Martin Garrix

Garrix was born as Martijn Gerard Garritsen on 14 May 1996 in Amstelveen, the son of Gerard and Karin Garritsen. He has a younger sister named Laura.{{cite web|url=https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3e1f2ee4-16be-4406-bf18-6173840cf2b1/works|title=Martin Garrix - Works - MusicBrainz|website=musicbrainz.org|access-date=3 October 2018|archive-date=10 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410191157/https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3e1f2ee4-16be-4406-bf18-6173840cf2b1/works|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/166903/Wereldberoemde-dj-Martin-Garrix-kunstwerk-in-Amstelveen-is-een-megadrollenregenboog |title=World famous DJ Martin Garrix: artwork in Amstelveen is a huge rainbow! |date=2 July 2015 |website=NH Nieuws |language=nl-NL |access-date=1 February 2018 |archive-date=1 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201193524/http://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/166903/Wereldberoemde-dj-Martin-Garrix-kunstwerk-in-Amstelveen-is-een-megadrollenregenboog |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2015/01/07/30-under-30-nine-questions-with-martin-garrix/ |title=30 Under 30: Nine Questions With Martin Garrix |last=Greenburg |first=Zack O'Malley |date=15 January 2015 |work=Forbes |access-date=12 October 2016 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401105254/https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2015/01/07/30-under-30-nine-questions-with-martin-garrix/ |url-status=live }} He showed musical interest at an early age and learned to play the guitar at the age of 8.{{Cite web |last=McStravick |first=Sheena |date=2017-06-19 |title=Belsonic 2017: 7 fun facts about Martin Garrix |url=http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/belsonic-2017-7-facts-you-13129032 |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Belfast Live |language=en}}

In 2004, he expressed interest in becoming a DJ after seeing Dutch DJ Tiësto perform at that year's Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in Athens.{{Cite web |last=Cikffers Lucy |first=Charlotte |date=2018-02-27 |title=Martin Garrix: 'Tiësto inspired me to get into dance music' |url=https://djmag.com/content/martin-garrix-tiesto-inspired-me-get-dance-music |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=DJMag.com |language=en}} He took particular inspiration from the track "Traffic", prompting him to download the specialist digital audio workstation FL Studio, enabling him to start producing.

In 2013, he graduated from the Herman Brood Academy, a production school in Utrecht.{{cite web |url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/martin-garrixs-advice-for-young-djs-spend-as-much-time-as-you-can-in-the-studio-7530396 |title=Martin Garrix's Advice for Young DJs: "Spend as Much Time as You Can in the Studio" |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=9 March 2015 |website=Miami New Times |access-date=1 February 2018 |archive-date=2 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202012323/http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/martin-garrixs-advice-for-young-djs-spend-as-much-time-as-you-can-in-the-studio-7530396 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://turnupthebass.net/2014/02/12/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-martin-garrix/ |title=10 Things You Didn't Know About Martin Garrix |last=Renée |date=12 February 2014 |website=Turn Up the Bass |access-date=1 February 2018 |archive-date=2 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202012421/http://turnupthebass.net/2014/02/12/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-martin-garrix/ |url-status=dead }}

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Garrix was discovered by Tiësto, whom he described as inspirational, humble, and legendary.{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2961090/martin-garrix-is-the-happiest-superstar-dj-in-edm/ |title=Martin Garrix Is The Happiest Superstar DJ In EDM |last=Lambert |first=Molly |date=7 December 2016 |work=MTV News |access-date=9 December 2016 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401120750/http://www.mtv.com/news/2961090/martin-garrix-is-the-happiest-superstar-dj-in-edm/ |url-status=dead }} He had his beginnings with the songs "BFAM", a collaboration with Dutch DJ Julian Jordan, and "Just Some Loops", a collaboration with TV Noise. In the documentary What We Started, Garrix describes how he was discovered by the Dutch record label Spinnin' Records following the release of his remix for the Enrique Iglesias single "Tonight (I'm Loving You)". He signed with Spinnin' Records in 2012, releasing "Error 404", a collaboration with Dutch DJ Jay Hardway.{{cite news |url=http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/06/25/martin-garrix-the-youngest-ever-beatport-1-spot-holder-speaks-about-the-journey-so-far/ |last=Dan |first=Carter |title=Interview – Martin Garrix, the youngest ever Beatport No. 1 spot-holder, speaks about the journey so far |work=Beatport.com |access-date=12 August 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130825180215/http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/06/25/martin-garrix-the-youngest-ever-beatport-1-spot-holder-speaks-about-the-journey-so-far/|archive-date=25 August 2013}} In 2013, Garrix co-released "Torrent" with Dutch DJ Sidney Samson on Tiësto's Musical Freedom label.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/1562996/martin-garrix-animals-exclusive |author=Kerri Mason |title=Martin Garrix is an 'Animal': Exclusive |magazine=Billboard |date=20 May 2013 |access-date=13 August 2013 |archive-date=12 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412151759/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/1562996/martin-garrix-animals-exclusive |url-status=live }}

File:Martin_Garrix_2013.jpg Garrix gained fame through his solo release, "Animals",{{cite web |title=Martin Garrix Makes History with "Animals" |url=http://www.youredm.com/2013/06/24/martin-garrix-makes-history-with-animals/ |website=Your EDM |date=24 June 2013 |access-date=24 June 2013 |archive-date=29 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629003350/http://www.youredm.com/2013/06/24/martin-garrix-makes-history-with-animals/ |url-status=live }} which was released on 16 June 2013. The single became a hit in several countries in Europe, and allowed Garrix to become the youngest person to reach number one on Beatport.{{cite web |url=http://megatop50.3fm.nl/nieuws/detail/348751/nederlander-martin-garrix-scoort-internationaal |title=Nederlander Martin Garrix scoort internationaal – Nieuws Detail – MEGA TOP 50 |publisher=Mega Top 50 |date=7 August 2013 |access-date=10 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630024558/http://megatop50.3fm.nl/nieuws/detail/348751/nederlander-martin-garrix-scoort-internationaal |archive-date=30 June 2015 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |author=Steffen Hung |url=http://www.dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Martin+Garrix&titel=Animals&cat=s |title=Martin Garrix – Animals |publisher=Dutch Charts |access-date=10 August 2015 |archive-date=26 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726083500/http://www.dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Martin+Garrix&titel=Animals&cat=s |url-status=live }} The track appears on Dutch DJ Hardwell's album, Hardwell presents 'Revealed Volume 4'. On 30 September, Garrix released a remix of "Project T" by Sander Van Doorn and Belgian-Greek DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike which quickly hit number one on the Beatport charts.{{cite web |url=http://www.beatport.com/release/project-t-martin-garrix-remix/1162337 |title=Project T (Martin Garrix Remix) Spinnin Records |publisher=Beatport |access-date=25 May 2014 |archive-date=11 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811223311/https://www.beatport.com/release/project-t-martin-garrix-remix/1162337 |url-status=live }} He appeared on DJ Magazine{{'}}s top 100 DJs list in 2013 as a new entry at number 40.

In November 2013, Garrix signed a deal with American entertainment company Scooter Braun Projects, making Garrix the company's first EDM client. The deal was split-worldwide management with MusicAllStars Management, sister company of Spinnin' Records, since Garrix was already signed to Spinnin' Records.{{cite magazine |last=McCarthy |first=Zel |title=Martin Garrix Signs to Scooter Braun Projects, Earns a UK No. 1: Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/5793232/martin-garrix-signs-to-scooter-braun-projects-earns-a-uk-no-1 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=7 September 2014 |date=18 November 2013 |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417025410/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/5793232/martin-garrix-signs-to-scooter-braun-projects-earns-a-uk-no-1 |url-status=live }}

In December 2013, he released "Wizard" with Jay Hardway which peaked at number 6 in Belgium and number 17 in the Netherlands. In 2014, Garrix collaborated with Dutch duo Firebeatz on "Helicopter" which reached number one on the Beatport Top 100 charts for two weeks. He also produced the Sensation 2014 anthem, "Tremor", along with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike.

