Alban Uzoma Nwapa, better known by his stage name Dr. Alban, is a Nigerian-Swedish recording artist and producer with his own record label, Dr. Records. His music can best be described as Eurodance/hip-hop reggae in a dancehall style. He has sold an estimated 16 million records worldwide and is most famous for his worldwide 1992 hit "It's My Life", from the album One Love.
"Let the Beat Control Your Body" is a 1994 song recorded by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It is the fifth and final single taken from their second album, No Limits (1993). The album version was largely instrumental and contained just a few spoken words from Ray and Anita. The single version, however, contained full verses rapped by Ray, and a new chorus sung by Anita. It scored 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 UK. And it was also nominated for Best Song on MTV Awards.
"The Real Thing" is a 1994 song recorded by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited, released as the first single from their third album, Real Things (1994). It scored chart success in many European countries, topping the charts in Finland and the Netherlands while peaking at number two in Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and Switzerland. The song also was a top 10 hit in Austria, France, Germany, Norway, Scotland, Spain and the UK. It entered the Eurochart Hot 100 May 28, 1994 at 30 and peaked at number-one three weeks later. Outside Europe, it peaked at number two in Israel and number 39 in Australia.
"Here I Go" is a song recorded by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It is co-written by band members Ray Slijngaard and Anita Dels, and was released in March 1995 as the third single from their third album, Real Things (1994). In the US, the song was released as a double a-side single with 2 Unlimited's next European single, "Nothing Like the Rain". It was a Top 10 hit in at least five countries; Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, the Netherlands and Spain.
"Maximum Overdrive" is a song recorded by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited, released in November 1993 as the fourth single from their second album, No Limits! (1993). The UK release was the first UK single to maintain all the rap lyrics from Ray used in the European release, however the acapella intro was removed from the radio edit. It reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart, and was also a number-one hit in Finland and on the European Dance Radio Chart by Music & Media.
"Impossible" is a song recorded by the German musician known under the pseudonym of Captain Hollywood Project. It was released in October 1993 as the fourth single from his debut album, Love Is Not Sex (1993), and features vocals by singer Kim Sanders. It was a notable hit in several countries, but like "All I Want", it achieved moderate success in comparison with the two previous Captain Hollywood Project's singles. A music video was also produced, but it did not feature Sanders.
"Life" is a song recorded by the Trinidadian-German Eurodance artist Haddaway. It was released on September 5, 1993 as the second single from his debut album, The Album (1993). It was written and produced by Dee Dee Halligan and Junior Torello. The song peaked at number-one in Finland, Greece, Israel, Spain and Sweden. And within the top 5 in Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands and Switzerland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Life" reached the top spot. Another CD maxi were produced at the end of that year containing new remixes. By March 1994, "Life" had sold 1.5 million copies worldwide.
"Rock My Heart" is a song by Trinidadian-German musician Haddaway, released on February 9, 1994, as the fourth and final single from his debut album, The Album (1993). It was written and produced by Dee Dee Halligan and Junior Torello. Like the previous single "I Miss You", the song was a hit in several countries, particularly in the UK, Germany, Finland, Switzerland, Ireland and Belgium, where it reached the top 10. In Israel, it peaked at number one for two weeks. "Rock My Heart" shot into the Eurochart Hot 100 at number 17 on April 9, 1994 and peaked at seven four weeks later.
"It's My Life" is a song by Nigerian-Swedish artist Dr. Alban. It was released in February 1992 in Europe and in April 1992 in the US as the first single from his second studio album, One Love (1992). Produced by Denniz PoP, the song was a hit in most of the European countries where it was released, peaking at number one in Sweden, Austria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium and number two in the UK. In France, the song was marketed twice: first in 1992, then in 1993 because the song was used in a TV advert for Tampax tampons, thus giving to the single a second career. The song had enough airplay on US college radio stations to chart on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks in 1992. "It's My Life" was re-released in 1994 in Australia, following the success of "Sing Hallelujah".
"Sing Hallelujah!" is a song recorded by the Sweden-based musician and producer Dr. Alban. It was released in 1993 as the third single from his second studio album, One Love (1992). The song became a hit in many European countries, managing to reach to the top 5 in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland and Switzerland. In the UK, the song peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and on the Eurochart Hot 100, it peaked at number four. Outside Europe, in Australia, "Sing Hallelujah!" peaked at number five and in Zimbabwe, it reached number 11. After "It's My Life", this was the second Dr Alban's hit which had an international scope. The song has been described as an "discothèques anthem with dance and disco sonorities". In 2005, "Sing Hallelujah!" charted again when it was re-recorded by the artist in new versions. It peaked at number 12 in Finland.
