Axwell Net Worth

What is Axwell's Net Worth?

Axwell is a renowned Swedish DJ and record producer with an impressive net worth of $40 million. He is the owner of Axtone Records and a member of Swedish House Mafia alongside Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello.

Early Life

Born as Axel Christofer Hedfors on December 18, 1977, in Lund, Sweden, Axwell showed a deep interest in music from a young age. He taught himself the drums at nine and began producing music by thirteen. He initially released acid techno tracks under the moniker Quazar using FastTracker 2 and NoiseTracker.

Producing Career

Axwell started his career with remixes, releasing his first official remix in 2000. Early notable works include remixes of Usher's "Burn," NERD's "Maybe," and Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous." In 2002, he produced "So Right" for Jetlag and released "Lead Guitar" under his name. He formed the duo Mambana with Isabel Fructuose, releasing three tracks including their hit single "No Reason."

In 2003, he released "Wait a Minute" under Starbeach, becoming a club hit. In 2004, Axwell's "Feel the Vibe" became an anthem, peaking at number one on the UK Dance Singles Chart with Tara McDonald's vocals. He continued remixing tracks and collaborated with Sebastian Ingrosso on "Dark Side of the Moon," and launched his record label, Axtone, during this period.

In 2006, he worked with Steve Angello as Supermode, releasing "Tell Me Why," and collaborated with Eric Prydz. Axwell's popularity surged, placing him in DJ Mag's top 100 DJs list, where he advanced from the 93rd to the 33rd position within a year.

Swedish House Mafia

In August 2007, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello performed as The Swedish House Mafia at Cream Amnesia, which led to the group's formation in late 2008. They released "Get Dumb" as individuals and later released hits like "One" and "Miami 2 Ibiza" under the group's name, featured on their debut album "Until One" in 2010.

Axwell also released his compilation album "Axtone Vol. 1" in 2010, reaching 10th place in DJ Mag's poll. He earned a Grammy nomination for his remix of The Temper Trap's "Sweet Disposition." Swedish House Mafia's notable tracks include "Save the World," "Antidote," "Greyhound," and their worldwide hit "Don't You Worry Child," leading to multi-platinum certifications and their second album, "Until Now," in 2012.

After their final tour in 2013, Axwell and Ingrosso formed a new group, Axwell ^ Ingrosso. Axwell continued solo projects and in 2018, Swedish House Mafia reunited for Ultra Miami Music Festival's 20th anniversary. In 2019, Axwell launched an Axtone music academy for young talents.