Audio Bullys are an electronic music

Electronic music

Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...

 group from London

London

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, consisting of Simon Franks and Tom Dinsdale. The group were once managed by DJ and presenter George Lamb

George Lamb (presenter)

George Martin Lamb is a Scottish-born British radio and TV presenter. He is the son of actor Larry Lamb.-Career:Lamb's radio career peaked with presenting his own daytime show on BBC Radio 6 Music for two years from October 2007 to November 2009, before being moved the early weekend mornings for 6...

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The duo released their debut album Ego War

Ego War

Ego War is the debut album of British electronic duo Audio Bullys, released in 2003. The album features music incorporating a variety of influences, including house, grime, hip-hop and dub.-Track listing:#"Snake"#"100 Million"#"Way Too Long"...

in 2003, to positive reviews which helped to establish them as one of the best new acts in dance music.

In 2005 they released Generation, the follow-up to their debut album. Despite reaching number 3 in the UK Singles Chart

UK Singles Chart

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 with their 2005 hit, "Shot You Down

Shot You Down

"Shot You Down" is a 2005 single released by the Audio Bullys featuring vocal samples from singer Nancy Sinatra, from her 1960s song "Bang Bang". It became a #3 hit for them in mid-2005 in the UK and reached the Top 20 in Australia. Sinatra is credited as being featured on the song "Shot You Down"...

", which sampled

Sampling (music)

In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...

 the Nancy Sinatra

Nancy Sinatra

Nancy Sandra Sinatra is an American singer and actress. She is the daughter of singer/actor Frank Sinatra, and remains best known for her 1966 signature hit "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'"....

 version of the song "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)

Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)

"Bang Bang " is the second single by singer-actress Cher from her second studio album The Sonny Side of Chér. The song was written by Sonny Bono and released in 1966. The song reached number three in the UK Singles Chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100...

", the album was poorly received.