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Fun Factory (band)
Fun Factory is a German eurodance group formed in 1992, originally consisting of founding members Balca Tözün, Rodney Hardison, Toni Cottura and Stephan Browarczyk. They have been nicknamed simply Balja, Rod D., Smooth T. and Steve. The group enjoyed success throughout the '90s. Band history 1992–94: Formation, ''Non Stop-The Album'' and Balca's departure The group was founded in 1992 with Balca Tözün from Turkey, Rodney Hardison from America, and Toni Cottura and Stephan Browarczyk from Germany. They released their first singles "Fun Factory's Theme" and "Groove Me" in 1992 and 1993. Fun Factory released their debut album ''Nonstop! The Album'' in 1994. Before their third single release " Close to You" in late 1993, the group reported that lead singer Balca Tözün had been replaced with Marie-Anett Mey, an entertainer from Paris, France.Larkin, Colin (1998) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music'', Virgin Books, , p. 126 " Close to You" became their first chart succe ...
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Hamburg
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Do Wah Diddy Diddy
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Fun-Tastic
''Fun-Tastic'' is the second album by German Eurodance group Fun Factory. Track listing # Dreaming — 5:22 # Celebration — 3:26 # Doh Wah Diddy — 4:43 # Oh Yeah Yeah (I Like It) — 4:50 # I Love You — 4:56 # Don't Fight — 5:57 # I Wanna B with U — 3:33 # Together Forever — 6:30 # Don't Go Away "Don't Go Away" is a song by English rock band Oasis from their third album, '' Be Here Now'' (1997). Written by Noel Gallagher, the song was released as a commercial single only in Japan, peaking at number 48 on the Oricon chart, and as a pro ... — 5:09 # All For You (Close To You 2) — 4:20 # Be Good To Me — 4:25 # Back In The Days — 6:10 # Take Your Chance — 3:56 Charts Album Singles References External links * ''Fun-Tastic'' oDiscogs 1995 albums Fun Factory (band) albums Curb Records albums {{1990s-electronic-album-stub ...
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NonStop (Fun Factory Album)
''NonStop! The Album'' is the debut album by German musical group Fun Factory. The original lead singer, Balca, appears only in one music video titled "Groove Me". Due to a disagreement, she separated from the group but because she was under a contract, she still had to continue singing for the band. She was replaced in visuals by Marie-Anett Mey. Track listing # "Intro Jam" — 1:15 # "Groove Me" — 4:16 # " Take Your Chance" — 4:32 # "Love of My Life" — 5:03 # " Close to You" — 4:39 # "We are the World" — 4:19 # "Fun Factory's Groove" — 3:35 # "Hey Little Girl" — 6:46 # "Fun Factory's Theme" — 3:05 # "Prove Your Love / Freestylin'" — 5:36 # " Pain" — 5:45 # "I Miss Her" — 6:05 # " Close to You (Close To Ragga Remix)" (bonus) — 4:36 # " Take Your Chance (Take The Tribe Mix)" (bonus) — 5:53 Charts Singles Sources Fun Factory.euweb.cz* NonStop! The Album aDiscogs* NonStop! The Album aAllmusic References 1994 albums Fun Factory (band) albums
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Backstreet Boys
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'N Sync
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Marky Mark
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Nana (rapper)
Nana Kwame Abrokwa (born 5 October 1968) is a Ghanaian born German rapper and DJ, performing under the pseudonyms Nana or Darkman. Nana is not an actual first name, but is rather a Ghanaian title of nobility. His 1996 '' self-titled debut album'' was certified Platinum in Poland and Gold in Germany and Switzerland. The album spawned the 1997 hit single, " Lonely", which reached number-one in Germany and Switzerland, and was certified Platinum in Germany. Early life Nana arrived in Hamburg, Germany, with his mother and his brothers at the age of 10. Musical career Beginnings At the beginning of the 90s, his debut consisted of DJing in hip-hop clubs. He also co-produced and rapped in some songs of DJ David Fascher ("Here We Go", "Make The Crowd Go Wild"), under the alias MC Africa True. 1995: Eurodance project and departure In 1995 he joined the Eurodance project Darkness as a rapper, which was produced by Bülent Aris and Toni Cottura. The song "Dreams" became a club hit, but Na ...
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Don't Go Away (Fun Factory Song)
"Don't Go Away" is a song by German Eurodance band Fun Factory, released in April 1996 by various labels as the fourth single from the band's second album, '' Fun-Tastic'' (1995). The song is written by Bülent Aris, Toni Cottura and Rodney Hardison, and was a success especially in Spain, peaking at number six. Additionally, it was a top 40 hit in Austria (31) and Germany (37). Outside Europe, "Don't Go Away" reached number 93 on the '' Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in the US. Its accompanying music video was directed by V. Hannwacker & M. Rosenmüller, featuring the band performing at a party on the beach. Critical reception Larry Flick from '' Billboard'' described the song as "a reggae-splashed ditty", comparing it to Ace of Base's 1992 hit "All That She Wants". He added that the key difference is "the use of throaty male rapping, as well as a slew of versions that tip-toe through jeep-funk and house grooves". A reviewer from British magazine ''Music Week'' gave it three out ...
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Manfred Mann
Manfred Mann were an English rock band, formed in London and active between 1962 and 1969. The group were named after their keyboardist Manfred Mann, who later led the successful 1970s group Manfred Mann's Earth Band. The band had two different lead vocalists, Paul Jones from 1962 to 1966 and Mike d'Abo from 1966 to 1969. Prominent in the Swinging London scene of the 1960s, the group regularly appeared in the UK Singles Chart. Three of their most successful singles, "Do Wah Diddy Diddy", "Pretty Flamingo", and " Mighty Quinn", topped the UK charts. The band's 1964 hit " 5-4-3-2-1" was the theme tune for the ITV pop music show ''Ready Steady Go!''. They were also the first southern-England-based group to top the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 during the British Invasion. History Beginnings (1962–1963) The Mann–Hugg Blues Brothers were formed in London by keyboard player Manfred Mann and drummer/ vibes/piano player Mike Hugg, who formed a house band in Clacton-on-Sea th ...
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