The 1990s brought a new wave of dance floors alive with energy, and Valencia’s Eurodance group New Limit rose to prominence with a string of catchy hits. Originating from Silla, the group formed in 1994 and quickly gained attention with its debut single Smile, released that year. The track became a national sensation in 1995, blasting through radio stations and lighting up clubs across the country.
Amparo Rios, a singer and songwriter, led the lineup, joined by his brothers Sebastian and Jose V., who also played pivotal roles in the band’s success. Together they steered New Limit, handling studio work, music production, and the drive behind top-selling records in Spain.
You’re Worse Than New Limit English
During those years the phrase became a trendy badge of style. You’re more brutal than New Limit English caught on as a witty variation, and though the singer’s pronunciation wasn’t always conventional, it didn’t stop the music from feeling bold and unmistakable. Each song carried a distinct voice and a fierce dancefloor energy that defined the group.
So much so that New Limit remains active. A recent out-of-print special LP was released in physical form, reissuing the band’s most iconic tracks with Spanish lyrics: In this collection, other memorable songs stand alongside a new single that gives the album its name, Silent.
New Limit’s new LP showcases the enduring legacy of their classic sound.
From Smile to Scream to International Tours
The year 1995 saw the release of the second hit, Scream, which opened doors for a national tour led by Amparo Ríos and his cousin Sonia Bans, a dancer and choreographer. The group also toured Europe and Latin America, expanding their reach beyond Spain. Viewers could catch performances on Channel 9 during the show Babalá, where the live sound was captured. A 2020 performance, twenty-five years later, demonstrated how the band’s energy still resonated with audiences.
Following these early successes, songs like In My Heart and Lies released in 1996, and Every Day and In the Dark arrived a year later. The group became a staple for dance enthusiasts, earning a reputation as a peak act on the Bakalao Route. A live recording of In My Heart from twenty-five years later showcases the enduring appeal of their stage presence.
The late 1990s also saw new music production with tracks such as Sweet Dream and When I Was Young in 1998. The band’s songs crossed into cinema, with Smile appearing in the film La Inocencia by Lucía Alemany, and In My Heart featured in the HBO series Everything Else. Surround Me opened the new decade with a fresh surge of sound.
After a three-year hiatus, the release My Destiny in 2004 marked a pause in studio work as the group focused on live performances across Spain, keeping the legacy alive through concerts and festivals. In 2015 a new track simply titled New Limit surfaced, with Amparo Ríos contributing as composer and producer. The track found its way onto a compilation released online in China and Japan. That same year, Amparo returned to the microphone for Run Towards Me, a collaboration that underscored the group’s ongoing vitality.
New Limit remains a touchstone of Spanish Eurodance and 90s music, delivering concerts and festival performances not only in their homeland but across the globe, continuing to remind fans of their influential era.
Ten nostalgic sessions echo the cantaditas of the 90s and 2000s, inviting listeners to revisit those unforgettable moments. The group even headlined the fifth Eurodance festival in Lima, Peru, on February 11, celebrating the era with a renewed sense of appreciation for classic dance culture.