Garrix performed at Ultra Music Festival 2014, where he debuted several new and unreleased tracks, including collaborations with American DJ Dillon Francis, Hardwell, and Dutch DJ Afrojack. In June, he collaborated with Dutch DJ Sander van Doorn and Canadian duo DVBBS on "Gold Skies". This was his first vocal track which featured the singer Aleesia.{{cite web|title=Gold Skies by Sander van Doorn, Martin Garrix & DVBBS|website=iTunes|date=2 June 2014|url=https://music.apple.com/vn/album/gold-skies/892693991?i=892694003|access-date=14 August 2018|archive-date=1 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401135705/https://itunes.apple.com/vn/album/gold-skies/892693991?i=892694003|url-status=live}} He also released the track "Proxy" for free download. Most of these songs were featured on Garrix's debut EP, Gold Skies, which was released on 8 July 2014.{{cite web|title=Gold Skies - EP by Martin Garrix|website=iTunes|date=8 July 2014|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gold-skies-ep/891945666|access-date=14 August 2018|archive-date=5 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505090842/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gold-skies-ep/891945666|url-status=dead}}

After the release of his debut EP, Garrix continued to collaborate with mainstream DJs. The first of such collaborations being a song with Dutch DJ MOTi called "Virus (How About Now)", followed by a collaboration with Afrojack called "Turn Up the Speakers" which Afrojack and Garrix both premiered at Ultra Music Festival.{{cite magazine |last=Mason |first=Kerri |title=EDMs Teenage Dream |magazine=Billboard |date=1 March 2014 |pages=33–35 |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/5915523/martina-garrix-edms-teenage-dream |access-date=16 June 2015 |archive-date=15 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715173913/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/5915523/martina-garrix-edms-teenage-dream |url-status=live }}{{subscription required}} In 2014, he appeared on DJ Magazine{{'}}s top 100 DJs list at number 4.{{cite web |title=MARTIN GARRIX |url=http://www.djmag.com/content/martin-garrix |work=DJ Mag |access-date=10 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227094004/http://djmag.com/content/martin-garrix|archive-date=27 December 2014}}

File:Martin Garrix Logo 2015.pngIn 2015, Garrix experimented with progressive house and started producing progressive tracks aside from his signature big room sound. On 6 February, he released the track "Forbidden Voices" as a gift to his fans after his Facebook page reached 10 million likes.{{cite web |title=Martin Garrix Gifts "Forbidden Voices" Free Download For Breaking 10 Million Fans on Facebook |url=http://fistintheair.com/2015/02/06/martin-garrix-gifts-forbidden-voices-free-download-for-breaking-10-million-fans-on-facebook/ |website=Fist in the Air |access-date=25 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926035607/http://fistintheair.com/2015/02/06/martin-garrix-gifts-forbidden-voices-free-download-for-breaking-10-million-fans-on-facebook/ |archive-date=26 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}

In February 2015, he released the single "Don't Look Down" featuring Grammy-winner Usher. He also released two video versions for it on Vevo, "Towel Boy" and "Towel Girl". The track was written by Garrix, James 'JHart' Abrahart, and Busbee. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Dance Club Songs. In an interview with British media company Digital Spy in early 2015, Garrix noted that Usher is a "humble" artist and a great collaborator to whom he can directly give input.{{cite news |last=Silverstein |first=Adam |date=1 June 2015 |title=Martin Garrix interview: "You will never hear my voice on a Martin Garrix track" |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/interviews/a650279/martin-garrix-interview-you-will-never-hear-my-voice-on-a-martin-garrix-track |website=Digital Spy |access-date=12 January 2016 |archive-date=7 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007201526/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/interviews/a650279/martin-garrix-interview-you-will-never-hear-my-voice-on-a-martin-garrix-track/ |url-status=live }}

Garrix also worked with multi-Grammy winner Ed Sheeran on a track called "Rewind, Repeat It" which he played at Ultra Music Festival in Miami in March 2015.{{Cite web |last=Garibaldi |first=Christina |date=April 23, 2015 |title=Working With Ed Sheeran Was A 'Challenge' For Martin Garrix |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/ctnoei/ed-sheeran-martin-garrix-rewind-repeat-it-challenge |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107025519/https://www.mtv.com/news/ctnoei/ed-sheeran-martin-garrix-rewind-repeat-it-challenge |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 January 2024 |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=MTV |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=LISTEN: Ed Sheeran's New Song With Martin Garrix, 'Rewind, Repeat It', Finally Drops |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/artists/ed-sheeran/news/rewind-repeat-it-martin-garrix/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Capital |language=en}} On 4 May, he released a track with Tiësto, called "The Only Way Is Up". On 22 May, Swedish DJ Avicii released a lyric video of the song "Waiting for Love" which was co-produced by Garrix. On 6 July, Garrix released the Break Through the Silence dual single with Russian DJs Matisse and Sadko, consisting of the songs "Break Through the Silence" and "Dragon". On 31 October, he released a track titled "Poison" as a promotional single. On 31 December, Garrix released "Bouncybob", his final track of the year, for free which he had co-produced with Justin Mylo and Mesto.{{Cite web |last=Mallin |first=Melissa |date=2015-05-07 |title='The Only Way is Up' with Tiesto and Martin Garrix New Collaboration |url=https://edmworldmagazine.com/the-only-way-is-up-with-tiesto-and-martin-garrix-new-collaboration/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=EDM World Magazine♫♥ |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Your EDM |date=2015-05-22 |title=Martin Garrix Helps Co-Produce Avicii's New Single, Left Off Of Track Title |url=https://www.youredm.com/2015/05/22/avicii-refuses-credit-martin-garrix-new-release/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Your EDM |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Your EDM |date=2015-07-13 |title=Martin Garrix Releases Second Collaborative Effort With Matisse & Sadko |url=https://www.youredm.com/2015/07/13/martin-garrix-releases-second-collaborative-effort-with-matisse-sadko/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Your EDM |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=30 October 2015 |title=WATCH: Martin Garrix Teases New Song 'Poison' Coming TODAY - But His Team Leaked It #D'oh |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/artists/martin-garrix/news/new-song-studio/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Capital |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Sachs |first=Elliot |date=2015-12-25 |title=Martin Garrix Is Giving Away What Fans Have Been Begging For As A Perfect Christmas Gift |url=https://www.youredm.com/2015/12/25/martin-garrix-is-offering-the-christmas-gift-fans-have-been-begging-for/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Your EDM |language=en-US}}

On 26 August 2015, Garrix announced that he had left Spinnin' Records and MusicAllStars Management due to a conflict over the ownership of his music. A point of contention was the release of "Animals" which appeared when Garrix was 17 years old.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6760688/martin-garrix-reportedly-files-lawsuit-against-ex-manager-spinnin |title=Martin Garrix Sues Ex-Manager: Report |date=10 November 2015 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=12 November 2016 |archive-date=6 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506004025/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6760688/martin-garrix-reportedly-files-lawsuit-against-ex-manager-spinnin |url-status=live }} He also announced that he had filed a lawsuit against his then-manager Eelko van Kooten. In November 2015, Garrix announced that he would be creating his own record label.{{cite web |title=BREAKING: Martin Garrix Reveals His Own Label After Leaving Spinnin' Records [Video] |url=http://www.youredm.com/2015/11/19/breaking-martin-garrix-announces-the-creation-of-his-own-label/ |website=Your EDM |date=19 November 2015 |access-date=20 November 2015 |archive-date=25 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125095012/http://www.youredm.com/2015/11/19/breaking-martin-garrix-announces-the-creation-of-his-own-label/ |url-status=live }} He also went on to sue his manager, Eelko van Kooten, stating that he was told "false and misleading information" before signing with Spinnin' Records.{{cite web|url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-suing-his-ex-manager|title=MARTIN GARRIX IS SUING HIS EX-MANAGER|date=11 November 2015|website=DJMag.com|access-date=19 October 2019|archive-date=19 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019193454/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-suing-his-ex-manager|url-status=live}}

On 2 December 2015, Garrix reportedly settled with Spinnin' Records in their ongoing legal dispute over the ownership rights of his music. He released a statement confirming that he had withdrawn the summary proceedings after his former record label transferred the ownership rights of his music to him, granted that exclusive licence of all his tracks released before August 2015 will be retained by Spinnin' Records for an undisclosed period.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6784856/martin-garrix-spinnin-records-settle-lawsuit |title=Martin Garrix & Spinnin' Records Settle Lawsuit Over Music Ownership Rights |last=Medved |first=Matt |date=2 December 2015 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=12 November 2016 |archive-date=5 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505173335/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6784856/martin-garrix-spinnin-records-settle-lawsuit |url-status=live }} However, Garrix also stated that their other outstanding disagreements will likely be the subject of further legal proceedings.

