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I was a notorious 90s star thanks to So Solid Crew but now I run the No1 water park in Cyprus – it’s got a 150m slide

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AS part of garage pioneers So Solid Crew, Anthony Melas was known as AM Sniper – but now he’s making a splash running the No1 water park in Cyprus.

Dubbed the “king of Ayia Napa”, the 41 year-old star is now the assistant director of Water World. 

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Anthony Melas is at the forefront of Ayia Napa’s entertainment industryCredit: Instagram / @ whoisaims
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So Solid Crew dominated the early UK garage sceneCredit: Getty – Contributor

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The water park is home to a host of rides and attractionsCredit: Instagram / @waterparkcyprus

He has been a trailblazer behind Ayia Napa’s ongoing position as one of the world’s most famous party islands over the last 20 years.  

When speaking about his family business the Napa tycoon has said what “started from a family nightclub to multiple venues” has now evolved into “one of the best waterparks in the world.”

Former So Solid star Anthony helped develop the mythology themed waterpark, home to the Typhon, Medusa and Hydra slides that take you through up to 150 metres of twists and turns. 

He has said: “The resort of Ayia Napa is constantly evolving so our vision has no limits.” 

Hip- Hop collective So Solid Crew was founded in South London in 1998 and went on to achieve widespread success in the early 2000s, with chart-topping hits including 21 Seconds and They Don’t Know. 

The group consisted of notable members: Asher D, Romeo, Lisa Maffia, Carl Morgan and Mega Man.

They went on to win awards including Best UK Garage Act at the 2001 MOBOs and a Brit award for Best British Video Of The Year in 2002. 

So Solid Crew played a pivotal role in propelling the fame of individuals like Ashley Walters, Lisa Maffia and MC Harvey to new heights in the entertainment industry.

The group boasted up to 30 members at a time with Anthony  producing music as well as featuring as an artist himself.

He mastered his music skills under Mega Man and then ventured into his own solo career following the group’s disbandment. He is now known as A!MS in the world of music. 

Anthony also helped launch The Wave claimed to be ‘The biggest wave pool party in the world’ every Sunday during the summer.

He will make frequent musical appearances during the 2024 season, alongside guests such as ArrDee, Charlie Sloth and ZieZie in rotation.

The park has already received over 25 international awards, and offers something new for guests each season.

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So Solid Crew rose to fame in the early 2000sCredit: Getty

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Water World considered Ayia Napa’s best attractionCredit: Instagram / @waterparkcyprus

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