Vengaboys
Vengaboys members Kim, Denice, Yorick, & Donny performing in 2008
Background information
Origin	Netherlands
Genre(s)	Dance-pop, eurodance, Europop
Years active	1997-2004 2006-Present
Label(s)	Breakin' Records/Violent Music
Members
Kim Sasabone Denise Post-Van Rijswijk Yorick Bakker Donny Latupeirissa

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History

1995-1997

In 1995 The Vengaboys started performing in Illegal House/Beach Parties. In 1997 there commercial success started with two smaller hits "Parada De Tettas" and "To Brazil". In the beginning nobody knew who this mysterious new group was. There was a rumor about 2 DJ's (DJ Danski and Delmundo) and four dancers (Kim, Denice, Robin, and Roy) touring in an old school bus. Later it appeared that it was the new project of the Dutch DJ's Wessel Van Diepen & Dennis Van Den Driesschen. In 1997 the name Vengaboys was thought up during a recording session for Nakatomi, which a previous project of Wessel Van Diepen, where many times the word 'Venga' was repeated. As in Spanish the V is pronounced as a B. So Vengaboys is pronounced as Bengaboys. The creators behind Vengaboys were the composers Dennis van den Driesschen (DJ Danski) and Wessel van Diepen (Delmundo). The original Band consisted of the Dancers Kim, Denise, Roy, Robin. Later, however Sean Donovan was to join as a dancer, to replace Roy, as Roy felt he couldn't take the touring. Look up illegal in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... House at Cúcuta, Colombia A house is a building typically lived in by one or more people. ... For other uses, see Beach (disambiguation). ... A party is a social gathering intended primarily for celebration and recreation. ... Look up Kim in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Denice is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 km southeast of Turin and about 40 km southwest of Alessandria. ... Look up robin in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Roy may refer to: Roy, New Mexico, USA Roy, Utah, USA Roy, Washington, USA Arundhati Roy, an Indian novelist and peace activist Brandon Roy, American basketball player Bryan Roy, Dutch football (soccer) player Deep Roy, actor Derek Roy, Canadian ice hockey player Fabien Roy, politician Gabrielle Roy, author Indra Lal... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Nakatomi may refer to: Nakatomi clan an influential clan in Ancient Japan. ... Look up V, v in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses of B, see B (disambiguation). ... Composers are people who write music. ... Wessel van Diepen is a Dutch radio host for Radio 538, born November 12, 1966. ...

1997

In 1997 they scored a big hit all around the world called "Up & Down". This hit was followed by many others, including "We Like To Party", "Boom Boom Boom Boom" and "We're Going to Ibiza", which was a #1 hit in the United Kingdom and The Netherlands. Their music could be classified as Eurobeat. They have sold more than 10 million singles & 5 million copies of the album Vengaboys world wide. Up & Down is a song by Europop group Venga Boys. ... We Like to Party is a popular electronica dance song by the Vengaboys, a Dutch group. ... Boom Boom Boom Boom is a song by the Dutch Eurodance group Vengaboys. ... Were Going to Ibiza is a single by the Vengaboys released on 19 March 1999. ...

1999

In 1999 Robin was replaced by Yorick.

2002

In 2002 Denise and Yorick left the band. They were replaced by Mark and Lilly.

2004

It seems that the last performance was given in 2004.

2008

The Vengaboys were recently spotted performing an outstanding set in Darlington at the world famous club Escapades. The set had the audience mesmorised at their ability not to mime, but to mime terribly.

Again, rumors are spread about the Vengaboys recording new songs: these rumors are official denied by leadsinger Kim Sasabone during 'Het Foute Kerstbal' which Q-Music (a radiostation in the Netherlands) organized back in december 2007.