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Garrix launched his own record label called Stmpd Rcrds in the first quarter of 2016.{{cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/03/04/martin-garrix-unleashes-teaser-for-debut-release-on-new-label/ |title=Martin Garrix Finally Gives Fans What They've Been Waiting For [New Video] |last=Lucas |date=4 March 2016 |website=Your EDM |access-date=17 July 2016 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401162655/https://www.youredm.com/2016/03/04/martin-garrix-unleashes-teaser-for-debut-release-on-new-label/ |url-status=live }} Speaking about the label, he said that he wanted it to be a 'platform' for artists of various genres.{{cite news |url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/martin-garrix-talks-working-with-justin-bieber-touring-the-world-and-his-adoring-and-tattooed-fans-35262759.html |title=Martin Garrix talks working with Justin Bieber, touring the world and his adoring fans |last=Williamson |first=Jake |date=2 December 2016 |work=Belfast Telegraph |access-date=9 December 2016 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401151332/https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/martin-garrix-talks-working-with-justin-bieber-touring-the-world-and-his-adoring-and-tattooed-fans-35262759.html |url-status=live }} On 11 March 2016, he released his first single via Stmpd Rcrds titled "Now That I've Found You", featuring the vocals of John Martin and Michel Zitron.{{cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/03/10/martin-garrix-unleashes-now-that-ive-found-you-with-john-michel/ |title=Martin Garrix Surprises Everyone, Drops Debut Label Release A Day Early [Listen Here] |last=Lucas |date=10 March 2016 |website=Your EDM |access-date=17 July 2016 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401162805/https://www.youredm.com/2016/03/10/martin-garrix-unleashes-now-that-ive-found-you-with-john-michel/ |url-status=live }}

On 18 March 2016, he made use of his one-hour set to premiere ten new unreleased tracks at Ultra Music Festival, including collaborations with Jay Hardway, Julian Jordan, Ed Sheeran, Bebe Rexha, Third Party, and Linkin Park{{cite web |url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/07/20/listen-martin-garrix-linkin-parks-unreleased-single/ |title=Listen to Martin Garrix & Linkin Park's Unreleased Single |last=Stevo |date=20 July 2017 |website=EDM Sauce |access-date=30 July 2017 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401134122/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/07/20/listen-martin-garrix-linkin-parks-unreleased-single/ |url-status=live }} along with Area21, Garrix's duo with Maejor. On 27 May 2016, he released his second single "Lions in the Wild" with British DJ duo Third Party. On 13 June 2016, Garrix released a promotional single titled "Oops" which became the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2016 anthem.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7401398/martin-garrix-video-games-e3-oops|title=Martin Garrix Celebrates Video Games With Playful E3 Song 'Oops'|magazine=Billboard|date=13 June 2016|access-date=25 June 2016|archive-date=13 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413063524/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7401398/martin-garrix-video-games-e3-oops|url-status=live}} File:Martin Garrix Come Up Show cropped.jpg

On 26 July 2016, it was announced that Garrix signed a worldwide contract with Sony Music International.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7446842/martin-garrix-signs-worldwide-contract-with-sony-music-international |title=Martin Garrix Signs Worldwide Contract With Sony Music International |magazine=Billboard |date=26 July 2016 |access-date=28 July 2016 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413063404/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7446842/martin-garrix-signs-worldwide-contract-with-sony-music-international |url-status=live }} He explained that, "their forward thinking approach to streaming and incredible roster of talented artists combined with their passion and understanding for my vision of the future of my music made this a no brainer."

On 29 July 2016, he released the track "In the Name of Love" with American singer Bebe Rexha.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7453686/martin-garrix-bebe-rexha-in-the-name-of-love |title=Listen to Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha's New Single 'In The Name Of Love' |magazine=Billboard |last=Bein |first=Kat |access-date=3 August 2016 |archive-date=12 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412163102/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7453686/martin-garrix-bebe-rexha-in-the-name-of-love |url-status=live }} On 22 August 2016, Garrix made his first-ever live performance of his own music, with Rexha on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, accompanied by The Tonight Show house band, The Roots.{{cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/08/22/martin-garrix-presents-first-live-performance-tonight-show-bebe-rexha/ |title=Martin Garrix Debuts New Live Performance On The Tonight Show |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=23 August 2016 |website=Your EDM |access-date=23 August 2016 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401151241/https://www.youredm.com/2016/08/22/martin-garrix-presents-first-live-performance-tonight-show-bebe-rexha/ |url-status=live }}

On 14 October 2016, Garrix announced on social media that he was releasing seven songs for seven days. Several of the released songs have been premiered during his performances at Ultra Music Festival and Tomorrowland Belgium.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7542109/martin-garrix-album-spotless-wiee-sun-never-going-down |title=Martin Garrix Drops First Three of Seven New Tracks: Listen |magazine=Billboard |access-date=20 October 2016 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413120115/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7542109/martin-garrix-album-spotless-wiee-sun-never-going-down |url-status=live }} The songs were uploaded onto his YouTube channel as music videos with seven visual artists who live-painted their interpretations of each song.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7541943/martin-garrix-7-songs-7-days-ade-2016 |title=Martin Garrix Will Drop 7 Songs in 7 Days During ADE 2016 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=20 October 2016 |archive-date=12 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412164628/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7541943/martin-garrix-7-songs-7-days-ade-2016 |url-status=live }}

On 19 October 2016, Garrix was named the world's top DJ{{cite news |url=http://www.skynews.com.au/culture/showbiz/music/2016/10/20/martin-garrix-named-world-s-top-dj.html |title=Martin Garrix named world's top DJ |work=Sky News Australia |access-date=20 October 2016 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401150904/https://www.skynews.com.au/culture/showbiz/music/2016/10/20/martin-garrix-named-world-s-top-dj.html |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |url=https://wegotthiscovered.com/music/dj-mag-stream-top-100-djs-2016-awards-show-right/ |title=Martin Garrix Takes The Top Spot On The DJ Mag Top 100 List |date=19 October 2016 |work=We Got This Covered |access-date=20 October 2016 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401162801/https://wegotthiscovered.com/music/dj-mag-stream-top-100-djs-2016-awards-show-right/ |url-status=live }} in DJ Mag's annual Top 100 DJs poll.{{cite web |url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-revealed-dj-mag-top-100-djs-winner |title=MARTIN GARRIX REVEALED AS DJ MAG TOP 100 DJS WINNER |website=DJ Mag |date=19 October 2016 |access-date=20 October 2016 |archive-date=15 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115013930/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-revealed-dj-mag-top-100-djs-winner |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/7b5r3g/martin-garrix-world-no-1-dj-youngest-dj-mag-top-100-poll-winner-2016 |title=Martin Garrix Is Officially The World's No.1 DJ! |work=MTV UK |access-date=20 October 2016 |archive-date=15 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181015190406/http://www.mtv.co.uk/martin-garrix/news/martin-garrix-world-no-1-dj-youngest-dj-mag-top-100-poll-winner-2016 |url-status=live }} Speaking to the press, he said "It feels unreal to have won. I 100 percent did not expect it at all. I've had an amazing year, with awesome shows and amazing fans – I'm so thankful for their support. I didn't even do a campaign, and it just shows how dope the fanbase is."{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7549146/martin-garrix-dj-mag-top-100-djs-poll-2016 |title=Martin Garrix Crowns DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs Poll 2016 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=20 October 2016 |archive-date=22 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522043824/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7549146/martin-garrix-dj-mag-top-100-djs-poll-2016 |url-status=live }}

It was announced that Garrix would co-star, alongside British DJ Carl Cox in an EDM-themed documentary titled "What We Started".{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7556986/new-doc-what-we-started-sees-dance-music-through-the-eyes-of-carl-cox |title=New Doc 'What We Started' Sees Dance Music Through the Eyes of Carl Cox & Martin Garrix |last=Baltin |first=Steve |date=27 October 2016 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=1 November 2016 |archive-date=6 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506214246/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7556986/new-doc-what-we-started-sees-dance-music-through-the-eyes-of-carl-cox |url-status=live }} The documentary was directed by Bert Marcus{{cite web |url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-carl-cox-star-edm-focused-documentary-what-we-started |title=MARTIN GARRIX & CARL COX TO STAR IN EDM-FOCUSED DOCUMENTARY, WHAT WE STARTED |date=28 October 2016 |website=DJ Mag |access-date=1 November 2016 |archive-date=10 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410034605/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-carl-cox-star-edm-focused-documentary-what-we-started |url-status=live }} alongside executive producer and music supervisor Pete Tong.{{cite news |url=http://mixmag.net/read/carl-cox-tells-his-legacy-in-new-documentary-what-we-started-news |title=Carl Cox tells his legacy in new documentary 'What We Started' |last=Jow |first=Sydney |date=27 October 2016 |work=Mixmag |access-date=1 November 2016 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401151202/https://mixmag.net/read/carl-cox-tells-his-legacy-in-new-documentary-what-we-started-news |url-status=live }} The documentary was premiered on 15 June 2017 at the LA Film Festival.{{cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/05/11/premiere-date-set-martin-garrix-carl-cox-documentary-film-started/ |title=Martin Garrix & Carl Cox Join Forces For New Movie Releasing Soon |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=11 May 2017 |website=Your EDM |access-date=14 May 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402165520/https://www.youredm.com/2017/05/11/premiere-date-set-martin-garrix-carl-cox-documentary-film-started/ |url-status=live }}

On 6 November 2016, Garrix won "Best Electronic Act" and "Best World Stage Performance" awards at the MTV European Music Awards 2016.{{cite web |url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-wins-best-electronic-act-mtv-european-music-awards |title=MARTIN GARRIX WINS BEST ELECTRONIC ACT AT THE MTV EUROPEAN MUSIC AWARDS |website=DJ Mag |date=7 November 2016 |access-date=8 November 2016 |archive-date=10 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410104819/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-wins-best-electronic-act-mtv-european-music-awards |url-status=live }}

On 31 December 2016, Martin Garrix played "Scared to Be Lonely", featuring British singer Dua Lipa, for the first time while headlining the stage at his first ever show in Myanmar. He released the song on 27 January 2017.

