Boys Noize (Alexander Ridha) is a Berlin-based DJ and producer influential in 21st-century electronic music, known for a high-energy mix of electro-house, techno, and industrial sounds. He founded the influential Boysnoize Records (2005) and is renowned for both underground hits and collaborations with major artists like Skrillex, Lady Gaga, and Frank Ocean.
Key Highlights:
Background: Born in Hamburg and based in Berlin, Ridha began his career early, eventually creating a distinct style that merges techno's grit with melodic, punk-inspired electro.
Label & Impact: He founded Boysnoize Records in 2005, a label that has released over 150 projects, shaping modern dance music.
Notable Projects & Collaborations:
Dog Blood: A collaborative project with Skrillex, which earned GRAMMY nominations.
Octave Minds: Collaboration with Chilly Gonzales.
Production/Remixes: Worked with A$AP Rocky, Lady Gaga (e.g., "Rain on Me"), Frank Ocean, and Depeche Mode.
Film Score: Collaborated with Trent Reznor for Challengers.
Recent Work: In 2025, he launched a new concept label called ONES and ZEROS, which features a wide-ranging 22-track compilation.
Style: His music often ranges from hard-hitting 140+ bpm techno to pop-influenced electronic tracks.
He is universally recognized as an international headliner, consistently praised for supporting the underground scene while collaborating at the highest levels of the music industry.