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Espen Lind, (born 13 May 1971), is a Norwegian songwriter, producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is one half of the production team Espionage.

Solo records

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 awards at the 1998 Norwegian Grammy's (Spellemannprisen) 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 four 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 the 23rd June 2008.

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

Writing and producing

Espen Lind performing in Norway
During the past few years Espen Lind has done a lot of writing and producing, most notably as co-writer of both "Irreplaceable" by Beyoncé and "With You" by Chris Brown. Together with writing partner Amund Bjørklund in the production team Espionage he has also written and/or produced songs for artists Jessica Simpson, Ne-Yo, Elliott Yamin, Leona Lewis and Jordin Sparks.

Selected songwriting credits

  • "Brick By Brick" - Train
  • "Hey Soul Sister" - Train
  • "Half Moon Bay" - Train
  • "Can't Stop the Rain" - Jennifer Hudson
  • "Pastime" - Lionel Richie - co-written
  • "My Little Secret" - Cavo
  • "Ghost" - Cavo
  • "I Need a Girl" - Trey Songz
  • "Irreplaceable" - Beyoncé - co-written
  • "With You" - Chris Brown - co-written
  • "Angel" - Leona Lewis - co-written
  • "Now You Tell Me" - Jordin Sparks - produced and co-written
  • "Just For The Record" - Jordin Sparks - co-written
  • "Go On Girl" - Ne-Yo - co-written
  • "One Word" - Elliott Yamin - co-produced and co-written
  • "I Don't Wanna Care" - Jessica Simpson - co-written
  • "The One That Got Away" - Johnta Austin - co-written
  • "Underdog" -Jonas Brothers - co-written
  • "I Will Be With You" - Sarah Brightman/Paul Stanley - written
  • "The Last Goodbye" - Atomic Kitten - co-written
  • "Cry" - Kym Marsh - produced and written
  • "Come Back To Me" - David Cook - co-written
  • "Life On The Moon" - David Cook - co-written
  • "Lie" - David Cook - co-written

Discography

Albums

  1. Mmm...Prepare To Be Swayed (1995) - as Sway
  2. Red (1997) - as Sway
  3. Red II (1998) - international edition as Espen Lind
  4. This Is Pop Music (2001)
  5. April (2005)
  6. Hallelujah Live (2006) - with Kurt Nilsen, Alejandro Fuentes & Askil Holm
  7. Army of One (2008)
  8. Hallelujah Live - volume 2 (2009) - with Kurt Nilsen, Alejandro Fuentes & Askil Holm

Singles

  • "Yum Yum Gimme Some"
  • "American Love"
  • "Baby You're So Cool"
  • "When Susannah Cries"
  • "Lucky For You"
  • "American Love"
  • "Black Sunday"
  • "Where the Lost Ones Go" (duet with Sissel Kyrkjebø)
  • "Life Is Good"
  • "Unloved"
  • "Look Like Her"
  • "Million Miles Away"
  • "Hallelujah" (with Kurt Nilsen, Alejandro Fuentes & Askil Holm)
  • "The Boys of Summer" (with Kurt Nilsen, Alejandro Fuentes & Askil Holm)
  • "Norsk Medley" (with Kurt Nilsen, Alejandro Fuentes & Askil Holm)
  • "Scared of Heights"
  • "Sweet Love"
  • "With Or Without You" (with Kurt Nilsen, Alejandro Fuentes & Askil Holm)

1.4.3. 1 Hits

s-start
s-bef before = "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" by B-Real, Busta Rhymes, Coolio, LL Cool J, and Method Man
s-aft after = "Barbie Girl" by Aqua

s-bef before = "Call On Me" by Eric Prydz (second run)
s-aft after = "Sommerflørt" by Philip og Sandra (first run)
and
Max 500 by Kent
s-bef before = "Floden" by Bjørn Eidsvåg
s-aft after = "Smack That" by Akon featuring Eminem
s-bef before = "4 Minutes" by Madonna (second run)
s-aft after = "Lost" by Erlend Bratland
s-bef before = "Fairytale" by Alexander Rybak
s-aft after = "Halo" by Beyoncé
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