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{{Short description|American musician}}
{{Short description|American rapper (born 1967)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Turbo B
| background = person
| image = Turbo B - 2018328224014 2018-11-24 Sunshine Live - Die 90er Live on Stage - Sven - 1D X MK II - 1313 - B70I1613.jpg
| name = Turbo B
| image = Turbo B - 2018328224014 2018-11-24 Sunshine Live - Die 90er Live on Stage - Sven - 1D X MK II - 1313 - B70I1613.jpg
| caption =
| image_size = 250
| alt = close-up profile of Turbo B wearing a black top and thick gold chain, with a black head covering, holding a microphone in one hand and appearing to perform
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Durron Maurice Butler
| caption = Turbo B in 2018
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=y|1967|4|30}}
| birth_name = Durron Maurice Butler
| death_date =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|4|30}}
| origin = {{nowrap|[[Pittsburgh]], Pennsylvania, US}}
| origin = {{nowrap|[[Pittsburgh]], Pennsylvania, US}}
| instrument = Vocals, drums
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = Dance, [[Hip hop music|hip hop]]
| genre = [[Eurodance]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]]
| occupation = Singer
| occupation = Rapper
| years_active = 1990–present
| years_active = 1990–present
| label =
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| associated_acts = [[Snap!]], [[Centory (pop band)|Centory]]
| current_member_of =
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| website = {{URL|turbob-music.com}}
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| past_member_of = [[Snap!]], [[Centory (pop band)|Centory]]
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'''Durron Maurice Butler''' (born April 30, 1967),<ref>{{cite web |url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p193522|pure_url=yes}} |title=Turbo B |publisher= [[AllMusic]] |accessdate=June 30, 2010}}</ref> known as '''Turbo B''', is an American musician, [[rapper]] and [[beatboxer]]. He was once the frontman of the German electronic music group [[Snap!]]
'''Durron Maurice Butler''' (born April 30, 1967),<ref>{{cite web |url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p193522|pure_url=yes}} |title=Turbo B |publisher= [[AllMusic]] |accessdate=June 30, 2010}}</ref> known as '''Turbo B''', is an American [[rapper]] and [[beatboxer]]. He was once the frontman of the German electronic music group [[Snap!]]


After completing a period of service with the [[United States Army]] in Germany, Butler went on tour with [[The Fat Boys]]. He was soon discovered by the managers of Snap!, and contributed to the albums ''[[World Power]]'' and ''[[The Madman's Return]]'' and their respective number one hits, "[[The Power (Snap! song)|The Power]]" and "[[Rhythm Is a Dancer]]".
After completing a period of service with the United States Army in Germany, Butler went on tour with [[the Fat Boys]]. He was soon discovered by the managers of Snap! and contributed to the albums ''[[World Power]]'' and ''[[The Madman's Return]]'' and their respective number-one hits, "[[The Power (Snap! song)|The Power]]" and "[[Rhythm Is a Dancer]]".


