Damae
Encyclopedia
Damae Klein is a German born model, tv presenter
and singer-songwriter
who debuted as a vocalist on the Fragma
track "You Are Alive". At the age of 14, Damae was discovered by a photographer from the teen magazine
Bravo
in Germany and began modeling. Soon after, she started receiving offers from music and film producer
s which she declined, preferring to sing and write in a punk band
, and to do freelance and studio gigs. She later met Ramon Zenker, who she admired from Hardfloor. He invited her to his studio to see if they could work together. Damae describes the musical chemistry between them as "amazing" and Damae soon found herself with a record deal as the singer for Fragma. Following the success of Fragma, Damae became the presenter for Dance:District on Onyx TV in Germany and got to interview Paul Van Dyk
, Tiësto
, WestBam
, Jean Jaques Smoothie, Junior Jack
, Boogie Pimps
, Milk & Sugar
, Mousse T.
and many more.
for its sales in the UK. Fragma were at this time signed to highly prolific UK label Positiva.
feat. Damae, "Velvet Morning" (EastWest/Euphonic), 'Distant Soundz' feat. Damae, "Jus Wanna Luv You" (Inferno). Her single with Londonbeat
"I've Been Thinking About You
" was a worldwide hit. Damae co-produced and co-wrote the singles "Control", which was set for release in early 2006. The single is being co-produced and released by Jens Kindervater, former A&R for Alphabet City, who has started a new label, Kick Fresh Recordings.
In early 2008 Damae wrote and sang the vocals for the 4Clubbers track "Try and Try". Further solo singles, "Not Over You" and "Never Be Lonely" were recorded at the famous Murlyn Music studios (Madonna
, Britney Spears
) in Stockholm
and were set for release through Ministry of Sound.
Damae also featured on the gold selling album "Sehnsucht"/Desire" by Schiller in 2008 on the track "Lonely". Damae will feature on Darren Bailie's (from Guru Josh Project) new single set for release in early 2010 called "Ocean of Love". February 2010 saw the release of Damae's collaboration with Alex Guesta on the track "Perfect Day". In October 2010 Damae featured on Dj Falk's track "Jaana".
In 2010 Damae & Jesus shot the video to their track (Jesus Luz feat. Fragma) ‘What Do You Want’ in Brazil
, Damae exclusively told Dance Nation that the high-budget video will have a matrix feel to it and that Madonna loves the concept. Damae also features on the 2011 Fragma single "Oops Sorry". In 2011 Fragma re-issued "Everytime You Need Me" with new mixes.
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
and singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
who debuted as a vocalist on the Fragma
Fragma
Fragma, also known as the Fragma Project, are a German dance project, originally comprising three producers. Their most successful collaboration to date is "Toca's Miracle", which has sold over 500,000 copies and debuted #1 in the UK....
track "You Are Alive". At the age of 14, Damae was discovered by a photographer from the teen magazine
Teen magazine
Teen magazines are magazines aimed at female teenage readers. They usually consist of gossip, news, fashion tips and interviews and may include posters, stickers, small samples of cosmetics or other products and inserts. Magazines targeting teenage boys are not often called teen...
Bravo
Bravo (magazine)
Bravo is the largest teen magazine within the German-language sphere. The first issue was published in 1956, subtitled as "the magazine for film and television" . Marilyn Monroe's portrait graced the first published issue, the never-published dummy issue cover displayed Elvis Presley.-History:The...
in Germany and began modeling. Soon after, she started receiving offers from music and film producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
s which she declined, preferring to sing and write in a punk band
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
, and to do freelance and studio gigs. She later met Ramon Zenker, who she admired from Hardfloor. He invited her to his studio to see if they could work together. Damae describes the musical chemistry between them as "amazing" and Damae soon found herself with a record deal as the singer for Fragma. Following the success of Fragma, Damae became the presenter for Dance:District on Onyx TV in Germany and got to interview Paul Van Dyk
Paul van Dyk
Matthias Paul, better known by his stage name Paul van Dyk is a German Grammy Award-winning Electronic Dance Music DJ, musician and record producer...
, Tiësto
Tiësto
Tijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
, WestBam
WestBam
WestBam, real name Maximilian Lenz , is techno DJs in Germany. His brother is Fabian Lenz, also known as DJ Dick....
, Jean Jaques Smoothie, Junior Jack
Junior Jack
Junior Jack is an Italian-Belgian house music producer and DJ.-Biography:...
, Boogie Pimps
Boogie Pimps
Boogie Pimps are an electronic music duo from Erfurt, Germany. It was formed by the two DJs Mark J Klak and Mirko Jacob.Their collaboration started in 2000, when Mirko Jacob started performing in Klak's JoueJoueClub in Erfurt...
