Mia Kardia Greek, Modern (1453-);: Μια Καρδιά|italics=no | |
Type: | EP |
Artist: | Katy Garbi |
Cover: | Garmpi - mia kardia -front.jpg |
Border: | yes |
Released: | 14 November 2002 |
Recorded: | Sofita studio |
Genre: | Pop, Modern Laika, Dance |
Length: | 21:32 |
Language: | Greek |
Label: | Sony Music Greece Columbia |
Producer: | Giannis Doulamis |
Prev Title: | Apla Ta Pragmata |
Prev Year: | 2001 |
Next Title: | Emmones Idees |
Next Year: | 2003 |
Mia Kardia (Greek: A Heart; English: Μια Καρδιά) is the second EP by Greek artist, Katy Garbi. It was released on 14 November 2002 by Sony Music Greece and received triple-platinum certification, selling over 60,000 units*, making it Katy's most successful EP to date. It contains five tracks, including a duet with Giorgos Tsalikis.[1] [2] [3]
In 2002, double-platinum was the EP whose sales exceeded 40,000 units.[4]
The following singles were officially released to radio stations with music videos, except the songs "Ante Geia" and "Mia Kardia Tin Eho".
"Ante Geia"
"Ante Geia" was the lead single and released on 11 November 2002. It was initially released as an exclusive on Sfera FM radio and soon gained massive airplay on radio stations nationwide.
"Mia Kardia Tin Eho"
"Mia Kardia Tin Eho" was the second single and released on 20 January 2003 gaining a substantial amount of airplay and also being featured in many compilation albums.
"Tha Meinei Metaxi Mas"
"Tha Meinei Metaxi Mas" was the third single and release on 20 March 2003 with music video, directed by Manolis Tzirakis. The video clip was exclusively released on MAD TV and was a huge success. Katy performed all of the EP's singles on Fame Story 1, including "Tha Meinei Metaxi Mas" in a duet with contestant Thanos Petrelis.
"M' Eheis Arrostisei"
"M' Eheis Arrostisei" was the fourth and last single and released on 29 May 2003 with music video, directed by Giorgos Gkavalos. The video clip was exclusively released on MAD TV and marking a success airplay after the last hits.
Credits adapted from liner notes.[5]
Mia Kardia made its debut at number 1 on the 'Greece Top 50 Singles' charts.[6]
In a month, it was certified platinum and later received double-platinum by IFPI.