Garrix announced that he would be supporting Canadian singer Justin Bieber on his Purpose World Tour in Australia which began in March and at the 'Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park' show on 2 July 2017.{{cite news |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/martin-garrix-justin-bieber-1978594 |title=Martin Garrix teases his collaboration with Justin Bieber – NME |last=Levine |first=Nick |date=16 February 2017 |work=NME |access-date=17 February 2017 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401215524/https://www.nme.com/news/music/martin-garrix-justin-bieber-1978594 |url-status=live }}

On 27 January 2017, he released "Scared to Be Lonely", a collaboration with British singer Dua Lipa. He performed the song with Lipa on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in March{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-martin-garrix-dua-lipa-perform-viral-song-on-fallon-w473390 |title=See Martin Garrix, Dua Lipa Perform Viral 'Scared to Be Lonely' on 'Fallon' |last=Spanos |first=Brittany |date=23 March 2017 |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=4 April 2017 |archive-date=22 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122020318/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-martin-garrix-dua-lipa-perform-viral-song-on-fallon-w473390 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-and-dua-lipa-perform-%E2%80%98scared-be-lonely%E2%80%99-jimmy-fallon-watch |title=MARTIN GARRIX AND DUA LIPA PERFORM 'SCARED TO BE LONELY' ON JIMMY FALLON: WATCH |date=23 March 2017 |work=DJ Mag |access-date=4 April 2017 |archive-date=5 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405145330/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-and-dua-lipa-perform-%E2%80%98scared-be-lonely%E2%80%99-jimmy-fallon-watch |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.edmsauce.com/2017/03/23/check-martin-garrix-dua-lipa-perform-scared-lonely-tonight-show/ |title=Check out Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa Perform 'Scared To Be Lonely' on the Tonight Show |last=Davis |first=Matt |date=23 March 2017 |website=EDM Sauce |access-date=4 April 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402014733/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/03/23/check-martin-garrix-dua-lipa-perform-scared-lonely-tonight-show/ |url-status=live }} before releasing two volumes of extended plays featuring twelve remixes.{{cite news |url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/press-releases/170325-martin-garrix-and-dua-lipa-release |title=Martin Garrix and Dua Lipa release 'Scared To Be Lonely – The Remixes Vol. 2' |date=25 March 2017 |work=Radio and Music |access-date=4 April 2017 |archive-date=30 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180730170739/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/press-releases/170325-martin-garrix-and-dua-lipa-release |url-status=live }}

Garrix was announced as a resident DJ for the 2017 season at Hï Ibiza, previously known as Space Ibiza, a popular dance-music club owned by Ushuaïa Entertainment. He previously had a DJ residency at Hï Ibiza's sister venue, Ushuaïa in 2016.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7686456/martin-garrix-hi-ibiza-resident-2017 |title=Martin Garrix Announced as Hï Ibiza Resident in 2017 |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=13 February 2017 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=17 February 2017 |archive-date=12 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412203426/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7686456/martin-garrix-hi-ibiza-resident-2017 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.edmsauce.com/2017/02/13/martin-garrix-announces-new-ibiza-residency/ |title=Martin Garrix Announces New Ibiza Residency |last=Davis |first=Matt |date=13 February 2017 |website=EDM Sauce |access-date=17 February 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402014714/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/02/13/martin-garrix-announces-new-ibiza-residency/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-tipped-new-h%C3%AF-ibiza-resident |title=Martin Garrix tipped as new HÏ IBIZA resident |date=12 February 2017 |website=DJ Mag |access-date=17 February 2017 |archive-date=11 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411085931/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-tipped-new-h%C3%AF-ibiza-resident |url-status=live }}

On 7 April 2017, "Byte", a collaboration with Brooks, was released as a single.{{cite web |url=http://www.edmsauce.com/2017/04/06/martin-garrix-brooks-byte-stream/ |title=Martin Garrix Releases "Byte" Featuring Brooks, Stream Here |last=Stevo |date=6 April 2017 |website=EDM Sauce |access-date=7 April 2017 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401230849/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/04/06/martin-garrix-brooks-byte-stream/ |url-status=live }} The song was previously debuted by Garrix during his 2017 Ultra Music Festival set in Miami.{{cite news |url=https://weraveyou.com/2017/04/martin-garrix-scared-acoustic-new-track/ |title=Martin Garrix to release "Scared To Be Lonely" acoustic version and new track on Friday |last=Goldenberg |first=Ross |date=3 April 2017 |work=We Rave You |access-date=4 April 2017 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401215229/https://weraveyou.com/2017/04/martin-garrix-scared-acoustic-new-track/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://thebanginbeats.com/2017/04/martin-garrix-release-two-tracks-friday/ |title=Martin Garrix Set To Release Two New Tracks This Friday! |last=Murthi |first=Rajrishi |date=4 April 2017 |work=The Bangin Beats |access-date=4 April 2017 |archive-date=4 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404160025/http://thebanginbeats.com/2017/04/martin-garrix-release-two-tracks-friday/ |url-status=live }}

On 14 April 2017, Garrix debuted a collaboration with Australian singer Troye Sivan, who later joined him on stage for their performance at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in California.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7768185/martin-garrix-troye-sivan-coachella-2017 |title=Martin Garrix Debuts Unreleased Track With Troye Sivan at Coachella 2017 Weekend 2: Watch |magazine=Billboard |access-date=1 May 2017 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413152602/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7768185/martin-garrix-troye-sivan-coachella-2017 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/04/martin-garrix-teases-latest-single-troye-sivan/ |title=Martin Garrix teases unreleased single with Troye Sivan at Coachella – Dancing Astronaut |last=Kohli |first=Kanvar |date=23 April 2017 |website=Dancing Astronaut |access-date=1 May 2017 |archive-date=3 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503091846/http://dancingastronaut.com/2017/04/martin-garrix-teases-latest-single-troye-sivan/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nfeuby/troye-sivan-martin-garrix-coachella |title=Troye Sivan & Martin Garrix Perform Brand-New Song Together At Coachella |date=24 April 2017 |work=MTV |access-date=1 May 2017 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401215157/http://www.mtv.co.uk/troye-sivan/news/troye-sivan-martin-garrix-coachella |url-status=live }} The song title was "There for You", as announced by Sivan on Twitter.{{cite news |url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-and-troye-sivan-perform-new-track-there-you-coachella-weekend-2-watch |title=Martin Garrix and Troye Sivan perform new track 'There For You' at Coachella Weekend 2: Watch |date=24 April 2017 |work=DJ Mag |access-date=1 May 2017 |archive-date=11 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411085310/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-and-troye-sivan-perform-new-track-there-you-coachella-weekend-2-watch |url-status=live }} The song was officially released on 26 May 2017.{{cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/05/26/listen-martin-garrix-troye-sivan/ |title=Martin Garrix Just Dropped One Of His Best Collabs Yet [MUST LISTEN] |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=26 May 2017 |website=Your EDM |access-date=20 July 2017 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401230829/https://www.youredm.com/2017/05/26/listen-martin-garrix-troye-sivan/ |url-status=live }} File:Martin Garrix @ World Club Dome Winter Edition 2017 (2).jpgGarrix appeared as the face of Armani Exchange in their Fall 2017 campaign, becoming one of the first few internationally recognized DJs to enter modeling.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7866265/martin-garrix-armani-exchange-fall-2017 |title=Martin Garrix Is the Face of Armani Exchange's Fall 2017 Collection |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=17 July 2017 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=20 July 2017 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413160628/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7866265/martin-garrix-armani-exchange-fall-2017 |url-status=live }} Armani Exchange announced it on social media, stating "the face of the new Armani Exchange Fall Winter 2017/2018 campaign: Martin Garrix"{{cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/07/17/martin-garrix-x-armani-exchange-looks-like-fashionable-hit-photos/ |title=Welp, Martin Garrix Is Officially A Super Model [Pictures] |last=Powell |first=Karlie |date=17 July 2017 |website=Your EDM |access-date=20 July 2017 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401231112/https://www.youredm.com/2017/07/17/martin-garrix-x-armani-exchange-looks-like-fashionable-hit-photos/ |url-status=live }}

At the Tomorrowland 2017 festival, Garrix debuted his YTRAM alias, which spells "Marty" backwards.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7874148/martin-garrix-house-alias-ytram-tomorrowland |title=Martin Garrix Debuts New House Alias YTRAM At Tomorrowland |magazine=Billboard |access-date=20 July 2017 |archive-date=12 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412204318/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7874148/martin-garrix-house-alias-ytram-tomorrowland |url-status=live }} He also premiered the song "So Far Away", a collaboration with French DJ David Guetta, who joined him on stage to perform it,{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7882147/david-guetta-martin-garrix-tomorrowland-2017-ellie-goulding |title=David Guetta Joined Martin Garrix at Tomorrowland 2017, Debuted Collab With Ellie Goulding: Watch |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=31 July 2017 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=1 August 2017 |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417120434/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7882147/david-guetta-martin-garrix-tomorrowland-2017-ellie-goulding |url-status=live }} as well as his first solo track in over a year, "Pizza", which received an official release on 25 August 2017.

