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Republica are an English alternative rock band formed in 1994. The height of their popularity spanned from 1996 to 1999. The current line-up consists of Samantha Sprackling aka Saffron (vocals), Tim Dorney (keyboards), Johnny Male (guitar), Pete Riley (drums).
The Republica sound was described by the band as "techno-pop punk rock". The band went on hiatus in 2001 and reunited in 2008. Republica are best known for their hit single "Ready to Go".
Former Flowered Up keyboard player Tim Dorney and Andy Todd founded Republica. The Nigerian-born Saffron was an actress at one point, performing for two years in London's Starlight Express. She also appeared in the video for the Chesney Hawkes' hit "The One and Only" and in the video for N-Joi's single "Mindflux". She was also lead vocalist on N-Joi's hit "Anthem" in 1990.
Republica released the first single "Out of This World" in 1994, followed by the single "Bloke" in January 1995.
Their debut album Republica was released in July 1996 and reached #4 in the charts. Their signature single "Ready to Go" peaked at #13 in UK Singles Chart. The fourth single "Drop Dead Gorgeous" ranked #7 in UK Singles Chart.
Republica - Ready to Go
Republica - Drop Dead Gorgeous
¿FELIZ? DIA DE LA MUJER - EL PULSO DE LA REPÚBLICA
VERACRUZ Y EL CHAPO (OOOOTRA VEZ) - EL PULSO DE LA REPÚBLICA
GANAMOS EL MUNDI...OSCAR - EL PULSO DE LA REPÚBLICA
PAPAPALOOZA - EL PULSO DE LA REPÚBLICA
ANDREA LARRIEGAETA - EL PULSO DE LA REPÚBLICA
SERRANO LIMÓN Y LA TANGA DE FUEGO - EL PULSO DE LA REPÚBLICA
DOS BODAS Y UN FUNERAL - EL PULSO DE LA REPÚBLICA
EPN BEBÉ Y LOS 40 LADRONES - EL PULSO DE LA REPÚBLICA
ATRAPARON AL CHAPO (OOOOOOOTRA VEZ) - EL PULSO DE LA REPÚBLICA
PAPA DON'T PREACH - EL PULSO DE LA REPÚBLICA
Republica - Ready To Go (Pop Version)
TAJAMAMARON - EL PULSO DE LA REPÚBLICA