Paul Hardcastle is a British composer, musician, producer, songwriter, radio presenter, and multi-instrumentalist, born in 1957. He gained international recognition with his 1985 hit single "19", which topped the UK Singles Chart and addressed the Vietnam War. Known for his contributions to electronic and jazz-funk music, Paul Hardcastle has released numerous albums and worked with various artists. His innovative use of sampling and synthesizers has left a lasting impact on the electronic music genre.

• Country: United Kingdom
• Language: English, German