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Dancing Stage Fusion
''Dancing Stage Fusion'' is a music video game released by Konami for the European PlayStation and PlayStation 2 on 5 November 2004. In April of the following year, ''Dancing Stage Fusion'' was released as an arcade game. The arcade version of ''Dancing Stage Fusion'' was the first arcade machine in Europe since '' Dancing Stage EuroMix 2'' and set a milestone as the first ''Dance Dance Revolution'' arcade machine produced by Konami since ''Dance Dance Revolution Extreme'' in 2002. The arcade release marked a total game engine upgrade from the old PlayStation-based boards to a new system built on top of an off-the-shelf PlayStation 2. Gameplay Dancing Stage Fusion features EyeToy support for the PlayStation 2 release as well as new music from artists like The Darkness, The Sugababes and others. There is an option to use two dance mats at the same time, or against each another in versus mode, with eight levels of difficulty. The main mode is the Game Mode, where one or two players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konami
, is a Japanese Multinational corporation, multinational video game company, video game and entertainment company headquartered in Chūō, Tokyo, Chūō, Tokyo, it also produces and distributes trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, pachinko machines, slot machines, and List of Japanese arcade cabinets, arcade cabinets. Konami has casinos around the world and operates health and physical fitness clubs across Japan. Konami's video game franchises include ''Metal Gear'', ''Silent Hill'', ''Castlevania'', ''Contra (series), Contra'', ''Frogger'', ''Tokimeki Memorial'', ''Parodius'', ''Gradius'', ''List of Yu-Gi-Oh! video games, Yu-Gi-Oh!'', ''Suikoden'', and ''Pro Evolution Soccer''. Additionally Konami owns Bemani, known for ''Dance Dance Revolution'' and ''Beatmania'', as well as the assets of former game developer Hudson Soft, known for ''Bomberman'', ''Adventure Island (video game), Adventure Island'', ''Bonk (series), Bonk'' and ''Star Soldier''. Konami is the nineteenth-largest L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EyeToy
The EyeToy is a color webcam for use with the PlayStation 2. Supported games use computer vision and gesture recognition to process images taken by the EyeToy. This allows players to interact with the games using motion, color detection, and also sound, through its built-in microphone. It was released in 2003. The camera is manufactured by Logitech (known as "Logicool" in Japan), although newer EyeToys are manufactured by Namtai. The camera is mainly used for playing EyeToy games developed by Sony and other companies. It is not intended for use as a normal PC camera, although some programmers have written unofficial drivers for it. The EyeToy is compatible with the PlayStation 3 and can be used for video chatting. As of November 6, 2008, the EyeToy has sold 10.5 million units worldwide. History The EyeToy was conceived by Richard Marks in 1999, after witnessing a demonstration of the PlayStation 2 at the 1999 Game Developers Conference in San Jose, California. Marks' idea was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kids In America (Kim Wilde Song)
"Kids in America" is a song recorded by English pop singer Kim Wilde. It was released in the United Kingdom as her debut single in January 1981, and in the United States in spring 1982, later appearing on her self-titled debut studio album. Largely inspired by the synth-pop style of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) and Gary Numan, the song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks and number one in Finland and South Africa, and charted in the top 10 of many European charts as well as Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the song reached the top 40 in Canada and the United States. It was certified gold in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia and Sweden; and has sold over three million copies worldwide. The song has been covered by many artists from different genres. Background, composition and production 1980 version RAK Records boss Mickie Most heard Wilde singing on a backing track to another song recorded by her brother Ricky Wilde, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop!
Pop! were a British pop group consisting of Glen Ball, Hannah Lewis, Jamie Tinkler, and Jade McGuire. The group was formed in the summer of 2003 when they were signed by Pete Waterman. They released three singles on the Sony BMG record label, but disbanded in early 2005. The group had three hit singles, which all reached the top 40 in the UK Singles Chart during 2004 and 2005, but each performed under expectations. Their debut single "Heaven and Earth" was withdrawn from the chart because the single contained a track whose length was longer than permitted for that format. Following singles were "Can't Say Goodbye" and "Serious". A fourth single, " Xanadu" (a cover of the Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra song), was due to be released but was cancelled when the group split. They had also recorded songs for a planned studio album. Their single "Heaven and Earth" was licensed for use in ''Dancing Stage Fusion'' by Konami in 2005. Group members ;Glenn Ball *Glenn Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Kekaula
Lisa Kekaula (born July 31, 1967) is the lead singer of American "rock 'n' soul" band The Bellrays. Early years Kekaula was born to an African-American mother, Linda and Native Hawaiian father, Alan Kekaula in Los Angeles, California, although the family continued to grow and relocated to suburban Moreno Valley, California. While there, Kekaula began to immerse herself in singing and had her first appearance in a talent show at Edgemont Elementary School. She graduated from Moreno Valley High School and then from the University of California, Riverside. Career Since 1990, Kekaula has been vocalist with the Bellrays. From 2003 to 2007, Kekaula joined a cast of vocalists guesting at live performances by the surviving members of the MC5. Kekaula has featured on two singles by British house music band Basement Jaxx, most famously "Good Luck"; the tracks "Realizer" and "High and Low", from the 2004 album '' Legion of Boom'' by The Crystal Method; and "Talkin' in My Sleep", from The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basement Jaxx
Basement Jaxx are an English electronic music duo consisting of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe. The pair got their name from the regular club night they held in Brixton, London, UK. They first rose to popularity in the underground house scene of the mid-1990s, but would go on to find international chart success and win Best Dance Act at both the 2002 and 2004 BRIT Awards. History 1992–98: Formation In 1992, Simon Ratcliffe began releasing white label records, gaining him the attention of several music producers including LTJ Bukem and Goldie. The success of these releases enabled him to buy a few electronic musical instruments and set up a basic studio in a friend's mother's basement. Ratcliffe and Buxton first met in 1993 through a mutual friend in a pub in Clapham, London. The two bonded over an appreciation of New York house music. They released their first extended play called ''EP1'' via the British independent record label Wall of Sound, with the help of its found ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adina Howard