, Milk & Sugar
Milk & Sugar
Milk & Sugar are German housemusic producers and record label owners Mike Milk and Steven Sugar...
, Mousse T.
Mousse T.
Mousse T. is a German DJ and record producer of Turkish descent. He is best known for his collaboration with Tom Jones, "Sex Bomb", released on the album Reload.-Biography:...
and many more.
Debut album with Fragma - Toca
The majority of "Toca" was sung by Damae as her position in the group as the lead vocalist had been made permanent after the success of "You Are Alive" (UK No.4). The album was a global success on its release in 2001 and earned a Gold discMusic recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
for its sales in the UK. Fragma were at this time signed to highly prolific UK label Positiva.
Second album with Fragma - Embrace
Damae's position as the lead singer of Fragma was cemented when she was the only lead vocalist to appear on the Fragma's second album "Embrace" (2002). Due to the success of Fragma's "Toca" album the band signed to a new label Illustrious in the UK. Damae appeared on all three of the singles from the album, Say that You're Here (UK No.21), Embrace Me and Time and Time Again. Damae also appeared on the track "Man on the Moon" which featured on a new version of the album "Embrace" released a year later in 2003. Due to the success of the singles in club charts across Europe, Damae was in high demand for club appearances.Collaborations and solo work
Damae has also collaborated with various artists as a featured singer. Kyau vs AlbertKyau & Albert
Kyau & Albert is the working name for two trance music producers and DJs from Germany named Ralph Kyau and Steven Moebius Albert. They were formerly known as Kyau vs...
feat. Damae, "Velvet Morning" (EastWest/Euphonic), 'Distant Soundz' feat. Damae, "Jus Wanna Luv You" (Inferno). Her single with Londonbeat
Londonbeat
Londonbeat was originally a UK and American R&B and Dance band who scored a number of pop and dance hits in the early 1990s.-History:Londonbeat's career started in the Netherlands where "There's a Beat Going On" reached the Top 10, and then "9 A.M " which subsequently became a modest success in the...
"I've Been Thinking About You
I've Been Thinking About You
"I've Been Thinking About You" is a song recorded by Londonbeat. It was released as a single in the last months of 1990 in many countries.It hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 13, 1991, having hit number two in the United Kingdom the previous year...
" was a worldwide hit. Damae co-produced and co-wrote the singles "Control", which was set for release in early 2006. The single is being co-produced and released by Jens Kindervater, former A&R for Alphabet City, who has started a new label, Kick Fresh Recordings.
In early 2008 Damae wrote and sang the vocals for the 4Clubbers track "Try and Try". Further solo singles, "Not Over You" and "Never Be Lonely" were recorded at the famous Murlyn Music studios (Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
) in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
and were set for release through Ministry of Sound.
Damae also featured on the gold selling album "Sehnsucht"/Desire" by Schiller in 2008 on the track "Lonely". Damae will feature on Darren Bailie's (from Guru Josh Project) new single set for release in early 2010 called "Ocean of Love". February 2010 saw the release of Damae's collaboration with Alex Guesta on the track "Perfect Day". In October 2010 Damae featured on Dj Falk's track "Jaana".
Return to Fragma
After taking some time away from the Fragma project to concentrate on her solo career, Damae returned to duties as the lead vocalist. The Duderstadt brothers under their alias "Inpetto" remixed the track "Toca's Miracle" to global commercial and club success. Damae toured extensively to promote the single. This was the first time a Fragma single had had a commercial release in the UK since "Say That You're Here". Due to the success of "Toca's Miracle 2008" (UK No.16), Damae recorded two further songs with Fragma, "Deeper" and "Memory". "Memory" was signed to Hard2Beat in the UK after its phenomenal success abroad. Damae then toured extensively again, this time as part of the "Memory" tour. In 2009, Damae took part in Hard2Beat "Dance Nation" tour, the largest tour Fragma has done in the UK. In an interview in May 2009 on the Hard2Beat website, Damae confirmed that she was working on new songs with Fragma. This has led to speculation that a third long-awaited album may be released in the future. On November 3, 2009 Damae shot a video in New York for Fragma's new single 'Forever and a Day'. It is Fragma's first promotional video featuring Damae since 'Man in the Moon' in 2003. The single can be downloaded from November 27, 2009.In 2010 Damae & Jesus shot the video to their track (Jesus Luz feat. Fragma) ‘What Do You Want’ in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, Damae exclusively told Dance Nation that the high-budget video will have a matrix feel to it and that Madonna loves the concept. Damae also features on the 2011 Fragma single "Oops Sorry". In 2011 Fragma re-issued "Everytime You Need Me" with new mixes.