Babamania

Babamania
Origin	Japan
Genres	Alternative rock Rap rock Funk rock
Years active	1992–2008, 2011–present
Labels	Imperial Records
Members	Genki Mari Yujin Takeo Daigo

Babamania is a Japanese rock group best known for their 2003 hit "Wanna Rock," which is known internationally due to its inclusion on the multi-platform video game FIFA Football 2004 . They are also known for their track "Doobee Doowop Communication" which was played at the end of the anime Rockman EXE Stream .

Although they formed in 1992, Babamania didn't release any material until 1999 when female vocalist Mari joined. They have since released eight albums and a 'best of' compilation called Bababest.

Band Members

• Genki – vocals (1992–2008, 2011–present)
• Mari – vocals (1997–2008, 2011–present)
• Yujin – guitars (1992–2008, 2011–present)
• Takeo – bass (1994–2002, 2011–present)
• Daigo – drums (1992–2006, 2011–present)

Discography

Albums

• Babamania (EP) (2000)
• Pau Hana (EP) (200)
• Diskord (2000)
• Just Come Up (2001)
• Pornmuzik (2001)
• I.D. (2002)
• Ilnana (2003)
• Jungle Livin' (2003)
• Great Grand Bag Of Magic Tricks (2005)
• Bababest (2005)
• Zero Gravity Disco (2006)

Singles

• "A Man of Tearz" (2000)
• "Take It" (2001)
• "Wanna Rock" (2003)
• "Doobee Doowop Communication" (2003)
• "Nobody's Girl" (2004)
• "Sunrise" (2005)

External links

• babamania Official HP
• IMPERIAL RECORDS