One hundred per cent, my work goes first. It's so great to see the festivals growing bigger and bigger, it's like one big family that's all partying with each other.

Now you are seeing electronic dance music producers on TV, on talk shows.

Of course I would love to have another track as big as 'Animals,' but 'Animals' became big also because of luck, the timing, and hype.

At eight years old, all I can remember thinking was, 'I want to be a DJ.' Martin Garrix Area21 He was the first DJ to play live on stage at an Olympic event - the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens.

I watched my idol and fellow Dutchman Tiesto.

So now I have my producing degree and certification.

I didn't finish high school, but I went to a special school for producers and musicians, a three year course for engineering, producing and learning all the tricks.

Of course it's super special to create your own records it really is a part of my self.

I did it because I wanted to create a platform where new musicians can have the chance to get into a studio, work with each other, and get their music noticed by a large audience.

I didn't start my label out of a business perspective.

And if you go to some other countries they will literally mob you, go crazy. Like, you have the most famous person walk by some Dutch people, and they're like, 'Oh, hello.' And they maybe take a photo, but most of the time, they'll respect you and leave you alone.

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