June (Polish band)
June | |
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 Robert Cichy performing at the concert of June in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Poland |
| Genres | Soul, jazz, alternative pop,[1] R'n'B[2] |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Kayax |
| Members | Jan Smoczyński Robert Cichy Krzysztof Pacan. |
| Website | june |
June is a Polish band playing a mixture of soul and jazz. It was founded in 2008 by musicians/music producers Jan Smoczyński, Robert Cichy and Krzysztof Pacan. All three musicians have previously worked with Polish artists such as Smolik, Anna Maria Jopek, Michał Urbaniak, Urszula Dudziak, Ania Dąbrowska.[3] In 2009, the band was nominated for a Fryderyk award.[4]
History[edit]
That's What I Like (2008–2011)[edit]
The band's debut album That's What I Like was released on 12 September 2008. Polish singer Kayah decided to release it through her label Kayax and made a guest appearance in a song "Be Yourself".[3] The other guest vocalist on the record was Paulina "Pinnawela" Przybysz (formerly Sistars), who sang in "No F No L".[5][2]
In 2009, the band was nominated for the Fryderyk award in New Face of Fonography category.[4]
July Stars (2011–present)[edit]
June's sophomore album, July Stars, was released in May 2012 as a double album. The second disc contains songs with guest vocals by Urszula Dudziak, Kayah, Kasia Nosowska, Ania Dąbrowska, Aga Zaryan, Mika Urbaniak, Andrzej Dąbrowski, Marcelina Stoszek and Patrycja Gola.[1][5]
On 4 July 2012, the band performed at the Tent Stage at Open'er Festival.
Musical style[edit]
June's music has been influenced by artists like N.E.R.D, OutKast, Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu.[3][2]
Band members[edit]
- Jan Smoczyński – piano (2008–present)
- Robert Cichy – guitar, vocals (2008–present)
- Krzysztof Pacan – (2008–present)
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Title | Album details |
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| That's What I Like |
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| July Stars |
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Awards and nominations[edit]
Fryderyk[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2009 | June | New Face of Fonography | Nominated[4] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Kayax - July Stars" (in Polish). kayax.net. Archived from the original on 2017-06-21. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ a b c "Kayax - That's What I Like" (in Polish). kayax.net. Archived from the original on 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ a b c "June - nowe dziecko wytwórni Kayax" (in Polish). muzyka.trendz.pl. 31 October 2008. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ a b c "Nominees and Winners 2009 :: Fryderyk music award". Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ a b "June - płyta" (in Polish). june.com.pl. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
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