Culture Box is a Contemporary Bubblegum dance-pop group from Germany. The group consists of 5 members: Maxi, Elli, Flo, David, and Jay. They released their debut single "Boogie Woogie Song" on 29 August 2008. Culture Box's music is a similar style to other German pop/dance groups, including Banaroo, BeFour and Cherona.
On the 26th of October 2008 Culture Box released their self-titled debut album "Culture Box". The new album contains a massive 17 tracks, including a cover of the Sweet's Poppa Joe, "Papa Joe", that was also covered by Yummie.
Member Biographies
Below are the biographies of the members of Culture Box. They have been translated from their official Web site, where they originally appeared in German.
| Name: |
Flo |
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| Birthplace: |
Landau id Pfalz |
| Birthdate: |
30.12.1985 |
| Size: |
1.75 |
| Hair color: |
Dark-blond |
| Eye color: |
Blue |
| Residence: |
Köln |
| Siblings: |
Carina |
| Parents: |
Liane and William |
| Hobbies: |
Swimming, gym, cinema |
| Education: |
Auguste Viktoria Gymnasium Trier (Abi 05)
Universität zu Köln University of Cologne |
| Favorites: |
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| Food: |
Lasagne |
| Film: |
Matrix, The Simpsons |
| Singer/s: |
Justin, Beyoncé |
| Drink: |
Water with lemon juice |
| Book: |
The Perfume |
| Actor/s: |
Penélope Cruz |
| Destination: |
Sydney |
| Animal: |
Black Labrador |
| Car: |
Audi R8 |
| Clothes: |
Beachwear, Freako |
| Pets: |
1 rabbit |
For what will be the largest part
Money spent: |
Dancing, music, clothes |
| The most beautiful experience: |
My very first engagement as a professional dancer for ne big show. |
| The most precious possession: |
My Talent |
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| Name: |
Elli |
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| Birthplace: |
Munster |
| Birthdate: |
11.05.1981 |
| Size: |
1.60 m |
| Hair color: |
Brown |
| Eye color: |
Brown |
| Residence: |
Köln |
| Siblings: |
Erdogan (23) and Yonca (14) |
| Parents: |
Nevin and Muharrem |
| Hobbies: |
Music, singing, dancing, meeting friends |
| Education: |
Secondary school: Fachhochschulreife
Training for Technical Assistant Design / Media Designer |
| Favorites: |
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| Food: |
Lasagna, salad, pizza |
| Film: |
Ratatouille, Mr d. rings, the jungle book ... |
| Singer/s: |
Mick Hucknall, Justin Timberlake, Amy Winehouse, Beyoncé, Leona Lewis, Timbaland ... |
| Drink: |
Orange juice, cocktails, water ... |
| Author: |
By Ildiko Kürthy |
| Pop or rock group: |
Simply Red, Destiny's Child, Green Day, Boyz II Men ... |
| Actor/s: |
W. Denzel, Tom Cruise ... |
| Destination: |
Turkey, Italy ... |
| Animal: |
Cats, horses ... |
| Car: |
Toyota RAV 4 |
| Clothes: |
Jeans, cool sneakers, high heels, shorts / dresses |
| Pets: |
Cat named "Destiny" |
For what will be the largest part
Money spent: |
Save or small things like nice clothes;) |
| The most beautiful experience: |
when I look at my dreams / wishes fulfilled, these are the most beautiful experiences for me (like my apartment and my new car soon): |
| The most precious possession: |
My Health |
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| Personal hero / heroine: |
my parents |
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| Worst experience: |
the death of very close people |
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| Personal opinion about anything: |
I'm totally happy in the band "Culture Box" came to be. I am incredibly excited about what all of us and am very motivated for this band to give my best! ;) ;) For me it was always a big dream, the music to my job to do and have many experiences and impressions in my previous life but it can gather here, I see as a very big chance to do something big. I am very grateful and look forward to the upcoming riesirg time with "Culture Box! |
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| Name: |
Jay |
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| Birthplace: |
Arnsberg |
| Birthdate: |
25.10.1985 |
| Size: |
1.77 m |
| Hair color: |
Always different |
| Eye color: |
Brown |
| Residence: |
Bochum |
| Siblings: |
Sae-Seung (32) |
| Parents: |
Sundok and Bark-II |
| Hobbies: |
Singing, music, good food, reading, going out |
| Education: |
Baccalaureate at the Theodor-Körner school, 2-Fach Bachelor studies at the Ruhr University Bochum: 4. Semester Sozialpsychologie und Anglistik Semester Social Psychology and English Literature
Former education: DLRG, karate |
| Favorites: |
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| Food: |
Sushi, Thai |
| Film: |
Butterfly Effect |
| Singer/s: |
Craig David, Lee Ryan, Christina Aguilera, Eric Benét, Keith Urban, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and many more |
| Drink: |
Cocktails or simply milk;) |
| Author: |
Pat Conroy |
| Book: |
The Prince of Tides |
| Pop or rock group: |
Daughtry, Boyz II Men |
| Actor/s: |
Jessica Alba |
| Destination: |
Korea |
| Animal: |
Dog |
| Car: |
white Loremo (since 2010 if he is actually completed) |
| Clothes: |
smart casual - preferably jeans, T-shirt, jacket and a chic;) |
For what will be the largest part
Money spent: |
Technology and clothing |
| The most beautiful experience: |
My stay in Hamburg has a lot to my personal development, well in my civilian Franz Sales House in Essen. I never thought that working with mentally disabled people would be something for me. During this time I have experienced many beautiful things and experiences. |
