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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 18 December 1977), known as Axwell, is a famous Swedish DJ, music producer, and remixer. He also owns a record label called Axtone Records. Axwell is a member of the supergroup Swedish House Mafia, along with Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello. He has won two DJ Awards and was ranked among the top DJs in the world.
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Axwell's Early Life and Music Beginnings
Axwell became interested in music when he was very young. He taught himself to play the drums by the age of nine. When he was 13, he traded his drums for a computer. This allowed him to create all parts of his music by himself.
In 1995, Axwell released some techno music on vinyl records. He used the name OXL for these early releases. As a teenager, he also made acid techno tracks using music software. He used the name Quazar for these projects.
Axwell's Exciting Music Career
Starting Out: 1995 to 2003
Axwell started his career by remixing songs for other artists. His first official remix came out in 2000. He remixed songs for big names like Usher, N*E*R*D, and even Madonna.
He also created his own music. One of his early tracks was "Lead Guitar" in 2002. He also worked with Isabel Fructuoso to form a group called Mambana. Their songs like "No Reason" and "Libre" became very popular in clubs. In 2003, Axwell released "Wait a Minute," which was a big hit in clubs.
Breakthrough Success: 2004 to 2007
In late 2004, Axwell released "Feel the Vibe". This song became a huge dance hit in 2005. It reached number one on the UK Dance Singles Chart. He also created his own record label called Axtone.
In 2005, his song "Watch the Sunrise" was very successful. It reached number 3 on the UK Dance Singles Chart. In 2006, Axwell teamed up with Steve Angello as Supermode. They released "Tell Me Why", which was a remix of an old song. Later, he worked with Eric Prydz under the name AxEr.
In August 2007, Axwell released "I Found U" with singer Max'C. This song reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Axwell's popularity grew, and he climbed higher in the DJ rankings.
Swedish House Mafia: 2008 to 2013
Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso started playing together as The Swedish House Mafia in 2007. They officially formed the group in late 2008. Another DJ, Eric Prydz, was part of their early shows but decided not to join the group.
Early Group Work and Solo Hits
In 2008, Axwell helped write and produce "Rain on Me" for Cyndi Lauper. He also released "What a Wonderful World" with Bob Sinclar and Ron Carroll. This song was originally a remix for David Guetta. Axwell also worked with Dirty South on "Open Your Heart." He also remixed Adele's song "Hometown Glory."
First Albums and Big Hits
In 2009, Swedish House Mafia released "Leave the World Behind". In 2010, they released their first official singles as Swedish House Mafia. These were "One (Your Name)" with Pharrell Williams and "Miami 2 Ibiza" with Tinie Tempah. Both songs were very popular in Europe.
These songs were on their first album, Until One, released in October 2010. This album included their own music and songs by other producers. Axwell also released his own album, Axtone Vol.1, in June 2010.
Grammy Nominations and More Success
In 2011, Axwell and Dirty South's remix of "Sweet Disposition" was nominated for a Grammy Award. Later that year, Swedish House Mafia released "Save the World". This song was a huge hit and earned many awards in Europe.
Axwell continued to work with Swedish House Mafia on songs like "Antidote" and "Greyhound". He also helped produce songs for Flo Rida's album Wild Ones.
In 2012, Axwell's remix of "In My Mind" was also nominated for a Grammy Award. He also worked with Usher on his album Looking 4 Myself. In September, Swedish House Mafia released "Don't You Worry Child". This became one of their most successful songs worldwide. All these hits were on their final album, Until Now.
The Farewell Tour and New Projects
In November 2012, Swedish House Mafia started their "One Last Tour". They announced they would split up after this tour, which ended at Ultra Music Festival Miami in 2013. After the group's farewell, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso started a new nightclub in Ibiza.
In 2013, Axwell released his new solo single "Center of the Universe". It quickly reached number one on Beatport, a popular music store. His next single, "I Am," also hit number one. Axwell also worked with Sebastian Ingrosso on the song "Roar" for the Monsters University Soundtrack.
Axwell Λ Ingrosso: 2014 to Present
Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso formed a new group called Axwell Λ Ingrosso in 2014. They first performed together at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City. They released their first EP, X4, which included the song "We Come, We Rave, We Love."
New Singles and Solo Work
In 2015, Axwell Λ Ingrosso released more singles like "On My Way" and "Can't Hold Us Down." Their song "Sun Is Shining" became number one in Sweden. They also headlined the Tomorrowland festival.
In November 2015, they released "This Time." Axwell also released his first solo song since the group formed, called "Waiting for so Long." In 2016, he continued to release solo music, including "Barricade" and "Belong."
More Than You Know Album
In May 2017, Axwell Λ Ingrosso released their EP and its title song, "More Than You Know." This song became a big commercial success. They also performed at Tomorrowland again. On 8 December 2017, their first album, More Than You Know, was released. It included all their previous songs and a new one called "Dreamer."
Swedish House Mafia Reunion and Hiatus
In March 2018, Axwell performed at Ultra Miami as Axwell Λ Ingrosso. At the same festival, Swedish House Mafia reunited after five years. In June, Axwell Λ Ingrosso released "Dancing Alone." A month later, they paid tribute to the late DJ Avicii during their set at Tomorrowland 2018.
In August 2018, Axwell Λ Ingrosso announced they would take a break. This was so they could focus on the Swedish House Mafia reunion and their 2019 tour. In 2019, Axwell announced Axtone Academy. This music academy helps new producers learn from experienced artists.
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