After leaving Snap!, Butler pursued a solo career and also formed the group [[Centory (band)|Centory]], which has several minor hits. Butler is known to tour with other artists who were prominent in the 1990s. He has since contributed to singles by [[Victoria Silvstedt]], [[H-Blockx]] and [[Master Blaster (band)|Master Blaster]].
After leaving Snap!, Butler pursued a solo career and also formed the group [[Centory (band)|Centory]], which had several minor hits. Butler is known to tour with other artists who were prominent in the 1990s. He has contributed to singles by [[Victoria Silvstedt]], [[H-Blockx]], [[Master Blaster (band)|Master Blaster]], and [[Regi Penxten]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
Born in [[McKeesport]], [[Pennsylvania]], Butler started his music career as a drummer for a heavy metal band in his hometown. After joining the [[United States Army]] in July 1985, he completed basic training (C-4-3) at [[Fort Dix]] and was transferred to the 8th SC, Redstone Arsenal, AL for advanced training where he qualified to become an ammunition specialist. With his advanced training complete, he was sent to [[Friedberg, Germany]] to join the 60th Ordnance Company in [[Ray Barracks, Friedberg, Germany|Ray Barracks]]. After completing his service in the Army he returned to the USA but went back to Germany shortly thereafter to tour with [[The Fat Boys]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/artists/snap |title=Snap biography |work=NME |accessdate=June 30, 2010}}</ref> In 1990 DJ Rico Sparx discovered his rapping talents and introduced him to ''Snap!'' producers Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.danceartistinfo.com/snapbiog.htm |title=Snap! |work=Danceartistinfo.com |accessdate=June 30, 2010}}</ref> (who were using the pseudonyms Benito Benites and John "Virgo" Garrett III); they chose him to replace [[Chill Rob G]]'s vocals in their song "[[The Power (Snap! song)|The Power]]". He chose the stage name Turbo B, which had been his nickname since childhood.
Born in [[McKeesport]], Pennsylvania, Butler started his music career as a drummer for a heavy metal band in his hometown. After joining the [[United States Army]] in July 1985, he completed basic training (C-4-3) at [[Fort Dix]] and was transferred to the 8th SC, Redstone Arsenal in Alabama for advanced training, where he qualified to become an ammunition specialist. With his training complete, he was sent to [[Friedberg, Germany]] to join the 60th Ordnance Company in [[Ray Barracks, Friedberg, Germany|Ray Barracks]]. After completing his service in the army he returned to the US but went back to Germany shortly thereafter to tour with [[the Fat Boys]].<ref name=nme>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/artists/snap |title=Snap biography |work=NME |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090618193248/https://www.nme.com/artists/snap |archive-date=June 18, 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1989, DJ Rico Sparx discovered Butler's rapping talent and introduced him to Snap! producers Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.danceartistinfo.com/snapbiog.htm |title=Snap! |work=Danceartistinfo.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103001658/http://www.danceartistinfo.com/snapbiog.htm |archive-date=November 3, 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The duo picked him to replace [[Chill Rob G]]'s vocals in their song "[[The Power (Snap! song)|The Power]]". He chose the stage name Turbo B, which had been his nickname since childhood.


==Success with Snap!==
==Success with Snap!==
"The Power" became a major international hit, and Butler became recognizable as the frontman of the group. To promote the record he toured widely with Snap!, rapping his [[lyrics]] and also playing drums.
"The Power" became a major international hit, and Butler became recognizable as the frontman of the group. To promote their debut album, ''[[World Power]]'', they toured widely.<ref name=nme/>


With the release of Snap!'s second album, Butler wanted the first single to be "Color of Love". "[[Rhythm Is a Dancer]]" was planned to be the first single, however he reportedly hated the song, especially his now infamous line ''"I'm serious as cancer when I say rhythm is a dancer''".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://groups.google.com/group/rec.music.misc/browse_thread/thread/9fa4a10d24891bf/df7e1f2eae37718a?lnk=st&q=snap+exterminate#df7e1f2eae37718a |title=Uk Top 40 Analysis – Week Ending 16/1/93 |author=James Masterton |author-link=James Masterton |date=January 15, 1993 |accessdate=July 19, 2010}}</ref> In December 1991 he got his wish but "Color of Love" went fairly unnoticed in the UK and US charts. Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti then insisted on releasing "Rhythm Is a Dancer" as the second single. It became the group's second major international hit. Butler left Snap! shortly after due to growing dissent with the group and its managers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Turbo+B. |title=Turbo B |publisher=[[discogs]] |accessdate=July 19, 2010}}</ref>
In the run-up to the 1992 release of Snap!'s second album, ''[[The Madman's Return]]'', "[[Rhythm Is a Dancer]]" was planned to be the first single. Butler reportedly hated the song and wanted "[[Colour of Love (Snap song)|Colour of Love]]" to be issued instead.<ref name=nme/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://groups.google.com/group/rec.music.misc/browse_thread/thread/9fa4a10d24891bf/df7e1f2eae37718a?lnk=st&q=snap+exterminate#df7e1f2eae37718a |title=Uk Top 40 Analysis – Week Ending 16/1/93 |author=James Masterton |author-link=James Masterton |date=January 15, 1993 |accessdate=July 19, 2010}}</ref> In December 1991, he got his wish, but "Colour of Love" went fairly unnoticed in the UK and US charts. Münzing and Anzilotti then insisted on releasing "Rhythm Is a Dancer" as the second single, and it became the group's second major international hit. Butler left Snap! shortly after due to growing dissent with the group and its managers.<ref name=nme/>


In 2000 Snap! and Turbo B rejoined for a comeback, and released the single "Gimme a Thrill". The single failed to chart and their planned upcoming album ''One Day on Earth'' was subsequently never released.
In 2000, Snap! and Turbo B rejoined for a comeback and released the single "Gimme a Thrill".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/snap%21-mn0000753347/biography |title=Snap! biography |work=[[AllMusic]] }}</ref> The song failed to chart, and their planned album ''One Day on Earth'' was subsequently never released.{{citation needed|date=August 2023}}


==Solo career and Centory==
==Solo career and Centory==
After leaving Snap! Butler pursued a solo career, releasing the album ''Make Way for the Maniac'' in 1993 on [[Polydor Records]]. It featured the singles "I'm Not Dead", "Get Wild", "What You See" and "Nice & Smooth".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/label/Polydor |title=Polydor |publisher=[[discogs]] |accessdate=July 19, 2010}}</ref>
After leaving Snap!, Butler pursued a solo career, releasing the album ''Make Way for the Maniac'' in 1993 on [[Polydor Records]]. It featured the singles "I'm Not Dead", "Get Wild", "What You See", and "Nice & Smooth".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/label/Polydor |title=Polydor |publisher=[[discogs]] |accessdate=July 19, 2010}}</ref>


He went on to form the band [[Centory (pop band)|Centory]] in 1994 with Gary Carolla, Delgado (Kevin Estevez), and Alex Trime (Eddie Gibson). They released the album ''Alpha Centory'' which spawned four minor hits in the European charts. Butler toured with Centory following their success. He did not feature in their last single, a cover of [[Milli Vanilli]]'s ''[[Girl You Know It's True (song)|Girl You Know It's True]]'', which instead featured singer Trey D. The song was Centory's least successful single, reaching No. 50 in the German Charts.
He went on to form the band [[Centory (pop band)|Centory]] in 1994, with Gary Carolla, Delgado (Kevin Estevez), and Alex Trime (Eddie Gibson). They released the album ''Alpha Centory'', which spawned four minor hits in the European charts. Butler toured with Centory following their success. He did not feature on their last single, a cover of [[Milli Vanilli]]'s "[[Girl You Know It's True (song)|Girl You Know It's True]]", which instead featured singer Trey D.


Butler did not release any more solo material until 2005, when his single "New Day" was released under Holy Chaos Recordings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trackitdown.net/genre/house/track/165462.html |title=New Day |work=Trackitdown.net |access-date=July 19, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522003219/http://www.trackitdown.net/genre/house/track/165462.html |archive-date=May 22, 2011 |df= }}</ref> Butler still tours around the world with his music. He was a special guest at the ''90's Festival'' in Russia and joined [[MC Hammer]] and [[Vanilla Ice]] on the ''Back 2 Cool'' tour in 2009.
Butler did not issue any more solo material until 2005, when his single "New Day" was released under Holy Chaos Recordings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trackitdown.net/genre/house/track/165462.html |title=New Day |work=Trackitdown.net |access-date=July 19, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522003219/http://www.trackitdown.net/genre/house/track/165462.html |archive-date=May 22, 2011 }}</ref> He has contributed to singles by [[Victoria Silvstedt]], [[H-Blockx]], [[Master Blaster (band)|Master Blaster]], and [[Regi Penxten]], among others.

