Aqua, the band behind the 1997 hit “Barbie Girl,” is calling it quits after more than three decades.
The Danish electro-dance group announced in an Instagram post that “After many incredible years, we have decided to close the chapter of AQUA as a live band.
“AQUA has been such a huge part of our lives, and together we’ve had the chance to experience more than we ever dared to dream of,” they said. “We’ve traveled the world countless times, met so many wonderful people, sung together with millions of you, and shared memories that we will carry with us forever.”
Aqua recalled their more than three decades together and said, “When you’ve been together for this long, you also learn when it’s time to protect what you’ve created together.”
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Now “feels like the right moment to say goodbye” Aqua said, “while the memories are still strong, and while the love for the music, the story, and each other remains intact.”
The band thanked their fans and everyone who was part of their journey.
Aqua formed in 1995 and their 1997 album Aquarium unleashed “Barbie Girl” unto the world with its uptempo dance beat and cheeky lyrics about the titular doll and her paramour Ken. Mattel, makers of Barbie, sued the group, but a judge dismissed the case finding the song was fair parody.
They followed up the album with 2000’s Aquarius and 2011’s Megalomania and sold an estimated 33 million records and singles in their span.
The band found renewed relevance in 2023 after “Barbie Girl” was sampled for Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s song “Barbie World” as featured on soundtrack to the Barbie film.
