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Switch

British DJ, record producer, composer, remixer and sound engineer

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Also known as Dave Taylor · David Taylor · David James Andrew Taylor · DJAT · Solid Groove · Modeler

Born: 20th century
Birthplace: London
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Occupation: disc jockey
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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David James Andrew Taylor, better known by his stage name Switch, is an English record producer, songwriter, DJ, and sound engineer. He is best known for his work with Beyoncé, M.I.A. and Major Lazer, of which he was a founding member. He was nominated at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in the Record of the Year category for "Paper Planes" by M.I.A., which he co-produced with Diplo. Other artists he has produced include Christina Aguilera, Chaka Khan, Santigold, and Brandy among many others. He has released various singles under his own name, and is also well known for remixing and producing for many major artists.

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Sex or gender: male
Website: dubsided.co.uk
Formed in: London
Genre: house music
Start of work period: 2003
Different from: Switch

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