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| website = {{URL|martingarrix.com}}
| website = {{URL|martingarrix.com}}
| Associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Hardwell]]|[[Tiësto]]|[[Afrojack]]|[[3LAU]]|[[Dillon Francis]]|[[Julian Jordan (DJ)|Julian Jordan]]|[[Jay Hardway]]|[[Firebeatz]]|[[Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike]]|[[Sander van Doorn]]|[[DVBBS]]|[[R3hab]]|Justin Mylo|[[Mesto]]|[[John Martin (singer)|John Martin]]|[[Michel Zitron]]|Emerson Juro|[[MOTi]]|[[Bassjackers]]|[[DubVision]] | [[Third Party]] }}
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==Background==
==Background==
Martin Garrix learned to play guitar at age 8.<ref>{{cite web|title=Artist Spotlight: 8 Facts About Martin Garrix You May Not Know…|url=http://www.republicrecords.com/artist-spotlight-8-facts-martin-garrix/#.Vo1zzk-zlCg|website=republicrecords.com|accessdate=6 January 2016}}</ref> In 2004, Martin Garrix expressed interest in becoming a DJ after seeing [[Tiësto]] perform at the [[2004 Summer Olympics|Olympic games in Athens]]. Garritsen took particular inspiration from the track "[[Traffic (Tiësto song)|Traffic]]", prompting him to download specialist [[Digital audio workstation|software]], [[FL Studio]], and enabling him to start composing. In 2013,<ref>{{cite web|title=Martijn Garritsen|url=http://www.hermanbroodacademie.nl/student/martijn-garritsen/1424|website=hermanbroodacademie.nl|accessdate=25 November 2015}}</ref> Garritsen graduated from the Herman Brood Academy,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hermanbroodacademie.nl|title=Herman Brood Academie|publisher=|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> a production school in [[Utrecht]]. He ghost writes tracks for other artists, and despite this, only one in fifty of his tracks have made it out to the public.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Howard|first1=Danny|title=Martin Garrix: Superstar Secrets|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b051ct87|website=bbc.co|publisher=BBC|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>
Martin Garrix learned to play guitar at age 8.<ref>{{cite web|title=Artist Spotlight: 8 Facts About Martin Garrix You May Not Know…|url=http://www.republicrecords.com/artist-spotlight-8-facts-martin-garrix/#.Vo1zzk-zlCg|website=republicrecords.com|accessdate=6 January 2016}}</ref> In 2004, Martin Garrix expressed interest in becoming a DJ after seeing [[Tiësto]] perform at the [[2004 Summer Olympics|Olympic games in Athens]]. Garritsen took particular inspiration from the track "[[Traffic (Tiësto song)|Traffic]]", prompting him to download specialist [[Digital audio workstation|software]], [[FL Studio]], and enabling him to start composing. In 2013,<ref>{{cite web|title=Martijn Garritsen|url=http://www.hermanbroodacademie.nl/student/martijn-garritsen/1424|website=hermanbroodacademie.nl|accessdate=25 November 2015}}</ref> Garritsen graduated from the Herman Brood Academy,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hermanbroodacademie.nl|title=Herman Brood Academie|publisher=|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref> a production school in [[Utrecht]]. He ghost writes tracks for other artists, and despite this, only one in fifty of his tracks have made it out to the public.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Howard|first1=Danny|title=Martin Garrix: Superstar Secrets|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b051ct87|website=bbc.co|publisher=BBC|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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===2012: Early career===
===2012: Early career===


Garritsen had his beginnings with the songs "BFAM" (with [[Julian Jordan (DJ)|Julian Jordan]]) and "Just Some Loops", a collaboration with TV Noise that appeared on the compilation album ''Loop Masters Essential, Volume 2''. He signed to [[Spinnin' Records]] in 2012, releasing "Error 404" through the label.<ref name=beatport>{{cite news|url=http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/06/25/martin-garrix-the-youngest-ever-beatport-1-spot-holder-speaks-about-the-journey-so-far/|author=Dan Carter|title=Interview – Martin Garrix, the youngest ever Beatport No. 1 spot-holder, speaks about the journey so far|publisher=Beatport.com|date= |accessdate=12 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.republicrecords.com/artist-spotlight-who-is-martin-garrix-the-teenager-behind-the-new-hit-single-animals/|title=Republic Records|author=Republic Records|work=Republic Records|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref>
Garritsen had his beginnings with the songs "BFAM" (with [[Julian Jordan (DJ)|Julian Jordan]]) and "Just Some Loops", a collaboration with TV Noise that appeared on the compilation album ''Loop Masters Essential, Volume 2''. He signed to [[Spinnin' Records]] in 2012, releasing "Error 404" through the label.<ref name=beatport>{{cite news|url=http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/06/25/martin-garrix-the-youngest-ever-beatport-1-spot-holder-speaks-about-the-journey-so-far/|author=Dan Carter|title=Interview – Martin Garrix, the youngest ever Beatport No. 1 spot-holder, speaks about the journey so far|publisher=Beatport.com|date= |accessdate=12 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.republicrecords.com/artist-spotlight-who-is-martin-garrix-the-teenager-behind-the-new-hit-single-animals/|title=Republic Records|author=Republic Records|work=Republic Records|accessdate=4 August 2015}}</ref>


