They have collaborated with a variety of artists in Norway, but did first receive real commercial recognition for their work with their partners from Paperboys. The track Barcelona from Paperboys feat. Madcon was a massive hit in Norway - Barcelona won the prize for most requested video of the year from Nordic channel ZTV, and was an important factor in Paperboys winning "Spellemannprisen". (Norwegian equivalent to the Grammys).
Tshawe and Yosef were hosts of a tv-show called "The Voice of Madcon". The show aired Monday to Thursday from 10 PM to 11 PM on the Norwegian music channel "The Voice". The show features small-talk, music videos and interviews.
Madcon released their first single "God Forgive Me" in 2000 (Virgin Records), but the first commercial breakthrough was with long time collaborators Paperboys with the hit single "Barcelona" in 2002 (Bonnier Amigo).
In 2004, Madcon released their first official album "It's All A Madcon" (AA-Recordings/Bonnier Amigo), which won them a Norwegian Grammy and several other awards.
In 2005 Madcon became TV personalities on the Nordic music channel The Voice, while growing with their music in the studio. The show "The Voice of Madcon" became a huge success for both Madcon and the network, showcasing the behind the scenes life of the popular group.
In late 2007 Tshawe was invited to join the popular Norwegian version of Dancing With The Stars, and was the final winner.
Their second album, entitled So Dark The Con Of Man, was released on December 3, 2007. In the UK, released on RCA, the album charted on UK Albums Chart at #137.[2] In Norway, the album was certified gold in 3 hours, and platinum in 3 days. The album featured soul singer Noora Noor and Paperboys on two of the songs.
In 2008, Madcon released a cover of a 1968 Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons song, Beggin', that earned the group several #1 chart positions in Europe (including France, Portugal, Norway and Russia), and an overall #2 position on the European Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also achieved 7 x platinum status in Norway, becoming one of the biggest hits of all time in the Norwegian charts[citation needed].
Madcon's cover of Beggin' was produced by 3Elementz, who also produced the other singles from "So Dark The Con Of Man", as well as all of the tracks on the "InCONvenient Truth" album.
They performed at World Music Awards on November 10, 2008, where they also won the World's Best Selling Norwegian Artist Award.
After several negotiations Madcon's label (Bonnier Amigo) signed a licensing agreement with SonyBMG for Central Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, with Universal Republic for the US, with Warner Music for Spain, and with Just Music for South Africa.
Madcon hosted the Norwegian version of Don't Forget the Lyrics!, Kan du teksten?, on TV 2 (Norway).
Their album "InCONvenient Truth" was released all over Europe early to mid-2009, and the group had set their sights on the other major territories to release including the US, Japan and Australia in 2009.
Their song "Glow", which is produced by the production team ELEMENT , was the background of the "Eurovision 2010 flashmob dance" music video which was aired at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 interval act, and to manys surprise, it went on to receive more fame than the winning song of the competition.
Mdcon got their own reality show on Norwegian TV 2 winter 2013 "Madcons gale verden" (The mad world of Madcon). At the same time they released their single "In my head".
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Trivia:
Tshawe won the 2007 edition of the norwegian version of Dancing With the Stars.
Album:
It's All a MadCon (2004)
So Dark The Con Of Man (2007)
An InCONvenient Truth (2008)
Contraband (2010)
Icon (2013)
Singles:
«God Forgive Me» (2000)
«Doo Wop» (2004)
«Infidelty (feat. Sofian)» (2005)
«Beggin'» (2007)
«Back On The Road (feat. Paperboys)» (2008)
«Dandelion» (2008)
«Liar» (2008)
«Glow» (2010)
«Freaky Like Me (2010)
«Outrun the Sun» (2010)
«In My Head» (2013)
Mirage
Madcon Lyrics
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My visions of you
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, yeah
My visions of you
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, yeah
My visions of you, you
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, yeah
My visions of you, you, you
My visions of you
It wasn't real, I woke up all alone from a dream
I can see it repeat, repeat, repeat
I keep on searching for you, I know it's got to be true
I'll find you, find you, my darling
Ready or not, here I come
You belong to me, my darling
You're all I need, all I want
You will come to me
You're my mirage
Lost and I'm trying to find you
I need to know if this could be true
I'm [?] for you, you, you
You can light up my fire
It's hard to know just like a mirage
My visions of you
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, yeah
My visions of you
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, yeah
My visions of you
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, yeah
My visions of you
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, yeah
Yosef
Feeling thirst in my heart
Trying to dive in, but it's just a mirage
Not headed there, I will wait for the morning
Though we never met I know just who you are
You smile like the day-time sun
Your eyes light up like you just won the lotto
Uh, your heart [?]
