Dallas Superstars
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Dallas Superstars are a duo
of Finnish record producer
s. Relatively unknown outside their home country, they have had international success with the club
track, "Helium".
was a dance
track entitled "Helium", released in 2002. The success of this single (which reached #3 on the Finnish dance chart, and #64 in the UK Singles Chart
) prompted further releases of "Fast Driving", "Ready To Go", "I Feel Love
" (a cover version
of the Donna Summer
song) and "Crazy", and the album from which these tracks came.
, which was released only in Finland
and Sweden
. The release of another album Higher State was announced from the official website in September 2005. The first single from Higher State was "Fine Day".
mostly consist of DJ
sets, although they have played small gigs consisting of purely their own material.
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
of Finnish record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
s. Relatively unknown outside their home country, they have had international success with the club
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
track, "Helium".
"Helium"
The Dallas Superstar's first singleSingle (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
was a dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
track entitled "Helium", released in 2002. The success of this single (which reached #3 on the Finnish dance chart, and #64 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
) prompted further releases of "Fast Driving", "Ready To Go", "I Feel Love
I Feel Love
"I Feel Love" is a song by Donna Summer, taken from her 1977 concept album I Remember Yesterday.The song constituted the "future" segment of the album, which represented a stylistic progress through time...
" (a cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of the Donna Summer
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines , known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Summer is a five-time Grammy winner and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach...
song) and "Crazy", and the album from which these tracks came.
Flash
Flash (2004) was the Dallas Superstar's first albumAlbum
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, which was released only in Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
and Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. The release of another album Higher State was announced from the official website in September 2005. The first single from Higher State was "Fine Day".
Live
The Dallas Superstars live performancesConcert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
mostly consist of DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
sets, although they have played small gigs consisting of purely their own material.