J-STARS

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J-Stars was a Dutch ska music band, formed by Johan Steevens and played from 2004 to 2008. Their music is described as up-tempo ska. Their lyrics are all written in Dutch.

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They released their first album, "Skadilemma", in 2005.
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A year after a live EP followed, simply entitled "LIVE", recorded at Appelpop, Tiel (9 September 2005).
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In 2006 a second studio album was released, entitled "Onkruid".
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Band members

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