Villains (electronic music group)

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Villains
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Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, USA
Genres Electronica, electronic rock, breakbeat
Years active2007–present
Labels Dim Mak Records
MembersMad V and Koncept
Website Villains Official Website

Villains are an American electronic duo consisting of Mad V and Koncept. [1] The group officially formed in late 2007. [2] [3] Within a few months, they were performing all over the United States and getting commissioned to produce official remixes. [4] [5] [6] And now, within just two years, they are touring the globe and producing original music as well as remixes for a wide variety of artists. [7] [8] [9]

Contents

Discography

Official Remixes

Bootleg Remixes

Singles / EPs

Mixtapes

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