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The Perry Twins (duo)

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The Perry Twins
OriginRhode Island, United States
Occupations
  • DJs
  • producers
MembersDoug Perry
Derek Perry

The Perry Twins is an American DJ and producer duo consisting of brothers Doug and Derek Perry.[1] Their debut single "Bad, Bad Boy" peaked at number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.[2]

Career

Originating in Rhode Island,[2] the duo first became known as backup dancers in the 2000s but has been DJing since the late 1990s.[1] They made a name for themselves after working in Los Angeles, establishing themselves as remixers.[1] They later emerged as a recording duo in the 2000s with their debut single titled "Activate My Body" being released and reaching Billboard charts in 2009.[1] Their second single "Bad, Bad Boy" was well-received with gay clubbers.[1][3]

Their single "Euphoria", collaboration with Harper Starling, was the duo's second number one on the Dance Club Songs chart.[4]

Awards and nominations

The Perry Twins have received the Weho Award for Outstanding DJ.[2]

Discography

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Club

[5]
"Activate My Body"
(featuring Jania)
2007 3 Non-album singles
"Bad, Bad Boy"
(featuring Niki Haris)
2009 1
"Euphoria"
(featuring Harper Starling)
2018 1

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Thurston, Jason. "The Perry Twins". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  2. ^ a b c "The Perry Twins". Swishcraft Music. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  3. ^ "Partying With the Perry Twins - Vegas Seven". Vegas Seven. 2015-08-12. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  4. ^ "Dance Club Songs – June 9, 2018". Billboard. June 5, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  5. ^ "The Perry Twins Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-06-05.