Boys Noize

BOYS NOIZE is the stage name of Berlin-based DJ and producer ALEX RIDHA.
Ridha (born in 1982, Hamburg) started producing and DJing at early age to find himself supporting the likes of Felix Da Housecat and DJ Hell in a matter of time. Nowadays Ridha himself is known as a one of the most valued electronic artists. He has a refreshing approach , not afraid to break new grounds, beaming a myriad of influences from his hip-hop and disco roots to create an innovatory sound. His DJ-sets are equally uplifting and he's regarded by many as one of the worlds' best DJs, not only technically but also as a showman. Seamlessly mixing and remixing on the spot, Ridha never fails to deliver high-powered and gripping sets: unforgettable experiences for the witnesses.

Ridha released his early work on labels such as International Deejay Gigolos Records (2003), Kitsuné Music and Turbo Recordings. In order to retain full artistic freedom however, he established his imprint Boysnoize Records in 2005.

his highly anticipated long players "OI OI OI" and its successor "POWER", the two long players that included contemporary anthems such as "Don't Believe The Hype", "&Down", "Jeffer" and "Nott". The bonus track of his debut album is his remix of Feist´s "My Moon My Man", a hint on his musical spectrum. He remixed N.E.R.D, Depeche Mode, Snoop Dogg, The Chemical Brothers and The Editors to name a few and became a producer of note, having worked with Kelis, UK rapper Kano and Black Eyed Peas. Chilly Gonzales' "Ivory Tower" is his first fully co-written and -produced album which was released end of 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, follow up "Lemonade" / "Avalanche" came out on Erol's label Phantasy Sound. Boys Noize have been awarded the Independent Music Award in 2010 for “Best Song Dance/Electronica” for the song JEFFER, and the Beatport Award for “Best Electronica & Indie Artist” three years in a row 2008, 2009 and 2010, makes Boys Noize one of the most in demand and influential producers and turntabalists in the new electronic music movement.

Ridha is currently working on the forthcoming Spank Rock album and his first ever live show. His recent release of original Boys Noize tracks in September 2010 celebrated the 50th release on Boysnoize Rec as well as the launch of the first sublabel BNR TRAX.