Nikolaos "Nikos" Oikonomopoulos (, ; born 30 June 1984)Peoplegreece. Retrieved on January 15, 2016 is a Greek singer. He appeared on the Greek talent show Dream Show – The Music 2, of which he was the winner. He is the top contemporary male singer in the latter half of the decade with a huge number of album sales.
Biography Early life Nikos Oikonomopoulos was born on 30 June 1984 in Kato Achaia to his father, Argyris and his mother. He grew up in a town outside Patras, Kato Achaia. At the time of his birth, his parents were divorced and he was cared for by his grandparents and uncles and aunts. They share enough love until he grows up, his mother wants to take him to live with her, but he won’t forget those who took care of him when his parents divorced. He sang in different cities, initially in the Peloponnese and then in Northern Greece. His other jobs included working at his grandfather's fish market and working in a pizzeria. In December 2006 he emerged as the winner of the reality Alpha TV show, Dream Show – The Music 2.
2007–2010: Debut album and rise in popularity His first studio album was released on 15 November 2007, titled Proti Agapi (First Love). From this album several songs were successful, such as "Ola Gia Sena" ("Everything For You"), "Den Eisia Entaxei" ("You Are Not Okay"), "Koita Na Mathaineis" ("Look To Learn") and "Afto To Asteri" ("This Star").
In June 2008, he won the award for "Best New Artist" at the MAD Video Music Awards 2008. In2life. Retrieved on June 18, 2008 In December 2008, released a maxi single titled "Kai Mi Girizeis" (And Do Not Come Back) and his second studio album titled Akousa… (I Heard), which went gold. Tralala. Retrieved on November 28, 2009
In June 2009, he won the award for "Best Contemporary Laiko Video Clip" with the song "Ola Gia Sena" at the MAD Video Music Awards 2009. Inewsgr. Retrieved on June 26, 2009
In December 2009, Oikonomopoulos released Katathesi Psihis (Testimony of my Soul), which gained a platinum certification. Musiccorner. Retrieved on May 20, 2010 It contained many hits like "Ti Tha Kano Me Sena" ("What Am I Going To Do With You"), "Katathesi Psihis" ("Deposit Soul"), "Mou 'Pe Mia Psihi" ("I Told Me A Soul") and "Enas Theos Kserei" ("Only God Knows").
That winter, Oikonomopolos signed with Minos EMI.
In summer 2010, he worked with Kostas Martakis at Thea, and in the winter at Fix with Nino and Ioakeim Fokas.
On 3 December 2010, Oikonomopoulos released his fourth studio album, Doro Gia Sena (A Present For You). It achieved platinum certification from its first week. Musiccorner. Retrieved on December 21, 2010 It eventually became triple platinum in 2011. Tlife. Retrieved on May 6, 2011
2011–2013: Tha Eimai Edo, Ennoeitai and Eilikrina
In December 2011, the album Tha Eimai Edo (I'm will be here) was released. Big hits from the album were the songs "Kai Ti Egine" ("So What"), "Kali Kardia" ("Good Heart"), "Psaxe me" ("Search Me") and "Exartimenos" ("Addict"). That same year, Oikonomopoulos performed at Fever for the winter season with Despina Vandi and Elli Kokkinou. The album was certified double platinum for one week. Neworpheus. Retrieved on September 24, 2012
In summer 2012, Oikonopoulos worked with Peggy Zina at Thea.
In September 2012, Tha Eimai Edo was certified four times platinum.
That same year he released Ennoeitai (It's Understood). It was certified double platinum. Yupiii. Retrieved on March 11, 2013
On 6 December 2013, Oikonomopoulos released the new album Eilikrina (Sincerely). It had multiple hits such as "Exaitias Sou" ("Because of You"), "Mi Figeis Tora" ("Do Not Leave Now"), "Se Lipamai" ("I Feel Sorry For You") and "Na Skepazesai Ta Vradia" ("Covering The Nights"). On 16 December, Eilikrina went double platinum and Ennoeitai four times platinum. Peoplegreece. Retrieved on December 16, 2013
2014–present: Gia Hilious Logous, Ena Mikrofono Ki Ego and 10 In summer 2014, Oikonomopoulos had a concert series at Thea with Lena Papadopoulou.
On 17 November, 2014, he released his eighth album, called Gia Hilious Logous (Because of Thousand Reasons). The first two singles, "Pote" ("Never") and "Gia Hilious Logous", had great success, and the album stands at four times platinum in Greece. Trifle. Retrieved on January 20, 2015
In 2015, Oikonomopoulos presented his new song "An Ponas" ("If You Suffer"). The song was the first hit of his new album Ena Mikrofono Ki Ego (One Microphone And I), released on 17 December. The album went multiplatinum in Greece.
Oikonomopoulou's new single, "Einai Kati Laika" ("It's Something Laic"), was written by Giorgos Sabanis and Eleni Giannatsoulia. The song premiered on Greek radio on 7 November 2016.
In October 2017, he released the song "Gia Kapoio Logo" ("For Some Reason"), also written by Sabanis and Giannatsoulia. It is one of the most viewed Greek songs on YouTube.
His latest album, 10, was released on 8 December 2017.
Personal life In 2017, he was in a relationship with greek actress, Evangelia Aravani. They separated in 2019.
Rumors said he used to have a relationship with Greek model Vicky Kavoura from 2013 until 2015 but 'regained his composure' in 2021. https://soundis.gr/rythmos949/news/life/biky-kaboyra-gia-niko-oikonomopoylo-8a-edina-deyterh-eykairia/
Discography
Proti Agapi (2007) Akousa… (2008) Katathesi Psihis (2009) Doro Gia Sena (2010) Tha Eimai Edo (2011) Ennoeitai (2012) Eilikrina (2013) Gia Hilious Logous (2014) Ena Mikrofono Ki Ego (2015) 10 (2017)
Awards and nominations MAD Video Music Awards Year Recipient Award Result 2008 Koita Na Mathenis Best Modern Laïko Video Clip Best New Artist 2009 Ola Gia Sena Best Laïko Video Clip 2010 Etsi Nomizis (Ke Mi Girisis) MAD Greekz Video Clip 2011 Doro Gia Sena MAD Greekz Video Clip 2013 Se Lipame MAD Greekz Video Clip 2015 Himself Best Adult Male Gia Hilious Logous Best MAD Greekz Video 2021 Himself Best Adult Male Singer Skase Ena Fili Song of the Year
References
External links
Oikonomopoulos at discogs.com