Alexander Robotnick (aka Maurizio Dami) made his debut on the Italian music scene as the founding member of Avida, a dance-cabaret band featuring Daniele Trambusti and Stefano Fuochi.

In 1983 he attained international popularity with his track Problemes d'Amour, published first by the Italian label Materiali Sonori and then by Sire-Wea. Problemes d'Amour went on to become a cult track of the disco scene and an import hit in America’s underground club scene.

The 1984 album Ce n’est qu’un Debut consists of six captivating tracks including Problemes d’Amour and other Robotnick classics.