Chhet Sovan Panha is a Cambodian singer. She is the only singer to reach the top rankings in Cambodia's competitive music industry with almost no self-promotion.Biography
Early life
Chhet Sovan Panha was born in 1986 to an adequate family. Her father is a sculptor who is able to earn enough money for a fair standard of living. She is a college graduate. She has loved to sing since an early age and has performed in many shows for children.The Beginning
At the age of 19, she became a singer for Rasmey Hang Meas Production (2005) after she auditioned for a music show on Cambodian CTN Television. The producers of Rasmey Hang Meas were immediately drawn to her soulful and rockish voice. She signed a singing contract with Rasmey Hang Meas Production for 5 years. She is the youngest to sing for Rasmey Hang Meas Production.
Music
Chhet Sovan Panha has released many chart-topping albums one after another. Her first song "Mouse Loves Rice" shot straight to the top and made her a Pop Princess. Her debut album "Passion (2005)" sold an amazing 112 copies domestically and became the biggest selling debut album by a female artist ever in Cambodia music history. In light of the success of "Passion (2005) ", Panha continued to work on more different styles of music, including popular folk dance, New Year Rhythm, and of course modern pop music. One of the biggest female albums of 2006 in Cambodian Pop culture is her album, "Romance Of The Wind (2006)" - a collaboration with pop sensations Kim Leakhena and Pich Sophea. The album spawned four #1 songs and has sold almost 120 copies to date. She has worked with many top producers and songwriters, and has also written her own music as well. Her major follow up album was "Guitarist In Tears (2007)", which has sold almost 200 copies domestically. After taking a break from music due to personal and family reasons, Chhet Sovan Panha returned to the music scene in late 2009 with a brand new album entitled, "The Loneliness Heart (2009)". The album is her most critically acclaimed album to date and marks a new era of music domination by Sovan Panha. She is the only artist to have a video clip for every song she records. She is a favorite amongst teenagers, as well as the older generations.
Best of the Best: Live Concert
Best of the Best: Live Concert is a concert performed at the Cambodian National Stadium by all the present Cambodian singers from RHM. This occurs annually and is known to have started since 2004. Chhet Sovan Panha is one of the main performers in this concert. It is not rare to see fans climb onto the stage and give her gifts, flowers, or ask for an autograph or picture.
Current
Chhet Sovan Panha toured Malaysia in 2008 and 2009. Currently, she is touring Australia and is going to perform during Khmer New Year in Melbourne in April, 2010.
Discography
Albums
- 2005: Passion
- 2006: Dance Revolution
- 2006: Kong Xi Fa Cai
- 2006: Family
- 2006: Romance Of The Wind
- 2006: Water Festival 2006
- 2006: Love Tree
- 2006: Merry Christmas
- 2007: Guitarist In Tears
- 2007: Comedy Dance
- 2007: Cartoon Moodiness
- 2007: Kiss Me
- 2007: Millions Of Hope
- 2007: Problematic
- 2007: Who Am I?
- 2007: Pretty Women
- 2007: Water Festival 2007
- 2008: Kontreum Dance
- 2008: Frozen
- 2008: 2008 New Year
- 2008: Beautiful Girl
- 2008: Sweet Memories
- 2008: Duet
- 2008: Scan Virus
- 2008: Water Festival 2008
- 2008: Exciting World III
- 2009: New Year 2009
- 2009: No. 1
- 2009: The Loneliness Heart
- 2009: Want Cha
- 2009: You're My Dream
- 2010: Most Wanted I
- 2010: Most Wanted II
[edit] Main DVDs
- 2006: Best Of The Best 2006
- 2006: Xtreme Zone
- 2007: Best Of The Best 2007
- 2008: Top Music Show 2008
- 2009: Best Of The Best 2009
- 2010: Top Music Show 2009
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