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, consisting of Tom Hollings and Sam Brennan.

History

The duo became known for the single "Satisfied" which sampled from the

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1984 hit "

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". In 2021, they were one of the remixers of "

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", a

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originally recorded by the British singer Nathan Evans. The Official Chart Company gave the remixers a chart credit alongside the singer (as Nathan Evans x

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x Billen Ted) with the remix of the song topping the UK Singles Chart in March 2021. It also charted in other countries. The duo then followed up the number one with "When You're Out", a version of Kandi's "Don't Think I'm Not" with Eurovision star

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on vocals. As this record did not chart in the Top 75 it made the duo one-hit wonders. On 20 June 2024, Billen Ted charted outside the Top 75 with a version of "Man In Finance (G6 Trust Fund)" by Girl On Couch. This release saw their version of Megan Boni's song "Man In Finance" being further remixed by

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, with all three acts sharing a chart credit for their number 89 song. Whilst seeing success as artists, the duo have become more known behind the scenes as producers and co-writers on many gold and platinum records for the likes of

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(Psycho),

(Don't Need Love),

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and

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(Not Over Yet),

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and Charlotte Plank (Dancing Is Healing) and Rain Radio (Talk About) as well as for other artists such as Gryffin,

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and Gracey. In August 2024,

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released the single "

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", which Billen Ted produced alongside Kove.

Discography

Singles

*2020: "Satisfied" *2021: "Got You Covered" with Gracey *2021: "When You're Out" featuring

*2022: "24/7" featuring

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*2022: "Come Around Again" with Armin van Buuren featuring JC Stewart *2022: "Step Correct" with Shift K3Y *2023: "Do U Want Me Baby" with

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featuring Elphi *2023: "Feel The Burn" featuring

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*2024: "Man In Finance (G6 Trust Fund)" as David Guetta x Girl On Couch x Billen Ted (though Girl On Couch was credited first by the OCC) *2024: "Barcelona" with

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Remixes

References

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