He also remixed songs by the Chainsmokers, Katy Perry, Calvin Harris, and others. Under his own name, he continued to release solo singles such as "Melody" and "Bunnydance," as well as collaborations with Da Hool, Zeds Dead, and Tiësto (including the 2016 U.K.
In 2015, Heldens launched his Heldeep Records label with the single "Renegade Mastah" by HI-LO, which was later revealed to be a new Heldens project. Heldens ranked at number 34 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs of 2014 survey, and following his Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1, Tong named Heldens "one of the breakthrough producers of the year." with "Last Night (Koala)" featuring KStewart. At the end of the year, Heldens had another Top Five hit in the U.K. contestant Becky Hill, was released in June of 2014 and hit number one on the U.K. A vocal version of "Gecko" titled "Gecko (Overdrive)," featuring The Voice U.K. Heldens remixed Robin Thicke's "Feel Good" and made headline appearances at several of Europe's top EDM festivals that summer, including Tomorrowland and Creamfields. It also led to Tiësto releasing the track on his Musical Freedom label. In the meantime, "Gecko" was picked up by major DJs and producers including Pete Tong, who named the track his "Essential New Tune" in January 2014. Later that year, he teamed up with Oxygen Records and released "Onya" featuring Alvar and Millas. This was a pivotal year for Heldens, and saw him remix Martin Garrix's smash hit "Animals" as well as release two singles for Spinnin' Records ("Stinger" and "Thumper"). Heldens began his career with a handful of singles on the CR2 label in early 2013. He returned to the pop charts with 2019's "Turn Me On," a collaboration with Riton and Vula Malinga, and subsequently released tracks with Firebeatz, Funkin Matt, Shungudzo, and others. Since 2015, he has additionally released darker, heavier club tracks under the name HI-LO. His tracks produced under his own name tend to be melodic while maintaining a funky edge. chart-topper "Gecko (Overdrive)," combine deep house with big room and progressive house. While he incorporates elements of numerous styles of dance music, including techno and breakbeat house, his most well-known tracks, including the 2014 U.K. Watch Martin Garrix: The Ride Wednesday 20th April at 10pm only on MTV.Dutch electronic dance producer Oliver Heldens is regarded as one of the primary figures of the future house scene. Martin Garrix - 'Animals' (Victor Niglio & Martin Garrix Festival Trap Mix) Daddy's Groove - 'Stellar' (Martin Garrix Remix)
Bassjackers - 'Crackin' (Martin Garrix Edit) Christina Aguilera - 'Your Body' (Martin Garrix Remix) Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & Sander van Doorn - 'Project T' (Martin Garrix Remix) The Weeknd - 'Can't Feel My Face' (Martin Garrix Remix) That said, we've picked out six such rarities of EDM including his the Dutch wonder's takes on The Weeknd, Christina Aguilera and more. Since becoming the youngest ever artist to reach No.1 on the Beatport Chart with his breakthrough 'Animals', he's since worked with Usher, Tiësto, Afrojack on his original productions but an official remix is a rarity from the 'Don't Look Down' producer. In a few short years, Martin Garrix has propelled himself to the forefront of electronic dance music scene.