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Alex B (Alex Botwin), Better know as Paper Diamond is an American electronic music producer. He signed with Pretty Lights Music in December of 2010, and released his first album Levitate on January 25, 2011

History
Botwin started out as a bassist for the dance music Pnuma Trio in 2004 before becoming an owner of a record label, design company and store owner under the name Elm & Oak in downtown Boulder, Colorado. After Pnuma Trio he began his solo career as a DJ under the name Alex B which has become Paper Diamond as of 2011.

After the release of Levitate, his first full length album, in 2011, he began to play shows and festivals around the country. Starting in 2012 with Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival more commonly known as Coachella a festival that takes place in April in Indio, California. After Coachella he played Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, Michigan in June of 2012. He then played Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chicago, Illinois Grant Park (Chicago) in early August of 2012 before Heading to New York City to play Electric Zoo Festival at the end of August 2012 on Randall's Island. He then kicked off his very own solo Night Vision Tour 2012 in September by releasing a 30 minute mix entitled Night Vision Tour Mix 2012. He is scheduled to play Bonnaroo Music Festival in June of 2013 in Manchester, Tennessee.

Style
Paper Diamond creates a unique sound that hasn’t been heard before. The Paper Diamond sound has raw energy and the kind of dramatic anticipation only a seasoned producer can incite. Driving beats and bass grab on tight while deep, rich tones rumble under layers of spacey synthesizers, sweet melodies, and catchy vocals. One thing is for sure. The energy is high. . Paper Diamond uses an Ipad uploaded with Touch OSC controlling Ableton  when doing a live performance.

Albums

 * 2011: Levitate (Pretty Lights Music Label )

EPs

 * 2012: Wavesight EP

Tour Mixes

 * 2012: Night Vision Tour Mix 2012

Mixes

 * 2012: Throw it in the Bag (Keri Hilson + Wiz Khalifa + Paper Diamond Remix)
 * 2012: Your Making me High (Paper Diamond Electro Remix)
 * 2012: Pretty Boy Swag (Paper Diamond Remix)
 * 2012: Same Old Song (Paper Diamond Remix)