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Kaylan Williams
Disco Montego (earlier known as Kaylan) was an Australian R&B and dance music trio. The Dowlut brothers Dennis and Darren, together with Tony Vass formed Kaylan in Melbourne in 1995. They released an R&B album '' No Commandments'' in 2000, which reached No. 23 in Australia and spawned three top 50 singles. In May 2001, they became the studio based group Disco Montego, and released further singles followed by ''Disco Montego'' in September 2002. Their production work included remixing Mariah Carey's "Boy (I Need You)" in 2004. The trio's music career was cut short when Darren died of cancer on 5 August 2005, six weeks after being diagnosed with a chest tumour. In 2010, Dennis Dowlut revived the Disco Montego name with Michael Abdul and released "Hearts on Fire" to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. In 2010, Dennis Dowlut's new band, Electric Empire, released their album independently. Electric Empire have sold over 30,000 copies of their debut album worldwide, with releases ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B (or simply R&B) is a popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip hop, and electronic music. The genre features a distinctive record production style, drum machine-backed rhythms, pitch corrected vocals, and a smooth, lush style of vocal arrangement. Electronic influences are becoming an increasing trend and the use of hip hop or dance-inspired beats are typical, although the roughness and grit inherent in hip hop may be reduced and smoothed out. Contemporary R&B vocalists often use melisma, and since the mid-1980s, R&B rhythms have been combined with elements of hip hop culture and music and pop culture and pop music. Pre-history According to Geoffrey Himes speaking in 1989, the progressive soul movement of the early 1970s "expanded the musical and lyrical boundaries of &Bin ways that haven't been equaled since". This movement was led by soul singer-songwriter/producers such as Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baz Luhrmann
Mark Anthony Luhrmann (born 17 September 1962), known professionally as Baz Luhrmann, is an Australian film director, producer, writer and actor. With projects spanning film, television, opera, theatre, music and recording industries, he is regarded by some as a contemporary example of an auteur for his style and deep involvement in the writing, directing, design, and musical components of all his work. He is the most commercially successful Australian director, with four of his films in the top ten highest worldwide grossing Australian films The cinema of Australia had its beginnings with the 1906 production of ''The Story of the Kelly Gang'', arguably the world's first feature film. Since then, Australian crews have produced many films, a number of which have received internati ... of all time. On the screen he is best known for his "Red Curtain Trilogy", consisting of his romantic comedy film ''Strictly Ballroom'' (1992) and the romantic tragedies ''Romeo + Juliet, W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Music Awards Of 2002
The 16th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) were held on 15 October 2002 at the Sydney SuperDome. Awards ARIA Awards ''Winners highlighted in bold with nominations below them in plain.'' *Album of the Year **Kasey Chambers – ''Barricades & Brickwalls'' ***Alex Lloyd – '' Watching Angels Mend'' ***george – ''Polyserena'' ***Kylie Minogue – ''Fever'' ***Silverchair – ''Diorama'' *Single of the Year **Kylie Minogue – "Can't Get You Out of My Head" ***Alex Lloyd – " Amazing" ***Grinspoon – "Chemical Heart" ***Kasey Chambers – "Not Pretty Enough" *** The Vines – "Get Free" *Highest Selling Album **Kylie Minogue – ''Fever'' ***Alex Lloyd – '' Watching Angels Mend'' ***Kasey Chambers – ''Barricades & Brickwalls'' ***Nikki Webster – '' Follow Your Heart'' *** The 12th Man – ''The Final Dig?'' *Highest Selling Single **Kylie Minogue – "Can't Get You Out of My Head" * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic (Disco Montego Song)
"Magic" is a song by Australian musical duo Disco Montego featuring guest vocals from Australian singer-songwriter Katie Underwood. It was released as the third single from the duo's second album, ''Disco Montego'' (2002), on 12 August 2002. The song reached 22 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the offici ... that September. Track listing Australian CD single # "Magic" # "Magic" (Thruster Spell remix) # "Magic" (Funk Corporation's Sleight of Hand club mix) # " Beautiful" (Disco Montego remix) Charts References Disco Montego songs 2002 singles 2002 songs Warner Music Group singles {{2000s-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American Rock music, rock band formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey. It consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald (American musician), Hugh McDonald. Original bassist Alec John Such, Alec John such quit the band in 1994. Sadly, he passed away in June, 2022 due to natural causes at the age of 70. Longtime lead guitarist and co-songwriter Richie Sambora left the band in 2013. The band has been credited with "[bridging] the gap between heavy metal music, heavy metal and pop music, pop with style and ease". In 1984 and 1985, Bon Jovi released their first two albums and their debut single "Runaway (Bon Jovi song), Runaway" managed to crack the Top 40. In 1986, the band achieved widespread success and global recognition with their third album, ''Slippery When Wet'', which sold over 20 million copies and included three Top 10 singles, two of which reached No. 1 ("You Give Love a Bad Nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katie Underwood