==Personal life==
Butler is married and has two children, a daughter named Shannon and a son named DJ.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===with Snap!===

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===With Snap!===
'''Albums'''
'''Albums'''
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!colspan="4"| Peak chart positions
|- style="font-size:90%;"
|- style="font-size:90%;"
!style="width:3em;"| [[UK Albums Chart|UK]]<BR/><ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
!style="width:3em;"| [[UK Albums Chart|UK]]<br /><ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
| first= David
| first= David
| last= Roberts
| last= Roberts
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| title= British Hit Singles & Albums
| title= British Hit Singles & Albums
| edition= 19th
| edition= 19th
| publisher= Guinness World Records Limited
| publisher= Guinness World Records Limited
| location= London
| location= London
| isbn= 1-904994-10-5
| isbn= 1-904994-10-5
| page= 511}}</ref>
| page= 511}}</ref>
!style="width:3em;"| US<br/><ref>[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p5467/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} Snap! Albums US Charting]</ref>
!style="width:3em;"| US<br /><ref>[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p5467/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} Snap! Albums US Charting]</ref>
!style="width:3em;"| [[Germany|GER]]
!style="width:3em;"| [[Germany|GER]]
!style="width:3em;"| [[Sweden|SWE]]<br/><ref>[http://swedishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Snap%21&titel=World+Power&cat=a Swedish Album Charting]</ref>
!style="width:3em;"| [[Sweden|SWE]]<br /><ref>[http://swedishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Snap%21&titel=World+Power&cat=a Swedish Album Charting]</ref>
|-
|-
| 1990
| 1990
|''[[World Power]]''
|''[[World Power]]''
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* <small>Label: Anzilotti & Munzing</small>
<small>
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* Label: Anzilotti & Munzing</small>
|align="center"| 10
|align="center"| 10
|align="center"| 30
|align="center"| 30
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| 1992
| 1992
|''[[The Madman's Return]]''
|''[[The Madman's Return]]''
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* <small>Label: Anzilotti & Munzing</small>
<small>
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* Label: Anzilotti & Munzing</small>
|align="center"| 8
|align="center"| 8
|align="center"| 121
|align="center"| 121
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!colspan="10"| Peak chart positions
|-
|-
!width="40"|<small>[[ARIA Chart|AUS]]</small><br/><ref>[http://australian-charts.com/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s ARIA Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[ARIA Chart|AUS]]</small><br /><ref>[http://australian-charts.com/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s ARIA Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Switzerland|SWI]]</small><br/><ref>[http://hitparade.ch/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s Swiss Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Switzerland|SWI]]</small><br /><ref>[http://hitparade.ch/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s Swiss Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[France|FRA]]</small><br/><ref>[http://lescharts.com/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s French Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[France|FRA]]</small><br /><ref>[http://lescharts.com/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s French Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Sweden|SWE]]</small><br/><ref>[http://swedishcharts.com/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s Swedish Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Sweden|SWE]]</small><br /><ref>[http://swedishcharts.com/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s Swedish Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Norway|NOR]]</small><br/><ref>[http://norwegiancharts.com/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s Norway Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Norway|NOR]]</small><br /><ref>[http://norwegiancharts.com/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s Norway Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Single Top 100|NLD]]</small><br/><ref>[http://dutchcharts.nl/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s Dutch Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Single Top 100|NLD]]</small><br /><ref>[http://dutchcharts.nl/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s Dutch Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Austria|AUT]]</small><br/><ref>[http://austriancharts.at/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s Austrian Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Austria|AUT]]</small><br /><ref>[http://austriancharts.at/search.asp?search=snap%21&cat=s Austrian Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[UK Singles Chart|UK]]</small><br/><ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
!width="40"|<small>[[UK Singles Chart|UK]]</small><br /><ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
!width="40"|<small>[[Billboard Hot 100|US]]</small><br/><ref>[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p5467/charts-awards/billboard-singles|pure_url=yes}} US Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Billboard Hot 100|US]]</small><br /><ref>[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p5467/charts-awards/billboard-singles|pure_url=yes}} US Charts – Snap!]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Germany|GER]]</small><br/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/artist/snap!/single|title=Die ganze Musik im Internet: Charts, Neuerscheinungen, Tickets, Genres, Genresuche, Genrelexikon, Künstler-Suche, Musik-Suche, Track-Suche, Ticket-Suche |work=musicline.de}}</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Germany|GER]]</small><br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/artist/snap!/single|title=Die ganze Musik im Internet: Charts, Neuerscheinungen, Tickets, Genres, Genresuche, Genrelexikon, Künstler-Suche, Musik-Suche, Track-Suche, Ticket-Suche |work=musicline.de}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="4"|1990
|rowspan="4"|1990
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|align="center"| 7
|align="center"| 7
|-
|-
|"The Power (Of Bhangra)"
|"The Power (of Bhangra)"
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|align="center"| 32
|align="center"| 27
|align="center"| 27
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|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|-
|-
| align="center" colspan="12"| <small>"—" denotes a single that did not chart</small>
| align="center" colspan="12"| <small>"—" denotes a single that did not chart</small>
|-
|-
|}
|}


