Elisa Sophia Schmidt (born 14 February 1990), known by the stage names Femme Schmidt and SCHMIDT, is a German singer.
Life Schmidt grew up in Koblenz. When 16, she visited Hurtwood House near Dorking, Surrey, England, where she began writing songs in English. At age 17, she left for the USA for a year, returning to Munich, Germany, afterwards for finishing school.
Since her childhood she had the wish to become a musician and worked towards that goal. In June 2010, Schmidt signed with Warner Music Group.
Schmidt lives in Berlin and London.Wie den wilden 20er Jahren entstiegen: Schmidt, Frankfurter Rundschau
Career Schmidt released her first EP, Above Sin City, in October 2011. Her full-length album, Femme SCHMIDT, followed in May 2012.australian-charts.com – Discography Schmidt (accessed 15 November 2012) Schmidt Femme SCHMIDT debuted at No. 86 on the German iTunes charts.SCHMIDT – German Chart Performance (accessed 15 November 2012) She collaborated with Guy Chambers on both releases.
Schmidt has performed as an opening act for Melanie C, best known as a member of the Spice Girls.MelanieC.net – Special Guests bestätigt Later in 2012, Schmidt is scheduled to open for Elton JohnPalmer, Sean. "Schmidt shows support for Elton John", The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 November 2012. (accessed 15 November 2012) and Lionel Richie.Support for Lionel Richie in Paris (accessed 15 November 2012) In 2017 she opened some gigs of Coldplay's A Head Full of Dreams Tour.
Music Guy Chambers calls his and Schmidt's genre pop noir. Schmidt describes it as combination of cabaret-jazz and modern pop. She feels inspired by Marlene Dietrich, Kurt Weill, Billie Holiday and Norah Jones.SCHMIDT: "Behind The Scenes EPK" – YouTube
Discography
Albums Above Sin City EP, Warner Music, October 2011 Femme SCHMIDT, Warner Music, May 2012 RAW, Warner Music, March 2016
Singles/EPs In the Photo Booth, Warner Music, April 2012
Other works Richest Girl (with Ivy Quainoo), March 2012ultratop.be – Ivy Quainoo – Richest Girl (accessed 15 November 2012)
References
External links
Official website SCHMIDTs label Warner Music