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'''David James Andrew Taylor''', better known by his stage name '''Switch''', is an English songwriter, DJ, [[Audio engineering|sound engineer]], and record producer. He is best known for his work with [[Beyonce]], [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A.]] and [[Major Lazer]], of which he was a founding member. He was nominated at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in the Song of the Year category for ‘[[Paper Planes (M.I.A. song)|Paper Planes]]’ by [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A.]] which he co-produced with Diplo. Other artists he has produced include [[Christina Aguilera]], [[Chaka Khan]], [[Santigold]], and [[Brandy Norwood|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.
'''David James Andrew Taylor''', better known by his stage name '''Switch''', is an English record producer, songwriter, DJ, and [[Audio engineering|sound engineer]]. He is best known for his work with [[Beyoncé]], [[M.I.A. (rapper)|M.I.A.]] and [[Major Lazer]], of which he was a founding member. He was nominated at the [[51st Annual Grammy Awards]] in the [[Grammy Award for Record of the Year|Record of the Year]] category for "[[Paper Planes (M.I.A. song)|Paper Planes]]" by M.I.A.,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/artists/switch/15451|title=Switch {{pipe}} Artist|website=[[Grammy Awards]]|publisher=[[The Recording Academy]]|access-date=2 September 2023}}</ref> which he co-produced with [[Diplo]]. Other artists he has produced include [[Christina Aguilera]], [[Chaka Khan]], [[Santigold]], and [[Brandy Norwood|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.


Most notably Switch has worked extensively with fellow British artist [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A.]] co-producing tracks on her albums ''[[Arular]]'', ''[[Kala (album)|Kala]]'', and [[Matangi (album)|Matangi]]. For the latter, he travelled to work with [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A.]] in [[A. R. Rahman]]'s [[Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios]] and other locations such as [[Kodambakkam, Chennai|Kodambakkam]], [[Chennai]] and [[Trinidad and Tobago]]. He says "When you go somewhere like India, and especially Jamaica, it puts you in a different train of thought, outside your usual working conditions. They use music as their voice; they use it for politics, for religion. So, I think for people that are struggling, they can use it to vent frustrations, or to celebrate".<ref>{{cite web|author=Tewksbury, Drew|work=Flaunt|url=http://drewtewksbury.com/2009/07/02/diplo-switch-major-lazer/|title=DIPLO + SWITCH = MAJOR LAZER|date=2 July 2009|access-date=15 September 2010}}</ref>
Most notably, Switch has worked extensively with fellow British artist M.I.A., co-producing tracks on her albums ''[[Arular]]'', ''[[Kala (album)|Kala]]'', and ''[[Matangi (album)|Matangi]]''. For the latter, he travelled to work with M.I.A. in [[A. R. Rahman]]'s [[Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios]] and other locations such as [[Kodambakkam, Chennai|Kodambakkam]], [[Chennai]] and [[Trinidad and Tobago]]. He says "When you go somewhere like India, and especially Jamaica, it puts you in a different train of thought, outside your usual working conditions. They use music as their voice; they use it for politics, for religion. So, I think for people that are struggling, they can use it to vent frustrations, or to celebrate".<ref>{{cite web|author=Tewksbury, Drew|work=Flaunt|url=http://drewtewksbury.com/2009/07/02/diplo-switch-major-lazer/|title=DIPLO + SWITCH = MAJOR LAZER|date=2 July 2009|access-date=15 September 2010}}</ref>


In 2009, Switch collaborated with fellow producer [[Diplo]] (whom he met through artist [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A.]]) to create the album ''[[Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do]]'' under the name [[Major Lazer]].
In 2009, Switch collaborated with fellow producer Diplo (whom he met through M.I.A.) to create the album ''[[Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do]]'' under the name [[Major Lazer]]; however, he left the group in 2011.


Switch is the founder and owner of the independent record label 'Diary Records', which began in 2018 and released [[Chaka Khan]]'s most recent record [[Hello Happiness]]<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Mitchell, Gail|magazine=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8496614/chaka-khan-hello-happiness-interview|title=Chaka Khan on Why She Released Her First Album in 12 Years|date=8 February 2019|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref>
Switch is the founder and owner of the independent record label Diary Records, which began in 2018 and released [[Chaka Khan]]'s most recent record ''[[Hello Happiness]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Mitchell, Gail|magazine=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8496614/chaka-khan-hello-happiness-interview|title=Chaka Khan on Why She Released Her First Album in 12 Years|date=8 February 2019|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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* 2006 [[Playgroup (band)|Playgroup]] – "Front 2 Back"
* 2006 [[Playgroup (band)|Playgroup]] – "Front 2 Back"
* 2006 [[Spank Rock]] – "Bump"
* 2006 [[Spank Rock]] – "Bump"
* 2007 [[Basement Jaxx]] – "Hey U"
* 2007 [[Basement Jaxx]] – "[[Hey U]]"
* 2007 [[The Black Ghosts]] – "Face"
* 2007 [[The Black Ghosts]] – "Face"
* 2007 [[Klaxons]] – "Golden Skans"
* 2007 [[Klaxons]] – "Golden Skans"
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* 2015 [[Roots Manuva]] – "Crying"
* 2015 [[Roots Manuva]] – "Crying"
*2018 [[Chaka Khan]] – "Like Sugar"
*2018 [[Chaka Khan]] – "Like Sugar"

== See also ==
*[[:Category:Albums produced by Switch (songwriter)]]
*[[:Category:Songs written by Switch (songwriter)]]


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 23:28, 17 May 2024

Switch
Switch in Tokyo, 2018
Switch in Tokyo, 2018
Background information
Birth nameDavid James Andrew Taylor
Also known as
  • Switch
  • A. Brucker
  • Solid Groove
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Occupations
InstrumentTurntables
Years active2003–present

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.,[1] 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.

Most notably, Switch has worked extensively with fellow British artist M.I.A., co-producing tracks on her albums Arular, Kala, and Matangi. For the latter, he travelled to work with M.I.A. in A. R. Rahman's Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios and other locations such as Kodambakkam, Chennai and Trinidad and Tobago. He says "When you go somewhere like India, and especially Jamaica, it puts you in a different train of thought, outside your usual working conditions. They use music as their voice; they use it for politics, for religion. So, I think for people that are struggling, they can use it to vent frustrations, or to celebrate".[2]

In 2009, Switch collaborated with fellow producer Diplo (whom he met through M.I.A.) to create the album Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do under the name Major Lazer; however, he left the group in 2011.

Switch is the founder and owner of the independent record label Diary Records, which began in 2018 and released Chaka Khan's most recent record Hello Happiness.[3]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Mix albums

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  • 2006 House Bash-Up Mix (given away free with Mixmag)
  • 2008 Fabric Live.43 – Get Familiar (Mixed by Sinden)

Singles

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  • 2003 "Get Ya Dub On"
  • 2004 "Get on Downz"
  • 2005 "Just Bounce 2 This"
  • 2005 "This is Sick"[4]
  • 2006 "A Bit Patchy"
  • 2011 "I Still Love You"

Production discography

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Remixes

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Songs that Switch has remixed include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Switch | Artist". Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  2. ^ Tewksbury, Drew (2 July 2009). "DIPLO + SWITCH = MAJOR LAZER". Flaunt. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
  3. ^ Mitchell, Gail (8 February 2019). "Chaka Khan on Why She Released Her First Album in 12 Years". Billboard. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  4. ^ "This is Sick - Solid Groove - Who Sampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
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