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“I find that the kinds of music I’m drawn to are those that a lot of people take for granted.”

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Danger Mouse (born Brian Joseph Burton, July 29, 1977) is an American record producer, songwriter, and DJ. He is best known for his innovative sampling techniques and genre-blending productions, including the viral mashup The Grey Album and his work with Gnarls Barkley and Broken Bells. He has won multiple Grammy Awards and is regarded as one of the most influential producers of the 21st century. more

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