Black Machine is an Italian electronic music group, most active throughout the 1990s. They are best known for the singles " How Gee ", "Funky Funky People" and "Jazz Machine", all of which charted in several countries across Europe.
18-717: In 1992, "How Gee" peaked at No. 45 in France and No. 32 in the Netherlands , with "Funky Funky People" and "Jazz Machine (Remix)" also charting in the top 40 of the Dutch Single Top 100 , both reaching No. 38. "Funky Funky People" was a top 20 hit in Austria , peaking at No. 18. "How Gee" was most successful in the United Kingdom , where it reached No. 17 in April 1994. It also reached No. 37 on
36-622: A French national chart of best-selling records originated from a request by the American music industry magazine Billboard . The magazine's French correspondent, Eddie Adamis, compiled a top 10 list of the country's preferred format, the extended play (EP), for Billboard ' s "Hits of the World" column of 5 June 1961. The number 1 record was an Edith Piaf EP featuring the song " Non, je ne regrette rien ". France's coverage in Billboard ' s "Hits of
54-508: Is automatic and includes physical sales, downloads and streams. Streaming were originally counted by summing up the streaming volume for all tracks in the album, dividing the most popular track by 2, and then dividing the result by 1,000. In May 2018 streaming was limited to paid subscriptions and in January 2019 the conversion method for streaming was amended, accumulating all tracks and dividing by 1,500. The certification levels applicable through
72-669: Is the inter-professional organisation that protects the interests of the French record industry . Originally known under the acronym SNICOP , the organisation was established in 1922 and has 48 member companies. SNEP's responsibilities include collecting and distributing royalty payments for broadcast and performance, preventing copyright infringement of its members' works (including music piracy), and sales certification of silver, gold, platinum and diamond records and videos. SNEP also compiles weekly official charts of France's top-selling music, including singles and albums. The first attempt at
90-525: The Centre d'Information et de Documentation du Disque. Earlier that year, with reference to the new chart compiler, Billboard had reported that "for the first time the main record companies are cooperating in an effort to produce a reliable sales chart which will serve the industry." By July 1973, SNICOP had long been publishing a national albums chart. These charts were abandoned in November 1977 due to disputes in
108-646: The European Music Report, recognizing artists with the "greatest sales achievements" in Europe throughout the year, based on the sales and chart performance of artists on the European Hot 100 and European Top 100 Albums, as well as the European Airplay Top 50 beginning in 1990. Some of the first-decade perennial winners were Michael Jackson , Bruce Springsteen and Madonna , with the lattermost receiving
126-573: The French music charts for SNEP /SCPP (Civil Society of Phonographic Producers), with the OCC taking over on 1 January 2021. Since September 2002, the official charts have been as follows: Criterion: The following guidelines are applied: The Gold album certification was introduced in January 1973. Platinum certification was added in May 1980, followed by the introduction of Diamond certification in November 1988, which
144-424: The French music industry, leaving France without an official sales chart. The date recognised as the start of SNEP's charts in the modern era is 4 November 1984. This date marks the debut broadcast of Top 50 , a television chart show on the recently launched Canal+ network. From the late 1980s, the French charts were complied for SNEP by Top No. 1 which was a subsidiary of Europe No. 1 , but SNEP pulled out of
162-520: The U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The song was also featured in the 2021 film, House of Gucci . Compilations This article about an Italian band or other musical ensemble is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Syndicat National de l%27%C3%89dition Phonographique SNEP ( French : Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique , in English National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing )
180-653: The World" continued until May 1964, when Adamis resigned from his position. The chart then resumed in June 1967, overseen by a new French correspondent, until SNICOP's involvement in late 1968. While the list continued to demonstrate the dominance of EPs, the British band Procol Harum succeeded in achieving the first French number 1 single, with their 1967 release " A Whiter Shade of Pale ". SNICOP published its first national singles chart, or "Hit Parade Officiel", in October 1968, compiled by
198-505: The deal in February 1992 because they were unhappy with how Top No. 1 compiled the charts. However, this was resolved when Top No. 1 came up with propositions in May 1992 which SNEP approved of and that were fully implemented in stores by October 1992. In September, 1993, Europe 1 together with Canal+ who had compiled the French charts since 1984, decided to stop producing the charts for SNEP because they were making losses. The singles chart
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#1733086098925216-431: The total of equivalent sales, based on the formula of 150 streams equalling one download. In April 2018 streaming was limited to paid subscriptions. The sales certification levels applicable through the years are as follows: Since April 2018, the total sales of a single is calculated in terms of streams (one download or physical sale equaling 150 streams) and the certification levels are as follows: Video certification
234-527: The years are as follows: The Gold single certification was introduced in January 1973. Platinum single was introduced in May 1980 followed by Silver in July 1985 and Diamond in January 1997. Silver certification was cancelled in July 2009. Until 2016, certifications were awarded at the request of the labels, based on sales reported by an accountant report. Since 2016, certification is automatic and includes physical sales, downloads and streams. Thresholds were set for
252-556: Was a pan-European magazine for radio, music and entertainment. It was published for the first time in 1984 as Eurotipsheet , but in 1986 it changed name to Music & Media . It was originally based in Amsterdam, but later moved to London. The magazine focused specifically on radio, TV, music, charts and related areas of entertainment such as music festivals and events. Music & Media ceased publication in August 2003. Music & Media
270-621: Was introduced in September 2009 with Gold, Platinum, double Platinum and triple Platinum. Diamond certification was introduced in August 1991. The sales certification levels applicable through the years are as follows: All the singles recorded under one of his pseudonyms or as member of his bands are included Songs performed as duets and trios are included Songs performed within Brastisla Boys and Fatal Bazooka bands and as Alphonse Brown included Music %26 Media Music & Media
288-477: Was introduced together with multiple certifications (double Gold, double Platinum and triple Platinum). Silver certification was introduced in 1999. The double Gold certification was discontinued in June 2006 and Silver certification was cancelled in July 2009. Multiple diamond certifications were introduced in January 2014. Until 2016, certifications were awarded at the request of the labels, based on sales reported by an accountant report. Since 2016, certification
306-574: Was not published by SNEP again until mid-November 1993, and was not published in Music & Media magazine again until mid-April 1994. The new singles chart was criticised by UPFI as being unreliable but this was disputed by SNEP. The albums chart was not resumed until early June 1994. In December 2020, the London-based Official Charts Company (OCC) announced it was taking over the contract from German company GfK, in compiling
324-558: Was the sister publication of Billboard magazine. Main charts Billboard became Music & Media's financial partner in 1985 and later owned the magazine. When Music & Media closed in August 2003, Billboard continued to compile the European Top 100 Albums and Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. The publication presented the Pan European Awards, later called Music & Media Year End Awards. Winners were selected by
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