Marie Ulven Ringheim
Norwegian singer-songwriter and producer
Born
February 16th, 1999
26 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Norway
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Born in 1999, a Norwegian musician rose to prominence with a unique blend of pop and electronic music. Gained recognition for the project, Girl in Red, capturing a young audience with relatable themes in her lyrics. Released several successful singles, with noteworthy tracks including "I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend" and "We Fell in Love in October." Released the debut album, "if I could make it go quiet," which further established her presence in the music industry.
Released the hit single 'I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend'
Debuted the album 'if I could make it go quiet'
Amassed a significant following on social media platforms
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