- SKAMP
Infobox musical artist
Name = Skamp
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Origin =Lithuania
Genre =Pop - Rock , Rap/Hip-Hop
Years_active = 1998 – Present
Label = "Tabami Records" "Melodija Records" "Koja Recods Group"
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Current_members = Erica Jennings Victor "Vee" Diawara Vilius Alesius
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Notable_instruments =SKAMP is a
Lithuania n pop band.About SKAMP
SKAMP blends pop, rock, Hip Hop, and
reggae genres into a unique alternative sound. Skamp rose to fame inLithuania 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 asThe Black Eyed Peas ,Wheatus ,Bomfunk MCs [cite web|url=http://www.skamponline.com/who-are-skamp/|title=Official Site|work=SKAMP|accessdate=July 30|accessyear=2006] , to name a few.Eurovision
SKAMP appeared in the 2001
Eurovision Song Contest held inCopenhagen ,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 2006 Eurovision Song Contest when LT United finished in 6th. By a strange twist of fate, Victor Diawara was also a member of LT United.Members
"Erica Jennings" - Lyrics, Vocals. "Victor "Vee" Diawara" - Producer, Lyrics, Vocals, Guitar. "Vilius Alesius" - Lyrics, Vocals.
Trivia
* Erica Jennings is of Irish nationality and speaks little Lithuanian.
* Victor Diawara was born inVilnius of Mali father and Lithuanian mother.Discography
tudio albums
* "Le boom chick vol.2" (2007)
* "Deadly" (2005)
* "Reach" (2004)
* "Project: Tolerance" (2001)
* "Skempinligė" (2001)
* "Le Boom-Chick" (2000)
* "Green (2000)
* "Angata (1999)Notable singles
Reach (featuring Pushas) (2007)* #19 (ZIP FM)
* #14 (Lithuania Airplay Chart )
* #2 (LCC )Split The Atom (Na Na Na) (2004)* #25 (
Lithuania )Mūsų Dienos Kaip Šventė (2002)* #6 (
Lithuania )You Got Style (2001)* #1 (
Lithuania )
= Summertime (1998) =References
ee also
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Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest
*Eurovision Song Contest 2001
*Lithuanian rock External links
* [http://www.skamponline.com/news/ http://www.skamponline.com/news/] The band's official website.
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