Garrix was listed in Forbes{{'}} World's Highest-Paid DJs 2017 ranking with earnings of $19.5 million for 12 months prior to June 2017.{{cite news |url=https://djmag.com/news/forbes-reveals-worlds-highest-paid-djs-list-2017 |title=Forbes reveals World's Highest-Paid DJs list for 2017 |date=9 August 2017 |work=DJ Mag |access-date=10 August 2017 |archive-date=11 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411085941/https://djmag.com/news/forbes-reveals-worlds-highest-paid-djs-list-2017 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/highest-paid-djs-2017-2122374 |title=Highest-earning DJs of 2017 revealed – NME |date=8 August 2017 |work=NME |access-date=10 August 2017 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401231050/https://www.nme.com/news/music/highest-paid-djs-2017-2122374 |url-status=live }}

Details of Garrix's collaborative unreleased song with Ed Sheeran, titled "Replay Rewind" or alternately, "Rewind, Repeat It", was published on ASCAP{{cite web |url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/workID/887560747 |title=ACE Repertory |last=ACE |website=ASCAP |access-date=22 August 2017 |archive-date=6 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206145055/https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/workID/887560747 |url-status=live }} with Sony and BDI listed as the publishers of the song. The track was not officially released.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7718195/martin-garrix-ed-sheeran-wont-release |title=Martin Garrix Says Ed Sheeran Collab Probably Won't Ever Be Released: Watch |magazine=Billboard |access-date=22 August 2017 |archive-date=30 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430074558/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7718195/martin-garrix-ed-sheeran-wont-release |url-status=live }} The song was premiered at the 2015 Ultra Music Festival in Miami{{cite news |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/ed-sheeran-57-1207940 |title=Ed Sheeran dance track 'Rewind, Repeat It' posted online – listen – NME |date=30 March 2015 |work=NME |access-date=22 August 2017 |archive-date=23 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423203554/https://www.nme.com/news/music/ed-sheeran-57-1207940 |url-status=live }} and is regularly played by Garrix at music festivals.{{cite news |url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-and-ed-sheerans-collaboration-might-actually-get-release |title=Martin Garrix and Ed Sheeran's collaboration might actually get a release |date=21 August 2017 |work=DJ Mag |access-date=22 August 2017 |archive-date=11 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411103506/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-and-ed-sheerans-collaboration-might-actually-get-release |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/08/19/martin-garrix-ed-sheeran-collab-replay-rewind-might-get-official-release/ |title=Huge Martin Garrix & Ed Sheeran Collab Is One Step Closer to Official Release |last=Powell |first=Karlie |date=19 August 2017 |website=Your EDM |access-date=22 August 2017 |archive-date=23 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423203559/https://www.youredm.com/2017/08/19/martin-garrix-ed-sheeran-collab-replay-rewind-might-get-official-release/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://radio.com/2015/03/30/martin-garrix-ed-sheeran-rewind-repeat-it-ultra-video/ |title=Martin Garrix Debuts Ed Sheeran-Featuring Song 'Rewind Repeat It' at Ultra: Watch |website=Radio.com |access-date=22 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823023855/http://radio.com/2015/03/30/martin-garrix-ed-sheeran-rewind-repeat-it-ultra-video/ |archive-date=23 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}

On 20 September 2017, a Dutch judge ruled in favor of Garrix who regained the rights to his music that were previously signed to Spinnin' Records and MusicAllStars, to have his contract permanently terminated.{{cite web |url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-wins-lawsuit-against-spinnin%E2%80%99-records |title=Martin Garrix wins Lawsuit against Spinnin' Records |access-date=22 September 2017 |work=DJ Mag |date=20 September 2017 |archive-date=7 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407183511/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-wins-lawsuit-against-spinnin%E2%80%99-records |url-status=live }} Garrix, who demanded €3.7 million from Spinnin' and €650,000 from MusicAllStars, said "All of (their) claims have been rejected by the court. The only remaining question is the amount to be repaid (to Garrix)."{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7972835/martin-garrix-lawsuit-win-spinnin-records |title=Martin Garrix Gets Major Victory In Lawsuit Against Spinnin' Records |magazine=Billboard |date=20 September 2017 |author=Cirisano, Tatiana |access-date=22 September 2017 |archive-date=7 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507122850/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7972835/martin-garrix-lawsuit-win-spinnin-records |url-status=live }}

On 15 October 2017, Martin Garrix, under the alias GRX, collaborated again with Brooks to release the song "Boomerang".{{cite web |last1=Meadow |first1=Matthew |title=Brooks Reveals How He And Martin Garrix Created "Boomerang" |url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/12/13/brooks-reveals-martin-garrix-created-boomerang/ |website=Your EDM |date=14 December 2017 |access-date=5 January 2018 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401231110/https://www.youredm.com/2017/12/13/brooks-reveals-martin-garrix-created-boomerang/ |url-status=live }} On 20 October, Garrix alongside Russian DJ's Matisse & Sadko release the song "Forever".{{cite web |title=Martin Garrix and Matisse & Sadko's Collaboration Will Finally Be Released |url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-and-matisse-sadkos-collaboration-will-finally-be-released |website=DJ Mag |date=18 October 2017 |access-date=8 July 2021 |archive-date=8 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008175131/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-and-matisse-sadkos-collaboration-will-finally-be-released |url-status=live }} In December 2017, he released "So Far Away" with David Guetta, featuring Romy Dya and Jamie Scott. British singer Ellie Goulding was originally supposed to be featured on the song but her label prevented the release after it was previewed by Garrix at his Tomorrowland set.{{cite magazine |last1=Bein |first1=Kat |title=Hear Martin Garrix's David Guetta Collab 'So Far Away' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8054864/martin-garrix-david-guetta-so-far-away-watch |magazine=Billboard |access-date=5 January 2018 |archive-date=2 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202110244/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8054864/martin-garrix-david-guetta-so-far-away-watch |url-status=live }}

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On 23 February 2018, Garrix released his second collaboration with David Guetta and his third with Brooks with the song "Like I Do".{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8214694/martin-garrix-david-guetta-brooks-like-i-do|title=Martin Garrix & David Guetta Are Back and Bigger on 'Like I Do' With Brooks: Listen|magazine=Billboard|access-date=14 August 2018|archive-date=13 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413160334/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8214694/martin-garrix-david-guetta-brooks-like-i-do|url-status=live}} Two days later, he headlined the closing ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium in South Korea. He was the closing act of the night, performing his newly released single as well as many others. His setlist is as follows: "Forever", "Together", "Animals", "Like I Do", and "Pizza".{{Cite news|url=http://www.livetracklist.com/martin-garrix-winter-olympics-pyeongchang-2018-closing-ceremony/|title=Martin Garrix @ Winter Olympics PyeongChang 2018 Closing Ceremony {{!}} Live Tracklist|date=25 February 2018|work=Live Tracklist|access-date=14 August 2018|archive-date=1 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401205424/https://www.livetracklist.com/martin-garrix-winter-olympics-pyeongchang-2018-closing-ceremony/|url-status=live}}

On 20 April 2018, Garrix released his collaboration with Loopers titled "Game Over".{{Citation|title=Game Over - Single by Martin Garrix & LOOPERS|date=20 April 2018|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/game-over-single/1371456068|access-date=14 August 2018|archive-date=27 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427194635/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/game-over-single/1371456068|url-status=live}} On 15 June, he released the single "Ocean", a collaboration with American R&B singer Khalid.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8460271/martin-garrix-khalid-share-artwork-for-oceans |title=Martin Garrix, Khalid Share 'Oceans' Artwork |magazine=Billboard |access-date=15 June 2018 |archive-date=12 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412214624/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8460271/martin-garrix-khalid-share-artwork-for-oceans |url-status=live }} On 29 July, he headlined the Tomorrowland Belgium 2018 music festival and released the single "High on Life", a collaboration with singer Bonn, immediately after his closing set ended.{{Cite news|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/martin-garrix-releases-new-single-simultaneously-tomorrowland-debut/|title=Martin Garrix – High On Life ft Bonn|date=29 July 2018|work=Dancing Astronaut|access-date=30 July 2018|archive-date=1 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401205416/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/martin-garrix-releases-new-single-simultaneously-tomorrowland-debut/|url-status=live}} On 30 July, the music video for "High on Life" was released which contained footage from his Tomorrowland set.

