David Guetta performing on stage with massive crowd and spectacular light production
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David Guetta

Pierre David Guetta

🔥 Heat 96 EDM Electro House Pop-Dance Future Rave
40+
Years Active
2
Grammy Awards
50M+
Monthly Listeners
10B+
Streams

🎧 Biography

From Parisian underground clubs to the biggest stages on the planet

David Guetta, born Pierre David Guetta on November 7, 1967, in Paris, France, is one of the most influential and commercially successful DJs and music producers of all time. Over the course of a career spanning more than four decades, Guetta has been instrumental in bringing electronic dance music into the mainstream, bridging the gap between underground club culture and global pop music in ways that permanently reshaped the musical landscape.

Guetta began DJing at the age of 17 in 1984 at the Broad Club in Paris, immersing himself in the nascent house music scene that was emerging from Chicago and New York. Through the late 1980s and 1990s, he became a fixture of the Parisian nightlife scene, hosting the legendary "Guetta Blaster" party nights and honing his craft as both a selector and a performer. His deep understanding of what makes a crowd move would become his signature strength.

His debut album, "Just a Little More Love," arrived in 2001, introducing a wider audience to his blend of house music and pop sensibilities. The follow-up, "Guetta Blaster" (2004), continued to build his reputation across Europe, but it was his fourth album, "One Love" (2009), that catapulted him to international superstardom. The album featured "When Love Takes Over" with Kelly Rowland, "Sexy Bitch" with Akon, and "Memories" with Kid Cudi, all of which became worldwide number-one hits.

The release of "Titanium" featuring Sia in 2011 marked a defining moment in Guetta's career and in EDM history. The track became one of the best-selling singles of all time and earned Guetta Grammy recognition, cementing his status as the godfather of EDM-pop crossover. His collaborations read like a who's who of pop royalty: Rihanna ("Who's That Chick?"), Nicki Minaj ("Turn Me On," "Hey Mama"), Usher ("Without You"), and many more.

In 2020, Guetta broke new ground with his "United at Home" charity livestream series, performing from iconic locations including the Louvre Museum in Paris and the rooftop of a Miami skyscraper, breaking YouTube livestream records and raising millions for charity. Around this time, he also co-created the "Future Rave" genre alongside Danish producer MORTEN, blending big room energy with techno and rave elements, proving that after four decades he still had the ability to innovate and push electronic music forward.

Today, David Guetta remains one of the highest-paid and most in-demand DJs in the world, holding residencies in Ibiza, headlining every major festival from Tomorrowland to Ultra, and continuing to release chart-topping music. His relentless work ethic, genre-defying approach, and passion for uniting people through music make him a true legend of dance music culture.


🎶 Best Sets

Iconic live performances and sets from across his legendary career

Tomorrowland 2023

Mainstage closing set at Tomorrowland Belgium

Ultra Miami 2023

Headlining the mainstage at Ultra Music Festival Miami

Tomorrowland 2022

Future Rave stage set at Tomorrowland Belgium

Titanium ft. Sia (Official)

The iconic anthem that defined a generation of EDM

United at Home - Louvre, Paris

Record-breaking charity livestream from the Louvre Museum

Where Dem Girls At

ft. Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj - official music video


🎤 Career Timeline

Key milestones across four decades of electronic music history

1984

Started DJing at Broad Club, Paris

At just 17 years old, David Guetta began his DJ career at the Broad Club in Paris, immersing himself in the emerging house music scene and laying the foundation for a legendary career.

2001

Released First Album "Just a Little More Love"

After nearly two decades of underground DJing, Guetta released his debut studio album, bringing his signature blend of house music and pop vocals to a wider European audience.

2009

"One Love" Album - Global Breakthrough

The release of "One Love" featuring "When Love Takes Over" with Kelly Rowland and "Memories" with Kid Cudi catapulted Guetta to international superstardom and helped define the EDM explosion.

2011

"Titanium" with Sia & Grammy Win

The release of "Titanium" featuring Sia became a global anthem and one of the best-selling digital singles of all time. Guetta earned Grammy recognition, cementing his status as the godfather of EDM-pop crossover.

2016

Euro 2016 Opening Ceremony

Guetta performed the official anthem "This One's for You" at the UEFA Euro 2016 opening ceremony in Paris, watched by millions worldwide, showcasing electronic music on the world's biggest sporting stage.

2020

United at Home - Louvre Livestream

During the global pandemic, Guetta performed his iconic "United at Home" charity livestream from the Louvre Museum in Paris, breaking YouTube livestream records and raising millions for COVID-19 relief efforts.

2022

Launched "Future Rave" Genre with MORTEN

Guetta co-created the "Future Rave" genre alongside Danish producer MORTEN, blending big room house with techno and rave elements. The sound became a festival staple and proved Guetta's continued ability to innovate.

