Anita Doth

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Anita Doth
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Doth during a live show in Utrecht, the Netherlands, December 1995
Background information
Birth nameAnita Daniëlle Dels
Born (1971-12-28) 28 December 1971 (age 52)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Genres Eurodance, house, dance-pop, Hi-NRG
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • DJ
  • host
InstrumentVocals
Years active1991–present
Labels ZYX Records, BYTE Records, ToCo International, Pleasure Records, Spinnin' Records

Anita Doth (born 28 December 1971) is a Dutch singer and songwriter best known as the former singer of the duo 2 Unlimited, along with rapper Ray Slijngaard.

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Personal life

Anita Daniëlle Dels was born in Amsterdam to a Surinamese father, Rolf Dels, and a Dutch mother, Lydia. In 1991 she finished her education and landed her first job in an administrative position at a police station. [1] She has one son. [2]

On 11 January 2010, it was announced that Doth was being treated for breast cancer, undergoing chemotherapy. Doth continued to perform with Ray as much as possible under her treatment regimen. In 2011, Doth was declared breast-cancer-free. [3]

On 8 November 2013, Doth announced via Twitter that 2 Unlimited would soon be taking a break until April 2014 as she was pregnant. The new arrival was expected in February 2014. [4]

Music career

2 Unlimited (1991–1996)

2 Unlimited is a Eurodance project founded in 1991 by two Belgian producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde and fronted by Dutch rapper Ray Slijngaard and Anita Doth. [5] [6]

In the early 1990s, Slijngaard had been asked to write rap lyrics for a tune written by de Coster and Wilde. He also wrote a chorus to be sung by a female vocalist, for which he asked Doth to sing the lyrics. The demo was presented to de Coster and Wilde, leading to Doth joining 2 Unlimited, and "Get Ready for This" was produced as their first single.

Doth sang the choruses for the majority of their songs; however there were some B sides, and one successful single, "Nothing Like the Rain", where she sang close to all the lyrics. The band became an instant success in Europe and throughout the world. Their hits included "Maximum Overdrive", "No Limit", "Tribal Dance", "The Real Thing", "Twilight Zone" and "Workaholic". After sixteen music videos, forty-five songs, and four albums, the group split up in 1996.[ citation needed ]

After 2 Unlimited (1996–2009)

After 2 Unlimited broke up in 1996, Doth became a presenter on Dutch music television station TMF (The Music Factory), hosting Welcome to the Pleasure Zone, a show featuring both music videos and live performances. She also worked as a DJ on Dutch radio station Radio 538. [7] Later that year, she sang a duet with popular Dutch singer René Froger titled "That's When I'll Stop Loving You". [8]

In 2000, she released her solo album, Reality. Among the singles taken from the album were "Universe", "Lifting up My Life", and "This Is Reality". Doth worked with producers Todd Terry and Steve Mac, among others. [9]

In 2002, Doth formed Divas of Dance with Linda Estelle (formerly of T-Spoon) and Desiree "Des'Ray" Manders (formerly of 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor). They performed a variety of disco and dance classics, including the biggest hits from each of their respective bands. In 2006, Divas of Dance released a single entitled "Falling into the Groove". [10]

During the later 2000s, Doth toured the UK as part of the 90s Reloaded Adult Weekenders at Butlin's. Billed as "Anita Doth from 2 Unlimited", the performance would include the biggest hits of 2 Unlimited from the 1990s. [11]

2 Unlimited Comeback (2009–2016)

Doth & her former 2 Unlimited colleague, Ray Slijngaard, reunited on 11 April 2009, to perform together for the first time in 13 years at the "I love the 90s" concert in Hasselt, Belgium. [12] Further gigs followed on 30 April at the Radio 538 Queen's Day concert at Museumplein in Amsterdam, and as support act for Milk Inc. at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp on 25 September.

Performing under the name Ray & Anita, it was confirmed on 29 December that the duo would release a new single together in 2010 titled "In Da Name Of Love". Jean-Paul de Coster is thought to have denied permission for them to use the name "2 Unlimited", as he still owns the rights to the brand. [13]

On 11 July 2012, it was announced that Slijngaard and Doth would be working again with the Belgian producer, de Coster under the name 2 Unlimited. [14]

Departure from 2 Unlimited (2016–present)

On 20 April 2016, 2 Unlimited announced that Doth would be leaving the band to embark on a solo career. On 13 August, Kim Vergouwen was announced as Doth's replacement in 2 Unlimited. [15]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
Reality
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Pleasure Records (#PR99412)
  • Formats: CS, CD

Singles as lead artist

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
NED
[16]
1999"Universe"94Reality
2000"Lifting Up My Life"67
2001"This is Reality"57
2012"Next Level"—Non-album single
2023"Level Up"Non-album single
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
NED
[16] 		BEL
[17] 		BEL
Dance
[18]
1997"That's When I'll Stop Loving You" (René Froger & Anita Doth)52—— Illegal Romeo Part 1
2010"Cancion Del Mariachi" (D-Rashid & Roberto Da Costa featuring Anita Doth)———Non-album singles
2012"Baby I Want You" (Jeroen & Anita Doth)———
2013"Howl" (Drive Like Maria featuring Anita Doth)———Drive Like Maria
"Ain't Gonna Wait On Love" (Van Noten & Van Zandt featuring Anita Doth)—4932Non-album singles
2015"Is This Love" (DJ Galaga featuring Anita Doth)———
"Can't Hold Us" (Rät N Frikk featuring Anita Doth)———
2017"Marathon" (JeBroer & Anita Doth)73——JeBroer 4 Life
2018"Take Me to Your Rhythm" (Phil Wilde featuring Anita Doth)———Non-album singles
"Like a Lion" (OJKB featuring Anita Doth)———
2019"F**k You" (Kamping Kitsch Club Soundsystem featuring Danzel & Anita Doth)———
2021"Popcorn" (Outsiders & Bass Chazers & Anita Doth)———
2022Vieze Belletjes (Donnie feat. Anita Doth, Tony Scott & Mason)———
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2 Unlimited</span> Belgian/Dutch Eurodance group

