Aphex Twin

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Aphex Twin

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      • Richard David James

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      1971-

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      Richard David James, known professionally as Aphex Twin, was born on August 18, 1971, in Limerick, Ireland.

      He is an Irish-born British musician, composer, and DJ. In 1968, his family moved to Canada. Raised in Cornwall, Ontario, James began DJing at free parties and clubs in the area and around the Southwest in the late 1980s. His debut EP, “Analogue Bubblebath,” released in 1991 on Mighty Force Records, brought James an early following. He began to perform across the UK and continental Europe. He is known for his idiosyncratic work in electronic styles such as techno, ambient, and jungle. Journalists from publications including Mixmag, The New York Times, NME, Fact, Clash and The Guardian have called James one of the most influential and important artists in contemporary electronic music.

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