| Boys Noize | |
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Boys Noize |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexander Ridha |
| Origin | Hamburg, Germany |
| Genres | Electro House Techno |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Boysnoize Records |
| Website | www.boysnoize.com |
Boys Noize is the stage name of Alexander Ridha, a German electronic music producer and DJ.[1] It is similar to the name of Ridha's label, Boysnoize Records, which he established in 2005.[1] Ridha has remixed a number of other artists work, including Snoop Dogg and Depeche Mode.[2]
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Ridha (born in 1982, Hamburg) started producing and DJing at early age, period in which he supported Felix Da Housecat and DJ Hell. Today, Ridha himself is known as one of the most valuable electronic artists, awarded with the Independent Music Award in 2010 as well as 3 years in a row Best Electronic Artist on Beatport. His music is known to merge various styles and having a unique and innovative sound, with influences of hip-hop and disco roots as well as heavy noise and electro sounds. His DJ-sets are equally praised and has gained worldwide recognition for his live-mixing and visual impact on his shows.
Ridha released his early work on labels such as International Deejay Gigolos Records, Kitsuné Music and Turbo Recordings. In order to retain full artistic freedom however, he established his imprint Boysnoize Records in 2005. Both of his LPs "OI OI OI" and its successor "POWER" were recorded under this label, as well as the singles "Don't Believe The Hype", "&Down" and "Jeffer".
He remixed David Lynch, N.E.R.D, Depeche Mode, Snoop Dogg and The Chemical Brothers amongst many other well-known artists and became a producer of note, having worked with Kelis, UK rapper Kano and The Black Eyed Peas. Chilly Gonzales' "Ivory Tower" is his first fully produced and co-written album, released in August 2010. He has further collaborated with his friend and fellow Erol Alkan: The first record "Death Suite" / "Waves" was released on Ridhas imprint BNR, followed by "Lemonade" / "Avalanche", which came out on Erol's label Phantasy Sound. An "Avalanche" re-release, a new version featuring Brit-God Jarvis Cocker, is due for early 2011. Ridha is currently working on his forthcoming Spank Rock album, and is also collaborating with the New York band Scissor Sisters. His recent release of original Boys Noize tracks in September 2010 celebrated the 50th release on Boysnoize Records as well as the launch of the first sublabel BNR TRAX, which presented its first release in October 2010.[3]
| Year | Title | Format | Label |
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| 2004 | The Bomb / Boy Neu | 12-inch single, Digital Download | International Deejay Gigolo Records |
| 2005 | Are You In? | 12-inch single, Digital Download | Datapunk |
| 2005 | Optic / He-Man | 12-inch single, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2005 | Volta 82 | 12-inch single, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2006 | Erole Attack | 12-inch single, Digital Download | Turbo Records |
| 2006 | Kill The Kid | 12-inch single, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2007 | & Down | 12-inch single, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| September 2007 | Don't Believe The Hype | 12-inch single, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2007 | Feel Good (TV=Off) | 12-inch single, Digital Download | Kitsuné Music |
| 2007 | Lava Lava | 12-inch single, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2007 | Oi Oi Oi | Vinyl, CD, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2008 | Oi Oi Oi (Remixed) | Vinyl, CD, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2009 | Starter | 12-inch single, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2009 | Power | Vinyl, CD, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2010 | Transmission Pt.1 and Pt.2 (Boys Noize "Transmission" Remixes) | Vinyl, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2010 | Kontact Me EP (Boys Noize "Kontact Me" Remixes) | Vinyl, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2010 | 1010 / Yeah | 12-inch Single, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2010 | Nott EP | 12-inch Single, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2010 | Trooper EP | 12-inch Single, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |
| 2011 | Adonis | 12-inch Single, Digital Download | Cocoon Recordings |
| 2011 | The Remixes | Vinyl, CD, Digital Download | Boysnoize Records |