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Culcha Candela 
Culcha CandelaBackground information Origin Berlin, Germany Genres Dancehall, Hip hop Years active 2001-present[1] Labels Universal Music Group Website www.culchacandela.de Members Johnny Strange, singer (Germany, Uganda) (founder)
Itchyban, singer (Poland) (founder)
Lafrotino, singer (Colombia) (founder)
Larsito, singer (Germany with Colombian roots) (since 2001)
Mr. Reedoo, singer (Germany) (since 2002)
Don Cali, singer (Germany, Colombia) (since 2002)
Chino con Estilo, DJ (Germany, Republic of Korea) (since 2001)Culcha Candela is a Dancehall group from Berlin, Germany, formed in 2001. Their lyrics range from political issues, such as "Una Cosa" or "Schöne, neue Welt" to party songs, such as "Partybus". The name Culcha Candela can be translated into English roughly as "hot" or "bright" culture.
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History
Culcha Candela was formed in Berlin by founding members Johnny Strange, Itchyban, and Lafrotino. They were later joined by singers Larsito, Mr. Reedoo, Don Cali, and DJ Chino con Estilo.
The differing heritages allows for a mixture of lyrics in German, English, Spanish, and Patois. This multiculturalism is evident in their music, which includes influences from Reggae, Hip hop, Reggaeton, Salsa, and Rock.
Discography
Albums
Year Album Chart positions Certifications GER AT CH 2004 Union Verdadera 52 – – 2005 Next Generation 20 73 – - GER: Gold
2007 Culcha Candela 6 35 23 - GER: Platinum
2008 Culcha Candela - Live 38 59 67 2009 Schöne neue Welt 8 33 18 - GER: Platinum
- CH: Gold
2010 Das Beste 18 20 28 - GER: Gold
Singles
Year Title Chart positions Album Certifications GER AT NL CH LUX EU 2004 In Da City 65 – – – – – Union Verdadera 2005 Union Verdadera 90 – – – – – Augen auf 71 – – – – – Next Generation 30 – – – – – Next Generation 2006 Follow Me (feat. Maliq) 64 – – – – – Es ist vorbei 86 – – – – – 2007 Hamma! 1 3 68 13 3 8 Culcha Candela - GER: 2x Platinum
- AT: Gold
Ey DJ 5 15 – 75 – 21 - GER: Gold
2008 Chica 20 46 – – – 78 Besonderer Tag 45 – – – – – 2009 Schöne neue Welt 12 24 – 48 10 47 Schöne neue Welt Monsta 3 2 – 8 - - - GER: Gold
- CH: Platinum
2010 Eiskalt 12 27 – - 80 - Somma im Kiez 17 59 – - – - Move It 7 8 43 49 – 30 Das Beste Berlin City Girl 11 28 - 48 – - - GER: Gold
Notes
- ^ "Culcha Candela Website". Universal Music Entertainment. http://www.culcha.de/home.php. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
External links
Categories:- German hip hop groups
- German-language singers
- Participants in the Bundesvision Song Contest
- Musical groups from Berlin
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