Adina Marie Howard (born November 14, 1973) is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to fame during the mid-1990s with her debut album, ''Do You Wanna Ride?'' and her debut single, "Freak like Me". Some of her other minor hits include "What's Love Got to Do with It?" (with Warren G), "(Freak) And U Know It", "Nasty Grind", "Freaks" (with Play-N-Skillz and Krayzie Bone) and "T-Shirt & Panties" (with Jamie Foxx). Early life Adina Marie Howard-Walker was born on November 14, 1973, and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by her mother with her three younger sisters. The family would later move to Phoenix, Arizona. One of her earliest role models was Madonna, another Michigan native. In the mid-1990s, she gained the attention of manager-producer Livio Harris, who helped her record some demos and later land a deal with Max Gousse through Mecca Don/EastWest Records. Career 1993–1996: ''Do You Wanna Ride?'' and the hit success of "Freak Like Me" Her debut album ''Do You Wanna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sugababes
Sugababes are a British girl group composed of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhán Donaghy. The lineup changed three times before returning to the original lineup in 2011. Formed in 1998 by All Saints manager Ron Tom, Sugababes released their debut album '' One Touch'' through London Records in November 2000, which achieved moderate success and produced the top-ten single " Overload". In 2001, Donaghy departed the group and was replaced by Heidi Range. With Range's introduction, the group experienced a higher level of commercial success and went on to release three multi-platinum albums: ''Angels with Dirty Faces'' (2002), '' Three'' (2003) and '' Taller in More Ways'' (2005). In December 2005, Buena left the group and was replaced by Amelle Berrabah. Following the release of their first greatest hits album, the new line-up released two further studio albums: '' Change'' (2007) and '' Catfights and Spotlights'' (2008). In September 2009, after 11 years in Sugababes, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freak Like Me
"Freak Like Me" is the debut single of American R&B singer Adina Howard. It was released on January 25, 1995, as the lead single from her debut album, ''Do You Wanna Ride?''. It reached number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for two weeks, as well as number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B Singles chart for four weeks, behind "This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan in both cases, and was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of one million copies. The song has been covered by several artists, including British girl group Sugababes, who reached number one on the UK Singles Chart with their version in 2002. Background "Freak like Me" is a R&B song with a g-funk beat. The song's drum beat is sampled from Sly & the Family Stone's " Sing a Simple Song". The song also interpolates "I'd Rather Be with You" by Bootsy's Rubber Band. Hence, Eugene Hanes, Marc Valentine, Loren Hill, William "Bootsy" Collins, and George Clinton's son George Jr. (the last of whom died in 2010) are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moloko
Moloko () were an Irish-English electronic music duo formed in Sheffield, England, consisting of vocalist Róisín Murphy and producer Mark Brydon. Blending elements of electronica and dance music, they are best known for their UK top 10 singles " The Time Is Now" (2000) and "Familiar Feeling" (2003), as well as the 1999 Boris Dlugosch remix of " Sing It Back" which became an international hit. History Murphy had no prior professional singing experience when Moloko was formed, while Brydon had previously worked on music as a producer with musicians such as Boy George and Cabaret Voltaire on releases from the 1990s. In 1994, the two met at a party in Sheffield, where Murphy approached Brydon with the chat-up line, "Do you like my tight sweater? See how it fits my body!" Its first sentence became their début album's title, recorded while the pair had begun dating. The name Moloko comes from the narcotic-filled milk drink, Moloko Plus, in the Anthony Burgess novel ''A Clockwor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NAOKI Feat
Naoki (直樹) is a masculine Japanese given name and surname. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese long jumper *Naoki Bandou, voice actor *Naoki Harada (原田直樹, born 1991), Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *Naoki Hattori (born 1966), race car driver *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese journalist, historian, social critic and biographer *, Japanese mixed martial artist * Naoki Izumiya (born 1951), president and CEO of Asahi Breweries *Naoki Kawamata (born 1985), Japanese rugby union player *, Japanese dancer and actor *Naoki Kodaka, Japanese composer *Naoki Maeda (other), multiple people *, Japanese novelist and comedian *, Japanese baseball player *Naoki Matsuda (1977-2011), soccer player * Naoki Matsudo (born 1973), motorbike racer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese swimmer *Naoki Nakagawa, tennis player *, Japanese television personality *Naoki Sanjugo, novelist * , Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and YouTuber *, Japanese composer *, Japa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electric Six
Electric Six is a six-piece American rock band formed in 1996 in Detroit, Michigan. Their music was described by AllMusic as a combination of garage, disco, punk rock, new wave, and metal. The band achieved recognition in 2003 with the singles "Danger! High Voltage" and "Gay Bar", and have since released 14 studio albums, two rarities albums, and one live album. A live DVD, ''Absolute Treasure'', was released in 2014. The current lineup of the band consists of vocalist Dick Valentine, lead guitarist , keyboardist Tait Nucleus?, rhythm guitarist Da Vé, bassist Rob Lower and drummer Todd Glass. Live drummer Hyperkube Bonanza has filled in for Glass on most tours since 2016. History Formation and the Wildbunch years (1996–2000) The band formed in 1996 and was initially known as The Wildbunch, eventually dropping that name due to pressure from the British group of the same name. Throughout the latter half of the 1990s, they played regularly at the Old Miami and the Gold Dol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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