Norway - HOUSE

Kygo

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Age34 yearsbirthday in September
Born inBergen, VestlandNorway
Active since201313 years active
Country of originNorway

Biography

Kygo, whose real name is Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, is a Norwegian music producer and DJ born on September 11, 1991 in Singapore, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in house music and as one of the most successful artists of his generation. He grew up in Bergen, Norway, and began taking piano lessons at the age of six, establishing the foundation for his future success and demonstrating his ability to create innovative music while maintaining his authenticity. At the age of 15 or 16, he left piano lessons and began producing music using Logic Studio and a MIDI keyboard, learning through YouTube tutorials, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. Before dedicating himself completely to music, he was pursuing a degree in business and finance at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, consolidating his continued success and ability to create meaningful music while maintaining his authenticity. Kygo gained international recognition in December 2013 with his remix of Ed Sheeran's "I See Fire", consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. In December 2014, he released his single "Firestone" with Conrad Sewell, which accumulated more than 7 million plays on SoundCloud and YouTube, and more than 40 million on Spotify, reaching number 4 on Spotify's global chart, consolidating his global success and cultural impact. In 2016, Kygo made history by becoming the first house music producer to perform at the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. In 2024, Kygo released his fifth studio album, titled "Kygo", which includes collaborations with artists such as Sigrid, Ava Max, Fred Well, Plested, Jonas Brothers, Zak Abel, Julia Michaels, Chance Peña, Sandro Cavazza, Emmit Fenn, Sasha Alex Sloan, Nile Rodgers, Hayla and Matt Hansen, consolidating his continued success and ability to create a positive impact while maintaining his authenticity. In addition to his music career, Kygo is a fan of Manchester United football club and Formula 1, having performed concerts at events such as the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2019, the Mexico Grand Prix in 2021 and the Miami Grand Prix in 2022, consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. Throughout his career, Kygo has been recognized for his ability to create house music that connects with global audiences, using his art as a tool for creative expression and connection with his audience, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in house music and as one of the most successful artists of his generation. His influence transcends music, establishing himself as a cultural figure of great relevance worldwide and as a role model for producers seeking to explore new creative boundaries. Kygo continues to be an influential figure in music and popular culture, exploring new projects and collaborations that expand the boundaries of house music and music in general, establishing himself as one of the most successful artists of his generation, with a career that has demonstrated his ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry while using his platform to create a positive impact on the world.

Official site · www.kygomusic.com

Main genre

HOUSE

Main subgenres

deep houseprogressive housetropical house

Profile

Date of birth
September 11, 1991
City of birth
Bergen, Vestland
Country of birth
Norway

Also known as

Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll
1991Born
2013Debut
2015First recorded concert
2015First recorded festival
2026Today

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Next showBlue Note Napa Summer SessionsNapa · United StatesIn 52 days

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