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Deee-Lite

Real Name:Kier Kirby, Dmitry Brill, Towa Tei (Chung Dong Wha), DJ Ani
Profile:Once a fashion designer, Kieren Kirby AKA Lady Kier met Russian native Dmitry Brill AKA Super DJ Dmitry in Washington Square, New York City. They later met Towa Tei (Japan DJ) in a dance-club. They began composing music using samples, drum loops and sound effects. Inspired by funk icon Bootsy Collins. He accepted a collaboration with them after hearing a demo tape. Their first album, "World Clique" (1990), contained the massive club hit "Groove Is In The Heart". The colorful costumes and videos of Deee-Lite were very distinctive by bringing back the style of the 60's and 70's into actual music and fashion with a futuristic style.

Deee-Lite is one of the few "dance" acts to have played live at the famous Montreux Jazz Festival (1991).

Their second opus "Infinity Within" came out in 1992. Tracks like "I Had A Dream I was Falling Thru A Hole In The Ozone Layer", "Rubber Lover", "Fuddy Duddy Judge" or "Vote Baby Vote" contained strong political and environmental statements.

Towa Tei left the outfit around 1994, prior to the release of "Dewdrops In The Garden" (although he was still involved in some production and appeared in the album's videos). With the help of DJ Ani (also called "On-E"), Deee-Lite went further into explorations of musical fusions.

The group officially disbanded in 1996. All members went on to solo careers.
Members:DJ Ani, Dmitry Brill, Lady Kier, Towa Tei
Name Variations: All | Deee-Lite | D - Lite | Dee-Lite | Deee - Lite | Deee Lite | Deeelite | DeeLite
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Releases:
E.S.P. (Single) ◄ (2 versions)   Elektra 1990
E.S.P. / Good Beat ◄ (2 versions)   Elektra ... 1990
Good Beat (Single, Maxi) ◄ (9 versions)   Elektra 1990
Groove Is In The Heart (Maxi, Single) ◄ (12 versions)   Elektra ... 1990
Groove Is In The Heart / Dreamtime (2xCD, Maxi, Promo)   Elektra, Elektra 1990
Groove Is In The Heart / What Is Love? ◄ (3 versions)   Elektra 1990
How Do You Say...Love (12", S/Sided, Ltd)   Elektra 1990
How Do You Say...Love / Groove Is In The Heart (7")   Elektra 1990
How Do You Say…Love / Power Of Love (Remix) (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)   Elektra 1990
Power Of Love (Maxi, Single) ◄ (12 versions)   Elektra 1990
What Is Love? (12", Promo, Ltd)   Elektra 1990
World Clique (Album) ◄ (11 versions)   Elektra ... 1990
Hello ... It's Groove O'clock EP (EP) ◄ (2 versions)   Elektra 1991
How Do You Say ... Love / Groove Is In The Heart (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions)   Elektra 1991
I Had A Dream I Was Falling Through A Hole In The Ozone Layer (CD, Maxi, Promo)   Elektra 1992
Infinity Within (Album) ◄ (9 versions)   Elektra ... 1992
Pussycat Meow ◄ (2 versions)   Elektra 1992
Rubber Lover (12", W/Lbl, Promo, S/Sided)   Not On Label 1992
Runaway (Maxi) ◄ (5 versions)   Elektra ... 1992
Runaway / Rubber Lover (Maxi, Single) ◄ (6 versions)   Elektra 1992
Thank You Everyday (Maxi) ◄ (6 versions)   Elektra 1992
Bring Me Your Love ◄ (2 versions)   Elektra 1994
Call Me (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions)   Elektra 1994
Dewdrops In The Garden (Album) ◄ (7 versions)   Elektra ... 1994
Picnic In The Summertime (Maxi) ◄ (7 versions)   Elektra 1994
Dewdrops In The Remix (CD)   Warner Music (Japan) 1995
Pussycat Meow / Power Of Love (12")   Not On Label 1996
Sampladelic Relics & Dancefloor Oddities (12", Promo, Smplr)   Elektra 1996
Sampladelic Relics & Dancefloor Oddities (Album, Comp) ◄ (6 versions)   Elektra ... 1996
The Very Best Of Deee-Lite ◄ (2 versions)   Rhino Entertainment Company ... 2001
Remixes:
Black Woman (12", Promo)   Eternal 1990
Rejoicing (Maxi, Single) ◄ (4 versions) Rejoicing (Deee-lightf... Warner Bros. Records ... 1992
Production:
The Greatest Dance Album In The World! (CD) Groove Is In The Heart... Virgin 1992
The Greatest Dance Album In The World! (LP) Groove Is In The Heart... Virgin 1992
The Best Dance Album In The World... Ever! (2xCD) Groove Is In The Heart... Virgin 1993
