Banaroo
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| Background information | |
| Origin |
Stuttgart, Germany Hamburg, Germany Monster, Netherlands Saint-Nicolas, Belgium |
| Genres | Pop, bubblegum pop, Eurodance, dance-pop |
| Years active | 2005–2008; 2013 |
| Labels | Universal Music |
| Associated acts | Ch!pz |
| Website | www |
| Past members | Robbert "Bobby" Dessauvagie (2005–2008) Stefanie "Steffy" Dreyer (2005–2008) Kathrin "Cat“ Geißler (2005–2008) Vittorio "Vito" Magro (2005–2008) Doro Farkas (2013) Alvin Philipps (2013) Laura Luppino (2013) Daniel Langer (2013) |
Banaroo was a German pop group. They had several successful singles in countries including Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The first line-up consisted of Robbert "Bobby" Dessauvagie, Vittorio "Vito" Magro, Stefanie "Steffy" Dreyer and Kathrin "Cat“ Geißler and were active from 2005 until they disbanded in 2008. In 2013, the group was relaunched with new members Doro Farkas, Laura Luppino, Alvin Philipps and Daniel Langer. The second line-up disbanded on November 6, 2013.
Banaroo released their debut single "Dubi Dam Dam" on June 5, 2005. The single achieved huge success. It charted in four countries, three of which it charted in the top five. It peaked at number two in both Germany and Austria.
In July 2005, Banaroo released their debut album Banaroo's World. The album charted at number one in both Germany and Austria. It also charted at number seven in the Swiss charts. It was certified platinum in Germany, and certified Gold in both Austria and Switzerland.
Banaroo's second single from the album, "Space Cowboy", was released across Europe in August 2005. Not as successful as "Dubi Dam Dam", it still however charted at number five in Germany and in the top twenty in Austria and Switzerland.
Banaroo returned on November 11, 2005 with their third single, "Coming Home For Christmas". It failed to do as well as previous singles, however it still made the top ten in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
In December 2005, Banaroo released their second album, Christmas World. The album, despite its name, did not include just Christmas songs. The album debuted at #12 on the German charts on December 9, 2005.
In February 2006, Banaroo returned with their fourth single "Uh Mamma". It charted in the top ten in Germany and Austria. In Switzerland it reached #11.
They released their third album Amazing on March 24, 2006. It charted at #2 in Austria and was certified Gold. It charted at #6 in Germany and #25 in Switzerland.
"Sing and Move (La La La Laaaa)" was the second and last single from the album. It was released June 27, 2006. It failed to match the success of previous singles, not making the top twenty and only reaching a peak of #51.
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