Citybois

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Citybois
Origin Gentofte, Denmark
Genres Pop
Years active2014-2020 (on hiatus)
Labels Epic, Sony
MembersAnthon Edwards Knudtzon
Thor Blanchez Farlov

Citybois is a Danish pop music duo from Gentofte, Denmark. The band was formed by Anthon Edwards Knudtzon & Thor Blanchez Farlov to compete in the eight season of the Danish version of the X Factor. They were eliminated in the semi-final, coming in 4th place after they received the fewest votes from the Danish public. They have released two studio album's, "What Bois About To", and "BOIS FOREVER".

Contents

Performances during X Factor

EpisodeThemeSongArtistResult
AuditionFree choice"Ain't No Sunshine" Bill Withers Through to 5 Chair Challenge
5 Chair ChallengeFree choice"How Deep Is Your Love" Bee Gees Through to bootcamp
BootcampFree choice"Hold On, We're Going Home" Drake Through to live shows
Live show 1Signature"Former"Thøger DixgaardSafe (5th)
Live show 2Grammy nominated hits"Maniac" Michael Sembello Safe (1st)
Live show 3Contemporary hits"The Strip" Scarlet Pleasure Safe (2nd)
Live show 4Danish hits"Lørdag aften" Ukendt Kunstner Safe (3rd)
Live show 5Songs from Movies (accompanied by DR Bigband)"Earned It" The Weeknd Safe (3rd)
Live show 6 - Semi-finalViewers Choice"Kongens Have" TopGunn Eliminated (4th)
Judges choice"Belong to the World"The Weeknd

Discography

Albums

YearAlbumPeak positions Certifications
DEN
[1]
2020Bois Forever1

EPs

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positions Certifications Album
DEN
[3]
2015"Things We Do"4What Bois About To
"Purple Light"23
"Ridin'"27
2016"Bedre End Rihanna"10Non-album singles
"Hånd i Hånd"
"Som Om"20
"Under 18"22
  • Gold
2017"Hjem igen"
  • Gold
"Dum Som Mig"11
"Pool" (feat. TopGunn)
  • Gold
"Jakke"39
[7]
2018"De Eneste"33
[8]
"Ring på dig"32
[9]
"Helt Fair"28
[10]
"Synger for mig" (with Skinz)9
[11]
2019"Sig Mig"11
[12]
"Finde tilbage"4
[13]
"Natten rammer"
(with Boua)
34
[15]
2020"Det kom som et chok"19
[16]
Bois Forever
"Se os"21
[17]
"Sol over København (feat Kesi)"2
[18]
"Ringer | Morgen"31
[19]
"Kærlighed Gør Blind"32
[20]

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