| The most precious possession: |
Cell phone and Ipod |
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| Personal hero / heroine: |
I do not know so well. My family, my friends? Anyone who has inspired me. |
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| Worst experience: |
I am the first time through the practical driving test have fallen. Does that count? ;) ;) |
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| Personal opinion about anything: |
Music was my first love ..." Music has always been the most important thing for me. It combines, comfort, and helps people.It enables me to express myself and even a reality. I sing, the music's sake. |
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| Name: |
David (Dave) |
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| Birthplace: |
Basel |
| Birthdate: |
26.11.1984 |
| Size: |
1.93 m |
| Hair color: |
Light brown |
| Eye color: |
Brown |
| Residence: |
Köln |
| Siblings: |
Thomas and Christian |
| Parents: |
Anika and Marius |
| Hobbies: |
Tennis, football, singing, songwriting, boxing, fitness, jogging, modeling |
| Education: |
Kaufmann |
| Favorites: |
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| Food: |
Asian, Pizza |
| Film: |
A Beautiful Mind |
| Singer/s: |
Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera |
| Drink: |
Water, iced tea |
| Author: |
David Safien |
| Book: |
Mieses Karma |
| Pop or rock group: |
Blue, Coldplay, Xavier N. |
| Actor/s: |
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Richard Gere |
| Destination: |
Los Angeles |
| Animal: |
Cat |
| Car: |
Smart |
| Clothes: |
Casual, jeans, leather jacket, sneakers, etc. |
| Pets: |
Cat named "Filou" |
For what will be the largest part
Money spent: |
Sports, books (most for music CDs) |
| The most beautiful experience: |
Friendships with incredible people, the birth of my nephew Shawn |
| The most precious possession: |
My family, my voice, my fat cat Filou |
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| Worst experience: |
Many Disappointments of people who were not loyal |
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| Personal opinion about anything: |
For me, music has always been everything! Every day get up and sing a tone is an incredible feeling! Look forward to the future with Culture-Box! |
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| Name: |
Maxi |
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| Birthplace: |
Wuppertal |
| Birthdate: |
19.11.1988 |
| Size: |
1.70 |
| Hair color: |
Black |
| Eye color: |
Brown |
| Residence: |
Wuppertal |
| Siblings: |
Maya (22) |
| Parents: |
Filiciana and Andreas Michael |
| Hobbies: |
Hobbies: Singing, dancing, swimming, with friends, clubbin |
| Education: |
Berufsschule |
| Favorites: |
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| Food: |
Mother's Food |
| Film: |
PS Ich liebe dich |
| Singer/s: |
Alicia Keys |
| Drink: |
Cola |
| Pop or rock group: |
Pussy Cat Dolls |
| Actor/s: |
Jessica Alba |
| Destination: |
Philippines |
| Animal: |
White tiger |
| Car: |
Jaguar |
| Clothes: |
Sporty Elegant |
For what will be the largest part
Money spent: |
The holidays in the Philippines |
| The most beautiful experience: |
The half year in the Philippines |
| Personal hero / heroine: |
My father, my best friend |
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| Worst experience: |
When my grandfather three days before my 18th Birthday died. |
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Discography
Below is the complete discography of Culture Box.
ALBUMS
CULTURE BOX (26TH SEPTEMBER 2008) |
- Welcome To The Culture Box (1:30)
- Boogie Woogie Song (Single Version) (3:34)
- Diva Dance (3:09)
- Papa Joe (3:00)
- Saturday Night (3:26)
- Around The World (3:39)
- Hands Up (3:37)
- Baila (3:37)
- Million Miles (4:04)
- I Wanna Want It (3:36)
- Baila Party (1:00)
- Mexico (3:08)
- Hooray! Hooray! (2:41)
- Just The 5 Of Us (4:01)
- Mare Mare (3:31)
- Believe In Love (3:58)
- Culture World (1:16)
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SINGLES
| Boogie Woogie Song (August 2008) |
| 1. |
Boogie woogie song (Single Version) |
| 2. |
Call my name |
| 3. |
Boogie woogie song (Remix) |
| 4. |
Boogie woogie song (Karaoke Version) |
| Video: |
Boogie Woogie Song |
| Boogie Woogie Song (29 August 2008) |
| 1. |
Boogie woogie song (Single Version) |
| 2. |
Call my name |
| Winterdream (December 2008) |
| 1. |
Winterdream |
| 2. |
Christmasdream |
| 3. |
Christmasdream (Orchestral Version) |
| 4. |
Winterdream (Instrumental) |
| 5. |
Believe In Love |
| 6. |
Album Medley
(Hands Up, I Wanna Want It, Million Miles, Around The World, Boogie Woogie Song) |
| Video: |
Boogie Woogie Song |
| Winterdream (December 2008) |
| 1. |
Winterdream |
| 2. |
Christmasdream (Orchestral Version) |
Song Previews
Below are a collection of 45 second previews of Culture Box's songs.
"Boogie Woogie Song" (45 second .mp3 preview): |
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Wallpapers / Photos
Below is a collection of wallpapers and photos of Culture Box. Wallpapers copyright Culture Box.
WALLPAPER ONE |
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WALLPAPER TWO |
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WALLPAPER THREE |
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