Dance Floor (Deluxe) - The Biggest Dance-Hymns Of The 90's (2xCD) Groove Is In The Heart... Sony Music Media (Germany) 2000
Appears On:
House Hits 90 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Groove Is In The Heart... WEA Discos Ltda. 1990
Barhouse Music 2 (LP) Groove Is The Heart Meet Records 1991
What Is Love? (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions) What Is Love? Clubtone (2) 1991
The Best Dance Album In The World... Ever! (2xCD) Groove Is In The Heart... Virgin 1993
ティブロン行進曲 ～ベスト･オブ・プロジェクト・ウノ (CD, Comp) Chica Bomba Bad News, ¡Si! Records 1998
Cool 90's (CD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Mushroom Records 1999
Pozytywne Wibracje 3 - Brand New Acid Jazz Collection (2xCD, Comp) Groove In The Heart STX Records (2), Universal Music Polska 1999
Pulse (2xCD, Comp) Power Of Love BMG Special Products, Razor & Tie 2001
Dance Collection - Unstoppable Beats (CD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart DeAgostini 2002
Tracks Appear On:
Art Of Compilation CD 5 (CD, Comp, Promo) What Is Love? (Deee Mix) Art Of Mix 1990
Art Of Mix - Vol. 20 (12", Promo) What Is Love ("Dee Mix... Art Of Mix 1990
August 90 - Previews (LP) Groove Is In The Heart DMC 1990
Dance (Vinyl, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart PWL Records 1990
House Hits 90 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Groove Is In The Heart... WEA Discos Ltda. 1990
Merry Melodies & Happy Songs (CD, Comp, Promo) Power Of Love Warner Music (Norway) 1990
Rhythm Stick 2-2 (2x12", Comp, Promo) Groove Is In The Heart... Rhythm Stick 1990
Sunrise House Music 8 (12", Promo) What Is Love? (Rainbow... WEA Discos Ltda. 1990
The Best Of '90 (CD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Hot Tracks 1990
The Greatest Hits - That's The Difference In Music - Part 2 (CD) Groove Is In The Heart Magnum 1990
The Hit Pack (CD, Album, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart... CBS 1990
The Hits Album 90 Volume 2 (CD) Groove Is In The Heart CBS 1990
This Is Only A Test! (2x12", Comp, Promo, Red) World Clique Medley (D... Razormaid Records 1990
Total Hits (LP) Groove Is In The Heart CBS 1990
Turtles Power Hits (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Groove Is In The Heart TELDEC ... 1990
U.K. Chart Attack #90/49 (CD) Power Of Love Rock Over London 1990
Chronicles : One (CD, Comp, Promo) What Is Love? (Deeeee ... Art Of Mix 1991
Club Culture Volume 1 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Groove Is In The Heart WEA International Inc. 1991
DiscoTech Two (2x12") Good Beat DiscoTech 1991
Fido's Choice Volume 2 - 17 Cool Dance Trax (CD) Groove Is In The Heart... Magnum 1991
Grandmix 90 (CD) What Is Love ?, Groove... DMC 1991
Gridlock! (CD, Comp) World Clique Medley Razormaid Records 1991
Groove 2 The Beat (CD, Comp, Mixed) Groove Is In The Heart PolyTel 1991
Hardcore Dancefloor ◄ (2 versions) Groove Is In The Heart... Dino Entertainment 1991
Hot Tracks 10-3 (CD, Comp, Promo) Good Beat Hot Tracks 1991
June 91 - One (12") Megamix, What Is Love,... DMC 1991
Maxximum Dance Vol. 3 (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Groove Is In The Heart Airplay Records 1991
May 91 - Two (12") Good Beat DMC 1991
Mega Exitos (LP) Power Of Love Sonografica, WEA International Inc. 1991
Mega-Mixx Issue 5 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) E.S.P. Mega-Mixx Industries Ltd. 1991
Mega-Mixx Issue 6 (CD, Comp, Promo) Good Beat Mega-Mixx Industries Ltd. 1991
Mixx-It CD7 - Best Of Alternative (CD, Comp, Promo) What Is Love Mixx-it 1991
Mixx-it 37 (12", Promo) What Is Love? (Cameron... Mixx-it 1991
Music Factory Mastermix - Issue 54 (2x12") Groove Is In The Heart... Music Factory 1991
Music Factory Mastermix - Issue 55 (CD, P/Mixed) Groove Is In The Heart Music Factory 1991
Pop Mix CD-4 (CD, Comp) E.S.P. Pop Mix 1991
Rhythm Stick RS CD 02 (CD) Groove Is In The Heart... Rhythm Stick 1991
Rockopop Vol. 1 (2xLP, Comp) Groove In The Heart Warner Music (Spain) 1991
Series 10 Issue 3 (2x12") Good Beat Hot Tracks 1991
The Brits 1991 ◄ (2 versions) Groove Is In The Heart Telstar 1991
