The Underdog Project
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| The Underdog Project | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Germany | |
| Genre(s) | R&B, Reggae, 2 step | |
| Years active | Seven (2000) | |
| Label(s) | Radikal Records | |
| Members | ||
| Vic Krishna AJ Duncan DJ Frank |
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The Underdog Project is a popular band which launched its first album - It Doesn't Matter - in 2001. Its hits include "Saturday", "Summer Jam" and "Tonight".
The band has three members: Vic Krishna (vocals), DJ Frank (remixes) and AJ Duncan (keyboards).
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[edit] Origin
The band was formed when Vic Krishna was visiting Germany and had a jam session with Canadian singer Craig Smart and the production team of Tone Def and Triple S. It went well, so they started recording - mostly demo tapes, but also full-fledged tracks. When there was enough material for an album, It Doesn't Matter was the end result. With its beats and grooves, its appeal spans most genres. Indeed, it's a varied collection of songs that explore several different musical styles and genres. Funky urban R & B grooves, energetic uptempo dance, easy 2-step beats, emotional ballads, accapellas and acoustic performances are all represented.
[edit] Summer Jam
Indisputably the band's most popular track, "Summer Jam" was one of the biggest pop hits in Europe. Mixing elements of reggae, R & B, freestyle, and English 2-step, it creates a quite new and refreshing musical blend. At one point, it was on the rotation list of every pop radio station in Germany. It also received much attention in the UK and US.
"Summer Jam" reached a high of # 2 on the German pop charts. MTV Germany and VIVA both supported the video, adding even more exposure. The biggest dance radio station in New York City, WKTU, also expressed support for the record and added it to their playlist, as well as market leader Power 96 in Miami.
In addition to the original set of mixes, new mixes of the song have been completed by various remixers to enhance the record's appeal to a wider variety of club DJs. Most notable is the Dance Movement Extended Mix done by Nitelite Record's Max Maroldo which has the sound of a Hex Hector mix or a Jonathan Peters remix. The record became a Top 20 pop hit in Italy because of this mix. Other new mixes include a 2-Step version - DJ Wickel's 2-Step Mix, a Dutch trance version - Greenfields Pancake Jam, and progressive house versions - Free Heads Club Mix & Free Heads Dub.
[edit] Singles
- 2001 "Tonight"
- 2002 "Saturday"
- 2003 "Summer Jam"
- 2004 "Remember"
- 2006 "Girls of Summer"
[edit] External links
- Radikal Records Radikal Record's site, includes free legal song samples
