Turbo B | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Durron Maurice Butler |
Born | April 30, 1967 |
Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
Genres | Eurodance, hip hop |
Occupation | Rapper |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1990–present |
Formerly of | Snap!, 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.