Oliver Heldens
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Background information
Born (1995-02-01) February 1, 1995 (age 29)
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Producer
  • musician
Years active2012–present
Labels
Websiteoliverheldens.tumblr.com

Oliver Heldens (born February 1, 1995) is a producer[1] from the Netherlands.[2] His 2013 song, "Gecko", caught the attention of Tiësto, who signed him to his label[3] and will rerelease that track with vocals from Becky Hill on June 23, 2014.[1] Heldens also has a radio show named Heldeep.[4]

Career

2013–present: Breakthrough

Heldens began his professional music career when he signed to Spinnin' Records in 2013. His first releases on the label include "Stinger" and "Thumper" which features DJ Jacob van Hage. Later collaborations include "Panther" with 'Robby East' which was released on the Oxygen label on the December 2, 2013. The single "Gecko" was released in the same month on DJ Tiesto's Musical Freedom record label and peaked at number 1 on the DMC Magazine Buzz Chart and was name "Essential New Tune" by BBC's Pete Tong on January 31, 2014.[5] In January 2014, Heldens launched his Heldeep Mixtape on his official SoundCloud page, creating extended mixes which incorporate different genres of electronic dance music including different types of deep house and tech house. The first mixtape included his remix of label mate, Martin Garrix's "Animals" which was largely well received by the press who described the new version as, "leaving us with a completely new anthem with a notable melody left intact."[6] Heldens also released a remix of Robin Thicke's "Feel Good" in 2014 and will be touring the summer festival and night club circuit with appearances at EDC, Amnesia Ibiza, Tomorrowland, Departures Ushuaia Ibiza, Creamfields, and Electric Zoo Festival.

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details
Cr2 Presents: Oliver Heldens
  • Released: July 7, 2014
  • Label: Cr2 Records
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
NL
[7]
BEL
(Vl)

[8]
FRA
[9]
UK
[10]
2013 "Stinger"
"Juggernaut"
"Striker"
"Triumph"
(with. Julian Calor)
"Buzzer"
"Onyva"
(featuring Alvar & Millas)
"Javelin"
(with. Martin Mayne)
"Panther"
(with. Robby East)
2014 "Gecko" 32 46 73
"Gecko (Overdrive)"
(with. Becky Hill)
58 1
"Koala"[A] 44 46
"Dance"
(with. Josec & Rafa)
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.

Remixes

Year Title Artist
2013 "Animals" Martin Garrix
2014 "Feel Good" Robin Thicke
"Latch" Disclosure
(feat. Sam Smith)
"A Sky Full of Stars" Coldplay
"Vintage" Hill Cess

References

Notes

A ^ Did not appear in the official Belgian Ultratop 50 charts, but rather in the bubbling under Ultratip charts. Added 50 position to actual Ultratip position.

Sources

  1. ^ a b "Oliver Heldens X Becky Hill – 'Gecko (Overdrive)' (Official Video) Video". Capital Xtra. May 20, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  2. ^ "INTERVIEW: OLIVER HELDENS MAKES A SPLASH". DJZ. February 6, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  3. ^ "This Week's Fresh Music Top 20". May 30, 2014. 4Music. ((cite episode)): Missing or empty |series= (help)
  4. ^ "This Week's Fresh Music Top 20". June 25, 2014. 4Music. ((cite episode)): Missing or empty |series= (help)
  5. ^ http://www.djz.com/news/interview-oliver-heldens-makes-a-splash/
  6. ^ http://thissongissick.com/2014/martin-garrix-animals-oliver-heldens-remix/
  7. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Oliver Heldens". Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  8. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Oliver Heldens". Belgium (Flanders) Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  9. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Oliver Heldens". French Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  10. ^ "Oliver Heldens & Becky Hill > UK Charts". Officialcharts.com/. Official Charts Company.