===2013–14: Breakthrough===
===2013–14: Breakthrough===
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In 2013, Garrix co-released "Torrent" with [[Sidney Samson]] on Tiësto's [[Musical Freedom]] label.<ref name=billboard>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/1562996/martin-garrix-animals-exclusive|author=Kerri Mason|title=Martin Garrix is an 'Animal': Exclusive|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|date=20 May 2013|accessdate=13 August 2013}}</ref> Garrix gained fame through his own solo release "[[Animals (Martin Garrix song)|Animals]]"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stoney|first=Roads|title=Martin Garrix Makes History with "Animals"|url=http://www.youredm.com/2013/06/24/martin-garrix-makes-history-with-animals/|publisher=Your EDM|accessdate=24 June 2013}}</ref> released on 16 June 2013 on Dutch record label Spinnin' Records, becoming a hit in a great number of charts in Europe, and became the youngest person to reach the No. 1 spot on [[Beatport]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://megatop50.3fm.nl/nieuws/detail/348751/nederlander-martin-garrix-scoort-internationaal |title=Nederlander Martin Garrix scoort internationaal – Nieuws Detail – MEGA TOP 50 |publisher=Megatop50.3fm.nl |date=8 August 1996 |accessdate=2015-08-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Steffen Hung |url=http://www.dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Martin+Garrix&titel=Animals&cat=s |title=Martin Garrix – Animals |publisher=dutchcharts.nl |date= |accessdate=2015-08-10}}</ref> The track appears on Hardwell's album ''[[Hardwell presents 'Revealed Volume 4']]''. On 30 September 2013, Garrix released a remix of "Project T" by Sander Van Doorn and [[Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike]] which quickly hit No. 1 on the Beatport charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beatport.com/release/project-t-martin-garrix-remix/1162337 |title=Project T (Martin Garrix Remix) Spinnin Records |publisher=Beatport|accessdate=2014-05-25}}</ref> Garrix appeared on ''DJ Magazine''{{'}}s top 100 DJs list 2013 as a new entry at number 40. In 2014, Garrix appeared on ''DJ Magazine''{{'}}s top 100 DJs list at number 4.<ref>{{cite web|title=MARTIN GARRIX|url=http://www.djmag.com/content/martin-garrix|publisher=Djmag.com|accessdate=2015-08-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227094004/http://djmag.com/content/martin-garrix|archive-date=2014-12-27}}</ref>
In 2013, Garrix co-released "Torrent" with [[Sidney Samson]] on Tiësto's [[Musical Freedom]] label.<ref name=billboard>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/1562996/martin-garrix-animals-exclusive|author=Kerri Mason|title=Martin Garrix is an 'Animal': Exclusive|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|date=20 May 2013|accessdate=13 August 2013}}</ref> Garrix gained fame through his own solo release "[[Animals (Martin Garrix song)|Animals]]"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stoney|first=Roads|title=Martin Garrix Makes History with "Animals"|url=http://www.youredm.com/2013/06/24/martin-garrix-makes-history-with-animals/|publisher=Your EDM|accessdate=24 June 2013}}</ref> released on 16 June 2013 on Dutch record label Spinnin' Records, becoming a hit in a great number of charts in Europe, and became the youngest person to reach the No. 1 spot on [[Beatport]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://megatop50.3fm.nl/nieuws/detail/348751/nederlander-martin-garrix-scoort-internationaal |title=Nederlander Martin Garrix scoort internationaal – Nieuws Detail – MEGA TOP 50 |publisher=Megatop50.3fm.nl |date=8 August 1996 |accessdate=2015-08-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Steffen Hung |url=http://www.dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Martin+Garrix&titel=Animals&cat=s |title=Martin Garrix – Animals |publisher=dutchcharts.nl |date= |accessdate=2015-08-10}}</ref> The track appears on Hardwell's album ''[[Hardwell presents 'Revealed Volume 4']]''. On 30 September 2013, Garrix released a remix of "Project T" by Sander Van Doorn and [[Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike]] which quickly hit No. 1 on the Beatport charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beatport.com/release/project-t-martin-garrix-remix/1162337 |title=Project T (Martin Garrix Remix) Spinnin Records |publisher=Beatport|accessdate=2014-05-25}}</ref> Garrix appeared on ''DJ Magazine''{{'}}s top 100 DJs list 2013 as a new entry at number 40. In 2014, Garrix appeared on ''DJ Magazine''{{'}}s top 100 DJs list at number 4.<ref>{{cite web|title=MARTIN GARRIX|url=http://www.djmag.com/content/martin-garrix|publisher=Djmag.com|accessdate=2015-08-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227094004/http://djmag.com/content/martin-garrix|archive-date=2014-12-27}}</ref>