===With Centory===
===with Centory===
'''Albums'''
'''Albums'''
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!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Title
!rowspan="2"| Title
!colspan="2"| Peak chart positions<br/><ref>[http://austriancharts.at/showitem.asp?interpret=Centory+%26+Turbo+B%2E&titel=Alpha+Centory&cat=a Alpha Centory Charting]</ref>
!colspan="2"| Peak chart positions<br /><ref>[http://austriancharts.at/showitem.asp?interpret=Centory+%26+Turbo+B%2E&titel=Alpha+Centory&cat=a Alpha Centory Charting]</ref>
|-
|-
!width="40"|<small>[[Austria|AUT]]</small>
!width="40"|<small>[[Austria|AUT]]</small>
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|1994
|1994
|''Alpha Centory''
|''Alpha Centory''
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* <small>Label: [[EMI|Cologne Dance Label]]</small>
<small>
⚫
* Label: [[EMI|Cologne Dance Label]]</small>
|align="center"|40
|align="center"|40
|align="center"|50
|align="center"|50
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'''Singles'''
'''Singles'''

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|-
!width="40"|<small>[[Austria|AUT]]</small><br/><ref>[http://austriancharts.at/search.asp?cat=s&search=centory Austrian Charts – Centory]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Austria|AUT]]</small><br /><ref>[http://austriancharts.at/search.asp?cat=s&search=centory Austrian Charts – Centory]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[France|FRA]]</small><br/><ref>[http://lescharts.com/search.asp?cat=s&search=centory French Charts – Centory]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[France|FRA]]</small><br /><ref>[http://lescharts.com/search.asp?cat=s&search=centory French Charts – Centory]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Germany|GER]]</small><br/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/artist/CENTORY/single|title=Die ganze Musik im Internet: Charts, Neuerscheinungen, Tickets, Genres, Genresuche, Genrelexikon, Künstler-Suche, Musik-Suche, Track-Suche, Ticket-Suche |work=musicline.de}}</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Germany|GER]]</small><br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/artist/CENTORY/single|title=Die ganze Musik im Internet: Charts, Neuerscheinungen, Tickets, Genres, Genresuche, Genrelexikon, Künstler-Suche, Musik-Suche, Track-Suche, Ticket-Suche |work=musicline.de}}</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Switzerland|SWI]]</small><br/><ref>[http://swisscharts.com/search.asp?cat=s&search=centory Swiss Charts – Centory]</ref>
!width="40"|<small>[[Switzerland|SWI]]</small><br /><ref>[http://swisscharts.com/search.asp?cat=s&search=centory Swiss Charts – Centory]</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|1994
|rowspan="2"|1994
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|"The Spirit"
|"The Spirit"
|align="center"|29
|align="center"|29
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
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|align="center"|70
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
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===Solo releases===
===Solo releases===
'''Albums'''
'''Albums'''

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| 1993
| 1993
| align="left"| ''Make Way for the Maniac''
| align="left"| ''Make Way for the Maniac''
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* <small>Label: [[Polydor Records]]</small>
<small>
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* Label: [[Polydor Records]]</small>
|-
|-
|}
|}


'''Singles'''
'''Singles'''

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!width="40"|<small>[[ARIA Charts|AUS]]</small><br /><ref>[http://australian-charts.com/search.asp?cat=s&search=Turbo+B Australian Charts – Turbo B]</ref>
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==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.turbob-music.com Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/turbo_b4reaL Turbo B] at [http://www.myspace.com Myspace]


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Turbo B
close-up profile of Turbo B wearing a black top and thick gold chain, with a black head covering, holding a microphone in one hand and appearing to perform
Turbo B in 2018
Background information
Birth nameDurron Maurice Butler
Born (1967-04-30) April 30, 1967 (age 57)
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
GenresEurodance, hip hop
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active1990–present
Formerly ofSnap!, Centory

Durron Maurice Butler (born April 30, 1967),[1] known as Turbo B, is an American rapper and beatboxer. He was once the frontman of the German electronic music group Snap!

