Yes Boss were a British indie-rap duo from

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comprising vocalist/rapper Noah (formerly of Baby Food) and beatmaker/producer Gavron (Gavin Lawson).Cordor, Cyril
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History

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'', 9 February 2007. Retrieved 2 December 2012 The band's only album, ''Look Busy'', was originally due to be released in October 2006 but was put back until in 2007, and preceded by a 24-date UK tour.Melia, Daniel (2006)
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Discography

Albums

*''Look Busy'' (2007), Dance to the Radio

Singles

*"Tongues in Knots" (2006), Dance to the Radio *''Tongues in Knots (remixes)'' EP (2006), Dance to the Radio *"More or Less" (2006), Dance to the Radio *"Get Dropped Quick" (2006), Dance to the Radio *"See It Through" (2007), Dance to the Radio

Compilation appearances

*''What We all Want'' (2006): "Meet the Boss" *''The World's Heaviest Dubstep Grime and Bass'' (2007): "Meet the Boss"

References

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