Boys Noize

Boys Noize

German DJ and record producer (born 1982)

Base
Germany
Active
Since 2004
Listeners
299K

Sonic signature

229 analyzed

Boys Noize is a high-energy techno artist from Germany. Boys's catalogue here runs a wide 82-168 BPM band (median 126). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with 62% of it in major keys, most often 9B, 3B, 10A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2005 to 2026. Since 2005 the energy has risen from 65 to 88 out of 100. The catalogue traces a label journey from Gentle Threat to Boysnoize Records. More harmonically varied than 95% of techno artists.

Reach:
bigger than 93% of techno artists
Tempo:
slower than 82% of techno artists
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A126AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·party·voice
Tempo range82168 BPM
Energy
81
Mood
44Balanced
Groove
70
Instrumental
51
Acoustic
7
Live
20
Popularity
8
Loudness
-7.3 dB
Avg length
4:45
Years
2005–2026
Genre DNA
Techno
100

Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 38% in minor, most often 9B, 3B, 10A. Genre DNA leans 100% Techno.

Evolution

Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.

Tempo by year110 BPM
20052026
Energy by year89/100
20052026

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

Discography

254 tracks · 229 analyzed
The Remixes 2004-2011 album cover
The Remixes 2004-2011
2009 · Album · 19 tracks
Oi Oi Oi Remixed album cover
Oi Oi Oi Remixed
2008 · Album · 3 tracks
Oi Oi Oi album cover
Oi Oi Oi
2007 · Album · 6 tracks

Singles & EPs

Key·BPM

About

Alexander "Alex" Ridha, better known by his stage name Boys Noize, is a German-Iraqi electronic music record producer, songwriter and DJ known for collaborations with artists including A$AP Rocky, Tommy Cash, Frank Ocean, and Nine Inch Nails and remixes of artists including Daft Punk, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Snoop Dogg and Depeche Mode. In 2005, Ridha established his label, Boysnoize Records, and in 2025 launched a new concept label, Ones and Zeros.

LabelsBoysnoize RecordsGentle ThreatPhantasy SoundTurbo Recordings

FAQ

What genre is Boys Noize?
Boys Noize plays mostly techno, with electro, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Boys Noize play at?
Boys Noize's tracks here sit mostly between 82 and 168 BPM, with a median around 126.
What key does Boys Noize play in?
Across 229 analyzed tracks, Boys Noize favours 9B, 3B, 10A, and 38% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Boys Noize based?
Boys Noize is based in Germany and has been active since 2004.
What labels has Boys Noize released on?
Boys Noize has releases associated with Boysnoize Records, Gentle Threat, Phantasy Sound, Turbo Recordings.

Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.

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