Aqua

Storming onto the international music scene in the fall of 1997, the Danish dance-pop outfit Aqua aroused controversy when Mattel filed a lawsuit against them for the sexual overtones inherent in their breakthrough hit "Barbie Girl."

The roots of the quartet trace back to 1989, when Claus and Soeren (both keyboards/drum machine) were working together on the soundtrack for a Danish film. During this time they met future member Rene (rap/vocals), who introduced them to Norwegian singer Lene. The four soon formed the band Joyspeed, whose single 'Itzy Bitzy' spent one week on the Swedish charts before vanishing. Disappointed with the song's lack of success, the group decided to...

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