Other History

Never critically acclaimed, the group continued making records that were distinctly Eurobeat (the music video of "Kiss" even features one of the dancers from Para Para All Stars performing a Para Para dance), following in the footsteps of previous Dutch-Dance sensations 2 Unlimited. The ploy worked and by the beginning of the year 2000, the group had achieved four top 10 entries, including two number-one hits ("Boom Boom Boom Boom" and "We're Going to Ibiza"). The group's success continued throughout the beginning of the 21st century, with the The Platinum Album (their third album release) going top 10, spawning three big hits ("Kiss", "Shala Lala" and "Uncle John From Jamaica") and two other known tracks ("Cheekah Bow-Bow (That Computer Song)" which included their fifth cyber-member Cheekah, and the ballad "Forever As One," which gained more notoriety for its video, which was forbidden after the group violated copyright laws by using copyrighted pictures of them meeting pop group Westlife with out permission). By mid-2001, after nearly ten top 10 hits, the group partly disappeared from the music world and went back to working on the club scene. Their American debut The Party Album peaked at #86 on the US Billboard 200 album sales chart. At the time, overall CD sales were at a highpoint in the USA, which played a role in the album going gold (500,000 units). This is significant as only a few European dance artists have attained similar success. The main single off their debut was "We Like To Party" which cracked the Top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100 and sold 405,000. More recently the band is famous for performing often sold-out gigs at student venues across the United Kingdom. Recent performances have taken place in such notable clubs as City Edinburgh, Rubix at University of Surrey and 53 degrees at University of Central Lancashire SUPER EUROBEAT Vol. ... This article is about the Japanese solo dance. ... 2 Unlimited was a eurodance act formed in 1991. ... Boom Boom Boom Boom is a song by the Dutch Eurodance group Vengaboys. ... Were Going to Ibiza is a single by the Vengaboys released on 19 March 1999. ... The Platinum Album is the second studio album from the Vengaboys. ... Westlife is a pop group that formed on July 3, 1998. ... The Party Album is a 1999 album from Dutch Eurodance group Vengaboys. ... The University of Central Lancashire (or UCLan) is a university based in Preston, UK, which until January 2007 had additional campuses in Carlisle and Penrith. ...

Members

Current members

• Kim Sasabone (Lead Singer)

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• Denise Post-Van Rijswijk

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• Yorick Bakker

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• Donny Latupeirissa

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Past members

• Robin Pors

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• Roy Olivero-Den Burger

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Composers

• Wessel van Diepen (1995-Present)
• Dennis van der Driesschen (1995-Present)

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Profiles & Interview Questions

Kim's Profile

Name = Kim
Date of Birth = April Fools Day 1974
Place of Birth = Salvador, Brazil
Height = 1.70 meters
Hair Color = Dark Brown
Eye Color = Brown
Previous Jobs = Dancing, singing, singing & dancing
Favorite Animals = As a little girl I used to have one.
Pets = None, I am always on the road so the pet would be very lonely.
Favorite Car = Vengabus.
Current Car = Only in my dreams.
Favorite Food = Chocolate
Favorite Cooking Dish = Indonesian food. One day I hope to cook just as well as my grandmother. She's the best Indonesian cook I know.
Favorite Drink = Mineral water during the day and champagne at night.
Favorite Color = Any color as long as it's bright.
Favorite Band/Artist = Vengaboys.
Favorite Book = One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Favorite Writer = Stephen King

Interview Questions

Do you have a nickname?
The Lion Kim; I've seen the movie 25 times.
Are you married or do you have a boy friend?
Hell NO!
List things that you collect?
Sea shells.
Who would you like to meet and why?
Janet Jackson, we could then exchange dance moves.
Who was your teenage idol?
Janet Jackson
What are your hobbies?
Shopping when possible and sleeping when possible. Partying, which is always possible.
Do you like sports? Favorites?
Horse back riding and skateboarding.
What is your imagination of a dream-holiday?
Traveling through a country, getting acquainted with the culture, and seeing the sights and find the parties.
Have you even been close to death?
Thank God, no.
What in particular do you like and/or dislike about yourself?
Positive: my state of mind.
Negative: I just eat too much chocolate.
What makes you laugh?
Jerry Seinfield and all the actors who are in it.
Can you remember the most scurrilous rumor about yourself?
That I have silicone in my boobies, but they are real.
Your biggest wish to the near future?
Vengaboys #1 world wide!
Do you have a favorite slogan?
Live life to the max; give it a 100%. Appreciate what you have, not what you don't have.
How would you describe yourself to a stranger?
Open, honest, & straight forward. But I can get a little bit selfish sometimes.
What do you like in show business?
Traveling, meeting people but most of all performing.
What do you dislike in show business?
Waiting at airports.
What's the most embarrassing experience that's happened ever in your life?
Too embarrassing.