"Look Who's Talking!" is a song recorded by Sweden-based musician and producer Dr. Alban, featuring vocals from Swedish singer Nana Hedin. It was released in February 1994 as the first single from his third studio album, Look Who's Talking (1994), and reached number-one in Denmark and Finland. The song became a top 10 in almost all other European countries, except France and the UK. It entered the Eurochart Hot 100 on 12 March 1994 at number 61 and went on to peak at the second position four weeks later. In the US, it peaked at number 11 at Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart. And in Zimbabwe, the single peaked at number 10. A CD maxi containing four remixes was also released, particularly devoted to the dance floors.
"Away from Home" is a song recorded by the Sweden-based musician and producer Dr Alban. It was released in May 1994 as the second single from his third studio album, Look Who's Talking. In comparison with the previous Dr Alban's singles, the song met a smaller success. But it made it to number two in Finland, number five in Spain, number 12 in Austria, number 13 in Denmark and number 17 in Switzerland. In the UK, "Away from Home" peaked at number 42 and on the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 25 on 20 August.
"Let the Beat Go On" is a song recorded by the Sweden-based musician and producer Dr. Alban. It was released in August 1994 as the third single from his third studio album, Look Who's Talking (1994). The song is written and produced by Alban with Kristian Lundin and John Amatiello, and the chorus is sung by Swedish singers Nana Hedin and Jessica Folcker. This Eurodance song charted in many European countries, peaking at number-one in Spain, number three in Finland and number nine in Belgium.
"One Love" is a song recorded by the Sweden based musician and producer Dr Alban. It was the second single from his second studio album, One Love (1992). Alban co-wrote it with Denniz PoP, who also produced it. Released in August 1992, the song was a hit in many European countries. It made it to the top-10 in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland and Norway; however, the song was not as successful as "It's My Life", the previous single. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "One Love" peaked at number 23. Outside Europe, it was successful in Israel, reaching number five.
"No Coke" is a song recorded by Sweden-based musician and producer Dr Alban. It was originally released as the B-side of the 12" version of his debut single "Hello Afrika" and became the second single off his debut album, Hello Afrika (1990). Released in November 1990, the song was a hit in several European countries and reached number-one in Sweden. To date, it is one of Dr Alban's most successful songs, along with "It's My Life" and "Sing Hallelujah". It was produced by Denniz Pop, who recorded the song's signature bassline using a Roland Juno-106 synthesizer. The song is performed in English and the lyrics describe a tragic event outside Alban's nightclub Alphabet Street in Stockholm. In November 2017, it was the topic at SVT:s Hitlåtens historia.
"Hello Afrika" is a 1990 song recorded by Sweden-based musician and producer Dr Alban. It was released as the debut single from his first album with the same name (1990). It features Swedish Eurodance singer Leila K. The song is similar as Eddy Grant's "Hello Africa", but in style of hip hop. It peaked at number one in Austria and achieved a great success in most of the other European countries, including Sweden, Germany and Switzerland.
"Coco Jamboo" is a song by German Eurodance group Mr. President. It was released on 29 March 1996 as the lead single from their second studio album, We See the Same Sun (1996). The song was a hit in many European countries, reaching number one in Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden, and Switzerland. It also enjoyed success in the United States, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1997.
"Eins, Zwei, Polizei" is a 1994 song recorded by Italian dance act Mo-Do and was released as his first single from their 1995 album, Was Ist Das?. The song got its inspiration from "Der Kommissar" by Austrian singer Falco and "Da Da Da" by German band Trio, both released in the early 1980s. It was co-produced by Claudio Zennaro and Fulvio Zafret, and achieved great success in many European countries. "Eins, Zwei, Polizei" reached number-one in Austria, Germany and Italy. It has been remixed and re-released several times. In 1995, it was remixed by DJ XTC of Chile. In 2000, it was re-released in a remix by Maurizio Ferrara, in 2008 with remixes by German DJ Blutonium Boy and Floorfilla, and in 2019 the song was reworked by Dutch-Turkish DJ Ummet Ozcan.
"This Time I'm Free" is a song by Sweden-based musician and producer Dr. Alban, released in 1995 as the first single from his fourth studio album, Born in Africa (1996). It features vocals by singer Martina Edoff and charted in many European countries, peaking at number two in Finland, number three in Sweden, number ten in Denmark and number eleven in Norway. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 22 in September 1995.
"Born in Africa" is a song recorded by Sweden-based musician and producer Dr. Alban, released in 1996 as the second single from his fourth studio album, Born in Africa (1996). It peaked at number-one in Finland, number seven in Hungary and number eleven in Sweden, and also topped the Swedish dance chart, with a total of 11 weeks inside that chart. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the song reached number 91.
