As Brooklyn Bounce, producer/DJs Matthias "Double M" Menck and Dennis Bohn attained unexpected commercial success in the mid- to late '90s with the help of some theatrical vocalists: Alex, Ulrika, and Diablo. The two Hamburg natives had originally tasted success soon after first meeting in 1995. Their first chart hit, Boyz R Us' "Singin' in My Mind," hinted at what was to come. In 1997, the duo debuted as Brooklyn Bounce, an uncharacteristically visual dance act fronted by the aforementioned vocalists/dancers. "The Theme (Of Progressive Attack)" scaled the German dance charts as a club favorite before becoming a crossover hit for the group as well, finding success in France and Scandinavia as well as Germany. The single's success set the stage for Brooklyn Bounce's debut album, In the Beginning. Other hits and other albums followed, though the group struggled to adapt to the latest trends. ~ Jason Birchmeier

This album is different. "Pure life" is Thomas Anders's new longplayer. And this is the first completely German-language album of the former modern-talking-star in his now 40-year career. At the same time »Pure Life« is probably the most positive work of the German pop and percussionist, music producer and songwriter.

Camera Soul Explores Full Breadth of Human Relationships on New Release, "Connections" (2017). The fourth studio album from Italy's jazz-funk supergroup delves into the intricacies of human interaction of all kinds and pays deep stylistic tribute to the late Maurice White. A stellar 18-track celebration of jazz-funk, soul, tender ballads, and more, only from Italy's premiere songwriting and producing team, Piero and Pippo Lombardo! Dedicated to the memory of Earth, Wind and Fire's Maurice White.

On the latest studio release from Camera Soul, 'Dress Code' (Jan 20, 2015), the masterful composing-arranging Brothers Lombardo serve a sophisticated, powerful, and varied feast sure to please both mainstream jazz-rock and funk music fans as well as distinctive lovers of progressive jazz and neo-soul.

2013 was a banner year for jazz-funk newcomer Camera Soul. In July, the 11-member powerhouse ensemble released its sizzling second album, "Not For Ordinary People" (Azzurra Music) to highly positive critical acclaim. The next month, in August, the group was honored with an esteemed award from Beverly Hills (Calif.)-based The Akademia for Best Funk/Fusion/Jam Song for funk anthem, 'My Heart'.