Chisu

In this article we will delve into the fascinating world of Chisu, exploring its many facets and delving into its importance in modern society. From its origins to its impact today, Chisu has played a crucial role in different aspects of daily life, influencing people of all ages, cultures and social strata. Along these lines, we will analyze how Chisu has evolved over time, as well as its significance in various areas, from politics and economics to science and popular culture. Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting journey through the history and present of Chisu, discovering its relevance and impact on the contemporary world.

Christel Roosberg
Chisu at the 2010 Ilosaarirock festival
Chisu at the 2010 Ilosaarirock festival
Background information
Birth nameChristel Martina Sundberg
Also known asChisu
Born (1982-01-03) 3 January 1982 (age 43)
Helsinki, Finland
GenresPop
LabelsHMC

Christel Martina Roosberg (née Sundberg; born 3 January 1982),[1] known by her stage name Chisu (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈkisu]), is a Finnish pop artist, songwriter, and producer.

She wrote her first single, "Mun koti ei oo täällä", to the soundtrack of the 2007 film Sooloilua. The song was a hit in Finland in early 2008, peaking at number one on both the Singles Chart and the Downloads Chart and spending seven and nine weeks atop, respectively. She released her second album Vapaa ja yksin in 2009.

Her third album, Kun valaistun, was released in 2011 through Warner Music Finland. It was met with significant commercial success and became one of the best-selling albums of all time in Finland by a Finnish artist, selling approximately 95,000 copies.[2] The album went on to win Best Album and Best Pop Album at the 2012 Emma-gaala, Finland’s most prestigious music awards ceremony. Another version of the album, Kun valaistun 2.0, was released in 2012.

Her fourth album, Polaris, was released in 2015. Her fifth album, MOMENTUM 123, was released in 2019. In 2022, she announced an indefinite hiatus from music.

Chisu, who was born in Helsinki, has written songs for Antti Tuisku, Tarja Turunen, Jippu, Kristiina Brask and Kristiina Wheeler.[citation needed] During her career, Chisu has sold over 230,000 certified records, which places her among the top 80 best-selling artists in Finland.[3]

In November 2012, Chisu was connected to a copyright controversy in Finland when a nine-year-old girl's home was raided by the police and had her laptop confiscated due to allegedly downloading Chisu songs.[4][5] The controversy was named as Chisugate by media.[6] It has been alleged that the files the little girl downloaded and later shared, were bogus files disguised as the Chisu album and therefore she did not share Chisu's music.

In May 2025, Chisu's composition Ich Komme performed by Erika Vikman will represent Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and is one of the favourites to win. [7]

Discography

Chisu performing at the Ilosaarirock festival in Joensuu, Finland in 2016.

Albums

Title Details Peak
position 		Certification
[8]
FIN
[9]
Alkovi
  • Release date: 27 February 2008
  • Record label: HMC
  • Format: CD / Digital
 5

Gold

Vapaa ja yksin
  • Release date: 23 September 2009
  • Record label: HMC / WEA
  • Format: CD / Digital / Vinyl
 1

Double platinum

Kun valaistun
  • Release date: 5 October 2011
  • Record label: HMC / WEA
  • Format: CD / Digital
 1

Multiple platinum

Kun valaistun 2.0
  • Release date: 6 June 2012
  • Record label: HMC / WEA
  • Format: CD-DVD-Blu-ray /
    Digital / Vinyl
 2
Polaris
  • Release date: 2 October 2015
  • Record label: HMC / WEA
  • Format: CD / Digital / Vinyl
 2
Momentum 123 34

Singles

Title Year Peak
position 		Certification
[8] 		Album
FIN
[9]
"Mun koti ei oo täällä" 2007 1

Gold

Alkovi
"Muut" 2008 —
"Tämä rakkaus" —
"Baden-Baden" 2009 3

Platinum

Vapaa ja yksin
"Kerrasta poikki" 12
"Sama nainen" 5

Gold

"Miehistä viis" 2010 —
"Saaliit" —
"Sabotage" 2011 1 Kun valaistun
"Kohtalon oma" 1
"Tie" 2012 9
"Kolmas pyörä" —
"Frankenstein" 2012 —
"Polte" 2016 2
"Älä herätä mua unesta" 18
"Mysteeri" 2021 19
[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ Me Naiset -magazine 7.6.2012, pp. 8–9
  2. ^ "Kaikkien aikojen myydyimmät arkisto". Musiikkituottajat (in Finnish). Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  3. ^ "Chisu" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Archived from the original on 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
  4. ^ enigmax (2012-11-22). "Police Raid 9-Year-Old Pirate Bay Girl, Confiscate Winnie The Pooh Laptop". TorrentFreak. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  5. ^ "10-year-old girl fined for downloading music". Yle. 2012-11-29. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  6. ^ "Chisugate" (in Finnish). Uusi Suomi. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  7. ^ https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision
  8. ^ a b "Musiikkituottajat - Tilastot - Kulta- ja platinalevyt - Chisu". Archived from the original on 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  9. ^ a b "finnishcharts.com - Discography Chisu". Hung Medien finnishcharts.com. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  10. ^ "Singlet 22/2021". Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
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