Denice's Profile

Name = Denice
Date of Birth = 20th October 1978
Place of Birth = Budapest, Hungary
Height = 1.73 meters
Hair Color = Brown
Eye Color = Green
Education = Regular High School
Previous Jobs = Dancer and Singer
1st experience in Showbiz = I was a model for Nappy's when I was 2 years old. Unfortunately, I can't remember a thing from that experience.
Mother = Cobby
Father = Henz
Brother = Jerryz
Favorite Animals = Dog and cat
Pets = A dog and a cat
Favorite Car = Corvette
Current Car = Red Corvette
Favorite Food = Salads
Favorite Cooking Dish = I make great salads. I fancy all kinds of healthy food.
Favorite Drink = Fresh orange juice
Favorite Color = Purple
Favorite Club/Disco = The Prodigy
Favorite Book = Alice in Wonderland

Interview Questions

Do you have a nickname - Where does it come from?
D-Nice.
List the things that you collect?
Shoes.
Do you like sports? Which are your favorites?
Yes, street dance and in-line skating.
Have you ever been close to death?
Not even near it.
What makes you laugh?
Being with the Vengaboys.
Can you remember the most scurrilous rumor about yourself?
That I was a striptease dancer in a nightclub.
Your biggest wish for the near future?
Being able to thank all fans in person.
Do you have a favorite slogan and/or life-motto?
Dreams can come true.
What do you like best in show business?
Happy people.
What do you dislike in show business?
I only have positive experience so far.
What's The most embarrassing experience in your life?
Getting my clothes ripped off while performing on stage.

Roy's Profile

Name = Roy
Date of Birth = July 31st, 1975
Place of Birth = Port of Spain
Height = 1.85 meters
Hair Color = All kinds of colors
Eye Color = Brown
Education = Fashion Design School and Dance Academy.
Previous Jobs = dancer
1st experience in Showbiz = At the age of 6 I did a musical on school. I peed in my pants on stage.
Mother = Sonia: a fitness instructor
Father = Hangue

Interview Questions

Do you have a nickname - Where does it come from?
Roy Lover Boy. I honestly really don't know where that's coming from.
Are you married of do you have a girl friend?
No.
Which three things or persons would you take along to a desert island?
I can only think of two: my friends and my dog.
List the things that you collect?
Pictures of my closest friends.
Who would you like to meet and why?
Michelle Pfeiffer; it's fun to paint blond hair.
Who was your teenage idol?
Michael Jackson.
What are your hobbies?
Dancing. Dying my hair.
Do you like sports? Which are your Favorites?
Capoera, which is a Brazilian fight/dance sport.
What is your imagination of a dream-holiday?
A hot, unspoiled island.
Have you ever been close to death?
Yes. At the age of 5, I rescued my cousin who was drowning in the sea. He nearly took me with him down under.
What in particular do you like and/or dislike about yourself?
Positive: I'm friendly, helpful and faithful.
Negative: I always trust people too easily.
What makes you laugh?
You'd better ask who: Kim, Robin and Denice.
Are you a member or involved in any organization (e.g. environment, human rights)?
Animal Rights.
Can you remember the most scurrilous rumor about yourself?
That I would have a child with my best friend Ebony. Some people really don't have anything else to do than hurting other people!
Your biggest wish for the near future?
Discovering new hair-colors. I'm afraid I've already tried them all.
Do you have a favorite slogan and/or life-motto?
Smile at the world and the world will smile back at you. Try it, it works.

