Switch (music producer)
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Switch in Tokyo, 2018 | |
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| Born | David James Andrew Taylor |
| Origin | London, England |
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| Instrument | Turntables |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Formerly of | Major Lazer |
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.
Switch is the founder and owner of the independent record label Diary Records, founded in 2018.