Axwell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Axwell
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Axwell performing in Melbourne, Australia, in 2007
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| Birth name | Axel Christofer Hedfors |
| Born | 18 December 1977 Sweden |
| Origin | Lund, Malmöhus County, Sweden |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
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Axel Christofer Hedfors (born December 18, 1977), known to the world as Axwell, is a famous Swedish DJ, record producer, and remixer. A record producer helps artists create their music, while a remixer takes a song and creates a new version of it.
Axwell is also the owner of the music label Axtone Records. He is best known as a member of the supergroup Swedish House Mafia, along with his friends Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello. He has won two DJ Awards and was ranked 19th in the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ Poll in 2013.
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Musical Journey
How It All Started
Axwell's love for music began when he was very young. At age nine, he taught himself how to play the drums. By the time he was 13, he traded his drum set for a computer. This allowed him to create every part of a song all by himself.
In 1995, when he was a teenager, he released some of his first techno music on vinyl records under the name OXL. He also made music using computer programs called trackers, which was a popular way to create electronic music at the time.
Building a Career
Axwell started his professional career by remixing songs for other famous artists. Some of his early remixes were for stars like Usher, N*E*R*D, and Madonna. His unique versions of their songs helped him become well-known in the music world.
In 2002, he released a track called "So Right" with his friend Brian Tappert. He also worked with the singer Isabel Fructuoso on a project called Mambana. Their song "Libre" became a huge hit in clubs and was included on many music compilations.
First Big Hits
By 2004, Axwell was ready for a major breakthrough. He released the song "Feel the Vibe". A year later, it was re-released with vocals from singer Tara McDonald, who also helped write the new lyrics. The song, now called "Feel the Vibe ('Til The Morning Comes)," became a massive hit. It reached #1 on the UK Dance Chart.
Another successful song from this time was "Watch the Sunrise," featuring singer Steve Edwards. During this period, Axwell also started his own record label, Axtone, to release his music and support other artists.
In 2006, he teamed up with Steve Angello to form Supermode. They remixed a classic song, creating "Tell Me Why", which became another hit. In 2007, his track "I Found U" climbed to #6 on the UK Singles Chart, proving he could create popular music that everyone enjoyed.
Swedish House Mafia
Forming the Supergroup
In 2007, Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso started performing together. They had been friends for a while and even worked on music with another Swedish DJ, Eric Prydz. Prydz decided not to join the group, but the other three officially formed Swedish House Mafia in late 2008.
Before they used the group's name, they released songs like "Get Dumb" and "Leave the World Behind" under their individual names.
In 2010, Swedish House Mafia released their first official singles as a group. "One (Your Name)" (featuring Pharrell Williams) and "Miami 2 Ibiza" (featuring Tinie Tempah) were huge international hits. These songs were part of their first album, Until One. That same year, Axwell reached his highest-ever spot on the DJ Mag poll, ranking at number 10.
Global Success and Famous Songs
The group's success continued to grow. In 2011, their song "Save the World" became a worldwide anthem. It featured vocals from singer John Martin and was a massive hit in many countries.
On 24 April 2012, Axwell released a popular remix of the song "In My Mind". This remix was so good that it was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Later that year, Swedish House Mafia released "Don't You Worry Child", which also featured John Martin. This became their most successful song ever, topping charts all over the world. All of these hits were included on their second album, Until Now.
The One Last Tour
In June 2012, Swedish House Mafia surprised their fans by announcing they would be breaking up. They launched their One Last Tour to say goodbye. The tour ended in March 2013 at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami.
After the tour, Axwell continued to make music. He released the hit song "Center of the Universe" and worked with Sebastian Ingrosso on the song "Roar" for the movie Monsters University.
Axwell Λ Ingrosso
A New Partnership
After Swedish House Mafia, Axwell didn't stop working with his friend Sebastian Ingrosso. In 2014, they formed a new group called Axwell Λ Ingrosso. They performed for the first time at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City.
Their first big single as a duo was "Something New". Over the next few years, they released more hit songs like "On My Way" and "Sun Is Shining". "Sun Is Shining" became a #1 hit in their home country of Sweden.
More Hits and a Debut Album
In May 2017, the duo released the song "More Than You Know". It was a huge commercial success and became a hit in many countries.
In December 2017, they released their first album as a duo, also titled More Than You Know. The album included all of their popular singles as well as new music.
Swedish House Mafia Reunion
In March 2018, fans were thrilled when Axwell, Ingrosso, and Angello reunited as Swedish House Mafia for a surprise performance at the Ultra Miami festival.
Following the reunion, Axwell and Ingrosso announced they would take a break from their duo project to focus on Swedish House Mafia. Since then, the iconic group has been touring the world and releasing new music together again.
Discography
Awards and nominations
See also
In Spanish: Axwell para niños
- List of Number 1 Dance Hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart
- Swedish popular music
