Bro'Sis
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Background information | |
Origin | Germany |
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Years active | 2001–2005 |
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Members | Ross Antony Hila Bronstein Shaham Joyce Faiz Mangat Indira Weis (2001–2003) Giovanni Zarrella |
Bro'Sis was a multicultural R&B/pop group from Germany, which was formed through the TV series Popstars – Du bist mein Traum in 2001. The group comprised the singers Ross Antony, Hila Bronstein, Shaham Joyce, Faiz Mangat, Indira Weis, and Giovanni Zarrella. The sextet achieved major success with hit singles "I Believe", "Do You", "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel", "Hot Temptation", and their first album Never Forget (Where You Come From) (2002).
Weis's departure from the group preceded the release of their second studio album, Days of Our Lives (2002), which contains singles "Oh No"/"Never Stop" and "V.I.P." In 2004, the remaining members released their third and final album, Showtime. Commercially less successful, it led to their departure from Cheyenne Records and internal conflicts within the group.
In 2005, the band announced a minor hiatus that was later revealed to be an official break-up. Bro'Sis became one of the few reality television winners and
History
Formation
In summer 2001, the German version of
During a special episode on 11 November 2001, judges Soost and Christensen eventually disclosed that Ross Antony, Hila Bronstein, Shaham Joyce, Faiz Mangat, Indira Weis, and Giovanni Zarrella had been chosen to become part of the group, which was subsequently named Bro'Sis.
2001–2002: "I Believe" and Never Forget
On 10 December 2001, Bro'Sis released their
Cheyenne Record consulted
In May 2002, Bro'Sis embarked on the Never Forget Tour. Compiling more than twenty dates, the tour concluded the following month.[14] In October 2002, the band released the previously unreleased single "Hot Temptation", their fourth consecutive top ten hit.[8] The following month, a Special Winter Edition reissue of the Never Forget was released, including their next single, the Christmas song "The Gift", a cover version of the 98 Degrees single. It reached number 16 on the German Singles Chart but failed to chart in Switzerland.[8][10]
2003: Days of Our Lives and Weis's departure
In April 2003, Bro'Sis released the
Upon release, Days of our Lives debuted and peaked at number 10 on the
After a longer hiatus, Bro'Sis participated in the TV Allstars Christmas charity project in November 2003. Combining several bands and contestants from the German adaptations of
2004: Showtime and break-up
In March 2004, all three bands collaborated on a promotional remake of "
Amid ongoing internal conflicts within the group due to the emphasis on Bronstein, the group's sole female vocalist, the subordinate treatment of the other members,[17] and declining commercial success,[23] Bro'Sis's recording contract with Cheyenne Records expired in fall 2004 and was not renewed.[17] In mid–2005, the group announced a minor hiatus that was later revealed to be an official break-up when meetings discussing future projects failed to materialize in January 2006.[23]
Discography
Studio albums
- Never Forget (Where You Come From) (2002)
- Days of Our Lives (2003)
- Showtime (2004)
References
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- ^ "Gold & Platin". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original (To access, enter the search parameter "Bro'Sis" and select "Suchen") on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Awards Database" (To access, enter the search parameter "Bro'Sis" and select "Suchen"). International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Lokales: TV-Star Ross Antony zu Besuch". Abendzeitung (in German). 10 March 2010. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ Media Control. charts.de. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ a b c "austriancharts.at". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ a b c d "swisscharts.com". swisscharts.com. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ "Bro'Sis startet Tour in Köln". rp-online.de (in German). 27 May 2003. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts (2002)". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Bro'Sis: Verkaufsrekord und Tour mit O-Town". laut.de (in German). 12 December 2002. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ Seifert, Oliver (19 June 2002). "Bro'Sis Die Herzen flirren, Teddybären fliegen". mz-web.de (in German). Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Bro'Sis heulen wegen Indira". Berliner-Kurier.de. 17 May 2003. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ISBN 3-927638-27-7, S. 19
- ^ ISBN 978-3-86761-000-1, S. 183
- ^ "Watch Neuer Höhenflug mit Bro'Sis und No Angels". Onetz.de (in German). Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "The Ultimate Christmas Album – Single by TV Allstars on iTunes". iTunes. January 2003. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ ""Overground" und "Preluders" beim Tourauftakt in Ulm gefeiert". Merkur.de (in German). Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Bro'Sis, Overground, Preluders – With A Little Help From My Friends". Discogs. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ISBN 3-927638-27-7, S. 209
- ^ a b in – Das Star-Magazin Nr. 28/6 Juli 2006, S.27