Livin' Joy

Livin' Joy were an Italian and American Eurodance group that formed in 1994. It consisted of American vocalists Janice Robinson and Tameko Star and Italian producers Paolo and Gianni Visnadi.

Janice alongside the Visnadi brothers released the single "Dreamer" in 1994, which became a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart and US ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart. In 1996, Robinson departed from the group and was replaced by American singer Tameko Star, with whom Livin' Joy released the album ''Don't Stop Movin  (1996). The album spawned a string of hit singles including " Don't Stop Movin'", " Follow the Rules", and " Where Can I Find Love".

History

1994–1995: Janice Robinson and "Dreamer"

Livin' Joy was first fronted by American singer Janice Robinson, with the Italian brothers Paolo and Gianni Visnadi providing production. The group released their first single, "Dreamer", through Undiscovered Recordings in 1994. That year, the song reached number 1 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart. "Dreamer" entered the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in early 1995, peaked at number 72, and spent seventeen weeks on the chart. The song had a more successful run in the United Kingdom, first peaking at number 18 in 1994 and then hitting the number 1 spot after being reissued in 1995. It was later certified platinum in the country. The Visnadi brothers had intended to work further with Robinson, but when she was offered a contract for another song, she rejected the proposal as she felt its terms were unfavorable.

1996–1999: Tameko Star and ''Don't Stop Movin

By 1996, Robinson had left and was replaced by Tameko Star, an American singer, songwriter, and choreographer. With Star on lead vocals, the group released the album ''Don't Stop Movin on 28 October 1996. The album spawned several additional singles, including the title track "Don't Stop Movin'", which peaked at number 5 in the UK in June 1996. It spent 14 weeks on the chart, with 7 of those in the top 10. "Don't Stop Movin'" topped the Italian charts in 1996 and also peaked at number three on the US dance chart in early 1997. In Australia, "Don't Stop Movin'" peaked at number 6 on the national ARIA singles chart. The single was certified gold in both the UK and Australia.

"Don't Stop Movin'" was followed by " Follow the Rules" which peaked at number 9 in the UK on 27 October 1996. The single was most successful in Italy, where it peaked at number 2. In 1997, the group released two singles which were moderate hits in the UK: " Where Can I Find Love" peaked at number 12 on the UK charts, while their subsequent single, "Deep in You", peaked at number 17.

In 1999, the group released the single "Just for the Sex of It" in Australia where it peaked at number 76. Outside of the country, it was only released promotionally.

2005–present: Later releases

Both Robinson and Star continue to perform and release music. Janice Robinson subsequently re-released 2005 remixes of "Dreamer", credited as a solo release, which charted at number 5 on the U.S. dance chart. In 2018, Robinson performed "Dreamer" on the British music competition show ''The X Factor''. As a contestant on the show, she finished in 14th place. In 2022, Robinson released a new version of "Dreamer" with DJ Lodato.

In 2022, Star announced she was working on brand new music, including a new version of " Don't Stop Movin'". In November 2022, she released the single "Something Beautiful". In 2025, Star performed at various gigs including Salford Pride.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

See also

* List of Billboard number-one dance club songs
* List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart
* List of artists who reached number one on the UK Singles Chart

References

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Italian house music groups
Italian Eurodance groups
Musical groups established in 1994