Martin Garrix

Martin Garrix, born Martijn Gerard Garritsen on May 14, 1996, in Amstelveen, Netherlands, is one of the most successful and highest-paid electronic dance music artists in the world. He began producing music at a young age after being inspired by DJ Tiesto’s performance at the 2004 Athens Olympics. By the time he was 17, he had already achieved worldwide fame with his breakout single “Animals” in 2013, which reached number one in multiple countries and became a defining track of the EDM movement.

Following the success of “Animals,” Garrix signed with Scooter Braun’s management and later moved to Sony Music before founding his own record label, STMPD RECS, in 2016. Through his label, he has nurtured emerging talent while maintaining his own prolific output of hit singles. Tracks like “In the Name of Love” with Bebe Rexha, “Scared to Be Lonely” with Dua Lipa, and “Summer Days” with Macklemore and Patrick Stump have cemented his crossover appeal beyond the EDM genre. He has been ranked the number one DJ in the world by DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll multiple times.

Garrix’s live performances are among the most sought-after in the music industry. He has headlined major festivals including Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and Coachella, often commanding six-figure fees per show. He maintains lucrative residencies in Ibiza and has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues. In 2022, he had the honor of performing at the opening and closing ceremonies of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament (held in 2021), bringing his music to a global audience of hundreds of millions.

Beyond music, Garrix has built a substantial business empire. His record label STMPD RECS has grown into a significant player in the dance music industry. He has secured major brand partnerships with companies like TAG Heuer and has invested in various business ventures. His ability to blend chart-topping pop collaborations with underground dance credibility has made him one of the most bankable names in electronic music, with an estimated net worth of $30 million in 2026.