Martijn Gerard Garritsen
- Born:
- May 14, 1996, Amstelveen, Netherlands
- Nationality:
- Dutch
- Profession(s):
- DJ, Record Producer, Musician
Early Life and Education
- Began playing guitar at age 8.
- Became interested in electronic music after seeing Tiësto perform at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
- Graduated from the Herman Brood Academy, a production school in Utrecht.
Career and Major Achievements
- Gained recognition with the track "Animals" in 2013, which reached number one in several countries.
- Signed with Scooter Braun's Schoolboy Records in 2016.
- Founded his own record label, STMPD RCRDS, in 2016.
- Headlined major music festivals worldwide, including Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, and Coachella.
- Ranked number one on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs list three times (2016, 2017, 2018).
- Collaborated with numerous artists, including Usher, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Khalid.
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Notable Works
Discography
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Animals | Non-album single |
| 2015 | Don't Look Down (feat. Usher) | Non-album single |
| 2016 | In the Name of Love (feat. Bebe Rexha) | Non-album single |
| 2018 | Ocean (feat. Khalid) | Non-album single |
| 2019 | Summer Days (feat. Macklemore & Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy) | Non-album single |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Electronic | Won |
| 2018 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Dance | Nominated |
Legacy and Impact
Martin Garrix is considered one of the leading figures in contemporary electronic dance music, known for his commercially successful singles and influence on the genre's global popularity. His establishment of STMPD RCRDS has further contributed to the development of emerging talent in the EDM scene.