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| Background information | |
| Origin | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Genres | Pop-rock, Ska, Rap/Hip-hop |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Tabami Records Melodija Records Koja Records Group |
| Members | Erica Jennings Viktoras "Vee" Diawara Vilius Alesius |
| Website | www.skamp.lt |
SKAMP is a Lithuanian pop band.
SKAMP blends pop, rock, Hip Hop, and reggae genres. Skamp rose to fame in Lithuania in May 1998, with a cover of George Gershwin's Summertime . The song was a success in Lithuania, and the band went on to release six studio albums. The members have also pursued several independent projects. SKAMP have supported several world-famous artists and groups; such as The Black Eyed Peas, Wheatus, Bomfunk MCs. [1] Over the years the trio have garnered many awards including Best Debut (1999), Best Band (2000, 2001, 2004 & 2005) and Best Album (2000, 2001 & 2004). Erica has won "Best Female Artist" twice (2001 & 2002) and Vee received "Best Producer" in 2000. In 2007 the video, for their song "Reach", was premiered on the very first MTV BALTICS "Making The Video". MTV BALTICS first "MTV LIVE" show aired "SKAMP - Live&Deadly" (DVD) and it was the first time an entire week was dedicated to one band. 2008 released their 6th studio album "Kazka" which spawned hits such as "Always Too Much", "Ten Kur Tu" and "Sportas". Nominated for "BEST BALTIC ACT" at the MTV European Music Awards both in 2007 and 2008.
SKAMP appeared in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 held in Copenhagen, Denmark with their song You Got Style . They finished in 13th place with 35 points which, at the time, was Lithuania's highest position in the contest until the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 when LT United finished in 6th. Victor Diawara was also a member of LT United.
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