Embrace (duo)
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| NEW:NAME | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Angola, Denmark, Holstebro |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2016- |
| Members | Anilde Kaputu Azilda Kaputu |
NEW:NAME, formerly known as Embrace, is a Danish sister duo consisting of Anilde and Azilda Kaputu. They became the winners of the ninth season of the Danish version of the The X Factor.[1] They received 60% of the public vote.[2] They became the second group to win the competition. After they won their winning single Commitment Issues was released on the Music Services. On April 21, they changed their band name to NEW:NAME[3] On May 20 NEW:NAME Will release their debut EP Called True Story.[4]
Contents
Performances during X Factor
| Episode | Theme | Song | Artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Free choice | "See Through You"/"How to Be a Heartbreaker" | Azilda Kaputu/Marina and the Diamonds | Through to 5 Chair Challenge |
| 5 Chair Challenge | Free choice | "Say My Name" | Destiny's Child | Through to bootcamp |
| Bootcamp | Free choice | "Who You Are" | Jessie J | Through to live shows |
| Live show 1 (19 February 2016) |
Signature | "You Don't Own Me" | Grace feat. G-Eazy | Safe |
| Live show 2 (26 February 2016) |
Scandinavian songs | "Frit Land" | Ulige Numre | Safe |
| Live show 3 (4 March 2016) |
Songs from the contestant's birthyears | "Ready or Not" | Fugees | Safe |
| Live show 4 (11 March 2016) |
Radiohits | "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" | Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson | Safe |
| Live show 5 (18 March 2016) |
David Bowie songs | "Absolute Beginners" | David Bowie | Safe |
| Live show 6 - Semi-final (25 March 2016) |
Viewers Choice | "Fast Car" | Tracy Chapman | Safe |
| Audition songs | "See Through You"/"How to Be a Heartbreaker" | Azilda Kaputu / Marina and the Diamonds | ||
| Live show 7 - Final (1 April 2016) |
Free Choice | "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" | Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend | Winner |
| Duet with guest artists | "Shackled Up" og "Casual" with Alex Vargas and Scarlet Pleasure | Alex Vargas/Scarlet Pleasure | ||
| Winner's single | "Commitment Issues" | Embrace |
Discography
Singles
- "Commitment Issues" (2016)
- "Don’t You Wait" (2016)
EPs
- True Story (2016)
References
External links
| Preceded by | X Factor (Denmark) Winner 2016 |
Succeeded by TBA |