After completing a period of service with the United States Army in Germany, Butler went on tour with the Fat Boys. He was soon discovered by the managers of Snap! and contributed to the albums World Power and The Madman's Return and their respective number-one hits, "The Power" and "Rhythm Is a Dancer".

After leaving Snap!, Butler pursued a solo career and also formed the group Centory, which had several minor hits. Butler is known to tour with other artists who were prominent in the 1990s. He has contributed to singles by Victoria Silvstedt, H-Blockx, Master Blaster, and Regi Penxten.

Early years

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Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Butler started his music career as a drummer for a heavy metal band in his hometown. After joining the United States Army in July 1985, he completed basic training (C-4-3) at Fort Dix and was transferred to the 8th SC, Redstone Arsenal in Alabama for advanced training, where he qualified to become an ammunition specialist. With his training complete, he was sent to Friedberg, Germany to join the 60th Ordnance Company in Ray Barracks. After completing his service in the army he returned to the US but went back to Germany shortly thereafter to tour with the Fat Boys.[2] In 1989, DJ Rico Sparx discovered Butler's rapping talent and introduced him to Snap! producers Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti.[3] The duo picked him to replace Chill Rob G's vocals in their song "The Power". He chose the stage name Turbo B, which had been his nickname since childhood.

Success with Snap!

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"The Power" became a major international hit, and Butler became recognizable as the frontman of the group. To promote their debut album, World Power, they toured widely.[2]

In the run-up to the 1992 release of Snap!'s second album, The Madman's Return, "Rhythm Is a Dancer" was planned to be the first single. Butler reportedly hated the song and wanted "Colour of Love" to be issued instead.[2][4] In December 1991, he got his wish, but "Colour of Love" went fairly unnoticed in the UK and US charts. Münzing and Anzilotti then insisted on releasing "Rhythm Is a Dancer" as the second single, and it became the group's second major international hit. Butler left Snap! shortly after due to growing dissent with the group and its managers.[2]

In 2000, Snap! and Turbo B rejoined for a comeback and released the single "Gimme a Thrill".[5] The song failed to chart, and their planned album One Day on Earth was subsequently never released.[citation needed]

Solo career and Centory

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After leaving Snap!, Butler pursued a solo career, releasing the album Make Way for the Maniac in 1993 on Polydor Records. It featured the singles "I'm Not Dead", "Get Wild", "What You See", and "Nice & Smooth".[6]

He went on to form the band Centory in 1994, with Gary Carolla, Delgado (Kevin Estevez), and Alex Trime (Eddie Gibson). They released the album Alpha Centory, which spawned four minor hits in the European charts. Butler toured with Centory following their success. He did not feature on their last single, a cover of Milli Vanilli's "Girl You Know It's True", which instead featured singer Trey D.

Butler did not issue any more solo material until 2005, when his single "New Day" was released under Holy Chaos Recordings.[7] He has contributed to singles by Victoria Silvstedt, H-Blockx, Master Blaster, and Regi Penxten, among others.

Discography

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with Snap!

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Albums

Year Title Peak chart positions
UK
[8] 		US
[9] 		GER SWE
[10]
1990 World Power
  • Label: Anzilotti & Munzing
 10 30 7 20
1992 The Madman's Return
  • Label: Anzilotti & Munzing
 8 121 3 21