Robin's Profile

Name = Robin
Date of Birth = January 1st, 1978
Place of Birth = Caracas
Height = 1.86 meters
Hair color = Brown
Eye color = Brown
Education = Regular High School
Previous Jobs = Go-Go dancer and gigolo.
1st experience in Showbiz = I performed in a school-play when I was 5 years old. I imaged a tree.
Mother = Angelica
Father = he's a Sandinista general in Nicaragua
Favorite Animals = Roy
Pets = Dog
Favorite Car = Limo
Current Car = No
Favorite Food = Tropical Fish Dish.
Favorite Cooking Dish = No, I don't have a kitchen. Sushi.
Favorite Drink = Non-alcoholic fruit cocktails.
Favorite color = Black
Favorite Club/Disco = Privilege(Ibiza)
Favorite Actor/Actress = Rob Lowe
Favorite Movie = Sleepless in Seattle
Favorite Band/Artist = Boney M
Favorite CD = Venagboys Greatest Hits
Favorite Book = Kama Sutra
Favorite Writer = Danski and Delmundo

Interview Questions

Do you have a nickname - Where does it come from?
NEG (energy).
Are you married or do you have a girlfriend?
No.
Which three things or persons would you take along to a desert island?
My mother, a portable shower and The Vengaboys.
List the things that you collect?
Clothes and friends. None else.
Who would you like to meet and why? Madonna again.
Who was your teenage idol? Iggy Pop.
What are your hobbies?
Taking long hot showers, directly after having my body blow-dried.
Do you like sports? Which are your favorites?
Yes, bungy jumping.
What is your imagination of a dream-holiday?
So far my whole life has been a dream holiday.
Have you ever been close to death?
Everytime Denice wants to drive the limo.
What in particular do you like and/or dislike about yourself?
My clumsiness.
What makes you laugh?
People who are too serious.
Are you a member or involved in any organisation (e.g. environment, human rights)?
I support E.T.P.A., which stands for Ethical Treatment of Party Animals.
Can you remember the most scurrilous rumor about yourself?
I once had an affair with Madonna.
Your biggest wish for the near future?
French kissing Linda De Mol (she's a German talk-show hostess).
Do you have a favorite slogan and/or life-motto?
The triple L: Live, laugh and learn.
What do you like best in Show Business?
Getting paid to Party.
What do you dislike in Show Business?
Nothing, I like it all!
The most embarrassing experience in your life?
I thought I was dating a girl. It turned out that she was swapping with her twin sister.

Discography

Albums

The Party Album is a 1999 album from Dutch Eurodance group Vengaboys. ... The Party Album is a 1999 album from Dutch Eurodance group Vengaboys. ... The Remix Album is an album released by techno/electronica group, the Vengaboys in 1999. ... The Platinum Album is the second studio album from the Vengaboys. ...

Singles

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Media occurrences

• The song "We Like to Party" was played in Busch Stadium after the final out of the 2006 World Series, which was broadcast on Fox.
• The beat from the song "We Like to Party" was played in numerous commercials for Six Flags.
• The song "Boom Boom Boom Boom" was the main song of Jeux Sans Frontieres 1999.
• For several seasons in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Arsenal Football Club were called the "Wenger Boys", a reference to the Vengaboys. In turn on the popular Sky Sports show "Soccer AM" whenever the reference was made it would be accompanied by two members of the crew dancing to the Vengaboys track "We Like to Party".
• Students at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick in Ireland spent all of their Rag Week allowance to have the Vengaboys perform for their 2007 Rag Week. They also performed at Royal Holloway, University of London's Summer Ball on the 8 June and at Birmingham University's Freshers' Ball on the 28 September 2007.
• According to the website of the Danish annual town celebration, called "Høtte" in the city Vojens in Denmark, The Vengaboys had a come-back performance at the 25th of August 2007. See http://www.vojenshoette.dk/nyheder.0.html (Danish website).
• Roy Olivero-Den Burger, who acquired a "cowboy" image for the work in the band, went on to become a Flight Attendant for KLM Dutch airlines after the band's breakup. A video [1] was posted on YouTube on October 16, 2006 showing Roy during safety instructional procedure before a flight from Amsterdam to London Heathrow. The person that recorded Roy and posted the video was not aware of his identity until around May 9, 2007 when comments pointing out it is the former Vengaboys member featured on the recording started coming in.

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See also

• List of number-one dance hits (United States)
• List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart

This is a list of number-one dance hits as recorded by Billboard Magazine’s Hot Dance Club Play chart — a weekly national survey of popular songs in U.S. dance clubs. ... This is a list of recording artists who have reached number one on Billboard magazines Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. ...

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