It Doesn't Matter (album)
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It Doesn't Matter is the debut album by the band The Underdog Project
, released in Germany
on November 20, 2000 (see 2000 in music
) on Radikal Records
. The album combines a variety of music styles like R&B, 2-step
beats and reggae
, there are also ballads and a cappella
tracks included. The album received a lot of attention in Germany
, it was later released in the United States
on July 24, 2001. It Doesn't Matter released a total of three singles: "Summer Jam
", "Tonight
" and "I Can't Handle It"
album charts. It remained for several weeks but never reached the number one position. The album had most success in Germany
and Australia
.
"Summer Jam
" was one of the most successful singles in the album. The track reached number three position on Germany
Top 100 Singles Chart for the entire summer 2000. Then, the second single off the album, "Tonight
", was not considered a hit, although it stayed for several weeks in the Germany Top 100 Singles Charts. On May 28th, 2001, "I Can't Handle It", the third, and final single was released staying at the top of the charts in Germany.
Due to the success of the first singles, in the years 2003 and 2004 was released a remix of the album, including two new songs: "Saturday
" and "Winter Jam"
The Underdog Project
The Underdog Project is a house music group which launched its first album - It Doesn't Matter in 2001. Its hits include "Saturday" , "Summer Jam" and "Tonight"...
, released in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
on November 20, 2000 (see 2000 in music
2000 in music
See also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
) on Radikal Records
Radikal Records
Radikal Records is a Teaneck, New Jersey based record label started in 1992. They release various electronic music, some pop music, and some compilation albums. Many of their artists and releases are licensed from Europe to be re-released to the American market. Radikal Records sells their releases...
. The album combines a variety of music styles like R&B, 2-step
2-step garage
2-step garage, or simply 2-step, is a typically English style of modern electronic dance music, and a relatively popular subgenre of UK garage.A transcription of this article is available as a PDF file.-Characteristics:...
beats and reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
, there are also ballads and a cappella
A cappella
A cappella music is specifically solo or group singing without instrumental sound, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. It is the opposite of cantata, which is accompanied singing. A cappella was originally intended to differentiate between Renaissance polyphony and Baroque concertato...
tracks included. The album received a lot of attention in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, it was later released in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on July 24, 2001. It Doesn't Matter released a total of three singles: "Summer Jam
Summer Jam (The Underdog Project song)
"Summer Jam" is a 2-step garage dance song written by and sung by Canadian singers Vic Krishna and Craig Smart from The Underdog Project. It was released on November 14, 2000. It is the first single from their album "It Doesn't Matter"...
", "Tonight
Tonight (The Underdog Project song)
Tonight is the second single from the album It Doesn't Matter by the band The Underdog Project. The single is similar to their first hit "Summer Jam from the same album. It includes a mix of 2-step, R&B, reggae and freestyle...
" and "I Can't Handle It"
Reception
It Doesn't Matter debuted at number two on GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
album charts. It remained for several weeks but never reached the number one position. The album had most success in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
.
"Summer Jam
Summer Jam (The Underdog Project song)
"Summer Jam" is a 2-step garage dance song written by and sung by Canadian singers Vic Krishna and Craig Smart from The Underdog Project. It was released on November 14, 2000. It is the first single from their album "It Doesn't Matter"...
" was one of the most successful singles in the album. The track reached number three position on Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
Top 100 Singles Chart for the entire summer 2000. Then, the second single off the album, "Tonight
Tonight (The Underdog Project song)
Tonight is the second single from the album It Doesn't Matter by the band The Underdog Project. The single is similar to their first hit "Summer Jam from the same album. It includes a mix of 2-step, R&B, reggae and freestyle...
", was not considered a hit, although it stayed for several weeks in the Germany Top 100 Singles Charts. On May 28th, 2001, "I Can't Handle It", the third, and final single was released staying at the top of the charts in Germany.
Due to the success of the first singles, in the years 2003 and 2004 was released a remix of the album, including two new songs: "Saturday
Saturday Night (The Underdog Project song)
"Saturday Night" is a single released in April 2002 by the band "The Underdog Project". The single is similar to their first hit "Summer Jam" as they both have the whistle in them...
" and "Winter Jam"
Track listing
| # | |Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Summer Jam Summer Jam (The Underdog Project song) "Summer Jam" is a 2-step garage dance song written by and sung by Canadian singers Vic Krishna and Craig Smart from The Underdog Project. It was released on November 14, 2000. It is the first single from their album "It Doesn't Matter"... " |
3:30 |
| 2. | "Vibin" | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Saturday" | 5:00 |
| 4. | "I Can't Handle It" | 4:24 |
| 5. | "4 AM" | 5:24 |
| 6. | "Half a Woman" | 3:59 |
| 7. | "Trippin'" | 4:37 |
| 8. | "For The Ladies" | 3:43 |
| 9. | "Tonight" | 4:21 |
| 10. | "No More" | 2:59 |
| 11. | "Selecta" | 3:58 |
| 12. | "All Night" | 3:36 |
| 13. | "Summer Jam (unplugged)" | 3:58 |
| 14. | "Summer Jam (dance edit)" | 3:35 |
Charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany Top 100 Albums Chart | 2 |
| Australia Albums Chart | 3 |