Underground Sound of Lisbon
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Underground Sound of Lisbon (sometimes shortened to USL) was a collaboration between Portuguese
house music
producers
Rui da Silva
(then known as Doctor J) and DJ Vibe
(real name Tó Pereira). It was active between 1993 and 2001.
The duo started working together in 1993 by founding Kaos Records, the first Portuguese electronic music label, with promoter António Cunha. They released their first record as Underground Sound of Lisbon, "Chapter One", in 1994, although by this time they signed their production work as LHT (Lisbon Hard Team).
Still, the USL moniker became more famous after the track "So Get Up
", a hard tribal anthem with spoken word apocalyptic comments by rapper Darin Pappas (better known by his stage name Ithaka
, but credited here as Korvowrong), received airplay in New York clubs at the hands of DJ
Danny Tenaglia
, which lead to a worldwide release at the Tribal America label. They also produced a track with house diva Celeda
on the vocals.
In 1998, USL contributed "Hailwa Yenge Oike Mbela" to the AIDS benefit compilation album Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon
produced by the Red Hot Organization
.
By the late 90s their tribal house sound morphed into a more progressive and dreamy vibe. After the release of their final album, Etnocity, the duo officially split, as both artists wanted to branch out into other fields and work with other producers. Silva relocated to London, where he set up Kismet Records, while Vibe continued to tour worldwide and began working with up-and-coming Portuguese producers.
This is a one-track project released in 1997, the track being "GOOSEBUMPS".
NYLX name appears as the junction of NY (for New York
) and LX for Lisbon
.
The track uses a spoken vocal provided by Claudia Radbauer, also known as Lula (who as also provided some vocals for Club 69 or Sizequeen projects by Peter Rauhofer
.)
It's Portuguese release on Kaos Records was a three track 12 inch single. Being A. Goosebums (The Kremlim Mix) B1. Goosebumps (The Poruguese Sound) B2 Goosebumps (Radio Edit).
In the US release, on Twisted Records (U.S.), it was released a Maxi-single CD that featured the Portuguese Sound mix, the acapella, called here «Lula-pella» and its signature remix-version, a 15 minutes and 10 seconds long, by American producer Johnny Vicious
. The Mushroom Head Mix.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
house music
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
producers
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Rui da Silva
Rui da Silva
Rui da Silva is a Portuguese producer and DJ, whose single "Touch Me" topped the UK Singles Chart in 2001.At the time, he was the only Portuguese musician to have a UK hit, and hence was the first to score a UK number one.-Career:...
(then known as Doctor J) and DJ Vibe
DJ Vibe
This article refers to the House DJ Vibe, not the hardcore DJ Vibe DJ Vibe is a house music DJ.-Career:Vibe was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and became a DJ at 15...
(real name Tó Pereira). It was active between 1993 and 2001.
The duo started working together in 1993 by founding Kaos Records, the first Portuguese electronic music label, with promoter António Cunha. They released their first record as Underground Sound of Lisbon, "Chapter One", in 1994, although by this time they signed their production work as LHT (Lisbon Hard Team).
Still, the USL moniker became more famous after the track "So Get Up
So Get Up
So Get Up was a 1993 track by the Portuguese house music production duo Underground Sound of Lisbon. Music is credited to DJ Vibe & Doctor J, with lyrics by Korvorwong ....
", a hard tribal anthem with spoken word apocalyptic comments by rapper Darin Pappas (better known by his stage name Ithaka
Ithaka (musician)
Ithaka is the professional name of hip hop artist, sculptor, artistic photographer, writer and Surfer, Darin Pappas .Ithaka was born and raised in Southern California, but later established himself in Japan, Greece, Portugal and Brazil .In Lisbon he recorded his first two hip hop albums, Flowers...
, but credited here as Korvowrong), received airplay in New York clubs at the hands of DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
Danny Tenaglia
Danny Tenaglia
Danny Tenaglia is a New York-based DJ and Grammy nominated record producer.-Early life:At the age of ten, Tenaglia first started to collect records. In 1979 he began going to nightclub Paradise Garage, where DJ Larry Levan's genre-less blend of music appealed to him...
, which lead to a worldwide release at the Tribal America label. They also produced a track with house diva Celeda
Celeda
Celeda is an African American dance music singer and drag performer born in Chicago, Illinois. She began having hits on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in the late 1990s, beginning with "Music Is the Answer ," a collaboration with DJ and producer Danny Tenaglia that peaked at number 15 in 1998...
on the vocals.
In 1998, USL contributed "Hailwa Yenge Oike Mbela" to the AIDS benefit compilation album Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon
Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon
Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon is the eleventh entry in the Red Hot Benefit Series of compilation albums. The album and related television special were both created by the Red Hot Organization , an international organization whose objective in this project is to raise AIDS awareness in the...
produced by the Red Hot Organization
Red Hot Organization
Red Hot Organization is a not-for-profit, 501 3, international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture.Since its inception in 1989, over 400 artists, producers and directors have contributed to over 15 compilation albums, related television programs and media events to raise...
.
