Robin Schulz
Biography
Robin Alexander Schulz, born on April 28, 1987, in Osnabrück, Germany, is a globally recognized musician, DJ, and record producer. He showed an early interest in music, purchasing his first record player at 15 and began DJing at local clubs by the age of 17. By 20, he had secured his own club night and started producing his own music in 2009.
Career Breakthrough
Schulz's international breakthrough came in 2014 with his remix of the song "Waves" by Dutch artist Mr. Probz. This track topped the charts in multiple European countries and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical. He followed this success with a remix of "Prayer in C" by Lilly Wood and the Prick, which also achieved massive international success, hitting #1 on iTunes in 40 countries and topping national singles charts in 17 countries. This made him the first German artist to top the global Shazam charts. His debut album, "Prayer," was released in the fall of 2014.
Subsequent Success and Albums
He continued his success with the release of his second album, "Sugar," in 2015, which featured hit singles like "Headlights," "Sugar," and "Heatwave." The album solidified his position in the electronic music scene. In 2017, Schulz released his third album, "Uncovered," which included successful collaborations such as "Shed a Light" with David Guetta and Cheat Codes, and "OK" with James Blunt. His discography also includes the albums "IIII" (2021) and "Pink" (2023).
Musical Style and Impact
Schulz is known for his signature sound that blends deep house with organic instruments and pop-oriented melodies. He has become one of Germany's most successful musical exports, with over 20 million in sales and 12 billion streams worldwide. He has received over 800 Gold, Platinum, and Diamond awards in 30 countries. Schulz has performed at major festivals globally, including Tomorrowland and the Ultra Music Festival, and holds residencies in places like Ibiza and Las Vegas.
Collaborations and Ventures
Throughout his career, Robin Schulz has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Akon, James Blunt, and David Guetta. He co-founded Lausbuben Records and later launched his own label, Mentalo Records, in 2020. A documentary about his life and career, "Robin Schulz – The Movie," was released in 2017.