Richard D. James, known professionally as Aphex Twin, is a pioneering British electronic musician celebrated for his innovative contributions to genres like techno, ambient, and jungle. Emerging from the Cornish free party scene in the late 1980s, he co-founded Rephlex Records in 1991 to promote acid house music. His seminal album, "Selected Ambient Works 85–92," released in 1992, is hailed as a landmark in ambient music. James's eclectic style and experimental approach have influenced a wide array of artists, solidifying his status as a visionary in contemporary electronic music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphex_Twin?utm_source=openai))