2 Unlimited are a Belgian-Dutch dance music act, founded by Belgian producers/songwriters Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde in 1991 in Antwerp, Belgium. From 1991 to 1996, Dutch rapper Ray Slijngaard and Dutch vocalist Anita Doth fronted the act. During these five years, 2 Unlimited enjoyed worldwide mainstream success. They scored a total of sixteen international chart hits, including "Get Ready for This", "Twilight Zone", "No Limit", and "Tribal Dance". The act has sold eighteen million records worldwide. Although they enjoyed less mainstream recognition in the United States than in Europe, several of their tracks became popular themes in American sporting series, mainly in the NBA and NHL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Get Ready for This</span> 1991 single by 2 Unlimited

"Get Ready for This" is a song recorded by Belgian/Dutch music group 2 Unlimited. It was released in 1991 as the lead single from their debut album, Get Ready! (1992). Originally, the single was produced as an instrumental, titled the "Orchestral Mix". It became a hit and conscious of their popularity, Wilde & De Coster wanted a more accessible, formatted formula for their project to grow. Ray was then asked to write lyrics and add a rap to the track. On Ray Slijngaard's suggestion, Anita Doth joined as the female vocalist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ray Slijngaard</span> Dutch musician (born 1971)

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<i>No Limits</i> (2 Unlimited album) 1993 studio album by 2 Unlimited

No Limits, sometimes No Limits!, is the second studio album by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited, released in May 1993. The album yielded five singles, including "No Limit", which reached number one in many European charts. The album went platinum in several countries. It was fronted by Ray Slijngaard performing the main rap and Anita Dels providing the chorus.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Let the Beat Control Your Body</span> 1994 single by 2 Unlimited

"Let the Beat Control Your Body" is a song by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It was released in January 1994 by Byte, ZYX and PWL as the fifth and final single from the band's second album, No Limits (1993). The album version is largely instrumental and contains just a few spoken words from bandmembers Ray Slijngaard and Anita Doth. The single version contains full verses rapped by Slijngaard and a new chorus sung by Doth, which were co-written by them both. The song enjoyed chart success in many European countries, peaking at number two in the Netherlands and within the top 10 in Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain and the United Kingdom. It was nominated in the category for Best Song on MTV Awards. Nigel Simpkiss directed the music video for "Let the Beat Control Your Body", which received heavy rotation on both MTV Europe and VIVA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Twilight Zone (2 Unlimited song)</span> 1992 single by 2 Unlimited

"Twilight Zone" is a song by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance act 2 Unlimited, released in January 1992 by Byte Records as the second single from the act's debut studio album, Get Ready! (1992). The UK release of the single was the first 2 Unlimited single to include the vocals of Anita Doth, as they had not been featured on their breakthrough hit "Get Ready for This". However, Ray Slijngaard's rap verses were once again removed. The instrumental "Rave" version of the song sounds different from the original "Not Enough" version, with a more hi-NRG style with more bass and added cowbells. The music video was directed by David Betteridge.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Faces (2 Unlimited song)</span> 1993 single by 2 Unlimited

"Faces" is a song by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited, released on 23 August 1993 by Byte, Zyx and PWL as the third single from their second album, No Limits! (1993). The song was co-written by band members Ray Slijngaard and Anita Dels, with Phil Wilde and Jean-Paul De Coster who produced it. "Faces" peaked at number two in the Netherlands, number eight in the United Kingdom and at number six on the Eurochart Hot 100. The accompanying music video was directed by Nick Burgess-Jones and filmed in London.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Magic Friend</span> 1992 single by 2 Unlimited

"The Magic Friend" is a song by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It was released in August 1992 as the fourth and final single from their debut album, Get Ready! (1992). The UK release once again omitted Ray Slijngaard's rap, which lasted for 16 bars three times through, but did include some of the vocals from Anita Doth, with the "mocking chorus echoes" being abandoned as only Ray's part remains, thus leaving Anita's sole vocals as "disembodied whispers" during the middle eight. The single experienced chart success in many European countries, including Finland, where it topped the chart. The Dutch leading afternoon radio program on national pop outlet Radio 3 FM/Hilversum renamed itself "The Magic Friend", after the single.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Real Thing (2 Unlimited song)</span> 1994 single by 2 Unlimited

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<i>Hits Unlimited</i> 1995 greatest hits album by 2 Unlimited

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<i>Best Unlimited</i> 1998 compilation album by 2 Unlimited

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<i>Power Tracks</i> 1993 remix album by 2 Unlimited

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">In da Name of Love</span> 2010 single by Ray & Anita

"In da Name of Love" is a dance song released and written by Ray Slijngaard, Anita Doth, Robin Morssink & Jan van der Toorn. It is their first song released under the name Ray & Anita, the duo having previously most famously been the vocalists for the eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It premiered on Radio 538 on 5 January 2010, and was officially released on iTunes Holland Store on 8 January. On their YouTube page, Spinnin' Records announced that the full release on CD single would be available on January 22.

<i>Best Hits</i> 1995 compilation album by 2 Unlimited

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">2 Unlimited discography</span>

This is the discography of 2 Unlimited, a Eurodance project founded in 1991 by Belgian producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde and fronted by Dutch rapper Ray Slijngaard and Dutch vocalist Anita Doth. With global sales of over 18 million units, 2 Unlimited is one of the biggest selling groups from the Netherlands and Belgium.

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