Music News: t.A.T.u. calls it quits

zach

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With the U.S. release of its official remix album "Waste Management Remixes" last Tuesday (Mar. 29), Russian pop duo t.A.T.u. has found a nice spot to end its decade-long career and pursue solo material, according to singer Lena Katina.

"We've been doing our own thing for over two years now, and it was a logical conclusion. It's time to move forward," Katina, who formed t.A.T.u. with Yulia Volkova in Moscow in 1999, tells Billboard.com.

t.A.T.u. earned mainstream success in the early 00s -- and raised some eyebrows -- with the infectious single "All The Things She Said," whose music video features the two female singers kissing and has notched 10.9 million YouTube views. But Katina says that the group's legacy will extend beyond 2002 debut "200 km/h in the Wrong Lane," which included "Things" as well as follow-up single "Not Gonna Get Us" and has sold 831,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

"People will remember us for great songs, being free, taking life as it is and not being afraid of anything," says Katina. "[There were] provocative images of two girls kissing each other, but the second thing was the really great music."

Before t.A.T.u. went on indefinite hiatus, "Waste Management Remixes" resulted from an online remix contest in which unknown producers could submit reworked tracks from the duo's 2009 album "Waste Management." The top 14 songs made the cut, along with a track from the Chattanooga Ska Orchestra and a collaboration between producers Alex Theory and Gaudi.

Both Katina and Volkova will devote themselves to solo projects moving forward -- Katina says that she is experimenting with pop-rock and co-writing the new tracks herself. The singer doesn't rule out a t.A.T.u. reunion, but says that it won't happen anytime soon.

"Maybe in 10 years, we'll say, 'Hey, let's do something together.' But I have no idea," she says, adding, "There's no illusion in my head of [my solo work] getting t.A.T.u.'s success, but I'm just doing what I love."

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zach

This is awful. I love their music.

Dephira

Their music is actually amazing. I gotta download their debut again.

Chrïs.

I'm just discovering their music, t.A.T.u. please come back.

Athens

It's a shame to see them go, but I feel like this was known for a long time now. 200 Km/h in the Wrong Lane and Dangerous and Moving were among my favorite albums of the 00s. Thanks for the memories

kitten_moon

+Ah. I remember all the controversy that surrounded them when they first hit the scene.
+But, I can't believe the whole lesbian thing was just an act.

Daddy

They not gonna get us...not gonna get uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuus...

This and "All about Us"

Alexz

Owl

It was bound to happen . It's too bad that Yulia is being a diva and keeps saying nothing but negative things about Lena and her career . t.A.T.u. will forever have a place in my heart

iLays

They were my backup plan if Tha Veronicas ever decided to call it quits. Wish them tha best

Queen Bea.

They were still going?

I always thought they were a one hit wonder, haven't seen or heard anything by them since All the Things She Said.

Chrïs.

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Originally posted by Lily Gaga

They not gonna get us...not gonna get uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuus...

This and "All about Us"

What about 30 Minutes?

I'm watching its video, for the first time, right now.

Dephira

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Originally posted by Bea.

They were still going?

I always thought they were a one hit wonder, haven't seen or heard anything by them since All the Things She Said.

They've had 6 albums total, the last one in 2008. They're all good but they mostly flopped outside Russia

Owl

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Originally posted by Bea.

They were still going?

I always thought they were a one hit wonder, haven't seen or heard anything by them since All the Things She Said.

One Hit Wonder ? Not Gonna Get Us peaked at the top 40 and they released 6 studio albums (Not including the remixes) and managed to stay relevant throughout most of their career

Jimmy Tancredi

They were already separated a long time as Lena wanted to start the solo career, this is just a formality. Moreover, a formality that can wake up for reality. Anyway, that desire and hope is minimal and kept it deeply irrational, for that one day they take shame in the face and return. No more, now I only hope that the friendship out of t.A.T.u. career continues and that they keep entice everyone. I wish the best for their solo careers even tough I don't think they will be well succeed.

t.A.T.u. is forever, no matter what happens.... forever in our hearts.

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cheap

I though everyone knew this already..

Blood Orange Sun

^ ikr?

Alexz

t.A.T.u were always relevant in Latinamerica, Bea

t.A.T.u.

my dears i have no words to describe this

i'll say only one thing... t.A.T.u. forever in our hearts

Ollie

I remember when I was young and before the hormones kicked in, watching the All The Things She Said music video was soo awkward. I mean, jeeez..

But now they have kicked it I love watching it..