Feel Da Groove Volume 2 (CD, Comp) Good Beat (Turn Up The... Maxximum Dance Group 1992
Mega Dance Party '92 (2xCass) Groove Is In The Heart Columbia 1992
The Greatest Dance Album In The World! (CD) Groove Is In The Heart... Virgin 1992
The Greatest Dance Album In The World! (LP) Groove Is In The Heart... Virgin 1992
The Greatest Hits Of Dance ◄ (2 versions) Groove Is In The Heart Telstar 1992
CD Collection 121 (CD) Groove Is In The Heart DMC 1993
Commercial Collection 2/93 (12") Groove Is In The Heart DMC 1993
Mixx-it Greatest Hits - 7th Anniversary (3xCD, Comp, Promo, Ltd) What Is Love Mixx-it 1993
The Best Dance Album In The World... Ever! (2xCD) Groove Is In The Heart... Virgin 1993
Dance Decade Vol. 1 The 80's (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Ariola 1994
Dance Now! Vol. 8 (2xCD) Bring Me Your Love (DJ... Dance Pool 1994
Dumb And Dumber (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Album, Comp) ◄ (3 versions) You Sexy Thing RCA 1994
Maxi Dance Sensation 15 (2xCD, Comp) Picnic In The Summerti... BMG Ariola Media GmbH 1994
The Best Of 100% Dance (3xCD) Groove Is In The Heart Telstar 1994
Global Dance Wave (CD) Call Me (Ralphi's Exte... WEA International Inc. 1995
Party Girl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (CD, Comp) Music Selector Is The ... Relativity 1995
Wigstock The Movie: Music From The Original Soundtrack (CD, Comp) Somebody Sire Records Company 1995
Before Techno (2xCD) Groove Is In The Heart PolyGram 1996
DJ Club 2 (CD, Promo) Groove Is In The Heart WEA International Inc. 1996
Dance Classix - All Time Dance Hits (CD) Groove Is In The Heart Warner Music (Chile) 1996
Energy For The 90's (CD) Groove Is In The Heart... SPG Music Productions Ltd. 1996
World Of Dance: The 90's (CD) Groove Is In The Heart... Rebound Records (2) 1996
Maximum Dance Hits Vol. 1 (CD, Comp) Power Of Love (Zanziba... Elektra 1997
Maximum R&B (CD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Elektra 1997
Ninety 90's Volume 2 (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Sounds Direct, Warner Music UK Ltd. 1997
Remix Culture 174 (2x12") Good Beat (Bug Remix) DMC 1997
Carwash (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart... Telstar TV 1998
Culture House (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Universal Music (France) 1998
Frosh (CD) Groove Is In The Heart PolyGram 1998
Looking Back 7 (CD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Ultimix 1998
Party Police Vol. 1 (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart... Sony Music Entertainment (Germany), Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) 1998
Rage - The Songs Most Chosen By Rage Guest Programmers (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC Music) 1998
The 90's Collection (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Time Life Music 1998
Cool 90's (CD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Mushroom Records 1999
Phat Beats 199 (12") Groove Is In The Heart... DMC 1999
Pozytywne Wibracje 3 - Brand New Acid Jazz Collection (2xCD, Comp) Groove In The Heart STX Records (2), Universal Music Polska 1999
Scream Of Consciousness (CD, Comp, Mixed) What Is Love? (Eternal... TVT Records 1999
90's Rewind (CD, Comp, Mixed) Groove Is In The Heart Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) 2000
Charlie's Angels (Music From The Motion Picture) (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Groove Is In The Heart Columbia ... 2000
Dance Floor (Deluxe) - The Biggest Dance-Hymns Of The 90's (2xCD) Groove Is In The Heart... Sony Music Media (Germany) 2000
Dance Train Classics Platform 2 (3xCD) Groove Is In The Heart... EVA Belgium 2000
Hit Mixes 215 (12") Groove Is In The Heart... DMC 2000
The Commercial Collection 215 (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart... DMC 2000
Back To Love 2 (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Hed Kandi Records 2001
Calambre Techno Produce Sonido (3xCD) Groove Is In The Heart DRO EastWest S.A. 2001
Dance Train Classics Vinyl 12 (12") Groove Is In The Heart... 541 2001