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions
AUS
[11] 		SWI
[12] 		FRA
[13] 		SWE
[14] 		NOR
[15] 		NLD
[16] 		AUT
[17] 		UK
[8] 		US
[18] 		GER
[19]
1990 "The Power" 13 1 15 3 3 1 3 1 2 2
"Ooops Up" 4 2 34 2 2 2 2 5 35 2
"Cult of Snap!" 27 5 — 12 5 6 2 8 — 3
"Mary Had a Little Boy" 18 4 — 7 — 3 9 8 — 4
1991 "Mega Mix" 28 5 — 17 — 5 22 10 — 15
"Colour of Love" — 4 — 6 6 6 4 54 — 9
"Rhythm Is a Dancer" 3 1 1 2 4 1 1 1 5 1
1996 "Rhythm Is a Dancer '96" — — — 58 — — — — — —
2000 "Gimme a Thrill" — — — — — — — — — —
2003 "Rhythm Is a Dancer 2003" — 35 — — — 46 10 17 — 7
"The Power (of Bhangra)" 32 27 — — — 76 36 34 — —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart

with Centory

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Albums

Year Title Peak chart positions
[20]
AUT SWI
1994 Alpha Centory 40 50

Singles

Year Song Peak chart positions
AUT
[21] 		FRA
[22] 		GER
[23] 		SWI
[24]
1994 "Point of No Return" 18 19 16 35
"Take It to the Limit" 22 28 22 37
1995 "The Spirit" 29 — 70 —
"Eye in the Sky" — 48 99 —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart

Solo releases

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Albums

Year Album details
1993 Make Way for the Maniac

Singles

Year Title
1992 "I'm Not Dead"
1993 "Get Wild"
"Nice & Smooth"
"What You See"
2005 "New Day"

Collaborations

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Year Title Peak chart positions
SWE
[25] 		GER
[26] 		AUS
[27] 		AUT
[28]
1999 "Rocksteady Love" (Victoria Silvstedt ft. Turbo B) 10 — — —
2002 "The Power" (H-Blockx ft. Turbo B) — 48 34 51
2003 "Ballet Dancer" (Master Blaster vs. Turbo B) — — — 37
2009 "Don't Cha Know" (Rumanesta & Enchev ft. Turbo B and R.O.O.O.M) — — — —
2010 "We Be Hot" (Regi & Turbo B ft. Ameerah) — — — —
2013 "By the Sea" (Rumanesta & Enchev ft. Turbo B, N.A.S.O & Marieta) — — — —
2014 "Killer Is a Man Who Don't Fuck with the Music" (Susanne Blech ft. Turbo B) — — — —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart

References

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  1. ^ "Turbo B". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d "Snap biography". NME. Archived from the original on June 18, 2009.
  3. ^ "Snap!". Danceartistinfo.com. Archived from the original on November 3, 2022.
  4. ^ James Masterton (January 15, 1993). "Uk Top 40 Analysis – Week Ending 16/1/93". Retrieved July 19, 2010.
  5. ^ "Snap! biography". AllMusic.
  6. ^ "Polydor". discogs. Retrieved July 19, 2010.
  7. ^ "New Day". Trackitdown.net. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2010.
  8. ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 511. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  9. ^ Snap! Albums US Charting
  10. ^ Swedish Album Charting
  11. ^ ARIA Charts – Snap!
  12. ^ Swiss Charts – Snap!
  13. ^ French Charts – Snap!
  14. ^ Swedish Charts – Snap!
  15. ^ Norway Charts – Snap!
  16. ^ Dutch Charts – Snap!
  17. ^ Austrian Charts – Snap!
  18. ^ US Charts – Snap!
  19. ^ "Die ganze Musik im Internet: Charts, Neuerscheinungen, Tickets, Genres, Genresuche, Genrelexikon, Künstler-Suche, Musik-Suche, Track-Suche, Ticket-Suche". musicline.de.
  20. ^ Alpha Centory Charting
  21. ^ Austrian Charts – Centory
  22. ^ French Charts – Centory
  23. ^ "Die ganze Musik im Internet: Charts, Neuerscheinungen, Tickets, Genres, Genresuche, Genrelexikon, Künstler-Suche, Musik-Suche, Track-Suche, Ticket-Suche". musicline.de.
  24. ^ Swiss Charts – Centory
  25. ^ Swedish Charts – Turbo B
  26. ^ "Die ganze Musik im Internet: Charts, Neuerscheinungen, Tickets, Genres, Genresuche, Genrelexikon, Künstler-Suche, Musik-Suche, Track-Suche, Ticket-Suche". musicline.de.
  27. ^ Australian Charts – Turbo B
  28. ^ Austrian Charts – Turbo B
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