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Artist Facts

Active: 2013- present
Name: Martijn Gerard Garritsen AKA Martin Garrix
Genre: Progressive House, big room house, electro house
Birth date: May 14, 1996
Place of Birth: Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands

We know tons of artists from the scene. We know the tracks, the performances and see interviews, but what do we really know about our edm heroes? We are diving into the depth and investigate one of today’s biggest dj. Who is he, where does he come from and how did he get to where he is today?

This week we are talking about Martin Garrix, the young Dutch DJ who first hit ‘Animals’ came out when he was only seventeen years of age. Many fans, as well as producers and DJs, view Garrix as the new number one DJ in the world. The big question is only: Who is Martin Garrix actually?

Artist Background

Martijn Garritsen was born on May 14 1996 in Amstelveen. After he saw Tiësto performing at the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004, it was clear: He wanted to become a DJ and producer. Martijn was inspired by the track ‘Traffic’ which resulte

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Martin Garrix

Dutch DJ and music producer (born 1996)

Musical artist

Martijn Gerard Garritsen (Dutch pronunciation:[mɑrˈtɛinɣəˈrɑrtˈxɑrɪtsə(n)];^[a] born 14 May 1996), known professionally as Martin Garrix (or Ytram and GRX), is a Dutch DJ and record producer who was ranked number one on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs list for three consecutive years—2016, 2017, and 2018. He is best known for his singles "Animals", "In the Name of Love", and "Scared to Be Lonely".

Garrix has performed at music festivals such as Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, and Creamfields. In 2014, he headlined the first edition of Ultra South Africa, making this his first major festival. In the same year, he became the youngest DJ to headline 2014 Ultra Music Festival at the age of 17. He was a resident DJ at Spain's Hï Ibiza (2017) and Ushuaïa Ibiza (2016 and 2018). He founded the label Stmpd Rcrds in 2016, months after leaving Spinnin' Records and before signing with Sony Music.

Early life

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Martin Garrix, born Martijn Gerard Garritsen on May 14, 1996, in Amstelveen, Netherlands, is a world-renowned DJ and music producer. With his meteoric rise in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene, Garrix has become a symbol of talent, innovation, and perseverance.

Early Life and Breakthrough

Martin Garrix discovered his passion for music at an early age, inspired by Tiësto’s performance during the 2004 Olympic Games. At just eight years old, he began learning guitar but soon shifted his focus to electronic music production.

His breakthrough came in 2013 with the release of “Animals,” a track that skyrocketed to the top of global charts. The song earned millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, solidifying his position as a prodigy in the EDM world.

Signature Style and Hit Tracks

Garrix’s music blends elements of progressive house, big room, and pop, creating anthems that dominate festivals and charts worldwide. Some of his most famous tracks include:

• “Scared to Be Lonely” featuring Dua Lipa
• In the Name of Love” featuring Bebe Rexha
• “There for Yo