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[[Image:Shanadoogroup.jpg|thumb|350px|SHANADOO promoting [[Japanese Boy (SHANADOO Single)|JAPANESE BOY]] (2009)]]
 
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'''SHANADOO''' is a Japanese Eurodance cover group based out of Germany. The majority of their recorded works have been Japanese covers of German dance act, '''E-ROTIC'''.
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'''SHANADOO''' is a Japanese Eurodance cover group who began their Major Record career under Germany's ICEZONE MUSIC. The majority of their recorded works have been Japanese covers of German dance act, '''E-ROTIC''' and now release songs for various artists albums in Japan, such as '''DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION''', and '''HOUSE NATION'''.  
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
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SHANADOO is an all female member group made up four young Japanese women from the [[PLATINUM PRODUCTION]] agency. Chika, Junko, and Manami have worked together in the past as part of [[avex trax]]'s promotional group, [[vivace]]. vivace's works include promotional work as [[race queen]]s, bikini pinup modeling, and even a few eurobeat style recordings for various avex music compilations such as [[Girl's Box|Girl's BOX]]. Marina was later added to the group as lead vocalist once the project went into production with noted German music producer, David Brandes, at the helm. Brandes' production works include numerous international hits with acts such as E-ROTIC, Bad Boys Blue, and Vanilla Ninja.
 
SHANADOO is an all female member group made up four young Japanese women from the [[PLATINUM PRODUCTION]] agency. Chika, Junko, and Manami have worked together in the past as part of [[avex trax]]'s promotional group, [[vivace]]. vivace's works include promotional work as [[race queen]]s, bikini pinup modeling, and even a few eurobeat style recordings for various avex music compilations such as [[Girl's Box|Girl's BOX]]. Marina was later added to the group as lead vocalist once the project went into production with noted German music producer, David Brandes, at the helm. Brandes' production works include numerous international hits with acts such as E-ROTIC, Bad Boys Blue, and Vanilla Ninja.
  
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Released on June 16, 2006 through one of Brandes' record labels, ICEZONE MUSIC, SHANADOO's first single, [[King Kong (SHANADOO)|King Kong]], a cover of E-ROTIC's 2000 work of the same name, later popularized in 2005 by [[HINOI team]] in Japan, was met with great success. SHANADOO's works were exclusive to Germany and other European markets, such as Austria, until December of 2006, when avex trax announced that a then untitled debut album would be released on February 28, 2007 in Japan. In January of 2007, it was announced by ICEZONE MUSIC that SHANADOO's fourth single, to be released on March 09, 2007 in Germany, would be original content instead of a Japanese cover of E-ROTIC. In September - October, Shanadoo's take on aneka's "[[Wikipedia:Japanese boy|JAPANESE BOY]]" was postponed twice due to troubles getting advertising on Television in Germany. It also took SHANADOO on a new turn, on covering 80's music instead of E-rotic. SHANADOOS's next single "THINK ABOUT THE OMEN" will be released on the same day as their newest and second album "THE OMEN".
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Released on June 16, 2006 through one of Brandes' record labels, ICEZONE MUSIC, SHANADOO's first single, [[King Kong (SHANADOO)|King Kong]], a cover of E-ROTIC's 2000 work of the same name, later popularized in 2005 by [[HINOI team]] in Japan, was met with great success. SHANADOO's works were exclusive to Germany and other European markets, such as Austria, until December of 2006, when avex trax announced that a then untitled debut album would be released on February 28, 2007 in Japan. In January of 2007, it was announced by ICEZONE MUSIC that SHANADOO's fourth single, to be released on March 09, 2007 in Germany, would be original content instead of a Japanese cover of E-ROTIC. In September - October, Shanadoo's take on aneka's "[[Wikipedia:Japanese boy|JAPANESE BOY]]" was postponed twice due to troubles getting advertising on Television in Germany. It also took SHANADOO on a new turn, on covering 80's music instead of E-rotic. SHANADOOS's next single "THINK ABOUT" will be released on the same day as their newest and second album "THE SYMBOL".
  
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On the 21st of November 2007, images of the singles and album covers for [[Think About (SHANADOO)|THINK ABOUT]] and [[The Symbol|THE SYMBOL]] were released. However, also came a surprising new logo. this alternate version of the SHANADOO logo may possibly be only temporary for the release. It is still unknown weather this new logo is permanent or not.
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In 2008, rumour spread that SHANADOO's german record label '''ICEZONE MUSIC''' had become bankrupt and could no longer support the group's releases in germany (also having a third album planned for a 2008 release). The group's official Myspace was closed-down and the girls returned to Japan to pursue their career under [[avex trax]]. Clothing brand KIKS TOKYO began a campaign using SHANADOO as models for limited edition T-Shirts (they use other female gravue models for publicity).
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In 2009, SHANADOO continue their collaboration with KIKS TOKYO and head to Australia to perform for a special event in Sydney. Their music career also continues regularly performing a smaller events along side other popular Japanese singers and groups such as [[cosmeticROBOT]] and [[KALAFINA]].
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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===Albums===
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* [2006.12.01] [[Welcome to Tokyo|WELCOME TO TOKYO]]
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* [2007.02.28] [[Welcome to Tokyo|WELCOME TO TOKYO]] (Japan Release)
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* [2007.04.27] [[Welcome to Tokyo|WELCOME TO TOKYO ~ ''Limited Edition'']]
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* [2007.12.07] [[The Symbol|THE SYMBOL]]
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* [2008.XX.XX] Album Canceled.
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===Singles===
 
