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Martin Garrix Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Girlfriend, Career, and Net Worth 

Martin Garrix

Martijn Gerard Garritsen, better known to his followers as Martin Garrix, is a Dutch DJ. DJ Mag named him the World’s Number One DJ in 2016 and 2017. It was revealed in 2017 that he would be the in-house DJ for H Ibiza.

Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Martin Garritsen was born on May 14, 1996, in Amstelveen, Netherlands, to Gerard and Karin Garritsen. He began playing the guitar at the age of eight. Garrix has a sister called Laura as well.

In Utrecht, he attended Herman Brood Academy, a producing school. He was inspired by Tisto’s performance during the Olympic Games in Athens and has aspired to be a DJ ever since.
Martin is rumoured to be dating model Charelle Schriek.

Martin Garrix’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Martin Garrix, who was born on May 14, 1996, will be 26 years old on June 9, 2022. His height is 1.75 meters and his weight is 66 kg.

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Martin Garrix posing for a photograph(source Instagram)

Martin Garrix’s Profession & Career

Garrix’s career began at the age of fourteen when he was discovered by Tisto. His first tunes, BFAM and ‘Just Some Loops,’ were collaborations with Julian Jordan and TV Noise, respectively. His debut release on ‘Spinnin’ Records,’ ‘Error 404,’ with Jay Hardway, came in 2012.

In 2013, he released Torrent with Sidney Samson on Tisto’s own label, Musical Freedom. The same year, he recorded his first hit single, ‘Animals,’ which was also his first solo effort. With this single, Garrix became the youngest artist to ever reach the top of the electronic music store, ‘Beatport.’

He released another single with Hardway, titled ‘Wizard,’ in 2013. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb used this song. ‘Helicopter,’ Garrix’s collaboration with Firebeatz, remained at the top of ‘Beatport’ for two weeks in a row.

Garrix was given the honour of headlining the ‘Ultra Music Festival’ for the first time in 2014. He published ‘Forbidden Voices’ in 2015, which was radically different from the music he had previously recorded.

He also worked with Usher on the song “Don’t Look Down” and performed alongside Ed Sheeran at the 2015 “Ultra Music Festival.”

He departed ‘Spinnin’ Records’ in 2015 and went on to release his own record, ‘STMPD RCRDS,’ in 2016. ‘Oops,’ his single was picked as the anthem song for the ‘Electronic Entertainment Expo 2016’.

He signed a contract with Sony Music the same year. Troye Sivan and Martin Garrix played together at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in California in 2017. Martin has also made two appearances on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ in 2016 and 2017.

Achievements and Awards

In 2013, he received three Dance Music Awards: ‘Newcomer of the Year,’ ‘Best Electro / Progressive Track,’ and ‘DJ of the Year.’ His song ‘Animals’ won The Buma Award for Best International Song in 2014. He also won the NRJ DJ Award in two categories the same year.

In 2016, he also received the MTV Europe Music Award and the MTV Millennial Award. Garrix received a WDM Radio Award, a Kid’s Choice Award, and another MTV Millennial Award in 2017.

Martin Garrix’s Salary and Net Worth

Martin Garrix’s net worth is estimated to be over $25 million as of June 2022. Much of his wealth stems from his successful DJ career and remixing of numerous tracks on which he collaborates with various other artists.

Garrix’s age hasn’t stopped his career from taking off. His talent has made him a household name around the world. Being one of the world’s most prominent DJs is no small feat, and the globe eagerly awaits more of his performances.

Quick Facts

Celebrated NameMartin Garrix
Real Name/Full NameMartijn Gerard Garritsen
GenderMale
Age26 years old
Birth Date14 May 1996
Birth PlaceAmstelveen, Netherlands
NationalityDutch
Height1.75 m
Weight66 kg
Sexual OrientationStraight
Marital StatusSingle
Wife/Spouse (Name)N/A
ChildrenNo
Dating/Girlfriend
(Name)
Yes (Charelle Schriek)
ProfessionDJ and record producer
Net Worth in 2022$25 million
BrandsN/A
HobbiesN/A