And One

Formed in Berlin in 1989, German synth pop duo And One, consisting of DJs/producers Steve Naghavi and Chris Ruiz, drew inspiration from industrial acts like Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb. Signing with Machinery label, they released their debut single "Metal Hammer" in 1990, followed by their first album, Anguish, with new member Alex Two. Their techno-inspired single "Aus der Traum" in 1991 showcased their evolving sound, leading to the departure of Ruiz after the release of Flop! With new drummer Joke Jay, And One continued to explore electronic body music influences, releasing Spot in 1993 and I.S.T. in 1994 before signing with Virgin and issuing Nordhausen in 1997, followed by 9.9.99. 9 Uhr in 1998 and Virgin Superstar in 2000. Ruiz rejoined the group full-time in 2001, contributing to the MP3-exclusive single "Amerika Brennt" in response to the September 11 attacks, leading to the release of Aggressor in 2003 and Bodypop in 2006.

And One, the German synth pop outfit formed by DJs/producers Steve Naghavi and Chris Ruiz in 1989 in Berlin, established their unique sound by blending influences from early industrial acts like Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb. Their debut single "Metal Hammer" in 1990 marked the beginning of their successful career, leading to the release of their first album, Anguish, with the addition of Alex Two. The group's evolution continued with singles like "Aus der Traum" and albums such as Spot and I.S.T., showcasing their versatility and growth in the electronic music scene. With a changing lineup and shifts in sound, And One found commercial success with releases on Virgin Records, including Nordhausen and 9.9.99. 9 Uhr, before Ruiz's full-time return in 2001 and subsequent releases like Aggressor and Bodypop in the mid-2000s, solidifying their place in the synth pop landscape.