Blog 27
| Company type | Music ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Tola Szlagowska, Ala Boratyn |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Poland |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Number of employees | 8 |
Blog 27 was a Polish music ensemble established in 2005 by young vocalists Tola Szlagowska and Ala Boratyn. Their style combined pop with influences from pop punk and pop rock. The group's first album, LOL (2005), achieved double platinum status in Poland and gained moderate popularity in Western Europe and Japan. It included three singles that charted internationally: "Uh La La La", "Hey Boy (Get Your Ass Up)", and "Wid Out Ya". Following Ala’s exit in 2006, Blog 27 released a second album, Before I'll Die... (2008). Soon after, Tola moved to Los Angeles to continue her music education, leading to the band’s inactivity. With over 250,000 records sold globally, Blog 27 is credited with introducing the emo fashion trend to Poland.
Career
The formation of Blog 27 came about through the friendship of singers Tola Szlagowska and Alicja "Ala" Boratyn. The band’s name was inspired by their mutual passion for blogging and their shared birthday on November 27, 1992. Their initial release was a cover of Alexia's "Uh La La La" during the summer of 2005, which found success in the Polish market. This was followed by another cover, Teddybears' "Hey Boy (Get Your Ass Up)", which also gained domestic acclaim. Their debut album LOL, launched on their thirteenth birthday, reached number two on Poland’s album charts and received double platinum certification. Upon its international release in 2006, the album charted in various European countries as well as Japan. The singles "Uh La La La," "Hey Boy (Get Your Ass Up)," and "Wid Out Ya" enjoyed modest success particularly in German-speaking regions and Italy. Blog 27 supported German band Tokio Hotel on tour across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
In October 2006, Ala departed from Blog 27 citing personal and artistic disagreements; she went on to release a solo album titled Higher in the following year. Subsequently, Tola expanded the lineup by incorporating four additional musicians—including her brother Jan—and two dancers. That November, Blog 27 earned the Best Polish Act award at the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards. Tola re-recorded vocals for the ballad "Who I Am?", which was issued as a single accompanied by a solo music video. In 2007, Blog 27 received the European Border Breakers Award recognizing their success outside Poland.
The group’s sophomore and final album, Before I'll Die..., was released in April 2008 featuring songs entirely written and composed by Tola. Several tracks were included in the popular Polish television series 39 i pół, where the band also made an appearance. Its lead single, "Cute (I'm Not Cute!)", became a hit domestically and earned a four-star rating from Blender. The album peaked at number three on Polish charts and obtained gold certification but was not distributed internationally. Later that year, Tola relocated to Los Angeles to attend Alexander Hamilton High School and enroll at the Los Angeles College of Music. Following this move, Blog 27 ceased operations while both Ala and Tola focused on solo endeavors.
Band members
- Tola Szlagowska (vocals, 2005–2008)
- Alicja "Ala" Boratyn (vocals, 2005–2006)
- Jan Szlagowski (drums, 2006–2008)
- Adam Milwiw-Baron (keyboards, 2006–2008)
- Aleksander "Alek" Milwiw-Baron (guitar, 2006–2008)
- Paweł "Justin" Rosiak (bass guitar, 2006–2008)
- Maria Foryś (dancer, 2006–2008)
- Sylwia Dymek (dancer, 2006–2008)
Studio albums
| Release Year | Album Name | Peak Chart Positions | Sales Certifications | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | Austria | Europe | Germany | Hungary | Japan | Switzerland | |||
| 2005 | LOL | 2 | 47 | 49 | 27 | 12 | 64 | 78 |
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| 2008 | Before I'll Die... | 3 | — | 90 | — | — | — | — |
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| "—" signifies the album did not chart or was unavailable in the specified market. | |||||||||
Singles
| Year Released | Song Title | Chart Rankings | Associated Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Czech Republic | Germany | Italy | Switzerland | |||
| 2005 | "Uh La La La" | 23 | — | 17 | 36 | 36 | LOL |
| "Hey Boy (Get Your Ass Up)" | 24 | 37 | 26 | — | 96 | ||
| 2006 | "Wid Out Ya" | 56 | — | 88 | — | — | |
| "I Still Don't Know Ya" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Who I Am?" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008 | "Cute (I'm Not Cute!)" | — | — | — | — | — | Before I'll Die... |
| "Fuck U!" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
- A "—" indicates the single either did not enter the charts or was not released in that region.
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