2023

Record-Breaking Tomorrowland Performance

David Guetta delivered a record-breaking performance at Tomorrowland's mainstage, drawing one of the largest crowds in the festival's history and reaffirming his status as one of dance music's greatest performers.


🌎 Lifestyle

Where David Guetta lives, plays, travels, eats, and more

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Where He Lives

Split between Ibiza and Miami. Owns a villa in Ibiza where he spends the summer season, and a penthouse in Miami Beach where he bases himself during the winter months and festival season.

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Where He Parties

  • 🎶 Ushuaïa Ibiza (residency)
  • 🎶 Hï Ibiza
  • 🎶 LIV Miami
  • 🎶 Pacha Ibiza

Where He Travels

  • 🌎 Ibiza, Spain
  • 🌎 Miami, USA
  • 🌎 Paris, France
  • 🌎 Dubai, UAE
  • 🌎 Mumbai, India
  • 🌎 São Paulo, Brazil
  • 🌎 Las Vegas, USA
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What He Eats

Mediterranean diet lover who is known for his healthy lifestyle and fitness. Known to frequent Cipriani Ibiza, Nobu Miami, and Le Jules Verne in Paris. Stays in peak physical shape with a disciplined diet and regular training.

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What He Wears

Casual luxury is his go-to style. Loves designer tees, Balenciaga sneakers, and Gucci accessories. Known for going shirtless on stage during high-energy festival sets, showing off a physique that rivals DJs half his age.

Who He Dates

Was married to Cathy Guetta from 1992 until their divorce in 2014. Together they have two children: Tim Elvis and Angie. The couple were instrumental in building the Ibiza party scene together. Guetta has since been linked to model Jessica Ledon.


🎥 Behind the Scenes

Exclusive backstage and studio content from David Guetta

United at Home - Louvre, Paris

Behind the scenes of the record-breaking charity livestream at the iconic Louvre Museum

Studio Sessions

Inside the studio with David Guetta - making music and the creative process



❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you want to know about David Guetta

David Guetta splits his time between Ibiza and Miami. He owns a stunning villa in Ibiza, where he spends the summer season performing at his legendary residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza. During the rest of the year, he bases himself at his penthouse in Miami Beach, where he is a regular at LIV nightclub and headlines the annual Ultra Music Festival. Paris remains his hometown and he visits regularly.
David Guetta was born on November 7, 1967, in Paris, France, making him 58 years old. Despite his age, he remains one of the most energetic and in-demand performers in the electronic dance music world. He has been actively DJing since 1984 -- over 40 years -- making him one of the longest-tenured artists in the scene. His remarkable fitness and stage energy continue to defy expectations.
David Guetta has an incredible catalog of global hits spanning over two decades. His biggest songs include "Titanium" featuring Sia, "When Love Takes Over" featuring Kelly Rowland, "Sexy Bitch" featuring Akon, "Memories" featuring Kid Cudi, "Without You" featuring Usher, "Turn Me On" featuring Nicki Minaj, "Hey Mama" featuring Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha and Afrojack, "Where Dem Girls At" featuring Flo Rida and Nicki Minaj, and the Euro 2016 anthem "This One's for You." His tracks have collectively amassed over 10 billion streams across platforms.
Future Rave is a subgenre of electronic dance music co-created by David Guetta and Danish DJ/producer MORTEN. It combines elements of big room house, techno, and rave music with heavy bass lines, atmospheric synths, and driving rhythms. The genre was launched around 2020 and quickly became a staple of Guetta's live sets and a major force on festival mainstages. Key Future Rave tracks include "Kill Me Slow," "Dreams," and "Impossible." The genre represents Guetta's desire to push electronic music forward while honoring the raw energy of the original rave scene.
David Guetta regularly headlines the world's biggest electronic music festivals. He is a mainstage staple at Tomorrowland in Belgium, Ultra Music Festival in Miami, EDC Las Vegas, Creamfields in the UK, Lollapalooza, and Coachella. He also holds a coveted summer residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza, one of the most famous open-air club venues in the world. Beyond festivals, he performs regularly in Las Vegas, Dubai, Mumbai, and São Paulo. He has been named the world's top DJ multiple times by DJ Mag's Top 100 poll.
Yes, David Guetta has won two Grammy Awards. He won the Grammy for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical in 2010 for his remix of "When Love Takes Over" and has received multiple additional nominations throughout his career. He has been nominated for six Grammy Awards in total, spanning categories such as Best Dance Recording and Best Dance/Electronic Album. His influence on the industry extends far beyond awards, having shaped the sound of modern pop and dance music.