Jonny Sjo
| d'sound | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Oslo |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Website | Official website |
| Members |
Simone Eriksrud (nee Larsen) Jonny Sjo Kim Ofstad |
D'Sound stylized as d'sound is a Norwegian pop band based in Oslo, Norway. The band is composed of lead vocalist Simone Larsen, bassist Jonny Sjo and drummer Kim Ofstad.
Drummer Kim Ofstad (born November 25, 1969) and bassist Jonny Sjo (born April 7, 1969) met while both attending Berklee College of Music. D'Sound was formed back in 1993 in Oslo with vocalist Simone Larsen (born August 21, 1970, now known as Simone Eriksrud) at a coincident rehearsal-meeting. Their debut album, Spice of Life, was released in 1997, followed by the successful single "Real Name", and was nominated for two "Spellemannpriser", the Norwegian equivalent of the Brits (United Kingdom) and the Grammys (United States). D'Sound's blend of jazz-pop with funky elements was well received, and they also gained recognition as a live act. Their second album, Beauty Is a Blessing, was released in 1998 and won the "Spellemannpris" for Best Norwegian Pop Group. It received platinum certification in Norway; however, the album was never released internationally. The second single, "Down on the Street" (originally a hit for British jazz-funk band Shakatak) also entered the UK club chart. Musical influence shifted more to a drum-n-bass and modern soul sound in the following albums. The single "Tattooed on My Mind" was released and received with favorable reception in Southeast Asia.
In 2000, the band resumed working together on their next album in Jonny Sjo's home studio. After a long period of writing material, Talkin' Talk was recorded. For the first time, the band also produced the album, along with their long-time keyboardist Stein Austrud. In the production of their third album, D'Sound was heavily influenced by modern rhythm and blues American artists such as Angie Stone, D'Angelo, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu. The album Talkin' Talk was mixed in Virginia Beach, United States by Serban Ghenea, whose credits include work for Janet Jackson and Prince. For the subsequent tour, D'Sound joined with numerous national and international musicians and toured Norway with the songs from their three albums. Several international musicians like DJ Kemit from American hip-hop group Arrested Development also joined the band in touring.
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