Therese

At sixteen, Therese realized she wanted to be a professional singer. At that time, it seemed to her that a fairy tale could become a reality with just a single phone call. So she called the office of Sony Sweden. She was not discouraged even when the voicemail kicked in. The determined girl sang a verse of her favorite song and waited for results. She had no doubt they would call her back. And she was right – two days later, the most popular Swedish artist at the time, Dr. Alban, called Therese, offering her a spot in the girl group Drömhus. This was a quick path to fame.

Therese worked in Drömhus for almost two years and released their main hit Vill Ha Dig I Want You, which became extremely popular in Northern Europe. But soon the girl realized that the way to stardom was fraught with difficulties. The girls in the group openly sidelined the talented singer, relegating her to the back row. So, Therese made the difficult decision to leave the group.

However, the girl did not remain jobless. After a couple of months, Hed Kandi label star Stonebridge invited Therese to work on his album Can't Get Enough. The collaboration proved to be extraordinarily fruitful – two tracks featuring Therese's vocals, Put Em High and Take Me Away, became major hits in Britain. The public appreciated the singer's vocal qualities, allowing Therese to start a solo career.

But before recording on her own, Therese underwent serious training working with Dannii Minogue. "I admire Dannii," says Therese: "She is a true professional and a great actress. I learned a lot from her." The influence of Dannii Minogue's style is felt in Therese's work to this day – there is the same drive, similar energy, unabashed sensuality, and a barely noticeable nostalgia for the eighties.