A.S.I.A., with their hearts in Mamaia

Among the most successful songs that got launched this year is the hit “Inima mea” (My Heart), played by A.S.I.A. Anca, Sorana, Irina and Anemona managed a real record in the local showbiz.

Their debut song is on the lips of the many in just a few weeks since it was launched. For this year’s edition of the Mamaia Festival 2000, the girls are the favourites of the “Dance hits” section where they will compete against 3rei Sud Est, N&D, Valahia, Andre, Animal X and Candy.

After only a year and a half of existence, A.S.I.A. managed to become among the best-rating box-office bands in Romania. The four girls from A.S.I.A., Anca, Sorana, Irina and Anemona got here through work and a permanent desire to reach the professionalism level of the international stars.

Who knows them also knows they love what they do. The uncommon popularity makes the girls fear an assault from fans every time they are on the street. Irina is the levelheaded of the group, Anca is the “sexy bomb,” Anemona is the romantic and Sorana is an energetic kid.

They bond and form an alloy called A.S.I.A. Behind the band is the work of two people, renowned in the local showbiz: Adrian Ordean who handles musical creation and Florin Ionescu (ex. Directia 5), the band’s impresario. The texts are signed by poet Dinu Olarasu.

The fist two songs they promoted this summer, “Periculos” and “O iubire de o vara” are within the style-line that A.S.I.A. adopted since the beginning – elaborate and melodious pop-dance. The “piece de resistance” is “O iubire de o vara,” an apparently simple song with a sound corresponding to Western standards.

For the Mamaia Festival they will try and prove that “Inima ta,” although simple in structure, was the best among this year’s best. As proof they show the incendiary concerts they held throughout the country.