Richard David James (born 18 August 1971), known professionally as Aphex Twin, is a British musician, composer and DJ active in electronic music since 1988. His idiosyncratic work has drawn on many styles, including techno, ambient, acid, and jungle, and he has been described as a pioneering figure in the intelligent dance music (IDM) genre. Journalists from publications including Mixmag, The New York Times, NME, Fact, Clash and The Guardian have called James one of the most influential and important artists in contemporary electronic music.

bruh if you really think so, then get away from me, close my website and block me everywhere lmao

He is popular because he's a true original who is both a masterful songwriter and a boundary-pushing pioneer, all wrapped in an enigmatic package! If you can't understand it, you're just a normie. Its ok.