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Solo Artist

Martin Garrix

Active2012-present
OriginAmstelveen, Netherlands
Albums1
Tracks11

Most frequent collaborator: Shaun Farrugia  ·  2 tracks

ElectronicEDMProgressive houseFuture bassDance
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Did Martin Garrix write his own songs?

Yes. Martin Garrix, real name Martijn Garritsen, produces and holds a writing credit on his music, though he now works mostly with collaborators. He famously produced his 2013 breakthrough 'Animals' entirely on his own at age 16. On his album Sentio, every track is co-written with fellow producers like Zedd and Julian Jordan or with guest vocalists.

By the Numbers

1
Studio Albums
11
Tracks Credited
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Self-Written
14
Years Active
12
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 11 tracks: how many Martin Garrix wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.

Martin Garrix has a writing credit100%
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Sole author0tracks0%
Co-written11tracks100%
Outside writers0tracks0%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Martin Garrix's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 11 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)0%
Composer (music)100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

Martin Garrix's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.

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2022Sentio

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

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2020s
Sentio

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Martin Garrix sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.

Martin Garrix
Other artists on the site

Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.

Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Discography 1 albums

Garrix's discography is primarily singles-driven; only Sentio (2022) was released as a full studio album.

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Martin Garrix11 tracks
SF2 D2 Z1 M1 V1 B1

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. SF Shaun Farrugia · D DubVision · Z Zedd · M Mesto · V Vluarr · B Brooks

The Writers & Producers Behind Martin Garrix 6 key collaborators

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Garrix's career is defined by singles rather than albums; Sentio is his first and only proper studio release. He writes all his own compositions, and while the album features many guest vocalists, it's a relatively rare full-album statement from an artist who usually releases music one track at a time.

Quick Facts

  • DJ Mag #1Topped DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs poll five times (2016-2018, 2022, 2024), the youngest ever to reach number one
  • AnimalsHis 2013 breakthrough, produced at age 16, made him the youngest to top Beatport
  • LabelFounded STMPD RCRDS in 2016 as a platform for other artists
  • Real nameMartijn Garritsen; also records under the aliases Ytram and GRX
  • EarningsRanked among Forbes' highest-paid DJs, earning $19.5 million in 2017

Creative Fingerprint

A producer who turned collaborative: Martin Garrix produced his breakthrough 'Animals' alone at 16, but builds his album work like Sentio track by track with fellow producers and guest vocalists.

The Story

Martin Garrix is a Dutch DJ and producer who became one of the world's top-ranked DJs before age 20. He built his career on a string of massive singles, 'Animals,' 'In the Name of Love,' 'Scared to Be Lonely', before finally releasing his debut studio album Sentio in 2022.

Awards & Recognition

Topped DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs poll five times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, and 2024)
The youngest DJ ever to reach number one on the DJ Mag poll, in 2016
'Animals' (2013) made him the youngest artist to top the Beatport chart, produced when he was 16
Founded the record label STMPD RCRDS in 2016
Ranked among the world's highest-paid DJs by Forbes, earning $19.5 million in 2017

Frequently Asked Questions Martin Garrix

Did Martin Garrix write his own songs?
Yes. Martin Garrix, real name Martijn Garritsen, produces and holds a writing credit on his music, though he now works mostly with collaborators. He famously produced his 2013 breakthrough 'Animals' entirely on his own at age 16. On his album Sentio, every track is co-written with fellow producers like Zedd and Julian Jordan or with guest vocalists.
Who wrote 'Animals'?
'Animals' (2013) was written and produced entirely by Martin Garrix himself, when he was just 16. It became a global hit and made him the youngest artist to top the Beatport chart. The song is not on the album covered here; it was released as a single.
What is Martin Garrix's real name?
Martijn Gerard Garritsen. He is a Dutch DJ and producer, born in 1996, and also releases music under the aliases Ytram and GRX.
How many times has Martin Garrix been the world's number one DJ?
Five times. He topped DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs poll in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, and 2024, and he was the youngest DJ ever to reach number one.
What are Martin Garrix's biggest songs?
His best-known singles include 'Animals,' 'In the Name of Love' with Bebe Rexha, 'Scared to Be Lonely' with Dua Lipa, and 'Tremor.' Most of these were released as singles rather than on a studio album.
How many albums has Martin Garrix released?
This catalogue covers his album Sentio (2022). Much of his career has been built on singles and EPs rather than full albums.
Did Martin Garrix write the Sentio album?
Yes, as a co-writer. Every track on Sentio (2022) is credited to Garrix along with collaborators, including 'Sentio' with Zedd and 'Funk' with Julian Jordan. It reflects how he now builds tracks with other producers.
What is STMPD RCRDS?
STMPD RCRDS is the record label Martin Garrix founded in 2016. He uses it to release his own music and to support other electronic artists.
Was Martin Garrix nominated for a Grammy?
He has not received a Grammy nomination to date, though he has topped DJ Mag's global poll five times and headlined major festivals worldwide.
How old was Martin Garrix when he became famous?
He was 16 when he produced 'Animals' in 2013, and it became an international hit the same year, launching one of the biggest careers in modern electronic dance music.

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