In November 2013, Garrix signed a deal with [[Scooter Braun]]'s Scooter Braun Projects (later [[School Boy Records]]).<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCarthy|first1=Zel|title=Martin Garrix Signs to Scooter Braun Projects, Earns a UK No. 1: Exclusive|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/5793232/martin-garrix-signs-to-scooter-braun-projects-earns-a-uk-no-1|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=7 September 2014|date=18 November 2013}}</ref>
In November 2013, Garrix signed a deal with [[Scooter Braun]]'s Scooter Braun Projects (later [[School Boy Records]]).<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCarthy|first1=Zel|title=Martin Garrix Signs to Scooter Braun Projects, Earns a UK No. 1: Exclusive|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/5793232/martin-garrix-signs-to-scooter-braun-projects-earns-a-uk-no-1|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=7 September 2014|date=18 November 2013}}</ref>
In December 2013 he released "[[Wizard (Martin Garrix song)|Wizard]]" with Jay Hardway, the song has peaked to number 6 in [[Belgium]] and number 17 in the [[Netherlands]]. Martin Garrix's collaboration with Firebeatz, "Helicopter", placed No. 1 on the Beatport Top 100 charts for 2 weeks. He performed at [[Ultra Music Festival]] 2014, where he debuted several new and unreleased tracks, including collaborations with [[Dillon Francis]], [[Hardwell]] and [[Afrojack]]. In 2014 he released "[[Proxy (song)|Proxy]]", available as a free download on [[SoundCloud]] to his fans as a gift for a great 2013.


In 2014, Garrix released a song with [[MOTi]] with the title "[[Virus (How About Now)]]" which was later in the year as well as his collaboration with [[Afrojack]] releasing "[[Turn Up the Speakers]]" which Afrojack and Garrix both Premiered at [[Ultra Music Festival]].<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Mason|first1=Kerri|title=EDMs Teenage Dream|journal=Billboard- The International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment|date=1 March 2014|pages=33–35|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/5915523/martina-garrix-edms-teenage-dream|accessdate=16 June 2015}} {{subscription required}}</ref>
In 2014, Garrix released a song with [[MOTi]] with the title "[[Virus (How About Now)]]" which was later in the year as well as his collaboration with [[Afrojack]] releasing "[[Turn Up the Speakers]]" which Afrojack and Garrix both at [[Ultra Music Festival]].<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Mason|first1=Kerri|title=EDMs Teenage Dream|journal=Billboard- The International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment|date=1 March 2014|pages=33–35|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/5915523/martina-garrix-edms-teenage-dream|accessdate=16 June 2015}} {{subscription required}}</ref>


===2015: More melodic sound and split from Spinnin' Records===
===2015: More melodic sound and split from Spinnin' Records===
[[File:Logo de Martin Garrix 2015.png|thumbnail|right|Martin Garrix's logo from 2015]]
[[File:Logo de Martin Garrix 2015.png|thumbnail|right|Martin Garrix's logo from 2015]]


