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Eiffel 65 became globally recognized through their Eurodance hits and have since continued to evolve their sound, maintaining a presence in the electronic music scene.
Bliss Corporation is the record company in Turin where Eiffel 65 was formed in 1997. They produced Eiffel 65's "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" and founded Bliss Team, also producing "Geordie" with Gabry Ponte. In 2009, Bliss Corporation began promoting older band works by subtitling music videos and releasing 'unseen' footage from Eiffel 65.
Eiffel 65 collaborated with Italian singer Loredana Bertè on their new single, "Bestiale," released in May 2024.
Eiffel 65 collaborated with French DJ and producer Benny Benassi on the track “Cosa Restera (In A Song).”
Eiffel 65 collaborated with Franco Battiato on "80'S STARS," cementing the trio's presence.
Eiffel 65's Number 1 hit "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" has been re-worked by hit producers SONDR.
Eiffel 65 is an Italian Eurodance group formed in 1997 within the studios of the Turin-based record company Bliss Corporation. The original lineup included Jeffrey Jey (Gianfranco Randone), Maurizio Lobina, and Gabry Ponte. The group achieved global popularity with their 1999 debut studio album Europop, which featured the singles “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” and “Move Your Body.” “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” became a worldwide phenomenon, reaching number one in numerous countries, including the UK and Australia, and peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The album Europop itself reached number four on the Billboard 200 chart. Their distinctive sound and visual aesthetic, often featuring the character Zorotl, contributed to their widespread appeal and garnered them significant international success.
Following their breakthrough, Eiffel 65 released their second album, Contact!, in 2001, which saw continued success in Italy with the single “’80s Stars” peaking at number nine. Their self-titled third album, Eiffel 65, was released in 2003. Throughout their active years, the group was recognized with a World Music Award in 2000 for the World’s Best Selling Italian Group and a BMI USA Award in Los Angeles for the most-broadcast song on radio in the United States, acknowledging the impact of “Blue (Da Ba Dee)”. They also received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Dance Recording for the same track. Beyond original compositions, Eiffel 65 also produced remixes for various artists between 1999 and 2002, including the Bloodhound Gang’s “The Bad Touch” and S Club 7’s “Reach.” They contributed official songs for major events, such as “One Goal” for the UEFA Euro 2000 and “Living in My City” for the 2006 Winter Olympics. With over 20 million copies sold and numerous gold, platinum, and diamond records, Eiffel 65 established itself as one of Italy’s most popular electronic music groups.
In 2005, Gabry Ponte pursued a solo career, while Jeffrey Jey and Maurizio Lobina formed the duo Bloom 06, releasing the album Crash Test 01 in 2006. The original Eiffel 65 group reunited in 2010, though Gabry Ponte no longer participated in the touring or new music production. They embarked on the New Planet Tour across Europe and a mini-tour in Australia. In 2016, a demo for their new single “Panico” (with an English version titled “Critical”) was released. In May 2024, Eiffel 65 released a new single titled “Bestiale” in collaboration with Italian singer Loredana Bertè. The group maintains an active presence, participating in events like Una Voce Per San Marino in 2023.
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