Crispy (band)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 in Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founder | Mads B.B. Krog |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen , Denmark |
Area served | Scandinavia, Europe, Japan, Asia |
Key people | Mads B.B. Krog (producer), Christian Møller (vocalist), Mette Christensen (vocalist), Gry Bay (vocalist, XPY) |
| Products | Eurodance music, singles, albums |
Number of employees | 3 (original trio) |
Crispy, which later adopted the name XPY, was a Eurodance trio originating from Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 1997 by producer Mads B.B. Krog alongside vocalists Christian Møller and Mette Christensen. Their notable tracks include "Licky Licky" from the 1998 album The Game and the 2000 single "In & Out". Additionally, three of their songs—"Bubble Dancer", "The Game", and "Kiss Me Red"—were incorporated into the dance title In the Groove.
Their debut record, The Game, produced in 1997 and released the following year, appeared in several versions; notably, the Japanese edition featured four extra tracks, including two previously unreleased songs, "Bad Girls" and "Happy King". Crispy garnered commercial acclaim across Scandinavia and parts of Asia, securing the Pop Shop Award '98 for best Scandinavian debut amid 15 contenders. The group embarked on extensive tours throughout Europe and Japan during their active period.
1997-1998: Formation and The Game
In 1997, producer Mads B.B. Krog brought together Crispy with vocalists Mette Christensen and Christian Møller. Their initial release, "Kiss Me Red," debuted in Scandinavia in February 1998 and achieved moderate recognition. This was followed by singles such as "Calendar Girl" in April 1998 and "Licky Licky," which entered the top 20 on Danish dance charts later that year. The track "Love is Waiting" was released in May 1999.
The album The Game was recorded across studios in Denmark, Sweden, and Germany, typically containing 12 tracks. The Japanese release distinguished itself by including four exclusive bonus tracks, enhancing its appeal in that market. This album established Crispy's foothold within Denmark's dance-pop scene.
Towards the end of 1998, Crispy toured Japan with performances in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. They also visited Singapore and the Philippines, where their album enjoyed strong sales, continuing to perform across Europe throughout the subsequent year.
2000: Second album cancellation and Crispy's closure
Following the success of their debut, Crispy recorded numerous songs intended for a sophomore album, releasing two singles titled "I Like..." and "In & Out". However, plans for a mid-2000 album launch were abandoned after lead singer Mette Christensen departed due to a cancer diagnosis. Out of respect for her situation, Christian and Mads ceased releasing material under Crispy’s name. They rebranded as XPY and issued two singles—"L/R" and "La Fiesta"—under this new identity.
2000-2001: XPY activities and disbandment
After Mette's exit, Danish vocalist and actress Gry Bay took over as XPY’s lead singer. Despite this change, XPY did not achieve the same level of success as Crispy and ultimately disbanded in 2001.
Following the group's dissolution, Gry Bay pursued a successful acting career within Denmark. Mads B.B. Krog shifted towards business ventures while remaining active as a music producer and composer under the moniker Blush, including producing remixes such as for "In & Out." Christian Møller retired from his music career to focus on personal endeavors.
Members
Mette Christensen † (born Copenhagen, 25 September 1976 – died October 2005), also known as Icy B, served as Crispy’s lead vocalist and co-writer of "Love Is Waiting." She left the group due to illness and passed away from cancer at age 29.
Christian Møller (born Copenhagen, 16 December 1974) was the principal composer, lyricist, and male backing vocalist.
Mads B.B. Krog (born Copenhagen, 9 June 1976) collaborated with Christian on songwriting and acted as the chief producer.
Gry Bay (born Frederiksberg, 15 August 1974) assumed lead vocal duties in 2000 following Mette’s departure.
Albums
- The Game (Released 1 June 1998)
Singles
| Single | Release Year | Highest Chart Position | Associated Album | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | ||||||||||||||
| "Kiss Me Red" | 1998 | – | The Game | |||||||||||
| "Licky Licky" | ||||||||||||||
| "Love Is Waiting" | ||||||||||||||
| "Calendar Girl" | ||||||||||||||
| "Mr. Dinosaur" | 1999 | |||||||||||||
| "DJ Santa" | — | |||||||||||||
| "I Like..." | 2000 | |||||||||||||
| "In & Out" | ||||||||||||||
| Released under the name XPY | ||||||||||||||
| "L/R" | 2001 | 11 | ||||||||||||
| "La Fiesta" | 18 | |||||||||||||
| "–" indicates singles that did not enter the charts | ||||||||||||||