http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7273227&rws=%2Folivia-ruiz%2Fdiscography.rssShe's noted French singer Didier Blanc's daughter, but Olivia Ruiz really made a name for herself with a stint on the inaugural <i>Star Academy</i> television show (France's version of <i>American Idol</i>) in 2001. That led to a record deal, and her debut, <I>J'aime pas l'Amour</i>, was nominated for a Victoires de la Musique award. Despite her numerous legs up in the music world, Ruiz has always proved to follow her own muse, choosing to travel a sly, strange musical route rather than aim for the top of the pop charts. She asked a handful of her favorite musicians to pen songs for her first album; it worked so well that more signed on for the follow-up -- and Ruiz began trying her hand at composing as well. Her childish voice contrasts with the knowing, orchestral and at times carnival-esque nature of her songs. - Sarah BardeenFrench Popen720Fri, 1 Jan 2010 08:40:50 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7273227&rws=%2Folivia-ruiz%2Fdiscography.rss She's noted French singer Didier Blanc's daughter, but Olivia Ruiz really made a name for herself with a stint on the inaugural <i>Star Academy</i> television show (France's version of <i>American Idol</i>) in 2001. That led to a record deal, and her debut, <I>J'aime pas l'Amour</i>, was nominated for a Victoires de la Musique award. Despite her numerous legs up in the music world, Ruiz has always proved to follow her own muse, choosing to travel a sly, strange musical route rather than aim for the top of the pop charts. She asked a handful of her favorite musicians to pen songs for her first album; it worked so well that more signed on for the follow-up -- and Ruiz began trying her hand at composing as well. Her childish voice contrasts with the knowing, orchestral and at times carnival-esque nature of her songs. - Sarah Bardeen http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13438839&variant=play&rws=%2Folivia-ruiz%2Fdiscography.rss French Pop Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Olivia Ruiz Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.13438839 alb.13438839 Olivia Ruiz art.7273227 9.99 La Femme Chocolat alb.13438839 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/6/8/9/1229869_170x170.jpg 2007-02-20 00:00:00.0 2005-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13438839&variant=play&rws=%2Folivia-ruiz%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13438839&variant=data&rws=%2Folivia-ruiz%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.16529004&variant=play&rws=%2Folivia-ruiz%2Fdiscography.rss French Pop Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Olivia Ruiz Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.16529004 alb.16529004 Olivia Ruiz art.7273227 9.99 J'Aime Pas L'Amour alb.16529004 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/9/8/5/1655899_170x170.jpg 2007-09-18 00:00:00.0 2003-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.16529004&variant=play&rws=%2Folivia-ruiz%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.16529004&variant=data&rws=%2Folivia-ruiz%2Fdiscography.rss