Martin Garrix facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Martin Garrix
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| Birth name | Martijn Gerard Garritsen |
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| Born | 14 May 1996 Amstelveen, Netherlands |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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Martijn Gerard Garritsen (born 14 May 1996), who is known by his stage name Martin Garrix, is a Dutch DJ and music producer. He is one of the most famous DJs in the world. For three years in a row (2016, 2017, and 2018), he was voted the number one DJ by DJ Mag magazine.
Garrix is famous for his hit songs like "Animals", "In the Name of Love", and "Scared to Be Lonely". He has performed at huge music festivals all over the world, including Coachella, Tomorrowland, and Ultra Music Festival. In 2014, when he was only 17, he became the youngest DJ ever to headline the Ultra Music Festival.
In 2016, he started his own record label called Stmpd Rcrds. This happened after he left his old label, Spinnin' Records, and signed a new deal with Sony Music.
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Early Life and Inspiration
Martin Garrix was born in Amstelveen, a town in the Netherlands. He grew up with his parents, Gerard and Karin, and his younger sister, Laura. He loved music from a young age and started learning to play the guitar when he was eight years old.
A big moment for him was in 2004. He saw the Dutch DJ Tiësto perform at the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in Athens, Greece. Garrix was so inspired that he decided he wanted to become a DJ too. He downloaded a music-making software called FL Studio and began creating his own beats. To perfect his skills, he later attended the Herman Brood Academy, a music production school in the Netherlands.
Career
2012–2014: Rise to Fame with "Animals"
Garrix was discovered by his hero, Tiësto. He started his career by working with other DJs on songs like "BFAM" and "Error 404". The Dutch record label Spinnin' Records noticed his talent after he remixed a song by Enrique Iglesias. He signed a deal with them in 2012.
In 2013, Garrix released the song that would make him a superstar: "Animals". The track became a massive hit across Europe. It made Garrix the youngest person to ever have a number one song on the music website Beatport. This success helped him land at number 40 on DJ Magazine’s list of top 100 DJs in 2013.
In 2014, he continued to release popular tracks like "Helicopter" and "Tremor". He also released his first EP (a short album) called Gold Skies. That same year, he jumped to number 4 on DJ Magazine’s top 100 list.
2015–2016: A New Label and a New Sound
In 2015, Garrix began to explore different styles of electronic music. He released "Don't Look Down" with the famous singer Usher. He also worked with Ed Sheeran on a track called "Rewind, Repeat It" and with Avicii on "Waiting for Love".
This was also a time of big changes for Garrix. In August 2015, he announced he was leaving Spinnin' Records. They had a disagreement over who owned the rights to his music. Garrix wanted to have control over his own songs.
In 2016, he launched his own record label, Stmpd Rcrds. He wanted it to be a place where artists from all genres could release music. His first song on the new label was "Now That I've Found You". Later that year, he signed a major deal with Sony Music.
His success kept growing. He released the hit song "In the Name of Love" with singer Bebe Rexha. In October 2016, he achieved a huge goal: he was named the number one DJ in the world by DJ Mag.
2017–2018: Global Tours and Big Hits
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In 2017, Garrix released another major hit, "Scared to Be Lonely", with singer Dua Lipa. He also toured with Justin Bieber in Australia. During this time, he became a model for the fashion brand Armani Exchange.
He continued to perform at the world's biggest festivals. At Tomorrowland in 2017, he played his song "Pizza" and "So Far Away", a collaboration with David Guetta. In September 2017, a judge ruled in his favor in the legal case against Spinnin' Records, giving him back the rights to his music.
In 2018, Garrix had the honor of performing at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. He released more hit songs, including "Like I Do" with David Guetta and "Ocean" with singer Khalid.
For the third year in a row, Garrix was named the world's number one DJ in October 2018. To celebrate, he released a five-song EP called Bylaw.
2019–Present: New Music and Sentio Album
Garrix continued to headline major festivals like Tomorrowland Winter in 2019. He released more music, including "No Sleep" and "These Are The Times".
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, live shows were paused. Garrix stayed connected with fans by performing a special set from a rooftop in Amsterdam. He also released the songs "Drown" and "Higher Ground".
In 2021, he collaborated with Bono and the Edge from the legendary band U2. They created the song "We Are the People", which was the official song for the UEFA Euro 2020 soccer tournament.
On April 29, 2022, Garrix released his first-ever studio album, Sentio. The album featured collaborations with artists like Zedd and Mesto. He also released the song "Hero" with singer Jvke, which was made for the mobile game Marvel Snap.
Charity Work
Martin Garrix uses his fame to help others. He has supported organizations that fight cancer and help children in need.
In 2016, he held a charity show in Mumbai, India. The money raised helped pay for the education of 10,000 children. He is also an "international friend" for SOS Children's Villages in South Africa. This group helps build families for orphaned and vulnerable children.
Discography
Studio albums
- Sentio (2022)
Extended plays (EPs)
- Gold Skies (2014)
- Break Through the Silence (2015, with Matisse & Sadko)
- Seven (2016)
- Bylaw (2018)
- IDEM (2024)
Film and TV Appearances
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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| NCIS: Ibiza | 2015 | Himself | Short comedy film |
| The Ride | 2016 | Documentary by MTV | |
| What We Started | 2017 | Documentary about electronic music |
Awards
Martin Garrix has won many awards for his music. Some of his biggest wins include:
- Three DJ Mag Top 100 DJs awards (2016, 2017, 2018)
- MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Electronic Act and Best World Stage Performance
Images for kids
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Garrix at VELD 2016
See also
In Spanish: Martin Garrix para niños
