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Paul Oakenfold is an English record producer and DJ. He is a three-time Grammy Award and two-time World Music Award nominee. Oakenfold is known for his work in the electronic dance music genre, particularly trance and progressive house. He has worked with artists such as U2, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams, Grace Jones, Massive Attack, The Happy Mondays, Smashing Pumpkins, New Order, and Quincy Jones.

Oakenfold was born on 30 August 1963 in Greenhithe, Kent, England. His father was a carpenter and his mother was a housewife. He has two older sisters. Oakenfold was educated at Dartford Grammar School.

Oakenfold’s career began in the late 1970s as a club DJ in London. In the 1980s, he worked as a record producer for Champion Records. He also produced tracks for artists such as Yazz and Lisa Stansfield. In the early 1990s, Oakenfold remixed songs for artists such as U2, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, and Michael Jackson.

In 1992, Oakenfold co-founded Perfecto Records with Steve Osborne. Perfecto’s first release was the track “Give Peace a Chance” by the group U2. The track was a hit and peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart.

In 1996, Oakenfold released his debut album, Tranceport. The album reached number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2000, Oakenfold released his second album, Bunkka. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2002, Oakenfold released his third album, A Lively Mind. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2006, Oakenfold released his fourth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – New York. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2007, Oakenfold released his fifth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Las Vegas. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2008, Oakenfold released his sixth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – South Beach. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2010, Oakenfold released his seventh album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Miami. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2012, Oakenfold released his eighth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Southern California. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2014, Oakenfold released his ninth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Ibiza. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2016, Oakenfold released his tenth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – California. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

Oakenfold has won numerous awards for his work in the music industry. In 2003, he won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of Madonna’s song “Die Another Day”. In 2004, he won the World Music Award for World’s Best DJ. In 2005, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for his song “Faster Kill Pussycat” featuring Brittany Murphy. In 2006, he won the World Music Award for World’s Best Selling DJ. In 2007, he won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of Justin Timberlake’s song “What Goes Around… Comes Around”. In 2008, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his album Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – New York. In 2009, he won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of Coldplay’s song “Viva La Vida”. In 2010, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his album Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Miami. In 2012, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his album Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Southern California. In 2014, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his album Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Ibiza. In 2016, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his album Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – California.

Oakenfold has been nominated for three Brit Awards. In 2003, he was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist. In 2004, he was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Dance Act. In 2005, he was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist.

Oakenfold is married to Marcy Levy and they have two children together; son Jake (born 2002) and daughter Skye (born 2004).

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia