D2 is a bulgarian rock band formed in 1994 in Sofia.with it's creator - most famous with the name Dicho, who left the band in 2005. After that they switch the style to hard rock. They are the most famous modern rock band in Bulgaria. His debut album is the best-selling bulgarian album of 2000's. Their next albums reached big popularity.

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D_2 was formed in 1994 by Dimitar Karnev - guitar and Dicho Hristov - vocals. The band comprised of Krasimir Todorov - keyboards, Alexander Obretenov - bass, Yavor Alexandrov - drums, Desislav Semerdjiev - percussion.

With Dicho as frontman the band has two albums released - “Ledeno momiche” (Ice Girl), 2000 and “2002”, 2002

D_2's first song "Ne moga da spra da te obicham" (I Can't Stop Loving You) gained popularity before their first album was released. The song reached:

» several weeks on the No. 1 position in “Bulgarina Top 100”

» included in the chart of the “Egoist” magazine – The 10 BG-songs of the 1990;

» four weeks in first position in the video clips chart of “Melo TV mania” program broadcast y Channel 1 of the Bulgarian National Television;

» four weeks in first position in “BG top 7” chart of FM+ radio;

» four weeks in first position of “How are you” program on Nova Television;

» four weeks in first position in “Musical Stair” program of the Bulgarian National Radio;

» title song in the collection “BG Rock 2000” – part I;

» advert song in the promotional campaign of the State Savings Bank for 1999;

» nominated for a pop hit in the annual musical awards of MM television for 1999.

The second song recorded by D-2 - “Ledeno momiche” (Ice Girl), achieved the following tributes:

» 14 weeks in first position in “Bulgaria Top 100” chart – an absolute record for Bulgaria;

» four weeks in first position in the video clips chart in “Melo TV mania” program broadcast by Channel 1 of the Bulgarian National Television;

» four weeks in first position in “Musical Stair” program of the Bulgarian National Radio;

» chosen by the public as the song of the year at “Rock Explosion” festival - Bourgas 2000;

» title song in the collection “BG Rock 2000” – part II

» the house-remix of “Ledeno momiche” (Ice Girl) – title song of the collection “Club Attack 2000”

» the most listened to hit for 2000.

The third song of D-2 from “Ledeno momiche” (Ice Girl) album – “Two traces” stayed 7 weeks in first position in “Bulgarian top 100” chart.

D-2 won the debut award and was nominated “band of the year” at the Annual Musical Awards of MM television for 1999.

D-2 won “band of the year” and “album of the year” award at the Annual Musical Awards of MM television for 2000.

D-2 won “band of the year” award at the Annual Awards of “Melo TV mania” music- show for 2000.

D-2 won “hit of the year” award with the song “Ledeno momiche” (Ice Girl) at the Annual “Forte” Awards of the Bulgarian National Television for 2000.

D-2 won “band of the year” award and “best live performing band” at the Annual Musical Awards of BG Radio and “Forte” for 2001.

The Album “Ledeno momiche” (Ice Girl) is the musical product with the topmost sales on Bulgarian market for the last seven years.

The song “You and I” – a product of the cooperation between D-2 and BG Radio stayed 5 weeks in first position in “Bulgarian top 100”. The concert – promotion of this song was held on 25 June 2001 at “Batenberg” square. According to the information supplied by the organizers of the concert 10 000 people were present.

The pilot single from D-2’s second album – “2002” – “Some day” achieved the following tributes:

» eight weeks in first position in “Bulgarian top 100” chart.

» four weeks in first position in the video clips chart in “Melo TV mania” music- show broadcast by Channel 1 of the Bulgarian National Television;

» four weeks in first position in the video clips chart TOP 10 in MM television;

» first position in “Song of the year” multimedia chart for July;

» title song in the collection “Kak si ti”.

The song “Sto godini” (100 years) achieved the following tributes:

» four weeks in first position in the video clips chart in “Melo TV mania” music- show broadcast by Channel 1 of the Bulgarian National Television;

» five weeks in first position in the video clips chart TOP 10 in MM television;

» first position in “Song of the year” multimedia chart for December;

» song of year 2002 in multimedia chart “Song of the year”;

D-2 won “original music” award at Annual Musical Awards of “Melo TV mania” music-show for 2002.

D-2 won “band of the year” award at the Annual Musical Awards of BG Radio for 2002.

D-2 won “hit of the year” award with the song “Sto godini” (100 years) at the Annual Musical Awards of BG Radio for 2002.

D-2 won “album of the year” award at the Annual Musical Awards of BG Radio for 2002.

D-2 won “band of the year” award at the Annual Musical Awards of

MM television for 2002.

In 2004 D_2 was invited by The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU), BG Radio and Ministry of Youth and Sports to copose and play The Official Song of The Bulgarian Soccer Team.

D_2 won the “Best live band” prize on the Annual BG Radio Awards in 2005.

The song D_2 and Deo “Tova Sme Nie” (That's Us) stepped directly to 4th place in MTV's “World chart express” along with stars like Jeniffer Lopes, Maroon 5, Chemical brothers and others.

D_2 had three concerts abroad: London 2002, Vienna 2003, Kiev 2003

D_2 album “2002” was sold in 63 000 copies (СD, МС) up to 31.12.2003

D_2 album “Ice Girl” is the best selling musical product on the Bulgarian market in the last 7 years with more than 100 000 copies (СD, МС) up to 31.12.2003

May, 2005 - D_2 put an end to their work with Dicho Hristov

Dec 2, 2005г – Dejan Kamenov was officially announced to be D_2's new frontman.

D_2 noticed the 22-year-old Dejan Kamenov in the TV reality show Star Academy. Despite that D_2 gave an audition to many singers from the country and abroad before pitching on Dejan. Series of concerts and demo studio recordings followed with Dido. The examination period lasted for a few month and D_2 members unanimously voted to pick Dejan as group's frontman .

"Tuk i sega" (Here and Now) single is the first production of D_2 with Dejan.

Composed and arranged by D_2. Text - Alexander Petrov and D_2. Group's new album pilot single "Tuk i sega" directs the whole new sound and progress in D_2's style.

band members:

Dejan Kamenov – vocals

Dimitar Karnev – guitar

Krasimir Todorov - keyboards

Alexander Obretenov - bass

Yavor Alexandrov - drums

Desislav Semerdjiev - percussion

D_2 offical site: www.d2band.com

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