Cazzi Opeia

Swedish DJ, singer and songwriter

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Moa Anna Maria Carlebecker (born 10 November 1988), better known by her stage name Cazzi Opeia, is a Swedish DJ, singer and songwriter.

Life and career

1988–2010: Early life and beginnings

Moa Anna Carlebecker was born in Jönköping County, located in southern Sweden, and grew up traveling around Europe and in the US with her family. She is a cousin of presenter Gry Forssell. Her stage name, Cazzi Opeia, is inspired by the star constellation Cassiopeia.

She took part in the sixth season of Idol in 2009. She reached the semi-finals where she was beaten by Mariette Hansson and Erika Selin.

2011–2015: Music career

She was discovered by the producer Billy Mann and the record company Macho Records, who previously worked with Pink, Cher, and Jessica Simpson. Her first single "I Belong to You" became a hit when the artist DJ Tiësto included a remix in his Club Life record, making Cazzi Opeia a name globally. She has also been praised for her style and music by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton in connection with her dubstep cover of Lady Gaga's hit song "Judas".

2016–2017: "Batman & Robin"

In 2016, Cazzi Opeia signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with EKKO Music Rights Europe. She also signed an exclusive worldwide record deal with Superior Recordings licensed to Cosmos Music Group and The Orchard in 2017. She released the single, titled "Batman & Robin" together with Jin X Jin.

2017–2018: "Wild Ones" and "Rich"

On 5 May 2017, Cazzi Opeia was featured on artist 528's track, titled "Meat". The track was released by independent record label "Hurdy Gurdy Noise".

Cazzi Opeia's single, titled "Wild Ones" released by Superior Recordings / Cosmos Music on 1 December 2017 and featured the "Wild Ones" track and the instrumental version as well Along with the song being released, Cazzi Opeia teamed up with the Swedish Space Corporation and broadcast her single into space, more specifically in the direction of the Cassiopeia constellation.

Cazzi Opeia's single, titled "Rich" released by Superior Recordings / Cosmos Music on 16 November 2018.

2022–present: Melodifestivalen and Eurovision

Cazzi Opeia competed in Melodifestivalen 2022 with the song "I Can't Get Enough". She performed in heat 3 on 19 February 2022, qualifying to the semi-final on 5 March, from which she qualified for the final on 12 March 2022, when she finished 9th.

In 2023, she co-wrote "Tattoo" performed by Loreen, which came first in Melodifestivalen 2023, and proceeded to win the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 held in Liverpool.

Cazzi Opeia participated in Melodifestivalen 2024 with "Give My Heart a Break"; she also co-wrote the entry "Effortless" for Jacqline. She finished second in her heat on 17 February 2024, qualifying for the final, where she finished in 4th place.