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| Martin Garrix | |
|---|---|
| Name | Martin Garrix |
| Birth name | Martijn Gerard Garritsen |
| Birth date | 1996-05-14 |
| Birth place | Amstelveen, Netherlands |
| Occupation | DJ, record producer, remixer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | STMPD RCRDS, Spinnin' Records, Sony Music |
Martin Garrix Martijn Gerard Garritsen (born 14 May 1996) is a Dutch DJ, record producer, and remixer known for electronic dance music and progressive house. He achieved international prominence with breakthrough releases that charted across Europe and the United States and has headlined major festivals, collaborated with pop and electronic artists, and founded a record label.
Born in Amstelveen in North Holland, he grew up near Amsterdam and attended secondary school in the Netherlands. He studied music production and guitar, practicing in his bedroom while influenced by regional and international acts including DJs and producers from scenes in Rotterdam, The Hague, and Eindhoven. His early teachers and mentors included local instructors and competition judges from events such as national youth music contests and academies connected to conservatories in Utrecht and Haarlem. As a teenager he used software and hardware associated with studios in Amsterdam Arena-adjacent neighborhoods and took lessons that linked him indirectly to alumni networks at institutions like the Royal Conservatory of The Hague and programs in North Holland.
Garritsen began releasing music under a stage name in the early 2010s and signed with labels based in Amsterdam and Hilversum. He rose to global attention with a 2013 single that charted in markets including United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Germany, and Sweden. His touring schedule expanded to headline festivals such as Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields, and Lollapalooza, and he performed at venues across Las Vegas, Ibiza, Miami, and Tokyo. He collaborated with artists and songwriters affiliated with Interscope Records, Republic Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Spinnin' Records, and Columbia Records, and he worked with producers connected to Calvin Harris, Skrillex, David Guetta, Avicii, and Tiesto. In 2016 he founded his own imprint to release music and support emerging producers, coordinating releases and A&R activities with partners in Amsterdam and Los Angeles. He has appeared on broadcaster stages such as BBC Radio 1, MTV, Billboard, NME, and performed in televised events including award shows tied to Grammy Awards-shortlists and European music ceremonies.
His sound blends elements from progressive house, big room, future bass, and pop crossover, reflecting influences from artists and movements tied to Swedish House Mafia, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Eric Prydz, and Deadmau5. He has cited inspirations from producers and musicians associated with Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Afrojack, KSHMR, and Diplo, and draws melodic and structural ideas reminiscent of works from Coldplay, The Chainsmokers, Justin Bieber, and Ed Sheeran. His production techniques reference software and hardware popularized by engineers working with studios in Los Angeles, London, Stockholm, and New York City and use mixing approaches used by mastering houses connected to Abbey Road Studios and mastering engineers who have served artists on labels like Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group. Live performances incorporate visual programming and stage design styles similar to productions at Glastonbury, Coachella, and Bonnaroo.
His catalog includes singles, extended plays, remixes, and compilation appearances released through labels and distributors operating in Europe, North America, and Asia. Notable singles charted alongside releases from artists on Spinnin' Records, Sony Music, Ultra Music, and independent imprints; his remixes have reworked tracks by acts associated with Rihanna, Adele, Katy Perry, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Maroon 5. He has contributed production or remix credits to releases distributed by entities such as Island Records, Capitol Records, Atlantic Records, RCA Records, and Def Jam Recordings. Compilation appearances and live mix sets have been issued in formats similar to those from Ministry of Sound, Anjunabeats, and festival mix series tied to Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival.
He received industry honors and rankings from publications and organizations including DJ Mag's top lists, trade awards from NRJ Music Awards-affiliated events, and nominations connected to Billboard charts. His performances and releases earned recognition at European music ceremonies in Belgium, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, and he has been profiled by outlets such as The Guardian, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Forbes, and Time. He charted on national charts maintained by agencies in Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States Billboard Hot 100, Australia ARIA, and Germany GfK Entertainment Charts, and his streaming totals placed him among top-streamed acts on platforms operated by Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
He resides primarily in the Netherlands and splits time between homes and studios in Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and other creative hubs. He maintains professional relationships with managers, agents, and brands located in London, New York City, Berlin, and Dubai. His social media presence engages audiences across platforms owned by Meta Platforms, Twitter, Inc., Snap Inc., and video services run by Google LLC. He has been linked publicly with peers in the electronic and pop music communities, and his personal schedule includes studio work, touring, and occasional appearances at cultural events in cities such as Paris, Milan, and Barcelona.
He established a record label and imprint to sign and mentor new talent, partnering with industry executives and A&R teams from companies in Amsterdam and Los Angeles. He has participated in benefit concerts and charity initiatives associated with organizations and events in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and international fundraisers connected to causes supported by foundations in London and New York City. His business activities include brand partnerships, residency deals in nightlife districts like Las Vegas Strip and promotional collaborations with companies in fashion and consumer electronics headquartered in Italy and Germany. He has supported music education programs and nonprofit organizations that collaborate with conservatories and youth music initiatives in The Hague and other Dutch municipalities.
Category:Dutch DJs Category:Electronic dance music DJs Category:1996 births Category:Living people