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Sin Limites (album)
"''Sin Limites''" is a four-track EP recorded by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance group 2 Unlimited. Release ''Sin Limites'' was released in 1994 as a collectors item in Chile and the US. The EP did not chart in these territories. Content ''Sin Limites'' is a collection of four hits from 2 Unlimited, but all choruses are sung by Anita Doth, Anita in Spanish. The rap lyrics by Ray Slijngaard, Ray were the same as the English version releases of the singles. During tours of Spanish speaking countries, Anita would often sing the Spanish versions of the songs. One of the most notable concert performances was the 1996 Vina Del Mar show in Chile. Track listing ''Hits Sin Limites'' In 1996, following their successful visit to Chile at the Vina Del Mar awards, an unofficial album containing some of 2 Unlimited's biggest hits was released. All songs are sung in Spanish by Anita while Ray continues to sing all rap lyrics in English. The original English version releases are used on the tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2 Unlimited
2 Unlimited are a Belgian-Dutch dance music act, founded by Belgian producers/songwriters Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde in 1991 in Antwerp, Belgium. From 1991 to 1996, Dutch rapper Ray Slijngaard and Dutch vocalist Anita Doth fronted the act. During these five years, 2 Unlimited enjoyed worldwide mainstream success. They scored a total of sixteen international chart hits, including " Get Ready for This", " Twilight Zone", " No Limit", and " Tribal Dance". The act has sold eighteen million records worldwide. Although they enjoyed less mainstream recognition in the United States than in Europe, several of their tracks became popular themes in American sporting series, mainly in the NBA and NHL. History Formation Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde met in their hometown of Antwerp, Belgium, and created 2 Unlimited in their studio, initially without any performers or vocalists. Their first collaboration under the name of Bizz Nizz resulted in a single called "Don't ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurodance
Eurodance (sometimes referred to as Euro-NRG) is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s in Europe. It combines many elements of Hip-hop, rap, techno and Eurodisco. This genre of music is heavily influenced by the use of rich vocals, sometimes with Rapping, rapped verses. This, combined with cutting-edge synthesizers, strong Bass (sound), bass rhythm and melodic Hook (music), hooks, establishes the core foundation of Eurodance music. History Background Eurodance music originated in the late 1980s in central Europe, especially in Germany, where rave parties were becoming popular. By 1987, a German party scene was started, based on the well established Chicago house sound and Belgian new beat. The following year saw acid house making a significant impact on popular consciousness in Germany and central Europe as it had in England. In 1989, German DJs Westbam and Dr. Motte established the Ufo (Club, Berlin), Ufo Club, an illegal party venue, and co-founded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radikal Records
Radikal Records is a Teaneck, New Jersey–based record label, independent record label launched in 1990 by Jurgen Korduletsch for the purpose of introducing European dance, techno, rave and trance music to the United States. Radikal has released a "who's who" of European dance royalty and continues to sign and release electronic music, some pop music, and many Compilation CD, compilation albums. Many of their artists and releases were and are licensed from all over the world for exclusive release in North America. Radikal Records sells their releases via their company website, all major music retailers, and all major music download sites. All of their current releases can be sampled through the website. Currently, in-print releases are distributed in the United States by RED Distribution. Notable artists *2 Unlimited *4 Clubbers *4 Strings *Afrika Bambaataa *Agnelli & Nelson *Alex Party *ATB (DJ), André Tanneberger *Antoine Becks *Apollo 440 *Armin van Buuren *Audio Playground *Ay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anita Doth
Anita Doth (born 28 December 1971) is a Dutch singer and songwriter. She was the singer of the duo 2 Unlimited, which she formed together with rapper Ray Slijngaard. Personal life Anita Daniëlle Dels was born in Amsterdam to a Surinamese father, Rolf Dels, and a Dutch mother, Lydia. In 1991 she finished her education and landed her first job in an administrative position at a police station. She has one son. In January 2010, Doth announced that she was being treated for breast cancer, and undergoing chemotherapy. She continued to perform with Ray as much as possible under her treatment regimen. In 2011, she was declared cancer-free. On 8 November 2013, Doth announced via Twitter that 2 Unlimited would be taking a break until April 2014 as she was pregnant. The birth was expected in February 2014. Music career 2 Unlimited (1991–1996) 2 Unlimited is a Eurodance project founded in 1991 by two Belgian producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde and fronted by Dutch rapper R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Slijngaard
