Milli Vanilli, a pop and dance music project, was formed in Germany in 1988 and fronted by Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus. The duo enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame with their debut album "All or Nothing," and its subsequent U.S. version, "Girl You Know It's True." Their catchy hooks and danceable beats, coupled with their distinctive visual style, made them international sensations. Hits like "Baby Don't Forget My Number," "Blame It On The Rain," and the iconic title track "Girl You Know It's True" dominated the charts, earning them a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1990.

However, Milli Vanilli's success took a dramatic turn when it was revealed that Morvan and Pilatus did not actually sing on their recordings; session musicians had provided the vocals. This led to an unprecedented scandal that rocked the music industry. The fallout was severe: they were stripped of their Grammy, public backlash ensued, and their careers were irreparably damaged. Despite attempts to revive their careers, including releasing an album with their own voices in 1991, the Milli Vanilli brand never recovered. The project is remembered as a cautionary tale in the music industry, illustrating the perils of image over authenticity. Tragically, Rob Pilatus died in 1998, but Fab Morvan has continued on a path of rehabilitation and occasionally performs, maintaining a presence in the music and entertainment industry.

Genres

Freestyle

New Jack Swing

New Wave Pop

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Latest Release

Blame It On The Rain (Acoustic Version)

Milli Vanilli

Single - Released August 9, 2024