In 2015, Garrix experimented with progressive house and started producing progressive style apart from his signature big room sound. On 6 February 2015, Garrix released the track "[[Forbidden Voices (song)|Forbidden Voices]]" as a gift for 10 million likes on his Facebook page.<ref>{{cite web|title = Martin Garrix Gifts "Forbidden Voices" Free Download For Breaking 10 Million Fans on Facebook|url = http://fistintheair.com/2015/02/06/martin-garrix-gifts-forbidden-voices-free-download-for-breaking-10-million-fans-on-facebook/|website = Fist in the Air|accessdate = 2015-09-25}}</ref> In February 2015, Garrix released the single "[[Don't Look Down (Martin Garrix song)|Don't Look Down]]" featuring [[Usher (singer)|Usher]]. He also released two video versions for it on [[Vevo]], "Towel Boy" and "Towel Girl." The track was written by Garrix, [[James 'JHart' Abrahart]] and [[busbee]]. It peaked at No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' [[Dance Club Songs]]. In an interview with ''[[DigitalSpy]]'' in early 2015, Garrix noted that Usher is a "humble" artist and a great collaborator to whom he can direct input.<ref>Silverstein, Adam. (1 June 2015) [http://www.digitalspy.com/music/interviews/a650279/martin-garrix-interview-you-will-never-hear-my-voice-on-a-martin-garrix-track Martin Garrix interview: "You will never hear my voice on a Martin Garrix track"]. Digitalspy.com. Retrieved on 2016-01-12.</ref> Garrix also worked with multi-Grammy winner [[Ed Sheeran]] on a track called "Rewind Repeat It," which he played at [[Ultra Music Festival]] in Miami in March 2015. On 4 May 2015, Garrix released a track with [[Tiësto]], called "[[The Only Way Is Up (Martin Garrix and Tiësto song)|The Only Way Is Up]]". On 22 May 2015, [[Avicii]] released a lyric video of the song "[[Waiting for Love (song)|Waiting for Love]]" co-produced by Garrix. On 6 July 2015, Martin released the ''[[Break Through the Silence (EP)|Break Through The Silence]]'' EP with Russian DJs [[Matisse and Sadko]]. Later, on 31 October 2015, he gave away a single for free called "[[Poison (Martin Garrix song)|Poison]]".{{fact|date=May 2016}}
In 2015, Garrix experimented with progressive house and started producing progressive style apart from his signature big room sound. On 6 February 2015, Garrix released the track "[[Forbidden Voices (song)|Forbidden Voices]]" as a gift for 10 million likes on his Facebook page.<ref>{{cite web|title = Martin Garrix Gifts "Forbidden Voices" Free Download For Breaking 10 Million Fans on Facebook|url = http://fistintheair.com/2015/02/06/martin-garrix-gifts-forbidden-voices-free-download-for-breaking-10-million-fans-on-facebook/|website = Fist in the Air|accessdate = 2015-09-25}}</ref> In February 2015, Garrix released the single "[[Don't Look Down (Martin Garrix song)|Don't Look Down]]" featuring [[Usher (singer)|Usher]]. He also released two video versions for it on [[Vevo]], "Towel Boy" and "Towel Girl." The track was written by Garrix, [[James 'JHart' Abrahart]] and [[busbee]]. It peaked at No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' [[Dance Club Songs]]. In an interview with ''[[DigitalSpy]]'' in early 2015, Garrix noted that Usher is a "humble" artist and a great collaborator to whom he can direct input.<ref>Silverstein, Adam. (1 June 2015) [http://www.digitalspy.com/music/interviews/a650279/martin-garrix-interview-you-will-never-hear-my-voice-on-a-martin-garrix-track Martin Garrix interview: "You will never hear my voice on a Martin Garrix track"]. Digitalspy.com. Retrieved on 2016-01-12.</ref> Garrix also worked with multi-Grammy winner [[Ed Sheeran]] on a track called "Rewind Repeat It," which he played at [[Ultra Music Festival]] in Miami in March 2015. On 4 May 2015, Garrix released a track with [[Tiësto]], called "[[The Only Way Is Up (Martin Garrix and Tiësto song)|The Only Way Is Up]]". On 22 May 2015, [[Avicii]] released a lyric video of the song "[[Waiting for Love (song)|Waiting for Love]]" co-produced by Garrix. On 6 July 2015, Martin released the ''[[Break Through the Silence (EP)|Break Through The Silence]]'' EP with Russian DJs [[Matisse and Sadko]]. Later, on 31 October 2015, he a "[[Poison (Martin Garrix song)|Poison]]".{{|= 2016}}


