''It Doesn't Matter'' is the debut album by

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, released in

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on 20 November 2000 on

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. The album combines a variety of music styles like R&B, 2-step beats and

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; there are also

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and

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tracks included. The album received a lot of attention in Germany; it was later released in the

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on 24 July 2001. ''It Doesn't Matter'' released a total of three singles: " Summer Jam", "

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" and "I Can't Handle It".

Reception

''It Doesn't Matter'' debuted at number two on the German album charts. It remained for several weeks but never reached the number one position. The album had most success in Germany and

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. " Summer Jam" was one of the most successful singles from the album. The track reached number three on the German Top 100 singles chart for the entire summer of 2000. Then, the second single off the album, "

", was not considered a hit, although it stayed for several weeks in the German Top 100 singles chart. On 28 May 2001, "I Can't Handle It", the third and final single was released staying at the top of the charts in Germany. Due to the success of the first single, remixes were included on 2003 and 2004 releases of the album, including two new songs: "

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" and "

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Track listing

Charts

References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:It Doesn't Matter (Album) 2000 debut albums The Underdog Project albums