Contrazt

Contrazt is a Norwegian dance band from Solør, formed in 2004. The group originated when Hanne Mette Gunnarsrud and Leif Dybendal from the duo Fullt og helt decided to expand and change the name. Three new guys joined when the group Contrazt occurred.

Contrazt
Live concert by Contrazt in 2018
Background information
OriginSolør, Norway
GenresDansband music
Years active2004–

Contrazt's first album, Kan du prøve å forstå was released in 2006. Another album, Leve livet, was released the following year, followed in 2008 by Sommernatt. After five years on the road and three albums Gunnarsrud decided to stop to prioritize family.

Gro Anita Johansen took over as lead singer. Her first album with Contrazt was Uten kart og kompass. The band's fifth album, 2010's Ser på verden, went gold in four weeks. In 2011, the album Har det på G won Contrazt the 2011 award as Folk, Golden Boot. In 2012, the group released their eighth album, Contrazt – I hundre. Contrazt was named Folk, Gullskoen 2012. Contrazt were selected to perform at the final of Melodi Grand Prix 2015 on 14 March, with their song "Heaven".

Albums
List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
NOR
[1]
Uten kart og kompass
  • Released: 2009
 18
Ser på verden
  • Released: 2010
 4
Har det på G
  • Released: 2011
 3
  • IFPI NOR: Gold [3]
I hundre
  • Released: 2012
 4
  • IFPI NOR: Gold [3]
På vår måte
  • Released: 2013
 5
Før sola går ned
  • Released: 2016
 22

References
  1. "Contrazt". norwegiancharts.com.
  2. "IFPI Norsk platebransje Trofeer 1993–2011" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway.
  3. "Norwegian certifications – Contrazt" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway.
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