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{{Short description|Finnish alternative hip hop group}} |
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| origin = Helsinki, Finland |
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'''Don Johnson Big Band''' is an [[hip hop music|alternative hip hop]] group from [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]. Their music blends influences from a variety of genres such as [[electronic music]], [[funk]], [[rock music|rock]] and [[ |
'''Don Johnson Big Band''' is an [[hip hop music|alternative hip hop]] group from [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]. Their music blends influences from a variety of genres such as [[electronic music]], [[funk]], [[rock music|rock]], [[jazz]] and [[Hip hop music|hip hop]]. |
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[[File:Don Johnson Big Band Christmas show 2019 group pose picture.jpg|thumb|right|Don Johnson Big Band on a Christmas concert at the [[Tavastia Club]]]] |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The name "Don Johnson Big Band" comes from the actor [[Don Johnson]] in the series [[Miami Vice]]. The band had to come up with a name to reserve a place for training. |
The name "Don Johnson Big Band" comes from the actor [[Don Johnson]] in the series ''[[Miami Vice]]''. The band had to come up with a name to reserve a place for training. |
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== Members == |
== Members == |
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Don Johnson Big Band consists of four people: Tommy Lindgren (vocals), Kari Saarilahti (guitar), Johannes Laiho (keyboards) and Pekka Mikkonen (horns). Despite their name, they are not a [[big band]], but instead a mix between [[rapping|rap]], [[hip hop music|hip hop]], [[techno (music)|techno]], [[jazz music|jazz]], [[blues]] and [[rock music|rock]]. Regular featuring artists on DJBB gigs and albums are Juuso Hannukainen (percussion), Tero Rantanen (percussion), Emma Salokoski (vocals), and Teppo Mäkynen (turntables). |
Don Johnson Big Band consists of four people: [[Tommy Lindgren]] (vocals), Kari Saarilahti (guitar), Johannes Laiho (keyboards) and Pekka Mikkonen (horns). Despite their name, they are not a [[big band]], but instead a mix between [[rapping|rap]], [[hip hop music|hip hop]], [[techno (music)|techno]], [[jazz music|jazz]], [[blues]] and [[rock music|rock]]. Regular featuring artists on DJBB gigs and albums are Juuso Hannukainen (percussion), Tero Rantanen (percussion), [[Emma Salokoski]] (vocals), and Teppo Mäkynen (turntables). |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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*''[[Support de Microphones]]'' (2000) |
*''[[Support de Microphones]]'' (2000) |
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*''[[Breaking Daylight]]'' (2003) |
*''[[Breaking Daylight]]'' (2003) |
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*''Don Johnson Big Band'' (2006) |
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*''Records Are Forever'' (2009) |
*''Records Are Forever'' (2009) |
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*''Fiesta'' (2012) |
*''Fiesta'' (2012) |
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*''Physical Digital'' (2018) |
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*''Digital Physical'' (2022) |
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===Singles=== |
===Singles=== |
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!rowspan="2"|Album |
!rowspan="2"|Album |
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!<small>Peak position on [[Finland|Finnish]] Singles Chart</small> |
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|rowspan="2"|2003 |
|rowspan="2"|2003 |
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|"One MC, One Delay"<ref>[http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=One+MC%2C+One+Delay&cat=s Chart history for "One MC, One Delay"]</ref> |
|"One MC, One Delay"<ref>[http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=One+MC%2C+One+Delay&cat=s Chart history for "One MC, One Delay"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060628014932/http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=One+MC%2C+One+Delay&cat=s |date=June 28, 2006 }}</ref> |
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|rowspan="2" align="center"|''Breaking Daylight'' |
|rowspan="2" align="center"|''Breaking Daylight'' |
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|"Jah Jah Blow Job"<ref>[http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=Jah+Jah+Blow+Job&cat=s Chart history for "Jah Jah Blowjob"]</ref> |
|"Jah Jah Blow Job"<ref>[http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=Jah+Jah+Blow+Job&cat=s Chart history for "Jah Jah Blowjob"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019064443/http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=Jah+Jah+Blow+Job&cat=s |date=October 19, 2012 }}</ref> |
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|rowspan="2"|2006 |
|rowspan="2"|2006 |
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|"Road"<ref>[http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=Road&cat=s Chart history for "Road"]</ref> |
|"Road"<ref>[http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=Road&cat=s Chart history for "Road"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019064524/http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=Road&cat=s |date=October 19, 2012 }}</ref> |
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|align="center"|5 |
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|rowspan="2" align="center"|''Don Johnson Big Band'' |
|rowspan="2" align="center"|''Don Johnson Big Band'' |
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|"Busy Relaxin'"<ref>[http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=Busy+Relaxin%27&cat=s Chart history for "Busy Relaxin'"]</ref> |
