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{{Short description|American big beat group}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Cirrus
| name = Cirrus
| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], United States
|background = group_or_band
|origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], United States
| genre = [[Big beat]], [[breakbeat]], [[trip hop]]
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| years_active = 1995–2003
|genre = [[Big beat]], [[breakbeat]], [[trip hop]]
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| label = [[Moonshine Music]]
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|years_active = 1995–2003
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| associated_acts = Prodonaut
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|label = [[Moonshine Music]]
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| past_members = Aaron Carter<br>Stephen James Barry
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|past_members = Aaron Carter<br>Stephen James Barry
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'''Cirrus''' were an [[United States|American]] [[big beat]] group formed in 1995 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], United States. The group was composed of Aaron Carter and Stephen James Barry.
'''Cirrus''' were an [[United States|American]] [[electronic dance music]] group formed in 1995 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], United States. The group was composed of Aaron Carter and Stephen James Barry.


In live performances, the group often added live instrumentation such as guitar and bass to the electronic background.<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p203293/biography|pure_url=yes}} Cirrus] at ''[[AllMusic]]''</ref> Their single "Superstar DJ" brought them mainstream exposure, and in 1997 they released their debut [[album]] on [[Moonshine Music]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/drop-the-break-mw0000027880|title=Drop the Break - Cirrus &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits|website=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=December 3, 2019}}</ref> They scored several dance [[hit record|hits]] in the [[United States|US]] and Canada over the next five years. The song, "Back on a Mission" is featured in the film ''[[Mortal Kombat: Annihilation|Mortal Kombat 2: Annihilation]]'' and also appears in the video games, ''[[Need for Speed: Underground 2]]'', ''[[Apocalypse (video game)|Apocalypse]], [[Twisted Metal 4]]'' and "[[Demolition Racer]]".
In live performances, the group often added live instrumentation such as guitar and bass to the electronic background.<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p203293/biography|pure_url=yes}} Cirrus] at ''[[AllMusic]]''</ref> Their single "Superstar DJ" brought them mainstream exposure, and in 1997 they released their debut [[album]] on [[Moonshine Music]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/drop-the-break-mw0000027880|title=Drop the Break - Cirrus &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits|website=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=December 3, 2019}}</ref> They scored several dance [[hit record|hits]] in the [[United States|US]] and Canada over the next five years. The song, "Back on a Mission" is featured in the film ''[[Mortal Kombat Annihilation|Mortal Kombat 2: Annihilation]]'' and also appears in the video games, ''[[Need for Speed: Underground 2]]'', ''[[Apocalypse (video game)|Apocalypse]],'' and "[[Demolition Racer]]".


==Members==
==Members==
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*''Back on a Mission'' (Moonshine, 1998)
*''Back on a Mission'' (Moonshine, 1998)
*''Counterfeit'' (Moonshine, 2002)
*''Counterfeit'' (Moonshine, 2002)

===Charting singles===
===Charting singles===
*"Superstar DJ" (1996) US Dance/Club Play #26<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p203293/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} Billboard Singles], ''[[AllMusic]]''</ref>
*"Superstar DJ" (1996) US Dance/Club Play #26<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p203293/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} Billboard Singles], ''[[AllMusic]]''</ref>
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*"Stop and Panic" (1999) US Dance/Club Play #11, Canada #12
*"Stop and Panic" (1999) US Dance/Club Play #11, Canada #12
*"Boomerang" (2002) US Dance/Club Play #10
*"Boomerang" (2002) US Dance/Club Play #10