Katie Underwood (born 23 December 1975) is an Australian singer-songwriter and meditation teacher. She is best known for being a member of Bardot, winners of the first Australian series of ''Popstars'' in 2000. Since departing the group in 2001, her solo career has included numerous vocal appearances on dance tracks such as the Disco Montego Top 10 single "Beautiful", and dance act T-Funk single "Be Together". Career Music In February 1999 in London, Underwood recorded a dance track with UK trance act Terra Ferma, releasing her first single "Don't Be Afraid" through Platipus Records in the UK. She also recorded three more tracks which were included on the Terra Ferma album, released in early 2000. After returning from the UK to Melbourne, Underwood began working with singer/songwriter Charlie Rooke (formerly of The Sharp) and they formed a jazz-swing band called Corduroy Lounge. In October 1999, she auditioned for the TV show ''Popstars'', making it through to the final f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Got Love (Disco Montego Song)
"We Got Love" is a dance/ pop song by Australian dance duo, Disco Montego. It was released in May 2001 and was the first release by Disco Montego since changing their name from Kaylan. The song contains a sample of "Heartache No.9" by Delegation. It was released as the first single from their studio album, ''Disco Montego'' (2002). "We Got Love" peaked at number 98 on the ARIA Chart The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the offici ... and number 6 on the Australian Club Chart. Track listing ;Australian CD single # "We Got Love" (Radio Edit) - 3:55 # "We Got Love" (Extended Mix) - 5:43 # "We Got Love" (Studio 347 Remix) - 8:05 # "We Got Love" (Hayden's Remix) - 7:33 ;12" *A.1 We Got Love (Extended Mix) - 5:44 *A.2 We Got Love (Radio Edit) - 3:56 *B.1 We Got Love (Studio 347 Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Human Nature (band)
Human Nature are an Australian pop vocal group, which formed in 1989, as a quartet featuring Toby Allen, Phil Burton and brothers, Andrew and Mike Tierney. Originally they were established as a doo-wop group, called the 4 Trax, when the members were schoolmates. After signing with Sony Music as ''Human Nature'', they released their debut album, ''Telling Everybody'', in 1996. Four of their albums have reached number one on the ARIA Albums Charts, ''Counting Down'' (May 1999), '' Reach Out: The Motown Record'' (November 2005), '' Dancing in the Street: The Songs of Motown II'' (October 2006) and '' Gimme Some Lovin': Jukebox Vol II'' (August 2016). Three other albums reached number two, '' Get Ready'' (November 2007), ''Jukebox'' (October 2014), and '' Romance of the Jukebox'' (August 2018). Their top 10 hits on the related ARIA Singles Chart are " Wishes" (October 1996), " Don't Say Goodbye" (March 1997), " Everytime You Cry" (duet with John Farnham, October 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When We Were Young (Human Nature Song)
"When We Were Young" is a song by Australian pop band Human Nature, released in March 2001 as the second single from their third album ''Human Nature''. Track listing European single # "When We Were Young" (UK single version) – 3:28 # "When We Were Young" (Studio 347 Radio Remix) – 3:38 Enhanced CD 1 # "When We Were Young" – 3:28 # "When We Were Young" (Studio 347 Extended Remix) – 4:11 # "Eternal Flame" (Susanna Hoffs, Tom Kelly, Billy Steinberg) # "When We Were Young" (video) – 3:27 Enhanced CD 2 # "When We Were Young" (UK single version) – 3:28 # "When We Were Young" (Studio 347 Radio Remix) – 3:38 # "He Don't Love You (Amen Radio Remix) – 3:33 # " Wishes" (Alan Glass, Andrew Klippel) – 4:02 # "When We Were Young" (video) – 3:27 UK Cassette single # "When We Were Young" – 3:28 # "When We Were Young" (Studio 347 Extended Remix) – 4:11 # "Eternal Flame" 12" single # "When We Were Young" (Studio 347 Extended Remix) – 4:11 # "When We Were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASAP (Bardot Song)
"ASAP" is a 2001 pop / R&B song performed by Australian pop group Bardot, and was the first single from their second and studio album ''Play It Like That ''Play It Like That'' is the second and final album by Australian female pop group Bardot, released in November 2001 (see 2001 in music). The album debuted at number 16 in Australia and spawned the singles " ASAP", " I Need Somebody" and " Lo ...'', while it was released as Bardot's second single in the UK. The fast tempo R&B track is about a partner's interfering mother. History ASAP is written and produced by Swedish duo Murlyn. The song was recorded in the UK initially with Katie Underwood's vocals but was later removed after she had left the group. Track listing Australian CD single (0927403302) # "ASAP" - 3:45 # "ASAP" (Studio 347 Dance Radio Edit) - 3:12 # "ASAP" (Studio 347 R 'N' B Mix) - 3:17 # "ASAP" (Studio 347 House Mix Extended) - 4:41 UK CD single # "ASAP" # " Poison" # "Do It for Love" # "ASAP" (Enhanced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
These Days (Bardot Song)
"These Days" is the third single of Australian pop group Bardot, released in August 2000 on the back of their first national tour. It debuted and peaked at No. 19 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold. It was the 100th-highest-selling single in Australia of 2000. The single was available in two unique formats. CD 1 contains live tracks from their Sydney shows as well as an enhanced component featuring the "These Days" music clip, a screensaver and gallery. CD 2 is a remix disc. Bardot performed "These Days" at the 2000 ARIA Awards where the group was nominated for three awards. Music video The "These Days" music video begins with a dark opening sequence, featuring Katie Underwood in a gloomy hotel, washing her face in the bathroom. It then crosses to the five girls on a sunny beach with friends. The second verse features Belinda Chapple singing on the hotel balcony while the middle 8 features Sally in the bedroom. The clip ends with the five girls with a g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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