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Swedish Eurodance group best known for their viral hit 'Caramelldansen'.Caramell was a short-lived Swedish Eurodance group formed in 2001, consisting of vocalist Johanna "Jossie" Karlsson and producer Matthias "Mats" Larsson. They achieved fleeting fame in Sweden with their debut single 'Caramelldansen' ('The Caramel Dance'), created for the Melodifestivalen pre-selection show Lilla Melodifestivalen 2001, where it finished 4th. The song initially had moderate success, but achieved global viral status years later as an internet meme, particularly the sped-up 'Speed Up' version with animated characters.

• The song 'Caramelldansen' became a massive internet phenomenon around 2006-2008, years after its original release, driven by its association with anime fan communities and the 'Nyan Cat' meme aesthetic.
• The iconic 'Caramelldansen' dance, featuring swaying arms and hips, became synonymous with the song's meme status and is widely recognized in online culture.
• A Japanese-language version, 'U! Me! Together! NOW!', was released in 2002 but failed to gain significant traction at the time.
• Despite the global recognition of their one hit, Caramell disbanded shortly after their initial activity. They never released a full album, only a few singles.
• The group's members, Johanna Karlsson and Matthias Larsson, largely stepped away from the music industry after Caramell's brief run and have maintained private lives since.