On 26 August 2015, Garrix made an announcement on social media regarding rumors he had terminated his agreements with the company [[Spinnin' Records]] and MusicAllStars Management in which he confirmed he was no longer working with the two companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/martin.garrix/photos/a.284182568291271.66539.275648462478015/946256602083861/?type=1|title=Martin Garrix's Facebook Post|publisher=|accessdate=26 August 2015}}</ref> The cause was cited due to a "...difference of opinion between us regarding the reasonableness of the agreements." over ownership rights of Garrix's music. The major debate revolves around ownership of Garrix's first major hit "Animals," which was released when he was only 17 and lacking experience in contract negotiation. The post reads "From the beginning of this year I tried to get back the ownership rights of my music from Spinnin' Records and to keep my confidence in MAS. I am extremely disappointed that the discussions have not led to a change in the agreements or return of the ownership rights, and that is why I nullified them."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6678380/martin-garrix-leaves-spinnin-records-musicallstars-management |title=Martin Garrix Leaves Spinnin' Records and MusicAllStars Management |last=Medved |first=Matt |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=27 August 2015 |accessdate=2015-10-25}}</ref>
On 26 August 2015, Garrix made an announcement on social media regarding rumors he had terminated his agreements with the company [[Spinnin' Records]] and MusicAllStars Management in which he confirmed he was no longer working with the two companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/martin.garrix/photos/a.284182568291271.66539.275648462478015/946256602083861/?type=1|title=Martin Garrix's Facebook Post|publisher=|accessdate=26 August 2015}}</ref> The cause was cited due to a "...difference of opinion between us regarding the reasonableness of the agreements." over ownership rights of Garrix's music. The major debate revolves around ownership of Garrix's first major hit "Animals," which was released when he was only 17 and lacking experience in contract negotiation. The post reads "From the beginning of this year I tried to get back the ownership rights of my music from Spinnin' Records and to keep my confidence in MAS. I am extremely disappointed that the discussions have not led to a change in the agreements or return of the ownership rights, and that is why I nullified them."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6678380/martin-garrix-leaves-spinnin-records-musicallstars-management |title=Martin Garrix Leaves Spinnin' Records and MusicAllStars Management |last=Medved |first=Matt |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=27 August 2015 |accessdate=2015-10-25}}</ref>
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In November 2015, after being split from [[Spinnin' Records]], Garrix announced that he would create his own record label.<ref>{{cite web|title = BREAKING: Martin Garrix Reveals His Own Label After Leaving Spinnin' Records [Video]|url = http://www.youredm.com/2015/11/19/breaking-martin-garrix-announces-the-creation-of-his-own-label/|website = Your EDM|accessdate=2015-11-20}}</ref>
In November 2015, after being split from [[Spinnin' Records]], Garrix announced that he would create his own record label.<ref>{{cite web|title = BREAKING: Martin Garrix Reveals His Own Label After Leaving Spinnin' Records [Video]|url = http://www.youredm.com/2015/11/19/breaking-martin-garrix-announces-the-creation-of-his-own-label/|website = Your EDM|accessdate=2015-11-20}}</ref>


On 31 December 2015, Martin released "[[Bouncybob (song)|Bouncybob]]", his final track of the year, for free, which he had co-produced with Justin Mylo and Mesto.{{fact|date=May 2016}}
On 31 December 2015, Martin released "[[Bouncybob (song)|Bouncybob]]", his final track of the year, for free, which he had co-produced with Justin Mylo and Mesto.{{|= 2016}}


=== 2016: STMPD RCRDS and debut studio album ===
=== 2016: STMPD RCRDS and debut studio album ===
Martin launched his own record label called [[STMPD RCRDS]] in the first quarter of 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/03/04/martin-garrix-unleashes-teaser-for-debut-release-on-new-label/|title=Martin Garrix Finally Gives Fans What They've Been Waiting For [New Video]|last=Lucas|date=2016-03-04|website=Your EDM|access-date=2016-07-17}}</ref> On 11 March 2016, Martin released his first single via STMPD RCRDS titled "[[Now That I've Found You]]", featuring the vocals of [[John Martin (singer)|John Martin]] and [[Michel Zitron]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/03/10/martin-garrix-unleashes-now-that-ive-found-you-with-john-michel/|title=Martin Garrix Surprises Everyone, Drops Debut Label Release A Day Early [Listen Here]|last=Lucas|date=2016-03-10|website=Your EDM|access-date=2016-07-17}}</ref>
On 3 February 2016, Martin completed his sixteenth single "[[Now That I've Found You]]", featuring singers [[John Martin (singer)|John Martin]] and [[Michel Zitron]]. The track was released on 11 March 2016, through his new label named [[STMPD RCRDS]].


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On 18 March 2016, Martin debuted a great part of his 2016 debut album at [[Ultra Music Festival]], and chose to use his one-hour set to premiere ten new unreleased tracks, including collaborations with [[Jay Hardway]], [[Mike Shinoda]] of [[Linkin Park]], [[Ed Sheeran]], [[Bebe Rexha]] and Third Party along with AREA21, a music duo believed to be Martin Garrix himself and [[Maejor]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Martin Garrix|title=Martin Garrix – Live @ Ultra Music Festival Miami 2016|date=19 March 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r1tq1XBN0w|accessdate=2016-04-21}}</ref> On 27 May 2016, Martin released his second single "Lions in the Wild" with British DJ duo Third Party.<ref>{{Citation|last=Martin Garrix|title=Martin Garrix & Third Party - Lions In The Wild [Official Video]|date=2016-05-26|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95D6zmJreQU|accessdate=2016-05-27}}</ref> On 13 June 2016, Martin released a promotional single titled "Oops" which became the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo 2016|E3 2016]] anthem.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7401398/martin-garrix-video-games-e3-oops|title=Martin Garrix Celebrates Video Games With Playful E3 Song 'Oops'|access-date=2016-06-25}}</ref>