Raymond Lothar Slijngaard (born 28 June 1971) is a Dutch singer and rapper best known as one half of the Eurodance duo 2 Unlimited. Music career 2 Unlimited (1991–1996) 2 Unlimited is an electronic music project founded in 1991 by Belgian producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde, and fronted by Dutch rapper Ray Slijngaard and Dutch vocalist Anita Doth. In the early 1990s, Slijngaard was asked to write a rap lyric for a tune written by the two Belgian producers. Slijngaard also wrote a chorus to be sung by a female vocalist, for which he invited Anita Doth. The demo was presented to De Coster and Wilde, leading to Slijngaard joining 2 Unlimited, and " Get Ready for This" was produced as their first single. It became a big hit and was used in sporting events and movies. Slijngaard rapped on most songs, though a few singles, such as " Nothing Like the Rain", had little involvement by the musician. The band became an instant success in Europe and throughout the world. Thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faces (2 Unlimited Song)
"Faces" is a song by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited, released on 23 August 1993, by labels Byte, Zyx and PWL, as the third single from their second album, '' No Limits!'' (1993). The song was co-written by band members Ray Slijngaard and Anita Dels, with Phil Wilde and Jean-Paul De Coster who produced it. "Faces" peaked at number two in the Netherlands, number eight in the United Kingdom and at number six on the Eurochart Hot 100. The accompanying music video was directed by Nick Burgess-Jones and filmed in London, depicting Ray and Anita in a futuristic desert landscape. Release The single version of "Faces" is a radio edit of the album version included on the ''No Limits!'' album internationally. "Faces (Radio Edit)" substitutes the less-palatable, harsh synth lead with a milder rendition of the same riff. In the United States, this radio edit of "Faces" was included on the '' No Limits!'' album instead of the album version found on all international pressings. In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maximum Overdrive (song)
"Maximum Overdrive" is a song by Belgian-Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited, released in November 1993 by Byte Records as the fourth single from their second album, '' No Limits!'' (1993). The song was written by band members Ray Slijngaard and Anita Dels with Phil Wilde and Filip Martens, while Wilde produced it with Jean-Paul De Coster. The UK release was the first UK single to maintain all the rap lyrics from Ray used in the European release. "Maximum Overdrive" reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart, and was also a number-one hit in Finland and on the European Dance Radio Chart. Its accompanying music video was directed by David Betteridge and filmed in London. Critical reception In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton stated, "In as much as it is possible to classify things like this, 2 Unlimited are the most successful dance act ever." In Pan-European magazine ''Music & Medias review of '' No Limits!'', they viewed the song as a "potential single", "with a rac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribal Dance
"Tribal Dance" is a song by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It was released in April 1993, by labels Byte, Zyx and PWL, as the second single from the band's second album, '' No Limits!'' (1993). The UK release omits the main rap but leaves in more vocals from band member Ray Slijngaard than any of their previous releases. The single experienced chart success in several countries, topping the charts in Finland, Israel, Portugal and Spain. In North America, the song reached number one on the Canadian ''RPM'' Dance/Urban chart, while peaking at number seven on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart. The single's music video was directed by Nick Burgess-Jones and filmed in London, depicting the band performing in a jungle setting with tribal dancers. In 1994, the song received an award in the category for Best Techno 12-inch at the WMC International Dance Music Awards in the US. In 2004, a new version of the song, titled "Tribal Dance 2.4" was released. It c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Debut EPs
The General Assembly of the United Nations designated 1993 as: * International Year for the World's Indigenous People The year 1993 in the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands had only 364 days, since its calendar advanced 24 hours to the Eastern Hemisphere side of the International Date Line, skipping August 21, 1993. Events January * January 1 ** Czechoslovakia ceases to exist, as the Czech Republic and Slovakia separate in the Dissolution of Czechoslovakia. ** The European Economic Community eliminates trade barriers and creates a European single market. ** International Radio and Television Organization ceases. * January 3 – In Moscow, Presidents George H. W. Bush (United States) and Boris Yeltsin (Russia) sign the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. * January 5 ** US$7.4 million is stolen from the Brink's Armored Car Depot in Rochester, New York, in the fifth largest robbery in U.S. history. ** , a Liberian-registered oil tanker, runs aground off t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