|"Busy Relaxin'"<ref>[http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=Busy+Relaxin%27&cat=s Chart history for "Busy Relaxin'"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103211527/http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=Busy+Relaxin%27&cat=s |date=November 3, 2012 }}</ref> |
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|align="center"|12 |
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|2009 |
|2009 |
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|"L.L.H."<ref>[http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=L.L.H.&cat=s Chart history for "L.L.H."]</ref> |
|"L.L.H."<ref>[http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=L.L.H.&cat=s Chart history for "L.L.H."] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019064546/http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Don+Johnson+Big+Band&titel=L.L.H.&cat=s |date=October 19, 2012 }}</ref> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*Lindgren, Saarilahti and Laiho are old high school friends. Mikkonen joined in later. |
*Lindgren, Saarilahti and Laiho are old high school friends. Mikkonen joined in later. |
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*Their 2009 album includes a song dedicated to [[Usain Bolt]], titled Running Man. |
*Their 2009 album includes a song dedicated to [[Usain Bolt]], titled Running Man. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.donjohnsonbigband.com The Official Don Johnson Big Band Website] |
* [http://www.donjohnsonbigband.com The Official Don Johnson Big Band Website] |
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* [http://shop.donjohnsonbigband.com The Official Don Johnson Big Band Webshop (Worldwide)] |
* [http://shop.donjohnsonbigband.com The Official Don Johnson Big Band Webshop (Worldwide)] |
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* [http://www.breakingdaylight.com The Official Microsite of "Breaking Daylight" (Album, 2003)] |
* [http://www.breakingdaylight.com The Official Microsite of "Breaking Daylight" (Album, 2003)] |
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* [http://www.djbbdjbb.com The Official Microsite of "Don Johnson Big Band" (Album, 2006)] |
* [http://www.djbbdjbb.com The Official Microsite of "Don Johnson Big Band" (Album, 2006)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060419231521/http://www.djbbdjbb.com/ |date=2006-04-19 }} |
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* [http://www.recordsareforever.com The Official Microsite of "Records Are Forever" (Album, 2009)] |
* [http://www.recordsareforever.com The Official Microsite of "Records Are Forever" (Album, 2009)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619171436/http://www.recordsareforever.com/ |date=2009-06-19 }} |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/donjohnsonbigbandtv Don Johnson Big Band on YouTube.com] |
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* [https://twitter.com/donjohnsonbband Don Johnson Big Band on Twitter.com] |
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Revision as of 09:37, 8 February 2024
Don Johnson Big Band | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
Genres | Alternative, Electronic, Hip hop |
Years active | 1997 | –present
Labels | Universal Music, Beat Back |
Members | Tommy Lindgren Johannes Laiho Kari Saarilahti Pekka Mikkonen |
Website | donjohnsonbigband |
Don Johnson Big Band is an alternative hip hop group from Helsinki, Finland. Their music blends influences from a variety of genres such as electronic music, funk, rock, jazz and hip hop.
History
The name "Don Johnson Big Band" comes from the actor Don Johnson in the series Miami Vice. The band had to come up with a name to reserve a place for training.
Members
Don Johnson Big Band consists of four people: Tommy Lindgren (vocals), Kari Saarilahti (guitar), Johannes Laiho (keyboards) and Pekka Mikkonen (horns). Despite their name, they are not a big band, but instead a mix between rap, hip hop, techno, jazz, blues and rock. Regular featuring artists on DJBB gigs and albums are Juuso Hannukainen (percussion), Tero Rantanen (percussion), Emma Salokoski (vocals), and Teppo Mäkynen (turntables).
Discography
Albums
- Support de Microphones (2000)
- Breaking Daylight (2003)
- Don Johnson Big Band (2006)
- Records Are Forever (2009)
- Fiesta (2012)
- Physical Digital (2018)
- Digital Physical (2022)
Singles
Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |
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Peak position on Finnish Singles Chart | Weeks on chart | |||
2003 | "One MC, One Delay"[1] | 2 | 19 | Breaking Daylight |
"Jah Jah Blow Job"[2] | 4 | 6 | ||
2006 | "Road"[3] | 1 | 5 | Don Johnson Big Band |
"Busy Relaxin'"[4] | 12 | 2 | ||
2009 | "L.L.H."[5] | 6 | 2 | Records Are Forever |
Trivia
- Lindgren, Saarilahti and Laiho are old high school friends. Mikkonen joined in later.
- Their 2009 album includes a song dedicated to Usain Bolt, titled Running Man.
References
- ^ Chart history for "One MC, One Delay" Archived June 28, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Chart history for "Jah Jah Blowjob" Archived October 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Chart history for "Road" Archived October 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Chart history for "Busy Relaxin'" Archived November 3, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Chart history for "L.L.H." Archived October 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
External links
- The Official Don Johnson Big Band Website
- The Official Don Johnson Big Band Webshop (Worldwide)
- The Official Microsite of "Breaking Daylight" (Album, 2003)
- The Official Microsite of "Don Johnson Big Band" (Album, 2006) Archived 2006-04-19 at the Wayback Machine
- The Official Microsite of "Records Are Forever" (Album, 2009) Archived 2009-06-19 at the Wayback Machine
- Don Johnson Big Band on YouTube.com
- Don Johnson Big Band on Twitter.com