On 20 February 2016, Martin announced that his debut album will be arriving this year via Twitter after the social media platform asked some of its content curators to use its new video platform to announce their plans for 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/video/status/701123674456223744?ref_src=twsrc%255Etfw|title=Twitter Video on Twitter|website=Twitter|access-date=2016-03-03}}</ref>
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On 18 March 2016, Martin debuted a great part of his 2016 debut album at [[Ultra Music Festival]], and chose to use his one-hour set to premiere ten new unreleased tracks, including collaborations with [[Jay Hardway]], [[Mike Shinoda]] of [[Linkin Park]], [[Ed Sheeran]], [[Bebe Rexha]] and Third Party along with AREA21, a music duo believed to be Martin Garrix himself and [[Maejor]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Martin Garrix|title=Martin Garrix – Live @ Ultra Music Festival Miami 2016|date=19 March 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r1tq1XBN0w|accessdate=2016-04-21}}</ref> On 27 May 2016, Martin released his second single "Lions in the Wild" (since founding [[STMPD RCRDS]]) with British DJ duo Third Party.<ref>{{Citation|last=Martin Garrix|title=Martin Garrix & Third Party - Lions In The Wild [Official Video]|date=2016-05-26|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95D6zmJreQU|accessdate=2016-05-27}}</ref> On 13 June 2016, Martin released a promotional single titled "Oops" which became the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo 2016|E3 2016]] anthem.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7401398/martin-garrix-video-games-e3-oops|title=Martin Garrix Celebrates Video Games With Playful E3 Song 'Oops'|access-date=2016-06-25}}</ref>
== Discography ==
== Discography ==
{{main page|Martin Garrix discography}}
{{main page|Martin Garrix discography}}

Revision as of 22:03, 17 July 2016

Martin Garrix
Birth nameMartijn Gerard Garritsen
Born (1996-05-14) 14 May 1996 (age 28)
Amstelveen, Netherlands
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • musician
Instruments
Years active2012–present
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Martijn Gerard Garritsen, better known by his stage name Martin Garrix (stylized Mar+in Garri×), is a Dutch DJ, record producer and musician. He is currently ranked number 3 on DJ Mag.[1] He founded and owns the record label STMPD RCRDS.

Background

Martin Garrix learned to play guitar at age 8.[2] In 2004, Martin Garrix expressed interest in becoming a DJ after seeing Tiësto perform at the Olympic games in Athens. Garritsen took particular inspiration from the track "Traffic", prompting him to download specialist software, FL Studio, and enabling him to start composing. In 2013,[3] Garritsen graduated from the Herman Brood Academy,[4] a production school in Utrecht. He ghost writes tracks for other artists, and despite this, only one in fifty of his tracks have made it out to the public.[5]

History

2012: Early career

Garritsen had his beginnings with the songs "BFAM" (with Julian Jordan) and "Just Some Loops", a collaboration with TV Noise that appeared on the compilation album Loop Masters Essential, Volume 2. He signed to Spinnin' Records in 2012, releasing "Error 404" through the label.[6][7]

2013–14: Breakthrough

Martin Garrix's logo from 2012

In 2013, Garrix co-released "Torrent" with Sidney Samson on Tiësto's Musical Freedom label.[8] Garrix gained fame through his own solo release "Animals"[9] released on 16 June 2013 on Dutch record label Spinnin' Records, becoming a hit in a great number of charts in Europe, and became the youngest person to reach the No. 1 spot on Beatport.[10][11] The track appears on Hardwell's album Hardwell presents 'Revealed Volume 4'. On 30 September 2013, Garrix released a remix of "Project T" by Sander Van Doorn and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike which quickly hit No. 1 on the Beatport charts.[12] Garrix appeared on DJ Magazine's top 100 DJs list 2013 as a new entry at number 40. In 2014, Garrix appeared on DJ Magazine's top 100 DJs list at number 4.[13]

In November 2013, Garrix signed a deal with Scooter Braun's Scooter Braun Projects (later School Boy Records).[14] In December 2013 he released "Wizard" with Jay Hardway, the song has peaked to number 6 in Belgium and number 17 in the Netherlands. Martin Garrix's collaboration with Firebeatz, "Helicopter", placed No. 1 on the Beatport Top 100 charts for 2 weeks. He performed at Ultra Music Festival 2014, where he debuted several new and unreleased tracks, including collaborations with Dillon Francis, Hardwell and Afrojack. In 2014 he released "Proxy" as a free download.

