Xample

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Xample
Birth nameGavin Harris
Origin Bristol, England
Genres Drum and bass
Years active2003present
Labels Ram Records
Website www.myspace.com/xamplebeats

Gavin Harris, better known as Xample, is a British drum and bass producer and DJ, who originates from Bristol, England. [1] [2] He has been releasing records since 2003. [3]

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In June 2007, he scored a number one on the UK Dance Singles Chart with his track "Lowdown". [4]

From 2010 to 2020, he worked with fellow producer Lomax, under the collective name Loadstar. However, as of 23 May 2020, the duo are no longer actively producing together, as confirmed by RAM Records on a livestream. Xample is currently working under his house alias Eli Brown, whereas Lomax is working on Dawn Wall.

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References

  1. "Setting the Xample: Gavin Harris spins in Chicago for the first time". Newcity Music . 29 July 2009. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  2. "Xample". Facebook.com.
  3. "Xample". Discogs.com.
  4. "LOWDOWN – XAMPLE | Official Charts".