Bomfunk MC's

Bomfunk MC's is a Finnish rap/electro act, formed in 1998. The group's front man is B.O. Dubb (formerly known as B.O.W., born Raymond Ebanks) and the main producer is Jaakko "JS16" Salovaara.

Related Topics:
Finnish - Rap - Electro - JS16

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The debut release was the 1999's album In Stereo (Sony Music) with the singles "Freestyler", "Uprocking Beats" and "B-Boys & Flygirls", all big hits in their native land. The success led to the release of "Freestyler" first in Scandinavia and Germany.

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By 2000, "Freestyler" had become a big hit in Europe and it was the year's biggest-selling single in Europe. With success especially in Denmark and Germany, the single also reached number one in Ireland and number two in the UK. Also in 2000, they won Best Nordic Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

Related Topics:
2000 - Europe - Denmark - Germany - Ireland - UK - Best Nordic Act - MTV Europe Music Awards

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In 2002, the group released the album Burnin' Sneakers, spawning the singles "Super Electric", "Live Your Life" featuring Max'C, and "Something Goin' On" with Jessica Folcker. This album gained less attention internationally, though selling well in Finland.

Related Topics:
Max'C - Jessica Folcker

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In September 2002, DJ Gismo decided to leave the band, being promptly replaced by Riku Pentti (DJ) and Okke Komulainen (keyboards), together with bassist Ville Mäkinen collectively known as The Skillsters Plus One. After they joined, Bomfunk MC's released a special remix of "Back to Back".

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In 2004, the Reverse Psychology album was released through Universal Music, preceded by the single "No Way in Hell". In the autumn that year they had a hit with another song from that album, the single "Hypnotic" featuring Elena Mady. Half of the album was produced by JS16, and the other half by The Skillsters Plus One.

Related Topics:
Elena Mady - The Skillsters Plus One

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