O-Zone

O-Zone is a Moldovan band formed in 1998 and broke up in 2005. The band is most well known for their song Dragostea Din Tei or more well known internationally as Numa Numa.

History
The Early Years (1998-2000)

In 1998, Dan Bălan and Petru Jelihovschi formed the eurodance duo group, O-Zone. They released their first album on 1999 called Dar, Unde Ești... However not long after the albums release, Petru decided to leave the group. And thus Dan held an audition for new members

The Mid Years (2001-2002)

Radu Sîrbu and Arsenie Todiraș wins the audition and joins O-Zone. In 2002, they released their second album, Number 1. The same year, O-Zone move to Romania hoping to get more recognition.

The Success and The End (2003-2005)

After the release of Despre Tine, Dragostea Din Tei, and even the album DiscO-Zone, O-Zone had risen into success. However, this fame wouldn't last long. Due to conflict between Dan and the other members, the band broke up.

Reunion (2017)

On 5 May 2017, the three members reunited for 2 concerts during Europe Day. One was held in Chișinău, Moldova and another in Bucharest, Romania. They perfomed Despre Tine, De Ce Plâng Chitarele, Oriunde Ai Fi, Dragostea Din Tei.

New Years Reunion (2020)

On 31 December 2019, a New Year's Concert was held called Revelion 2020 Disco Night Fever. At 01:05 they started performing a short version of Dragostea Din Tei and sang Despre Tine and De Ce Plâng Chitarele.

Discography

 * Dar, Unde Ești... (1999)
 * Number 1 (2002)
 * DiscO-Zone (2004)
 * Best of What They Did Last Summer (2005)