Shine4
Shine4 | |
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| Origin | South Africa |
| Genres | Pop music |
| Years active | 2001–2008 |
| Label | Sony Music Africa |
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Shine4 was a South African music group formed in January 2001.[1] They were described as the world's first Afrikaans girl group.[2] Shine4 are known for such songs as Mama ek wil 'n man he, Perfekte Wêreld and Ramaja (originally by Glenys Lynne). They performed at the Kokoriba Campfire Music Festival.[3]
After releasing three albums in seven years, Shine 4 announced their disbandment in 2008.[4] To conclude their career, they released a compilation album of their greatest hits titled Sien Jou Weer (Grootste Hits). They briefly reunited in 2024.[5]
The group consisted of four female singers: Desirèe Underwood, Jill Middlekop, Marlese Kapp and Liesl Kriel.[6]
Career
Shine4 recorded several Afrikaans covers of songs including "Perfekte Welle" by Juli as "Perfekte Wêreld" and "Something Kinda Ooooh" by Girls Aloud as ''Ietsie Binne My''.[7]
Discography
Shine4 recorded 3 studio albums.[8][9]
Studio albums
Compilation albums
- 2008: Grootste hits (sien jou weer)
- 2010: Perfekte wêreld / so elektries 2CD
DVDs
- 2007: Shine 4 - Die Grootste Treffers (DVD)
- Now it's Christmas (2005)[13]
References
- ^ Redaksiespan (2024-05-19). "Shine 4 ná 20 jaar weer saam, maar nie vir altyd - Afrikaanse Musieknuus" (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ Roekeloos (2005-05-16). "Shine 4". Roekeloos.co.za (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "Kokoriba Kampvuur Musiekfees eersdaags". Die Kwêvoël. 2008-01-30. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ Wyk, Mizanne van (2024-08-18). "Shine 4 – waar is dié vroue vandag?". Maroela Media (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ Wyk, Mizanne van (2024-08-18). "Shine 4 – waar is dié vroue vandag?". Maroela Media (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ Redaksiespan (2024-05-19). "Shine 4 ná 20 jaar weer saam, maar nie vir altyd - Afrikaanse Musieknuus" (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ Ietsie Binne My by Shine 4, 2007-03-30, retrieved 2022-06-07
- ^ "Shine 4". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "Shine 4 | TheAudioDB.com". www.theaudiodb.com. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ Shine 4 - Begin, 2002, retrieved 2025-12-15
- ^ Shine 4 - Perfekte Wêreld, 2005, retrieved 2025-12-15
- ^ Shine 4 - So Elektries, 2007, retrieved 2025-12-15
- ^ Roekeloos (2006-11-15). "60 Goue Kersfees Treffers". Roekeloos.co.za (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2025-12-15.
See also
- List of South African music groups
External links
- Shine4 se amptelike webwerf Archived 2008-02-25 at the Wayback Machine