De Maxx Long Player 2 (2xCD) Groove Is In The Heart Sony Music Entertainment (Belgium) 2001
De Pre Historie - De Jaren 90 (Box + 10xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart EVA Belgium 2001
De Pre Historie 1990 (CD) Groove Is In The Heart EVA Belgium 2001
Music Factory Mastermix - Issue 175 (2xCD, P/Mixed, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Music Factory 2001
OXA Ibiza Reunion 2001 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Groove Is In The Heart OXA 2001
Pulse (2xCD, Comp) Power Of Love BMG Special Products, Razor & Tie 2001
Pump Up The Volume (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Groove Is In The Heart Universal Records ... 2001
The 80's Collection - Next Generation Hits (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Time Life Music 2001
The Disco Boys - Volume 1 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Groove Is In The Heart... Warner Strategic Marketing 2001
Back To The Old Skool (2xCD) Groove Is In The Heart Ministry Of Sound (Germany) 2002
Dance Collection - Unstoppable Beats (CD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart DeAgostini 2002
Heat Party Album (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Universal Music TV 2002
Old School House Party (CD) Groove Is In The Heart Thump Records 2002
Party Hits 2002 (CD) Groove Is In The Heart EMI Music (France) 2002
Pop Life : A Celebration Of Pop Culture (3xCD, Comp, Mixed) What Is Love Warner Strategic Marketing (Belgium) 2002
Vibes On A Summers Day - Tenth Anniversary (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Festival Mushroom Records 2002
Wie Die Karnickel - Die Musik Zum Film (Original Soundtrack) (CD, Comp, Sou) Groove Is In The Heart Sony Music Media (Germany) 2002
House Club Hottest 004 (CD) Groove Is In The Heart... Overdose 2003
Mashed Up! 4 (CD, Comp) Move Your Feet Vs Groo... Music Factory 2003
Solid Steel Presents The Herbaliser - Herbal Blend (CD, Comp, Mixed) Groove Is In The Heart... Ninja Tune 2003
Summergroove (CD) Groove Is In The Heart Warner Strategic Marketing (UK) 2003
Tools III - "The Preachers Of House" ◄ (2 versions) What Is Love? Goldfinger$ Inc. 2003
Dance Decades - A Compete History Of Dance. 1989-2004. (3xCD) Groove Is In The Heart Universal Music (UK) 2004
Grandmix 90's Edition (3xCD) Groove Is In The Heart Sony Music Media (Netherlands) 2004
ID&T Classics - The Megamixes (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Groove Is In The Heart Universal TV 2004
Never Forget The Very Best Of The 90s (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart BMG UK & Ireland 2004
Old School Nation! (2xCD) Groove Is In The Heart... Hi-Bias Records Inc. 2004
Party On - The Only Party Album You'll Ever Need! (2xCD, Comp + DVD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. 2004
Somerset House Mix (CD, Promo, Ltd, Mixed) Theme From Deee-Lite Not On Label (Lemon Jelly Self-released) 2004
The Record Playa' (CD, Mixed) Groove Is In The Heart Not On Label 2004
The Very Best Of SchoolDisco.com (3xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart V2TV 2004
Office Party (2xCD) Groove Is In The Heart Warner Music (New Zealand) 2005
Pogo Sessions Vol. 5 (CD, Mixed, Comp, Dig) Power Of Love Not On Label 2005
Street Dance Battle (CD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart NOW Music (Denmark) 2005
Student Daze (2xCD) Groove Is In The Heart Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. 2005
Süddeutsche Zeitung Diskothek 1990 (CD) Groove Is In The Heart Süddeutsche Zeitung 2005
25 Ans Radio Nova (25xCD, Comp + Box, Ltd) Groove Is In The Heart Nova Records 2006
Back 2 The Dance (3xCD, Dig) Groove Is In The Heart Warner Music France 2006
Balance 009 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Good Beat (Acapella) EQ Recordings 2006
Floorfillers Club Classics (3xCD) Groove Is In The Heart Universal Music TV 2006
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life / Power Of Love ◄ (2 versions) Power Of Love (Urban E... Nexgen Records 2006
Renaissance: The Classics - Part 2 (3xCD, Mixed, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. 2006