Garrix was announced as a resident DJ at Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel, performing on Thursdays from 5 July to 30 August 2018.{{cite web|url=https://djmag.com/content/martin-garrix-locked-ushua%C3%AFa-ibiza-beach-hotel-residency-summer|title=Martin Garrix Locked for Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel Residency This Summer|work=DJmag|date=2 March 2018|access-date=2 August 2018|archive-date=24 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624145607/https://djmag.com/content/martin-garrix-locked-ushua%C3%AFa-ibiza-beach-hotel-residency-summer|url-status=live}} It was announced that he will be bringing guests to perform with him at the said venue. He was also scheduled to be the resident DJ at Hakkasan Nightclub, Omnia Nightclub, and Wet Republic Dayclub starting 2 August.{{cite web|url=https://electronic.vegas/artist/martin-garrix/|title=Martin Garrix – Las Vegas Resident DJ at Hakkasan, Omnia, Wet Republic|website=Electronic Vegas|date=26 March 2015 |access-date=14 August 2018|archive-date=9 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009054133/http://electronic.vegas/artist/martin-garrix/|url-status=live}}

On 10 August 2018, under his 'GRX' alias, he released the single "X's", a collaboration with Dutch DJ CMC$ featuring Icona Pop. On 14 September, he released his collaboration with Justin Mylo featuring Dewain Whitmore Jr. titled "Burn Out". The music video was released on the same day.

It was announced on social media that Garrix was releasing five songs in five days, in a similar manner to the single releases of his Seven EP in 2016. The songs are all part of the Bylaw EP, and are: "Breach (Walk Alone)" with Blinders, "Yottabyte", "Latency" with Dyro, "Access", and "Waiting for Tomorrow" with Pierce Fulton featuring Mike Shinoda.{{cite web |url=https://www.djmag.de/einzelnews/martin-garrix-wird-wohl-in-kuerze-5-neue-songs-veroeffentlichen/ |title=Martin Garrix wird wohl in Kürze 5 neue Songs veröffentlichen! |work=DJ Mag Germany |date=14 October 2018 |language=de |access-date=16 October 2018 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401205414/https://www.djmag.de/einzelnews/martin-garrix-wird-wohl-in-kuerze-5-neue-songs-veroeffentlichen/ |url-status=live }} In the same month, Garrix performed at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix.{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/dua-lipa-and-martin-garrix-share-the-stage-at-singapore-grand-prix-concert|title=Dua Lipa and Martin Garrix share the stage at Singapore Grand Prix concert|last=Raguraman|first=Anjali|work=The Straits Times|access-date=19 October 2018|archive-date=30 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730030158/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/dua-lipa-and-martin-garrix-share-the-stage-at-singapore-grand-prix-concert|url-status=live}}

In October 2018, Garrix was ranked number one on DJ Mag{{'}}s annual Top 100 DJs list, winning for the third time in a row. His first win in 2016 made him the youngest DJ to top the poll. The awarding ceremony was held onstage at the Amsterdam ArenA during the 2018 Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) where Garrix headlined.{{cite web|url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-wins-dj-mag-top-100-djs-2018|title=Martin Garrix Wins DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2018|access-date=21 October 2018|work=DJ Mag|date=20 October 2018|archive-date=11 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411110044/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-wins-dj-mag-top-100-djs-2018|url-status=live}}

On 1 November 2018, he released the single "Dreamer" featuring American singer Mike Yung. He released his next single "Glitch", with long-time collaborator Julian Jordan on 14 December.{{cite web |url=https://weraveyou.com/2018/12/martin-garrix-julian-jordan-announce-upcoming-collaboration-glitch/ |title=Martin Garrix & Julian Jordan unveil release date for awaited collab 'Glitch' |date=7 December 2018 |website=We Rave You |language=en-US |access-date=9 December 2018 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401214815/https://weraveyou.com/2018/12/martin-garrix-julian-jordan-announce-upcoming-collaboration-glitch/ |url-status=live }}

Garrix announced an upcoming collaboration with Bonn, titled "No Sleep".{{cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/02/16/martin-garrix-bonn-collab-no-sleep/ |title=Martin Garrix Spills The Beans On New Collab Out Next Week |last=Powell |first=Karlie |date=16 February 2019 |website=Your EDM |language=en-US |access-date=19 February 2019 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401150823/https://www.youredm.com/2019/02/16/martin-garrix-bonn-collab-no-sleep/ |url-status=live }} The single was released in February 2019, along with the music video.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8499389/martin-garrix-bonn-no-sleep-video|title=Martin Garrix & Bonn Live Their Dreams in 'No Sleep' Video: Watch|date=21 February 2019|publisher=Billboard|access-date=16 March 2019|archive-date=10 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410110602/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8499389/martin-garrix-bonn-no-sleep-video|url-status=live}}

In February 2019, he performed at the Ultra Music Festival Australia, a two-day festival held in Sydney and Melbourne.{{cite web|url=http://www.iheartradio.com.au/entertainment/ultra-australia-2019-line-up-announcement|title=ULTRA AUSTRALIA 2019 LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT|access-date=6 March 2019|publisher=iHeartRadio|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190315053353/http://www.iheartradio.com.au/entertainment/ultra-australia-2019-line-up-announcement/|archive-date=15 March 2019|url-status=dead}}

In March 2019, he headlined Tomorrowland Winter, held in France, and Ultra Music Festival, held in Miami.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8486926/tomorrowland-winter-2019-lineup|title=Martin Garrix, DJ Snake & Steve Aoki Set For Tomorrowland Winter 2019: Full Lineup|date=28 November 2018|publisher=Billboard|access-date=16 March 2019|archive-date=1 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401155948/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8486926/tomorrowland-winter-2019-lineup|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=The Chainsmokers, Marshmello and More Set For Ultra Music Festival Miami 2019|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8491153/ultra-music-festival-miami-2019-phase-1-lineup|publisher=Billboard|last=Bein|first=Kat|date=20 December 2018|access-date=16 March 2019|archive-date=31 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331020315/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8491153/ultra-music-festival-miami-2019-phase-1-lineup|url-status=live}}

On 18 July 2019, Garrix release the song These Are The Times featuring Jamaican vocalist JRM.{{cite web |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/martin-garrix-jrm-these-times |title=MARTIN GARRIX RELEASES SUMMERY "THESE ARE THE TIMES" FT. JRM |last=Cameron |first=John |date=18 July 2019 |access-date=8 July 2021 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709191001/https://edm.com/music-releases/martin-garrix-jrm-these-times |url-status=live }}

In October 2019, Garrix lost his place as number 1 DJ to Belgian DJs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, whom he beat to number one in 2016, after spending a consecutive three years at the top. Garrix finished the 2019 polls in second place.{{cite web |url=https://djmag.com/top100dj?year=2019 |title=Top 100 DJs |publisher=DJMag.com |access-date=14 May 2020 |archive-date=21 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621195946/https://djmag.com/top100dj?year=2019 |url-status=live }} The next month, he announced on his Instagram account that he had ended his relationship of over three years with Dutch model Charelle Schriek.{{cite web |url=https://edm.com/news/martin-garrix-charelle-schriek-split |title=Martin Garrix and Charelle Schriek Split After Three Years |publisher=edm.com |date=19 November 2019 |access-date=20 October 2020 |archive-date=21 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021160902/https://edm.com/news/martin-garrix-charelle-schriek-split |url-status=live }}

On 24 December 2019, Spinnin' Records won the appeal from the court ruling of the Higher Court of Leeuwarden, suggesting that Garrix did not have the right to break his agreement prematurely with Spinnin' and MusicAllstars Management.{{cite web|url=https://edm.com/news/spinnin-records-appeal-martin-garrix-lawsuit|title=Spinnin' Records Wins Appeal Against Martin Garrix's Lawsuit|last=Sunkel|first=Cameron|website=EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists|date=24 December 2019 |language=en|access-date=26 December 2019|archive-date=26 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226180632/https://edm.com/news/spinnin-records-appeal-martin-garrix-lawsuit|url-status=live}}

A few days after Spinnin' Records won the appeal, Martin's computer was hacked by an unknown assailant where the hacker stole and leaked a number of unreleased songs, including "Rewind, Repeat It".{{Cite web|title=Martin Garrix - Gold Demo Leaks - Google Drive|url=https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YXqnkg6gwhy6LW-rVx0FuFlEhb5kCR_d?usp=sharing|access-date=7 December 2020|website=drive.google.com|archive-date=11 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611092058/https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YXqnkg6gwhy6LW-rVx0FuFlEhb5kCR_d?usp=sharing|url-status=live}}

{{quote box|width=33%|align=right|quote=I am delighted with the ruling of the Higher Court that we made valid agreements with Martijn at the time, which should have been respected. This statement confirms that the accusation of deception or fraud was unjustified. Even though I have since sold Spinnin' Records and MusicAllStars Management, those accusations were also aimed at me personally. I look back with pride on a successful collaboration with Martijn and wish him the best in his further career.

|source=—Eelko van Kooten{{cite web |last=Sunkel |first=Cameron |url=https://edm.com/news/spinnin-records-appeal-martin-garrix-lawsuit |title=Spinnin' Records Wins Appeal Against Martin Garrix's Lawsuit - EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists |publisher=EDM.com |date=2019-12-24 |access-date=2020-05-14 |archive-date=26 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226180632/https://edm.com/news/spinnin-records-appeal-martin-garrix-lawsuit |url-status=live }}}}

