Torpedo Boyz

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Torpedo Boyz
Origin Berlin (Germany), Tokyo (Japan)
Genres Electronica, Funky Club Music,
Years active2004–present
Labels Lounge Records (Germany), Music from the Roof (USA)
Website www.torpedo-boyz.com
MembersReturner
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Kentastic
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The Torpedo Boyz are a German/Japanese electronic musical duo. They have released several albums, most notably Headache Music (released 23 Jan 2005) [1] and Cum on Feel the Boyz (released 15 June 2007). [2]

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Torpedo Boyz's Headache Music was nominated for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards for best Dance/Electronica Album of the year. [3] In 2009, Torpedo Boyz won the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards for best Dance/Electronica Album. [4]

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References

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r942486
  2. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r1261832
  3. "Past IMA Programs".
  4. "8th Annual Independent Music Awards - Dance/Electronica". Archived from the original on 31 January 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)