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Gavin Hardkiss (born Gavin Bieber on November 29, 1968) is an electronic musician, DJ, label owner, producer, remixer, author and artist who has performed under the name "Gavin Hardkiss" and "Hawke." He was born in Johannesburg South Africa and immigrated to the United States to attend the University of Pennsylvania where he got a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1991. In the early 90's, along with faux brothers Robbie and Scott, Gavin Hardkiss helped pioneer the American electronic music scene with the record label Hardkiss Music. Hardkiss quickly joined the ranks of the international DJ elite, DJing at raves and clubs in cities throughout the world, eventually reaching legendary status with the release of the classic double album, Delusions of Grandeur. Delusions of Grandeur reached number one on the Rolling Stone alternative charts. Gavin Hardkiss has produced multiple experimental albums under the guise of Hawke, remixing artists such as Youssou N’Dour, Mazzy Star, Elton John and Michael Franti, and performing alongside Africa Bambaataa, Derrick May, Snoop Dogg and The Buena Vista Social Club. In 2010, the song Mundo Via Afrika was featured on the official Sony World Cup album “Hello Africa,” alongside the best of contemporary African musicians. In 2013, Gavin Hardkiss self-published a novel titled Cubic Lust.
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