In February 2020, Garrix released the single "Drown" featuring Australian singer Clinton Kane.{{cite web|url=https://edm.com/music-releases/martin-garrix-drown-clinton-kane|title=Martin Garrix Announces First Track of 2020: "Drown" ft. Clinton Kane|last=Yopko|first=Nick|website=edm.com|date=24 February 2020 |language=en|access-date=20 October 2020|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026090229/https://edm.com/music-releases/martin-garrix-drown-clinton-kane|url-status=live}} For the 2020 King's Day celebrations in April, Garrix played a set from the rooftop of A'DAM Toren in Amsterdam in place of the usual in-person festivities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/martin-garrix-performs-22-story-building-9366674 |title=Watch Martin Garrix Play His Hits From the Top of a 22-Story Building |publisher=Billboard.com |date=27 April 2020 |access-date=14 May 2020 |archive-date=12 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200512203729/https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/dance/9366674/martin-garrix-performs-22-story-building |url-status=live }} The next month, he released the single "Higher Ground", featuring singer John Martin.{{cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2020/05/11/martin-garrix-john-martin/|title=Martin Garrix to Release New Single With John Martin Friday|last=Medina|first=Sophia|website=edmsauce|date=11 May 2020|language=en|access-date=20 October 2020|archive-date=16 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816200621/https://www.edmsauce.com/2020/05/11/martin-garrix-john-martin/|url-status=live}} On 5 February 2021, Garrix released the single "Pressure", featuring Swedish singer Tove Lo.{{cite web |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/martin-garrix-tove-lo-pressure |title=Martin Garrix and tove Lo release intimate future pop collaboration, "Pressure" |date=6 February 2021 |publisher=EDM.com |access-date=7 March 2021 |archive-date=13 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213092904/https://edm.com/music-releases/martin-garrix-tove-lo-pressure |url-status=live }}

On the occasion of his 25th birthday, 14 May 2021, Garrix released "We Are the People" featuring Bono and the Edge from Irish rock band U2, which served as the official song of UEFA Euro 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/0269-1245cdd041ef-e157b0709f25-1000--official-euro-song-we-are-the-people-released/|title=UEFA EURO 2020 official song We Are the People released by Martin Garrix, featuring Bono and the Edge|date=14 May 2021|access-date=30 July 2021|archive-date=30 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730160914/https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/news/0269-1245cdd041ef-e157b0709f25-1000--official-euro-song-we-are-the-people-released/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url = https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/u2-team-up-with-martin-garrix-to-release-euro-2020-track-we-are-the-people-weve-been-waiting-2933827|title = U2's Bono and the Edge team up with Martin Garrix to release Euro 2020 track 'We Are the People We've Been Waiting'|website = NME|date = 5 May 2021|access-date = 30 July 2021|archive-date = 30 July 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210730160914/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/u2-team-up-with-martin-garrix-to-release-euro-2020-track-we-are-the-people-weve-been-waiting-2933827|url-status = live}} The trio performed the song as part of the tournament's virtual opening ceremony at Rome's Stadio Olimpico,{{Cite web|url = https://www.youredm.com/2021/06/13/euro-2020-martin-garrix-bono-the-edge/|title = Martin Garrix, Bono & the Edge Open up EURO 2020 with Virtual Performance [WATCH]|date = 13 June 2021|access-date = 30 July 2021|archive-date = 30 July 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210730160915/https://www.youredm.com/2021/06/13/euro-2020-martin-garrix-bono-the-edge/|url-status = live}} and Garrix also performed the song as part of a mix for the tournament's closing ceremony at London's Wembley Stadium.Martin Garrix music Closing Ceremony Wembley by Alain Chivilò in Cultural Events for the Art Musa web site Three further collaborations followed: "Love Runs Out" featuring G-Eazy and Sasha Alex Sloan,{{Cite web |last=Branch |first=Creighton |date=2021-08-06 |title=Martin Garrix introduces fresh sounding 'Love Runs Out' with G-Eazy & Sasha Alex Sloan: Listen |url=https://weraveyou.com/2021/08/garrix-nmf/ |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=We Rave You |language=en-US |archive-date=19 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119204532/https://weraveyou.com/2021/08/garrix-nmf/ |url-status=live }} "Diamonds" with Julian Jordan featuring Tinie Tempah,{{Cite web |date=2021-10-08 |title=Martin Garrix, Julian Jordan, and Tinie Tempah mine for 'Diamonds' on charged-up Electric Love ID |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2021/10/martin-garrix-julian-jordan-and-tinie-tempah-mine-for-diamonds-on-charged-up-electric-love-id/ |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=Dancing Astronaut |language=en-US |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408065122/https://dancingastronaut.com/2021/10/martin-garrix-julian-jordan-and-tinie-tempah-mine-for-diamonds-on-charged-up-electric-love-id/ |url-status=live }} and "Won't Let You Go" with Matisse & Sadko and John Martin.{{Cite web |date=2021-12-10 |title=Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko, and John Martin team up to release highly anticipated 'Won't Let You Go' |url=https://www.youredm.com/2021/12/10/martin-garrix-matisse-sadko-and-john-martin-team-up-to-release-highly-anticipated-wont-let-you-go/ |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=Your EDM |language=en-US |archive-date=27 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127091635/https://www.youredm.com/2021/12/10/martin-garrix-matisse-sadko-and-john-martin-team-up-to-release-highly-anticipated-wont-let-you-go/ |url-status=live }}

On 27 March 2022, Garrix released "Follow", a collaboration with Zedd featuring guest vocals from Emily Warren.{{Cite web |last=Nick |date=2022-03-27 |title=Martin Garrix and Zedd finally release long-awaited collaboration 'Follow' |url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2022/03/27/martin-garrix-and-zedd-finally-release-long-awaited-collaboration-follow/ |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=EDM Sauce |language=en-US |archive-date=17 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817141646/https://www.edmsauce.com/2022/03/27/martin-garrix-and-zedd-finally-release-long-awaited-collaboration-follow/ |url-status=live }} A week later, he released the track "Limitless" with Mesto.{{Cite web |last=Bhanawat |first=Akshay |date=2022-04-01 |title=Martin Garrix And Mesto Unveils New Single, ' Limitless' |url=https://themusicessentials.com/music/martin-garrix-limitless/ |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=T.H.E - Music Essentials |language=en-GB |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408065525/https://themusicessentials.com/music/martin-garrix-limitless/ |url-status=live }} On the same day, Garrix announced his debut album, Sentio, which was released on 29 April. All the songs on the album were listed in order of release date as singles.{{Cite web |date=2022-04-01 |title=Martin Garrix surprise reveals debut album 'Sentio,' reunites with Mesto for its second preview, 'Limitless' |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2022/04/martin-garrix-surprise-reveals-debut-album-sentio-reunites-with-mesto-for-its-second-preview-limitless/ |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=Dancing Astronaut |language=en-US |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408065120/https://dancingastronaut.com/2022/04/martin-garrix-surprise-reveals-debut-album-sentio-reunites-with-mesto-for-its-second-preview-limitless/ |url-status=live }}

On 15 July 2022, Garrix released "Loop", a collaboration with DallasK featuring vocals from Sasha Alex Sloan.{{Cite web |last=Heffler |first=Jason |title=Listen to Martin Garrix, DallasK and Sasha Alex Sloan's Long-Awaited Collab, "Loop" |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/martin-garrix-dallask-sasha-alex-sloan-loop |access-date=2022-09-13 |website=EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists |date=14 July 2022 |language=en |archive-date=13 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913172512/https://edm.com/music-releases/martin-garrix-dallask-sasha-alex-sloan-loop |url-status=live }} The track was first premiered during Garrix's set at Ultra Music Festival earlier that year.