==Songs in video games==
==Songs in video games==
*"Captain Cocktail" in ''[[Test Drive 6]]'' and ''[[Supercar Street Challenge]]''.
*"Captain Cocktail" in ''[[Test Drive 6]]'' and ''[[Supercar Street Challenge]]''.
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*"Stop & Panic" in ''[[Demolition Racer]]'', ''[[Demolition Racer: No Exit]]'', ''[[Need for Speed: High Stakes]]'', ''[[ATV Offroad Fury]]'', [[XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association]], and ''[[FIFA Football 2002]]''.
*"Stop & Panic" in ''[[Demolition Racer]]'', ''[[Demolition Racer: No Exit]]'', ''[[Need for Speed: High Stakes]]'', ''[[ATV Offroad Fury]]'', [[XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association]], and ''[[FIFA Football 2002]]''.
*"Abba Zabba" in ''[[Demolition Racer]]'' and ''[[Demolition Racer: No Exit]]''
*"Abba Zabba" in ''[[Demolition Racer]]'' and ''[[Demolition Racer: No Exit]]''
*"Back on a Mission" in ''[[Need for Speed Underground 2]]'', ''[[Apocalypse (video game)|Apocalypse]]'' and ''[[Cool Boarders 2001]]''.
*"Back on a Mission" in ''[[Need for Speed Underground 2]]'', ''[[Apocalypse (video game)|Apocalypse]], [[Twisted Metal 4]],'' and ''[[Cool Boarders 2001]]''.
*"Nassau" in ''[[Supercar Street Challenge]]''.
*"Nassau" in ''[[Supercar Street Challenge]]''.
*"The Answer" in ''[[Demolition Racer]]'' and ''[[Demolition Racer: No Exit]]''.
*"The Answer" in ''[[Demolition Racer]]'' and ''[[Demolition Racer: No Exit]]''.
*"Back on a Mission" was featured and uncredited in the movie ''[[Mortal Kombat: Annihilation|Mortal Kombat 2: Annihilation]]''.
*"Back on a Mission" was featured and uncredited in the movie ''[[Mortal Kombat Annihilation|Mortal Kombat 2: Annihilation]]''.
*"Breakbeat Suckers" in ''[[Downhill Domination]]''.
*"Breakbeat Suckers" in ''[[Downhill Domination]]''.
*"Break In" in [[Gran Turismo 3]]
*"Break In" in [[Gran Turismo 3]]
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[[Category:Electronic music duos]]
[[Category:American electronic music duos]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Los Angeles]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Los Angeles]]
[[Category:American electronic music groups]]
[[Category:Musical duos from California]]
[[Category:American musical duos]]
[[Category:Big beat groups]]
[[Category:Big beat groups]]

Latest revision as of 13:56, 4 October 2024

Cirrus
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresBig beat, breakbeat, trip hop
Years active1995–2003
LabelsMoonshine Music
Past membersAaron Carter
Stephen James Barry

Cirrus were an American electronic dance music group formed in 1995 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The group was composed of Aaron Carter and Stephen James Barry.

In live performances, the group often added live instrumentation such as guitar and bass to the electronic background.[1] Their single "Superstar DJ" brought them mainstream exposure, and in 1997 they released their debut album on Moonshine Music.[2] They scored several dance hits in the US and Canada over the next five years. The song, "Back on a Mission" is featured in the film Mortal Kombat 2: Annihilation and also appears in the video games, Need for Speed: Underground 2, Apocalypse, and "Demolition Racer".

Members

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  • Aaron Carter - vocals, keyboards, guitar, production, mixing, programming
  • Stephen James Barry - keyboards, bass, production, mixing, engineering

Live members

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  • Jim Chaney - drums
  • Laura Derby - vocals (2002 only)
  • Tyler Bates - guitars (2002 only)

Discography

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Albums

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  • Drop the Break (Moonshine Music, 1997)
  • Back on a Mission (Moonshine, 1998)
  • Counterfeit (Moonshine, 2002)

Charting singles

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  • "Superstar DJ" (1996) US Dance/Club Play #26[3]
  • "Break In (Give us a Break)" (1997) US Dance/Club Play #30
  • "Back on a Mission" (1998) US Dance/Club Play #14, US Dance Sales #17
  • "Stop and Panic" (1999) US Dance/Club Play #11, Canada #12
  • "Boomerang" (2002) US Dance/Club Play #10

Songs in video games

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Mix

References

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  1. ^ Cirrus at AllMusic
  2. ^ "Drop the Break - Cirrus | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  3. ^ Billboard Singles, AllMusic
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