1989: Begins as a Funk Soul Rap Singer with the band Pol Corsa, performing with them for two years.
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1990: Features on Switzerland's first rap sampler, Fresh Stuff 1, produced by E.K.R.
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1991: Collaborates with DJ Bobo on “Ladies in da House” (feat. Luana).
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1993: Contributes to Switzerland’s first rap sampler in Swiss-German, alongside artists like Black Tiger and Black Brothers.
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1994: Gains international acclaim as “Survival Game” (feat. Luana) earns Platinum in Chile and Gold in Brazil.
1994: Featured on "Filles" with Speedyman & Yasta, produced by Ganglords.
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1996: Releases her debut album, "Seriosistas". Also appears on the Swiss Hop 1992–1997 sampler.
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1996: Records radio jingles for DRS3 in Los Angeles with singer Emel, and releases “Durch und Durch” with Jürgen Drews.
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1997: Appears on “Frei und Wild”, a sampler against violence toward women, and on Momo’s track, “Momo Sapiens”.
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1998: Collaborates on "Ti amo" and "Stay" with Rapublic, produced by Robert Reichhart, achieving Gold in Austria.
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1999: Features on “Yesterday Once More” with Lisa Hunt (backing singer for Zucchero).
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2001: Releases Gospel Rap & RnB maxi-single, "G.O.D. / I Had a Dream". Nominated for the Holy Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta and wins a Gold Medal at the Song Composer Contest in Holland.
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2011: Appears on Pearlbeatz’s CD with the track “Keep On” (feat. Luana).
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​Collaborations and Performances
Luana has collaborated with legends like Afrika Bambaataa, Prince Whipper Whip (from Wild Style), and Mad Professor. She has opened concerts for Run DMC, Joe Cocker, Neneh Cherry, De La Soul, Joan Baez, Mr. President, N'Sync, 2-4 Family, 2Unlimited, Kurtis Blow, and The Furious Five.
Recently, she performed with Snap at the Beach Club in Hinwil.
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Recent Work and Availability
Luana continues work with celebrity entertainers, like Actor, Singer, Songwriter,
"Marcus Allen Lasha", & Rapper Trademarc with the single "Bread & Butter", just to name a few. Luana continues to release new music with beats by producers like DJ Tron and Sugar Daddy. You can find her work on:
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Apple, Amazon, Spotify, MX3, Soundcloud
Luana, a pioneering figure in Basel’s hip-hop scene, has significantly influenced Swiss rap and graffiti art since the 1980s.​ Her journey began in 1983 when she was inspired by films like ‘Wild Style’ and ‘Beat Street,’ leading her to explore various hip-hop elements, including graffiti and rap. By 1987, that was her first performance in the Dynamo in Zurich with MC Leti. Then, she was actively rapping in Biel and participating in early hip-hop events at venues like the Coupole (Chessu, AJZ - autonomes Jugendzentrum). Her dedication to the culture was further solidified through her connections with notable artists such as Lady Pink, Seen, Lee, Crash, Daze, Erni, and Gil during her visits to New York starting in 1989.​ These experiences enriched her artistic perspective and contributed to the growth of the hip-hop community in Basel.
“Today, Luana continues to inspire through her multifaceted artistry, blending her passion for music and visual arts to engage and uplift the community.”