DJ Tiësto
Tiësto
Tiësto (born Tijs Michiel Verwest; January 17, 1969) is a Dutch DJ and record producer from Breda, North Brabant. He was voted "the Greatest DJ of All Time" by Mixmag in 2011 and again in 2013. In 2015, DJ Magazine ranked him as the number one DJ in the world. He is also the first DJ to have been nominated for a Grammy Award for his remix of "Traffic".
Tiësto's musical career began in the early 1990s, when he released his first EP, "Spiral", under the alias Da Joker. He gained international recognition in 2000 with the release of his single "Flight 643", which reached the top ten in several countries. His subsequent albums, "In My Memory" (2001), "Just Be" (2004), and "Elements of Life" (2007), were all commercial successes, selling millions of copies worldwide.
In 2009, Tiësto released his fifth studio album, "Kaleidoscope", which featured collaborations with artists such as Nelly Furtado, Diplo, and Tegan and Sara. The album was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
Tiësto's sixth studio album, "A Town Called Paradise", was released in 2014. The album featured collaborations with artists such as Icona Pop, Matthew Koma, and John Legend. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200 chart.
Tiësto's seventh studio album, "The London Sessions", was released in 2020. The album featured collaborations with artists such as Rita Ora, Jonas Blue, and Mabel. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number five on the Billboard 200 chart.
Tiësto has won numerous awards throughout his career, including three Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, and an MTV Europe Music Award. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award.
Tiësto is one of the most successful DJs in the world, having sold over 25 million albums and singles worldwide. He has also headlined some of the biggest music festivals in the world, including Coachella, Tomorrowland, and Ultra Music Festival.
Early life
Tiësto was born in Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands, on January 17, 1969. He began listening to electronic music at a young age, and he became interested in DJing after seeing a DJ perform at a local club. He started DJing at small parties and clubs in his hometown, and he eventually gained a reputation as one of the best DJs in the Netherlands.
Musical career
In 1994, Tiësto released his first EP, "Spiral", under the alias Da Joker. The EP was a success, and it helped to launch Tiësto's career as a DJ and producer. He continued to release successful EPs and singles throughout the 1990s, and he eventually became one of the most popular DJs in the world.
In 2000, Tiësto released his debut studio album, "In My Memory". The album was a commercial success, and it helped to establish Tiësto as a major force in the electronic music scene. He continued to release successful albums throughout the 2000s, and he became one of the most popular and successful DJs in the world.
In 2009, Tiësto released his fifth studio album, "Kaleidoscope". The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to further cement Tiësto's status as one of the most successful DJs in the world. He has continued to release successful albums and singles throughout the 2010s, and he remains one of the most popular DJs in the world.
Personal life
Tiësto married Annika Backes in 2019. They have one daughter together. Tiësto is also a philanthropist, and he has donated money to various charities, including the Red Cross and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Awards and nominations
Tiësto has won numerous awards throughout his career, including three Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, and an MTV Europe Music Award. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award.
Discography
- "In My Memory" (2001)
- "Just Be" (2004)
- "Elements of Life" (2007)
- "Kaleidoscope" (2009)
- "A Town Called Paradise" (2014)
- "The London Sessions" (2020)
Tours
- Tiësto in Concert (2002)
- Just Be Tour (2004-2005)
- Elements of Life Tour (2007-2008)
- Kaleidoscope World Tour (2009-2010)
- Club Life College Invasion Tour (2011-2012)
- Tiësto's Club Life (2013-2014)
- A Town Called Paradise Tour (2014-2015)
- The London Sessions Tour (2020)
