SKAMP
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SKAMP is a Lithuanian pop band.
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]
Eurovision
SKAMP appeared in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 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 until the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 when LT United finished in 6th. Victor Diawara was also a member of LT United.
Members
- Erica Jennings – lyrics, vocals. She is of Irish nationality and speaks little Lithuanian.
- Victor "Vee" Diawara – producer, lyrics, vocals, guitar. He was born in Vilnius of a Mali father and a Lithuanian mother. He speaks fluent French.
- Vilius Alesius – lyrics, vocals
Discography
Studio albums
- Angata (1999, Koja Records Group)
- Green (2000, Koja Records Group)
- Le Boom-Chick (2000, Koja Records Group)
- Skempinligė (2001, Koja Records Group)
- Project: Tolerance (2001, Koja Records Group)
- Reach (2004, Melodija Records / Tabami Records)
- Deadly (2005, Melodija Records / Tabami Records)
- Le Boom-Chick Vol.2 (2007, Melodija Records / Tabami Records)
- Live & Deadly (2007, Melodija Records / Tabami Records)
- Kažką?! (2008, Tabami Records)
Notable singles
- Summertime (1998)
- You Got Style (2001)
- Mūsų Dienos Kaip Šventė (2002)
- Split The Atom (Na Na Na) (2004)
- Reach featuring Pushas (2007)
References
- ^ "Official Site". SKAMP. Retrieved July 30, 2006.