 Billboard Hot 100

With You

"Angel" –

Leona Lewis

"Now You Tell Me" –

Jordin Sparks

"Just for the Record" –

Jordin Sparks

"" – Ne-Yo

Go On Girl

"" – Elliott Yamin

One Word

"I Don't Wanna Care" –

Jessica Simpson

"The One That Got Away" –

Johnta Austin

"Underdog" –

Jonas Brothers

"The Very First Night" -

Taylor Swift

"" – Sarah Brightman/Paul Stanley

I Will Be With You

"The Last Goodbye" –

Atomic Kitten

"Cry" –

Kym Marsh

"Come Back To Me" – – No. 6 Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks

David Cook

"Life on the Moon" –

David Cook

"Lie" –

David Cook

"It's Gotta Be Love" –

Lee DeWyze

"Stay Here" –

Lee DeWyze

at IMDb

Espen Lind

– at Universal

Biography Espen Lind

– official website

Espen Lind