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Livin' Joy are an Italian Eurodance act that formed in 1994. It primarily consists of American vocalist Tameko Star and previously Italian producers Paolo and Gianni Visnadi.

In 1994, the group debuted with Janice Robinson serving as the group's vocalist alongside the Visnadi brothers as producers. They released the single "Dreamer" that year, which became a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. In 1995, Robinson departed from the group and was replaced the following year by American singer Tameko Star, with whom Livin' Joy released the album Don't Stop Movin (1996). The album spawned a string of hit singles including "Don't Stop Movin'", "Follow the Rules", and "Where Can I Find Love".

History

1994–1995: Janice Robinson and "Dreamer"

Livin' Joy was first fronted by American singer Janice Robinson, with the Italian brothers Paolo and Gianni Visnadi providing production. The group released their first single, "Dreamer", through Undiscovered Recordings in 1994. That year, the song reached number 1 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart. "Dreamer" entered the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1995, peaked at number 72, and spent seventeen weeks on the chart. The song had a more successful run in the United Kingdom, first peaking at number 18 in 1994 and then hitting the number 1 spot after being reissued in 1995. It was later certified platinum in the country. Robinson confirmed her departure from the group in April 1995.

1996–1999: Tameko Star and Don't Stop Movin

By 1996, Robinson was replaced by Tameko Star, an American singer, songwriter, and choreographer. With Star on lead vocals, the group released the album Don't Stop Movin on 28 October 1996. For Don't Stop Movin'<nowiki/>, a new version of the song "Dreamer" was recorded with Tameko Star on vocals, while the original version with Janice Robinson was included on the album as a hidden track. The single was most successful in Italy, where it peaked at number 2. In 2022, Robinson released a new version of "Dreamer" with DJ Lodato.

In 2022, Star reclaimed the Livin' Joy moniker and announced she would be working on new solo material to be released under her own name. In November 2022, Star released the solo single "Something Beautiful". In 2024 and 2025, Star performed at various gigs including a New Year's Eve show in Dublin, Salford Pride and Bed By 10 Festival alongside tour dates in Bath and Leicester as part of Originals Live. In early 2026, Star is set to tour around Australia with Bed By 10.

Discography

Studio albums

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Released: October 1996
Label: Undiscovered Records

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Singles

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AUS: Gold
BPI: Gold