June
Robert Cichy performing at the concert of June in 2009
Robert Cichy performing
at the concert of June in 2009
Background information
OriginPoland
GenresSoul, jazz, alternative pop,[1] R'n'B[2]
Years active2008–present
LabelsKayax
MembersJan Smoczyński
Robert Cichy
Krzysztof Pacan.
Websitejune.com.pl

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

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That's What I Like (2008–2011)

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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)

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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

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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

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Discography

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Albums

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Title Album details
That's What I Like
  • Released: 12 September 2008
  • Label: Kayax
July Stars
  • Released: May 2012
  • Label: Kayax

Awards and nominations

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Fryderyk

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 June New Face of Fonography Nominated[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kayax - July Stars" (in Polish). kayax.net. Archived from the original on 2017-06-21. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c "June - nowe dziecko wytwórni Kayax" (in Polish). muzyka.trendz.pl. 31 October 2008. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
  4. ^ a b c "Nominees and Winners 2009 :: Fryderyk music award". Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
  5. ^ 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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