Calvin Harris

Adam Richard Wiles, professionally known as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, music producer, singer, and songwriter born on January 17, 1984, in Dumfries, Scotland. Internationally recognized for his influence on electronic and dance music, and for his ability to collaborate with numerous renowned artists, Calvin Harris has established a distinctive musical identity that fuses house, EDM, and pop elements, creating a unique sound that has resonated with global audiences and influenced numerous artists. He began his music career at the age of 15, producing music at home and sharing it online under the pseudonym "Stouffer", establishing the foundation for his future success and demonstrating his ability to create innovative music while maintaining his authenticity. In 2007, he released his debut album "I Created Disco", which includes hits like "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls", both achieving commercial success in Europe and Australia, consolidating his presence in the music scene and establishing the foundation for his future commercial success. His second album, "Ready for the Weekend" (2009), debuted at number one on the UK charts, featuring the single "I'm Not Alone", which reached number one in the UK and consolidated his commercial success and position as one of the most important artists in contemporary electronic music. Harris's third album, "18 Months" (2012), marked a turning point in his career, collaborating with artists like Rihanna on "We Found Love", a song that won the Grammy for Best Music Video in 2013 and became a global phenomenon, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. The album set a record by placing nine singles in the UK Top 10, surpassing the previous record held by Michael Jackson, consolidating its commercial success and cultural impact. "We Found Love" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the biggest hits of the year, while other singles from the album like "Feel So Close" and "Sweet Nothing" also reached the top 10, consolidating his global success and cultural impact. In 2014, he released "Motion", which includes the hit "Summer", a song that reached number one in the UK and was nominated for Best British Single and Video of the Year at the 2015 Brit Awards, consolidating his continued success and ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry. The album also includes hits like "Blame" with John Newman, which reached number one in the UK and consolidated his global success, while "Outside" with Ellie Goulding also reached the top 10, consolidating his commercial success and relevance in the music industry. Throughout his career, Calvin Harris has released several additional albums, including "Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1" (2017), "Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2" (2022), and "96 Months" (2024), which have demonstrated his ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry. "Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1" includes collaborations with artists like Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Frank Ocean, and Migos, featuring songs like "Feels" and "Slide", which reached the top 10 in several countries and consolidated his global success and cultural impact. "Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2" continues with his funk style and notable collaborations, consolidating his continued success and ability to explore new sounds while maintaining his authenticity. "96 Months" includes collaborations with Rihanna and Dua Lipa, consolidating its commercial success and relevance in the music industry. Throughout his career, Calvin Harris has received numerous awards and accolades, including 23 Brit Award nominations, winning three of them by 2024, including Best British Producer in 2019, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. He has also been nominated for six Grammy Awards, winning one for "We Found Love" in 2013, consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. Additionally, he topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid DJs for six consecutive years, from 2013 to 2018, consolidating his commercial success and position as one of the most successful artists in contemporary electronic music. In 2023, Harris collaborated again with Ellie Goulding on the song "Miracle", which topped the charts in Ireland and the UK, and was nominated for the Grammy for Best Dance Pop Recording in 2024, consolidating his continued success and ability to create meaningful music while maintaining commercial success. In May 2025, he released the single "Blessings" in collaboration with Clementine Douglas, which received critical acclaim and commercial success in several countries, consolidating his continued success and ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry. In August 2025, Harris announced the release of "Ocean", a song originally recorded with Miley Cyrus and subsequently discarded, with the final version featuring the voice of Jessie Reyez, consolid