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![]() Axwell in Melbourne, 2007 | |
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Birth name | Axel Christofer Hedfors |
Born | Sweden | 18 December 1977
Origin | Lund, Malmöhus County, Sweden |
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Years active | 1995–present |
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Website | swedishhousemafia |
Axel Christofer Hedfors (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈǎksɛl krɪˈstɔ̌fːɛr ˈhêː(d)fɔʂ]; born 18 December 1977), better known by his stage name Axwell, is a Swedish DJ, record producer, remixer and owner of Axtone Records.[1] He is a member of Swedish House Mafia along with Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello. He is a two-time DJ Awards winner, and in 2013 he was placed 19th on the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ Poll.[2]