If you got a good one that's the best thing to follow
You work for the future, live for today
Ride for the two of us, skip all the games
Play like it's sweet 16
I'm trying to paint with these 16's
We kiss like we love, fuck like we enemies
New Year's Eve how we spark
Uh, I'll get to know you one day, love, but for now you remain a mirage
Tshawe
You're my mirage
Lost and I'm trying to find you
I need to know if this could be true
I'm [?] for you, you, you
You can light up my fire
It's hard to know just like a mirage
My visions of you
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, yeah
My visions of you
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, yeah
My visions of you
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, yeah
My visions of you
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, yeah
The song "Mirage" by Madcon is a love song that speaks to the feeling of longing for someone special who is not physically present. The lyrics reveal the singer's vivid visions and dreams of this person, who remains a mystery yet to be fully discovered. The song expresses the hope and possibility of finding this person one day, but for now, they remain just a mirage, a tantalizing image that keeps the singer's heart ablaze.
Tshawe and Yosef's verses in "Mirage" complement each other as they express different aspects of the same theme. Tshawe's vocals have a more soulful quality and focus on the singer's inner world, his emotions, and his desire to find the person he is looking for. The repetition of "my visions of you" emphasizes the intensity and persistence of these feelings. On the other hand, Yosef's rapping brings a more upbeat and playful tone to the song, with his lyrics describing the imagined characteristics of this special person and expressing his excitement about the possibility of getting to know them better.
Overall, "Mirage" is a catchy and emotional song that taps into the universal experience of searching for love and connection. It combines pop and R&B elements with rap and soulful vocals, creating a unique sound that captures the song's message of hope and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
My visions of you
The singer has a strong mental image or idea of a person they are seeking.
It wasn't real, I woke up all alone from a dream
The singer dreamed of their desired person but the experience was not real.
I can see it repeat, repeat, repeat
The singer is haunted by thoughts of their desired person.
I keep on searching for you, I know it's got to be true
The artist believes that their desired person really exists and is searching for them.
Ready or not, here I come
The artist is determined to find their desired person no matter what obstacles they encounter.
You belong to me, my darling
The singer believes that their desired person is meant to be with them and no one else.
You're all I need, all I want
The singer is strongly attached to the idea of their desired person and believes that they are the key to their happiness.
You will come to me
The artist is confident that their desired person will eventually come to them.
Feeling thirst in my heart
The second speaker is emotionally longing for someone or something.
Trying to dive in, but it's just a mirage
The second speaker is trying to get closer to their desired person or goal, but it feels unattainable like a mirage in the desert.
Not headed there, I will wait for the morning
The second speaker is not immediately pursuing their goal but is biding their time and waiting for a better moment.
Though we never met I know just who you are
The second speaker has a strong idea or impression of their desired person even though they have never met in person.
You smile like the day-time sun
The second speaker has a vivid image of their desired person's smile being bright and warm like the sun.
Your eyes light up like you just won the lotto
The second speaker imagines their desired person's eyes shining brightly from happiness.
Your heart [?]
The second speaker sees their desired person as having a good heart or being a caring person.
If you got a good one that's the best thing to follow
The second speaker believes that having a good heart is the most important quality a person can have.
You work for the future, live for today
The second speaker sees their desired person as someone focused on achieving their goals while still enjoying the present.
Ride for the two of us, skip all the games
The second speaker wants to focus on their relationship with their desired person and not get caught up in trivial or unnecessary aspects of life.
Play like it's sweet 16
The second speaker wants to enjoy their relationship with their desired person with the same youthful vigor and passion as they would at age 16.
We kiss like we love, fuck like we enemies
The second speaker envisions their relationship with their desired person as being full of intense passion and emotion.
New Year's Eve how we spark
The second speaker imagines their first meeting with their desired person being an incredibly memorable and exciting experience.
Uh, I'll get to know you one day, love, but for now you remain a mirage
The second speaker acknowledges that they have not yet met their desired person but is still hopeful that they will one day. For now, they remain a mental image or idea.
You're my mirage
Both speakers are seeking an elusive desired person who seems almost unattainable, like a mirage in the desert.
Lost and I'm trying to find you
Both speakers are searching for their desired person, but they are not sure where to find them or how to make contact.
I need to know if this could be true
Both speakers are uncertain if their mental image or idea of their desired person matches reality and are looking for confirmation.
You can light up my fire
Both speakers see their desired person as a source of inspiration, passion, or excitement.
It's hard to know just like a mirage
Both speakers recognize that their desired person and the possibility of a relationship with them seems almost unattainable or difficult to grasp, like a mirage in the desert.
Contributed by Carter R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.