In 2014, Garrix released a song with MOTi with the title "Virus (How About Now)" which was later in the year as well as his collaboration with Afrojack releasing "Turn Up the Speakers" which Afrojack and Garrix both premiered at Ultra Music Festival.[15]

2015: More melodic sound and split from Spinnin' Records

Martin Garrix's logo from 2015

In 2015, Garrix experimented with progressive house and started producing progressive style apart from his signature big room sound. On 6 February 2015, Garrix released the track "Forbidden Voices" as a gift for 10 million likes on his Facebook page.[16] In February 2015, Garrix released the single "Don't Look Down" featuring Usher. He also released two video versions for it on Vevo, "Towel Boy" and "Towel Girl." The track was written by Garrix, James 'JHart' Abrahart and busbee. It peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs. In an interview with DigitalSpy in early 2015, Garrix noted that Usher is a "humble" artist and a great collaborator to whom he can direct input.[17] Garrix also worked with multi-Grammy winner Ed Sheeran on a track called "Rewind Repeat It," which he played at Ultra Music Festival in Miami in March 2015. On 4 May 2015, Garrix released a track with Tiësto, called "The Only Way Is Up". On 22 May 2015, Avicii released a lyric video of the song "Waiting for Love" co-produced by Garrix. On 6 July 2015, Martin released the Break Through The Silence EP with Russian DJs Matisse and Sadko. Later, on 31 October 2015, he released a track titled "Poison" as a promotional single.[18]

On 26 August 2015, Garrix made an announcement on social media regarding rumors he had terminated his agreements with the company Spinnin' Records and MusicAllStars Management in which he confirmed he was no longer working with the two companies.[19] The cause was cited due to a "...difference of opinion between us regarding the reasonableness of the agreements." over ownership rights of Garrix's music. The major debate revolves around ownership of Garrix's first major hit "Animals," which was released when he was only 17 and lacking experience in contract negotiation. The post reads "From the beginning of this year I tried to get back the ownership rights of my music from Spinnin' Records and to keep my confidence in MAS. I am extremely disappointed that the discussions have not led to a change in the agreements or return of the ownership rights, and that is why I nullified them."[20]

In November 2015, after being split from Spinnin' Records, Garrix announced that he would create his own record label.[21]

On 31 December 2015, Martin released "Bouncybob", his final track of the year, for free, which he had co-produced with Justin Mylo and Mesto.[22]

2016: STMPD RCRDS and debut studio album

Martin launched his own record label called STMPD RCRDS in the first quarter of 2016.[23] On 11 March 2016, Martin released his first single via STMPD RCRDS titled "Now That I've Found You", featuring the vocals of John Martin and Michel Zitron.[24]

On 20 February 2016, Martin announced that his debut album will be arriving this year via Twitter after the social media platform asked some of its content curators to use its new video platform to announce their plans for 2016.[25] On 18 March 2016, Martin debuted a great part of his 2016 debut album at Ultra Music Festival, and chose to use his one-hour set to premiere ten new unreleased tracks, including collaborations with Jay Hardway, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, Ed Sheeran, Bebe Rexha and Third Party along with AREA21, a music duo believed to be Martin Garrix himself and Maejor.[26] On 27 May 2016, Martin released his second single "Lions in the Wild" with British DJ duo Third Party.[27] On 13 June 2016, Martin released a promotional single titled "Oops" which became the E3 2016 anthem.[28]

Discography

Main article: Martin Garrix discography

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Recipient Outcome Ref.
2013 Dance Music Awards Best Electro / Progressive Track Martin Garrix Won [29]
DJ of the Year Won
Newcomer of the Year Won
2014 Young Hollywood Awards Breakout Music Artist Nominated [30]
Teen Choice Awards Choice Music: Electronic Dance Music Artist Nominated [31]
Choice Music: Electronic Music Dance Song "Animals" Nominated
The Buma Awards Best International Song Won [32]
MTV Video Music Awards MTV Clubland Award Nominated [30]
NRJ DJ Awards Best Music Won [33]
Best Live Performance Martin Garrix Won
MTV Europe Music Awards Best Dutch Act Nominated
World Music Awards World's Best Song "Animals" Nominated
World's Best Video Nominated
Best Male Artist Martin Garrix Nominated
World's Best Entertainer of the Year Nominated
Best Electronic Dance Music Artist Nominated
Echo Award Best Club / Dance Artist Nominated
2015 YouTube Music Awards 50 artists to watch Won [34]
iHeartRadio Music Awards Dance Song of the Year "Animals" Nominated
MTV Europe Music Awards Best Electronic Martin Garrix Won [35]
Best Dutch Act Nominated
DJ Awards Best Electro/Progressive House Nominated [36]
Best International DJ Nominated
2016 International Dance Music Awards Best Electro/Progressive House Track The Only Way Is Up Nominated [37]
Best Global DJ Martin Garrix Nominated
MTV Millennial Awards Beat Guru Won [38]