On 8 December 2022, Garrix released "Hero", a collaboration with Jvke and the mobile card game Marvel Snap.{{Cite web |last=Hashimoto |first=Marika |title=Martin Garrix and JVKE Release Super Hero Studded Video for Their Anthem Track 'Hero' Inspired by the Hit Game MARVEL SNAP |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/martin-garrix-jvke-hero-music-video-marvel-snap-anthem-track |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=Marvel |language=en |archive-date=9 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209033717/https://www.marvel.com/amp/articles/games/martin-garrix-jvke-hero-music-video-marvel-snap-anthem-track |url-status=live }}

In October 2015, Garrix was an ambassador for Swiss brand TAG Heuer.{{cite web|url=https://tag-heuer.watchonista.com/news/martin-garrix-visits-tag-heuer|title=Martin Garrix visits TAG Heuer|date=5 October 2015}}

In 2017, Garrix was an ambassador for Italian brand Armani Exchange's "Fall Winter 2017" campaign. The announcement was made in July 2017, along with the release of the promotional photographs on social media.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7866265/martin-garrix-armani-exchange-fall-2017|title=Martin Garrix Is the Face of Armani Exchange's Fall 2017 Collection|magazine=Billboard|access-date=28 October 2018|first=Kat|last=Bein|date=17 July 2017|archive-date=13 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413160628/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7866265/martin-garrix-armani-exchange-fall-2017|url-status=live}} The promotional video, featuring Garrix wearing the brand's clothing and eyewear line, was released in August 2017.{{cite web|url=https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-fashion-debut-armani-exchange-video-watch|title=Martin Garrix Makes Fashion Debut in Armani Exchange Video: Watch|work=DJmag|access-date=28 October 2018|last=Rafter|first=Andrew|date=17 August 2017|archive-date=11 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411092406/https://djmag.com/news/martin-garrix-fashion-debut-armani-exchange-video-watch|url-status=live}}

In 2018, Garrix was once again an ambassador for Armani Exchange. The promotional video for the brand's "Fall Winter 2018" campaign was released in August 2018, featuring Garrix wearing the brand's new clothing line. His collaboration track with Loopers, "Game Over", was used for the video.{{cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2018/08/24/watch-martin-garrix-go-crazy-in-new-armani-exchange-video/|title=WATCH MARTIN GARRIX GO CRAZY IN NEW ARMANI EXCHANGE VIDEO|access-date=28 October 2018|work=YOUREDM|last=Smith|first=Cody|date=25 August 2018|archive-date=10 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410171536/https://www.youredm.com/2018/08/24/watch-martin-garrix-go-crazy-in-new-armani-exchange-video/|url-status=live}} The behind-the-scenes footage during the filming was also released by Armani Exchange.{{cite web|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/08/martin-garrix-back-face-armani-exchanges-fall-collection/|title=Martin Garrix is back as the face of Armani Exchange's Fall Collection|work=Dancing Astronaut|access-date=28 October 2018|last=Sweeney|first=Farrell|date=26 August 2018|archive-date=1 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401213213/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/08/martin-garrix-back-face-armani-exchanges-fall-collection/|url-status=live}}

Garrix became an ambassador for Axe, and launched a limited-edition Martin Garrix body spray on 14 September 2018. To promote the partnership and the product launch, Axe and Garrix released his music video for "Burn Out" in collaboration with the brand and created by AXE's global creative agency 72andSunny Amsterdam.{{cite web|url=https://amnplify.com.au/axe-partners-with-martin-garrix-to-launch-new-platform-axe-music-and-releases-video-for-new-single-burn-out/|title=AXE Partners With MARTIN GARRIX To Launch New Platform AXE MUSIC Releases Video For New Single 'BURN OUT' LISTEN AND WATCH 'BURN OUT' HERE|work=Amnplify|access-date=25 November 2018|last=Sweeney|first=Farrell|date=17 September 2018|archive-date=17 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217044113/https://amnplify.com.au/axe-partners-with-martin-garrix-to-launch-new-platform-axe-music-and-releases-video-for-new-single-burn-out/|url-status=live}}

Garrix was again an ambassador for Axe in 2019. The song "These Are the Times" was released on 18 July to help promote the partnership.{{Cite magazine|title=Martin Garrix and JRM Team Up For 'These Are The Times' Video: Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8520613/martin-garrix-jrm-these-are-the-times-video|access-date=24 April 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en|archive-date=1 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901120903/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8520613/martin-garrix-jrm-these-are-the-times-video|url-status=live}}

In May 2016, Garrix headlined an event in Los Angeles{{cite news |url=https://wegotthiscovered.com/music/martin-garrix-to-headline-fuck-cancer-event-in-los-angeles/ |title=Martin Garrix To Headline Fuck Cancer Event In Los Angeles |last=Cameron |first=John |date=13 April 2016 |work=We Got This Covered |access-date=16 November 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402002624/https://wegotthiscovered.com/music/martin-garrix-to-headline-fuck-cancer-event-in-los-angeles/ |url-status=live }} with all proceeds going to the non-profit organisation Fuck Cancer, dedicated to early detection, prevention and providing support to those affected by cancer.{{cite web |url=http://www.magneticmag.com/2016/05/martin-garrix-partners-with-teespring-for-fcancer-campaign/ |title=Martin Garrix Put On Special Performance for Fcancer Campaign |last=Robinson |first=Tyler |date=23 May 2016 |website=Magnetic Magazine |access-date=1 February 2018 |archive-date=2 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402030602/https://www.magneticmag.com/2016/05/martin-garrix-partners-with-teespring-for-fcancer-campaign/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/04/12/martin-garrix-scheduled-fuck-cancer-ass/ |title=Martin Garrix Shows His Heart Of Gold With New "Fuck Cancer" Collaboration |last=Kusnierek |first=Timmy |date=12 April 2016 |website=Your EDM |access-date=16 November 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402014828/https://www.youredm.com/2016/04/12/martin-garrix-scheduled-fuck-cancer-ass/ |url-status=live }}

In November 2016, Garrix started his India tour with a special charity show in Mumbai with over 62,000 in attendance.{{cite web |url=http://thebanginbeats.com/2016/11/11/martin-garrixs-charity-show-in-mumbai-draws-a-crowd-of-40000-people/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114135016/http://thebanginbeats.com/2016/11/11/martin-garrixs-charity-show-in-mumbai-draws-a-crowd-of-40000-people/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 November 2016 |title=Martin Garrix's Charity Show In Mumbai Draws A Crowd Of 62,000+ People |last=Gupta |first=Pranav |date=11 November 2016 |website=The Bangin Beats |access-date=16 November 2016 }} Hosted at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, the charity event's purpose was to educate Indian children, with the proceeds from the show being donated to Magic Bus, who will be supporting the education of 10,000 children across the country.

On 24 February 2017, Garrix was announced as an "international friend" for SOS Children's Village in South Africa, a non-profit organisation that "builds families for orphaned, abandoned, and other vulnerable children around the world".{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7701992/martin-garrix-sos-childrens-village |title=Martin Garrix Announced as International Friend for SOS Children's Village |last=Shouneyia |first=Alexa |date=24 February 2017 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=7 March 2017 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413170020/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7701992/martin-garrix-sos-childrens-village |url-status=live }} Speaking to Billboard, he said "it is awful that so many children around the world don't have the support of a caring family". Following the Mexico earthquake in 2017, Garrix donated $10,000 of his fee as Ultra Mexico line up.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7990135/seth-troxler-ultra-mexico-earthquake-relief|title=Seth Troxler Rallies Ultra Mexico Performers to Raise Funds for Earthquake Relief|last=Rishty|first=David|date=6 October 2018|magazine=Billboard|access-date=24 November 2020|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119002002/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7990135/seth-troxler-ultra-mexico-earthquake-relief|url-status=live}}

On 28 February 2019, Garrix visited the SOS Children's Village in South Africa while on tour for Ultra South Africa. During his visit Garrix performed a one-hour DJ set to an excited crowd of 100 children and young people, some aged just three years old and accompanied by their SOS mothers.

In September 2019, Garrix held a show in his home country the Netherlands with all proceeds going towards the War Child Holland Charity. During the show he raised more than €270,000.{{cite magazine|url=https://edmhousenetwork.com/martin-garrix-raises-e270000-for-dutch-charity/|title=Martin Garrix Raises €270,000 For Dutch Charity!|last=Smith|first=Dylan|date=27 September 2019|magazine=Billboard|access-date=24 November 2020|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128055458/https://edmhousenetwork.com/martin-garrix-raises-e270000-for-dutch-charity/|url-status=live}} In June 2020, he appeared in a public service announcement alongside other celebrities for War Child, an organisation that supports and empowers the most vulnerable communities, focusing on children and their families.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.youredm.com/2020/06/28/martin-garrix-war-child-covid-19-relief/ |title=Martin Garrix Featured In War Child PSA for COVID-19 Relief [WATCH] |last=Powell |first=Karlie |date=28 June 2018 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=24 November 2020 |archive-date=22 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022234544/https://www.youredm.com/2020/06/28/martin-garrix-war-child-covid-19-relief/ |url-status=live }}

On 23 August 2018, Garrix posted a picture of the cover of his then-upcoming book Martin Garrix Life = Crazy, containing photographs of his career and personal life. The photographs featured in the book were taken by Louis van Baar. The book was released in October 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.mendo.nl/product/martin-garrix-life-is-crazy/|title=Martin Garrix:LIFE = CRAZY - MENDO|access-date=23 August 2018|archive-date=23 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823174337/https://www.mendo.nl/product/martin-garrix-life-is-crazy/|url-status=live}}

{{main|Martin Garrix discography}}

• Sentio (2022)

• Gold Skies (2014)
• Break Through the Silence (2015, with Matisse & Sadko)
• Seven (2016)
• Bylaw (2018)
• IDEM (2024)

• The Martin Garrix Collection (2017)
• The Martin Garrix Collection (Deluxe) (2018)
• The Martin Garrix Experience (2019)

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