Sommer Unseres Lebens (CD) Groove Is In The Heart Paper Chase 2006
100 Hits 90s (5xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Demon Music Group 2007
90's Monsterjam (CD, Mixed) Groove Is In The Heart DMC 2007
Brazilian Cuts (CDr, Mixed, Promo) Groove Is In The Heart Not On Label 2007
Commercial Collection 290 (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart DMC 2007
One Shot 1990 (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Universal Music (Italy) 2007
The Kings Of Electro ◄ (2 versions) What Is Love (Holograp... Rapster Records 2007
The Kings Of Electro Part A (2xLP) What Is Love (Holograp... Rapster Records 2007
Anthems II 1991-2009 (3xCD, Mixed, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Ministry Of Sound 2008
Connected: 90's 12" Mixes (3xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart... Universal Music TV 2008
Countdown One Hit Wonders 2 (3xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart... Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC Music), Liberation Music 2008
Masterpiece Created By Francois K (3xCD, Mixed, Comp, Dig) What Is Love (Holograp... Ministry Of Sound 2008
Dave Pearce: The Dance Years: 1990 (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Inspired Recordings 2009
Acme Tunes #4 (12") Groove Is In The Heart Promowax  
Been A Long Time EP (12", EP) Groove Is In The Heart 993 Records  
Classic Party Rockers Vol. 13 (12") Groove Is In The Heart Strictly Hits Vinyl Service  
Dance Machine '89 '90 (2xCD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Atlantis Records (Italy)  
Funkymix 10 (CD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Ultimix  
Issue 6 (3x12", Promo) Power Of Love Powerhouse Records  
Looking Back 7 (2x12", Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Ultimix  
Rhythm & Scratch Tracks - Vol. 1 (3x12") Groove Is In The Heart Ultimix  
The Best Of Funkymix 2 (2xCD, Comp, Promo) Groove Is In The Heart Ultimix  
The Grooves 14 (LP) Groove Is In The Heart... DMC  
The Very Best Of Hot Tracks Volume 5 (CD, Comp) Groove Is In The Heart Hot Tracks  
X-Mix Hybrid 9 (12") Groove Is In The Heart X-Mix  
Unofficial Releases:
Taste My Love / In The City / Untitled (12") How Do You Say...Love ... Not On Label 1990
House Accapellas Volume One (LP, Comp) French A Pella, What I... A Cappellas (White) 1991
Partyzone 11 (CD, Mixed) Bring Me Your Love MTV Music Entertainment (Holland) 1994
D. Acca K. Trax 2. (LP) What Is Love? (Frencha... Short Takes Records 1997
Deep Magic Dance 50 - The Best Of 10 Years (2xCD, Comp, Mixed, Met) Groove Is In The Heart Deep Dance, Deep Dance 1997
Groove Is In The Heart 2002 (12")   Not On Label 2002
Armand Van Helden: The Remixes (12") Groove Is In The Heart... Not On Label (Armand Van Helden), Not On Label (Cassius), Not On Label (Loleatta Holloway), Not On Label (Pete Heller), Not On Label (Deee-Lite) 2003
Rvng Prsnts MX2: Diabolic & Julian S. Process (CDr) Pussycat Bonus Beat Rvng Intl. 2004
Groove Is In The Heart (12", S/Sided)   Not On Label 2006
Groove Is In The Rmx / Perfect Exceeder (12")   Not On Label 2006
Groove Is In The Heart (12", S/Sided, W/Lbl)   Not On Label 2007
Groove Is In The Heart (Sick House Remix) (12", S/Sided)   Sick House 2007
Musica (2xCD, Mixed) Groove Is In The Heart... KDK Records 2007
Pool Mix 1990's (DVDr, DVD) The Power Of Love, Gro... Pool Records (2) 2007
Power Of Love (Lemarc Remix) (File, MP3, Single)   Smoke Island Recordings 2008
Accapella Trax (LP) What Is Love? (Frencha... Concept Records (4)  
DJ Maxi SIngle 161 (12", Comp, Ltd, Maxi, Promo) Thank You Everyday D.J. Mix Club  
Deeper Underground / Groove Is In The Heart (12") Groove Is In The Heart Not On Label  
Five Songs Every DJ Should Have Volume 3 (12") Groove Is In The Heart Not On Label  
Give Me A Good Beat (12") Good Beat (Remix) Not On Label  
Shady's In Da Groove (12", W/Lbl)   Not On Label  
Untitled (12") The Real Good Beat Not On Label  
Wild Remix Service Volume 1 (12") Groove Is In The Heart Not On Label  
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