References

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  2. ^ "Artist Spotlight: 8 Facts About Martin Garrix You May Not Know…". republicrecords.com. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Martijn Garritsen". hermanbroodacademie.nl. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Herman Brood Academie". Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  5. ^ Howard, Danny. "Martin Garrix: Superstar Secrets". bbc.co. BBC. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  6. ^ Dan Carter. "Interview – Martin Garrix, the youngest ever Beatport No. 1 spot-holder, speaks about the journey so far". Beatport.com. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  7. ^ Republic Records. "Republic Records". Republic Records. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  8. ^ Kerri Mason (20 May 2013). "Martin Garrix is an 'Animal': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 13 August 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ Stoney, Roads. "Martin Garrix Makes History with "Animals"". Your EDM. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  10. ^ "Nederlander Martin Garrix scoort internationaal – Nieuws Detail – MEGA TOP 50". Megatop50.3fm.nl. 8 August 1996. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  11. ^ Steffen Hung. "Martin Garrix – Animals". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  12. ^ "Project T (Martin Garrix Remix) Spinnin Records". Beatport. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  13. ^ "MARTIN GARRIX". Djmag.com. Archived from the original on 27 December 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  14. ^ McCarthy, Zel (18 November 2013). "Martin Garrix Signs to Scooter Braun Projects, Earns a UK No. 1: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  15. ^ Mason, Kerri (1 March 2014). "EDMs Teenage Dream". Billboard- The International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment: 33–35. Retrieved 16 June 2015. (subscription required)
  16. ^ "Martin Garrix Gifts "Forbidden Voices" Free Download For Breaking 10 Million Fans on Facebook". Fist in the Air. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  17. ^ Silverstein, Adam. (1 June 2015) Martin Garrix interview: "You will never hear my voice on a Martin Garrix track". Digitalspy.com. Retrieved on 2016-01-12.
  18. ^ Martin Garrix - 'Poison' (FREE DOWNLOAD), retrieved 17 July 2016
  19. ^ "Martin Garrix's Facebook Post". Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  20. ^ Medved, Matt (27 August 2015). "Martin Garrix Leaves Spinnin' Records and MusicAllStars Management". Billboard. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  21. ^ "BREAKING: Martin Garrix Reveals His Own Label After Leaving Spinnin' Records [Video]". Your EDM. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  22. ^ Martin Garrix - Bouncybob (feat. Justin Mylo & Mesto) [FREE DOWNLOAD], retrieved 17 July 2016
  23. ^ Lucas (4 March 2016). "Martin Garrix Finally Gives Fans What They've Been Waiting For [New Video]". Your EDM. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  24. ^ Lucas (10 March 2016). "Martin Garrix Surprises Everyone, Drops Debut Label Release A Day Early [Listen Here]". Your EDM. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  25. ^ "Twitter Video on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
  26. ^ Martin Garrix (19 March 2016), Martin Garrix – Live @ Ultra Music Festival Miami 2016, retrieved 21 April 2016
  27. ^ Martin Garrix (26 May 2016), Martin Garrix & Third Party - Lions In The Wild [Official Video], retrieved 27 May 2016
  28. ^ "Martin Garrix Celebrates Video Games With Playful E3 Song 'Oops'". Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  29. ^ Ganadores IDMA's 2014. Mueve tu mundo (29 October 2013). Retrieved on 2016-01-12.
  30. ^ a b Martin Garrix Awards. IMDb
  31. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly. (8 October 2014) Teen Choice Awards 2014 Winners: The Complete List. Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on 2016-01-12.
  32. ^ MARTIN GARRIX on Twitter: "Sick, I won the Buma Award for best International song!!! Thank you!! http://t.co/VeFq9GAXtF". Twitter.com. Retrieved on 2016-01-12.
  33. ^ Avicii, Martin Garrix e Paris Hilton são os vencedores do NRJ Awards. Phouse.com.br (14 November 2014). Retrieved on 2016-01-12.
  34. ^ YouTube Music Awards: Watch New Videos By Charli XCX, Ed Sheeran, Martin Garrix. Billboard (23 March 2015). Retrieved on 2016-01-12.
  35. ^ Martin Garrix ganador en los MTV EMA como "Mejor artista de música electrónica" | La X Electrónica. Laxelectronica.com. Retrieved on 2016-01-12.
  36. ^ Winners. DJ Awards. Retrieved on 2016-01-12.
  37. ^ "31st Annual International Dance Music Awards - Winter Music Conference 2016 - WMC 2016". Wintermusicconference.com. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  38. ^ "MTV MIAW 2016 Full Nominations List: Maluma Leads, CD9, Nicky Jam, J Balvin Also Score Nods". Latintimes.com. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
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