History Music / RIOGroup

* PrecisionFStrike: U-Jean says “We’re gonna make our ''bitches'' work it on the floor!” In the chorus for “Turn This Club Around”.

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'''R.I.O.''' is a German dance music band started by Manuel Reuter and Yann Peifer (DJ Manian). They featured different singers as the face of their group, such as Neal Dyer (Tony T.) and U-Jean. But these people left over time and new singers replace them with every new song.

* AdaptationalLocationChange: In the remake of “Shine On” by Madcon, they refer to “Cape Town” instead of “Trenchtown” as the song's location.

** ”One Heart” references “One Love” by Bob Marley.
** ”Serenade” is a cover of the same song by {{Music/Steve Miller Band}}.
** ”Like I Love You” contains a sample of the same song by ''The Hitmen''.

** ”Summer Jam” is a cover of the same song by ''The Underdog Project''.
** ”Party Shaker” contains a loose sample of “Ecuador” by ‘’Sash!’’.

* WelcomeToTheCaribbeanMon: This was the band's art direction while Tony T. was in the group.

'''R.I.O.''' is a German dance music band started by Manuel Reuter and Yann Peifer. They featured different singers as the face of their group, such as Neal Dyer (Tony T.) and U-Jean. But these people left over time and new singers replace them with every new song.

Their breakthrough hits include “De Janeiro”, “Shine On”, and "Turn This Club Around".

** At first, they were an instrumental group, and “De Janeiro”, their first track was intended to be a novelty song. This song and preivous image was never brought up again.
** During the ArtShift, Tony T. became the face of the group. They advertised him as a Jesus-like character with the likes of {{Music/BobMarley}}. After all, Neal Dyer is [[ActorAllusion half-Jamaican]]. However, in 2012 This theme was dropped in favor of U-Jean becoming the lead singer.

* FriendToAllLivingThings: In the video for “Shine On”, Tony saves a turtle from being run over and the car goes through him supernaturally. He kisses the turtle as well.
* CulturalTranslation: In the remake of “Shine On” by Madcon, they say “Cape Town” instead of “Trenchtown” as the song's location.

* SingerNameDrop: ''Band'' name in this case. In “Summer Jam”, U-Jean shouts “Let me see your hands cause ''R.I.O’s'' bringing the heat!”
* WelcomeToTheCaribbeanMon: This was the band's initial art direction while Tony T. was in the group.

'''R.I.O.''' is a German dance band started by Manuel Reuter and Yann Peifer. They have had various singers be the face of their group such as Neal Dyer (Tony T.) and U-Jean. But these people left over time, with new singers replacing them every other song.

They are known for their breakout hits “De Janeiro”, “Shine On”, and "Turn This Club Around".

** At first they were just an instrumental group who created that joke track “De Janeiro”. This song and image was never mentioned again.
** During the ArtShift, Tony T. became part of the group, and they advertised him as being a Jesus-like character with the likes of Bob Marley. After all Neal Dyer is [[ActorAllusion half-Jamaican]]. Since 2012, this is no longer their style.
* AlbumTitleDrop: “Turn This Club Around” in the same snog.
* FriendToAllLivingThings: In the music video for “Shine On”, Tony T. saves a turtle from being run over and the car goes through him supernaturally. He also kisses the turtle.
* CulturalTranslation: In the remake of “Shine On” by Madcon, instead of saying “Trenchtown” in the chorus, they say “Cape Town”.
* PrecisionFStrike: U-Jean says “We’re gonna make our ''bitches'' work it on the floor!” In the song “Turn This Club Around”
* ShaggyDogStory: In the music video for “Like I Love You” he tries to give his girlfriend flowers in person. But right when he appears at her door, his real girlfriend comes into he scene (he was cheating on her) and they both shut their doors on him.

** ”Miss Sunshine” is one big reference to the film, Film/LittleMissSunshine. Complete with the music video being about Tony T being a judge of a walkway pageant, and it is near a beach.
* SingerNameDrop: ''Band'' name that is. In “Summer Jam”, U-Jean says “Let me see your hands cause ''R.I.O’s'' bringing the heat!”
* WelcomeToTheCaribbeanMon: This was the band's original art direction when Tony T. was around.

'''R.I.O.''' is a German dance band started by Manuel Reuter and Yann Peifer. They have had various singers be the face of their group such as Neal Dyer (Tony T.) and U-Jean. But these people left over time.

They are known for their breakout hits “De Janeiro”, and “Shine On”.

* FriendToAllLivingThings: In the music video for “Shine On”, Tony T. saves a turtle from being ran over and the car goes through him supernaturally. He also kisses the turtle.

** ”Miss Sunshine” is one big reference to the film, Film/LittleMissSunshine. Complete with the music video being about Tony T being a judge of a walkway pageant, and it being near a beach.

They are known for their breakout hits “De Janeiro” and “Shine On”.

* AlbumTitleDrop: “Turn This Club Around” is the song named after the album.
* FriendToAllLivingThings: In the music video for “Shine On”, Tony T. saves a turtle from being ran over and the car goes through him supernaturally. He also kisses the turtle in the process.

* PrecisionFStrike: U-Jean says “We’re gonna make our ‘’bitches’’ work it on the floor!” In the song “Turn This Club Around”

* SingerNameDrop: ‘’Band’’ name that is. In “Summer Jam” U-Jean says “Let me see your hands cause ‘’R.I.O’s’’ bringing the heat!”

* OrphanedReference: Their name only made sense when they released their song “De Janeiro”. After this they just converted to a summertime-aesthetic band with no further mention of the city.