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Martin Garrix: The Dutch DJ Who Conquered the Music World
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Martin Garrix, the 26-year-old Dutch DJ and music producer, has made a name for himself in the world of electronic dance music. His success has led to an estimated net worth of $30 million, but how did he get there, and what makes him special in the music industry?
Early Days and Music Roots
Born as Martijn Gerard Garritsen on May 14, 1996, in Amstelveen, Netherlands, Martin Garrix was always interested in music. At just 8 years old, he started playing the guitar. However, it was a significant moment in 2004 when he saw Dutch DJ Tiësto perform at the Summer Olympics in Athens that sparked his passion for music production. He downloaded a software called FL Studio, which allowed him to start creating music.
Education and Breakthrough
Martin Garrix and Julian Jordan released their debut song, "BFAM," in 2013 when Garrix was sixteen years old. This marked the start of his successful journey. But
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“Do you ever feel trapped bygd fame?”
The question rings out in the small alcove in which DJ Mag is perched next to Martin Garrix. The Dutch DJ and this year’s Top 100 winner pauses momentarily to reflect. “Trapped? No...” he replies, cautiously. “But I do feel a great sense of responsibility. I feel like I can't do stupid shit. I don't want to be a bad role model, I don't want to set a bad example. That’s very important to me.”
It’s a refreshingly grounded view from one of the globe’s most famous youngsters. Martin Garrix shot to stardom in 2013 thanks to his hit electronic track, ‘Animals’, that he produced aged 16 in his bedroom. ‘Animals’ has been viewed an unfathomable 900,000,000 times on YouTube, while Garrix has amassed a social media following bigger than the entire population of The Netherlands. That's 13 million Facebook likes, 8.1 million Instagram followers and 3.4 million Twitter fans — to be exact.
Signed to EDM hit-factory Spinnin' Records for much of his teens, be
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Martijn Gerard Garritsen, born on May 14, 1996, is a Dutch musician and producer from Amstelveen. He was named the DJ Mag top DJ worldwide for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2024. He has also had several high-profile artists' residencies, including at Hï Ibiza and OMNIA Nightclub.
In 2012, Garritsen signed a professional contract with Spinnin' Records until terminating his contract in 2015 and cutting ties with his management, MusicalAllStars on August 25, 2015. In a subsequent lawsuit against the record company, Garritsen won back his rights to his songs released under the label between 2012 and 2015, winning his case in a 2017 court ruling. Earlier in 2016, Martijn created his label imprint 'STMPD RCRDS', which was a tribute to his father's role in the stamp business.
On July 26, 2016, Garritsen signed a 'worldwide' contract with Sony Music International. Explaining that, "their forward thinking approach to streaming and incredible roster of