The Perry Twins (duo)

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The Perry Twins
Origin Rhode Island, United States
Occupation(s)
  • 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]

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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

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Club

[5]
"Activate My Body"
(featuring Jania)
20073Non-album singles
"Bad, Bad Boy"
(featuring Niki Haris)
20091
"Euphoria"
(featuring Harper Starling)
20181

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