SKAMP
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| Skamp | |
|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania |
| Years active | 1998 – Present |
| Genres | Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop |
| Labels | Tabami Records Melodija Records Koja Recods Group |
| Members | Erica Jennings Victor "Vee" Diawara Vilius Alesius |
SKAMP is a Lithuanian pop band.
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[edit] About SKAMP
SKAMP blends pop, rock, Hip Hop, and reggae genres into a unique alternative sound. Skamp rose to fame in Lithuania in May, 1998, with a cover of George Gershwin's "Summertime". The song was an instant success in Lithuania and they have gone on to release 6 studio albums. The members have also pursued several independent projects. SKAMP have supported several world-famous artists and groups; such as The Black Eyed Peas, Wheatus, Bomfunk MCs[1], to name a few.
[edit] Eurovision
SKAMP appeared in the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest held in Copenhagen, Denmark with their song "You Got Style". They finished in 13th place with 35 points which, at the time, was Lithuania's highest position in the contest.
[edit] Members
Erica Jennings - Lyrics, Vocals.
Victor "Vee" Diawara - Producer, Lyrics, Vocals, Guitar.
Vilius Alesius - Lyrics, Vocals.
[edit] Trivia
- Erica Jennings is of Irish nationality and speaks little Lithuanian.
- Victor Diawara was born in Vilnius but his parents are from Mali.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- Deadly (2005)
- Reach (2004)
- Project: Tolerance (2001)
- Skempinligė (2001)
- Le Boom-Chick (2000)
- Green (2000)
- Angata (1999)
[edit] Notable singles
- Split The Atom (Na Na Na) (2004)
- Mūsų Dienos Kaip Šventė (2002)
- You Got Style (2001)
- Summertime (1998)
[edit] References
- ^ Official Site. SKAMP. Retrieved on July 30, 2006.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- http://www.skamponline.com/news/ The band's official website.
- http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/skamp1 Buy SKAMP CDs