By the late 90s their tribal house sound morphed into a more progressive and dreamy vibe. After the release of their final album, Etnocity, the duo officially split, as both artists wanted to branch out into other fields and work with other producers. Silva relocated to London, where he set up Kismet Records, while Vibe continued to tour worldwide and began working with up-and-coming Portuguese producers.
NYLX
NYLX, was the name to a collaborative project between USL & Danny Tengalia.This is a one-track project released in 1997, the track being "GOOSEBUMPS".
NYLX name appears as the junction of NY (for New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
) and LX for Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
.
The track uses a spoken vocal provided by Claudia Radbauer, also known as Lula (who as also provided some vocals for Club 69 or Sizequeen projects by Peter Rauhofer
Peter Rauhofer
Peter Rauhofer is a DJ, remixer and producer who formerly went under the moniker Club 69 as well as Size Queen. A native of Vienna, Austria, he is famous for his remixes of a number of Madonna's songs including "Nothing Really Matters", "American Life", "Nothing Fails, "Nobody Knows Me", "Get...
.)
It's Portuguese release on Kaos Records was a three track 12 inch single. Being A. Goosebums (The Kremlim Mix) B1. Goosebumps (The Poruguese Sound) B2 Goosebumps (Radio Edit).
In the US release, on Twisted Records (U.S.), it was released a Maxi-single CD that featured the Portuguese Sound mix, the acapella, called here «Lula-pella» and its signature remix-version, a 15 minutes and 10 seconds long, by American producer Johnny Vicious
Johnny Vicious
Johnny Vicious is an American house DJ, producer and remixer. He DJed in New York City clubs Mars and Paladium in the 1980s, and in the early 1990s started his own label, Vicious Musik Records, with Jeffrey Rodman....
. The Mushroom Head Mix.
Singles
- 1993 "Chapter One"
- 1994 "So Get UpSo Get UpSo Get Up was a 1993 track by the Portuguese house music production duo Underground Sound of Lisbon. Music is credited to DJ Vibe & Doctor J, with lyrics by Korvorwong ....
" (with Darin PappasIthaka (musician)Ithaka is the professional name of hip hop artist, sculptor, artistic photographer, writer and Surfer, Darin Pappas .Ithaka was born and raised in Southern California, but later established himself in Japan, Greece, Portugal and Brazil .In Lisbon he recorded his first two hip hop albums, Flowers...
) - 1997 "Chapter Two"
- 1997 "Goosebumps" (as NYLX, with Danny TenagliaDanny TenagliaDanny Tenaglia is a New York-based DJ and Grammy nominated record producer.-Early life:At the age of ten, Tenaglia first started to collect records. In 1979 he began going to nightclub Paradise Garage, where DJ Larry Levan's genre-less blend of music appealed to him...
and Claudia Radbauer) - 1998 "Are You Looking For Me" (with CeledaCeledaCeleda is an African American dance music singer and drag performer born in Chicago, Illinois. She began having hits on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in the late 1990s, beginning with "Music Is the Answer ," a collaboration with DJ and producer Danny Tenaglia that peaked at number 15 in 1998...
) - 2000 "The Lights"
- 2000 "African Dreams" (with Filipe Mukenga)
- 2001 "Etnocity Album Sampler" (with Maria JoãoMaria JoãoMaria João is a Portuguese jazz singer.She is known for her vocal flexibility and improvisational skills. While normally considered a jazz singer, her music incorporates a mix of folk/ethnic music, modern jazz, and the avant-garde...
& Mário LaginhaMário LaginhaMário João Laginha dos Santos, OIH , piano player and composer, is one of the most creative contemporary Portuguese jazz musicians. He is mostly recognized for his recurrent collaborations with fellow Portuguese jazz singer Maria João, with whom he recorded over a dozen discs and toured Portugal...
) - 2002 "So Get Up 2002" (with Darin Pappas)
- 2004 "So Get UpSo Get UpSo Get Up was a 1993 track by the Portuguese house music production duo Underground Sound of Lisbon. Music is credited to DJ Vibe & Doctor J, with lyrics by Korvorwong ....
" 10th Anniversary Edition, mixes by Junior VasquezJunior VasquezJunior Vasquez, , is an American club DJ and remixer/producer.-Career:...
, Danny TenagliaDanny TenagliaDanny Tenaglia is a New York-based DJ and Grammy nominated record producer.-Early life:At the age of ten, Tenaglia first started to collect records. In 1979 he began going to nightclub Paradise Garage, where DJ Larry Levan's genre-less blend of music appealed to him...
, Eric KupperEric KupperEric Kupper is an American keyboardist, arranger, songwriter, remix artist, DJ and record producer of French descent. Playing in bands in his formative years, he got his real start in the mid-1980s working as a keyboardist, guitarist, and songwriter for such producer/remixers as David Morales,...
, Low End Specialists, Mert YücelMert YücelMert Yücel is an electronic music producer and definitely one of the key players defining the underground house sound emerging from Istanbul. Yücel produced the first house music album ever released in his own country, Turkey...
& Dan Robbins - 2007 "So Get Up 2007" (with Darin Pappas)