===Singles===
 
* [2006.06.16] [[King Kong (SHANADOO)|King Kong]]
 
* [2006.06.16] [[King Kong (SHANADOO)|King Kong]]
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* [2007.12.07] [[Think About (SHANADOO)|THINK ABOUT]]
 
* [2007.12.07] [[Think About (SHANADOO)|THINK ABOUT]]
  
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===Albums===
 
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* [2006.12.01] [[Welcome to Tokyo|WELCOME TO TOKYO]]
 
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* [2007.02.28] [[Welcome to Tokyo|WELCOME TO TOKYO]] (Japan Release)
 
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* [2007.04.27] [[Welcome to Tokyo|WELCOME TO TOKYO ~ ''Limited Edition'']]
 
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* [2007.12.07] [[The Symbol|THE SYMBOL]]
 
  
 
===Compilations===
 
===Compilations===
 
* [2007.07.27] Ballerman Hits 2007 <small>(Disc 02/Track 14: ''Fly Me To Shanghai'')</small>
 
* [2007.07.27] Ballerman Hits 2007 <small>(Disc 02/Track 14: ''Fly Me To Shanghai'')</small>
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* [2009.03.04] HOUSE NATION - Digital - VOL.1 <small>(iTunes Download Japan ONLY/Track 16: ''Next Life (Caramel Pod Club Mix)'')</small>
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* [2009.03.11] [[Dancedancerevolution X & Furufuru Party Original Soundtrack|Dancedancerevolution X & Furufuru Party Original Soundtrack]] <small>(Disc 02/Track 26 & Disc 03/Track 45: ''NO CRIME'')</small>
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://www.shanadoo.com Official German Website]
 
* [http://www.shanadoo.com Official German Website]
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* [http://avexnet.or.jp/shanadoo/ Official Japanese Website]
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* [http://shanadoo.syncl.jp/?p=diarylist Official Japanese Website and BLOG]
  
 
[[Category:Groups]]
 
[[Category:Groups]]
 
[[Category:J-Pop]]
 
[[Category:J-Pop]]

Revision as of 07:49, 6 July 2009

File:Shanadoogroup.jpg
SHANADOO promoting JAPANESE BOY (2009)

SHANADOO is a Japanese Eurodance cover group who began their Major Record career under Germany's ICEZONE MUSIC. The majority of their recorded works have been Japanese covers of German dance act, E-ROTIC and now release songs for various artists albums in Japan, such as DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION, and HOUSE NATION.

Members

Information

SHANADOO is an all female member group made up four young Japanese women from the PLATINUM PRODUCTION agency. Chika, Junko, and Manami have worked together in the past as part of avex trax's promotional group, vivace. vivace's works include promotional work as race queens, bikini pinup modeling, and even a few eurobeat style recordings for various avex music compilations such as Girl's BOX. Marina was later added to the group as lead vocalist once the project went into production with noted German music producer, David Brandes, at the helm. Brandes' production works include numerous international hits with acts such as E-ROTIC, Bad Boys Blue, and Vanilla Ninja.

Released on June 16, 2006 through one of Brandes' record labels, ICEZONE MUSIC, SHANADOO's first single, King Kong, a cover of E-ROTIC's 2000 work of the same name, later popularized in 2005 by HINOI team in Japan, was met with great success. SHANADOO's works were exclusive to Germany and other European markets, such as Austria, until December of 2006, when avex trax announced that a then untitled debut album would be released on February 28, 2007 in Japan. In January of 2007, it was announced by ICEZONE MUSIC that SHANADOO's fourth single, to be released on March 09, 2007 in Germany, would be original content instead of a Japanese cover of E-ROTIC. In September - October, Shanadoo's take on aneka's "JAPANESE BOY" was postponed twice due to troubles getting advertising on Television in Germany. It also took SHANADOO on a new turn, on covering 80's music instead of E-rotic. SHANADOOS's next single "THINK ABOUT" will be released on the same day as their newest and second album "THE SYMBOL".

In 2008, rumour spread that SHANADOO's german record label ICEZONE MUSIC had become bankrupt and could no longer support the group's releases in germany (also having a third album planned for a 2008 release). The group's official Myspace was closed-down and the girls returned to Japan to pursue their career under avex trax. Clothing brand KIKS TOKYO began a campaign using SHANADOO as models for limited edition T-Shirts (they use other female gravue models for publicity).

In 2009, SHANADOO continue their collaboration with KIKS TOKYO and head to Australia to perform for a special event in Sydney. Their music career also continues regularly performing a smaller events along side other popular Japanese singers and groups such as cosmeticROBOT and KALAFINA.

Discography

Albums


Singles


Compilations

  • [2007.07.27] Ballerman Hits 2007 (Disc 02/Track 14: Fly Me To Shanghai)
  • [2009.03.04] HOUSE NATION - Digital - VOL.1 (iTunes Download Japan ONLY/Track 16: Next Life (Caramel Pod Club Mix))
  • [2009.03.11] Dancedancerevolution X & Furufuru Party Original Soundtrack (Disc 02/Track 26 & Disc 03/Track 45: NO CRIME)

External Links

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