Sonny (musician) explained

Sonny
Birth Name:Sonny Leonard Grootscholten
Birth Date:24 February 1994
Birth Place:Honselersdijk, Netherlands
Genre:Progressive House, Electro House, [Pop]], Dance, HipHop
Occupation:DJ, music producer, songwriter
Years Active:2014–present
Label:Sony Music, Warner Music, Universal Music, Spinnin’ Records
Associated Acts:Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Tiësto, Alesso, Avicii

Sonny Leonard Grootscholten pronounced as /nl/ (born February 24, 1994), known professionally as Sonny, is a Dutch DJ, music producer and songwriter. He is best known for his contribution to Matin Garrix' "Gravity"[1] [2] [3] and the Official Heineken UEFA Champions League "Ibiza Final" Commercial.[4] [5]

Early life

Grootscholten was born on February 24, 1994 in Honselersdijk, Netherlands. When he was six he started playing drums, keyboard and flute. He also developed an interest in progressive house when he heard "Save The World" by Swedish House Mafia and taught himself how to make his own music by downloading specialist software, FL Studio, and enabling him to start composing.[6]

Career

In the early years of his career, Sonny laid the groundwork for future success with a string of breakthrough releases by his previous artist alias "Asonn". Collaborations with Bobby Burns (known from his #1 hit single “From Holland”) on "Sahara" and with MC Ambush on "Pyro" demonstrated Sonny's talent.[7] [8] Both songs reached number one on Beatport within one week after being released.

As his career gained further momentum, Sonny partnered with Heineken and UEFA to write and produce the Official Champions League "Ibiza Final" commercial.

In 2015, Sonny took a turn towards productions for influencers and YouTubers, contributing to multiple #1 charting songs such as Dee’s "You", "Holding On" and "This Christmas".[9] [10] [11] Meanwhile, four of his songs became a viral success with over 4 Billion views on YouTube.

Sonny teamed up with artist Mike Williams to co-create the official "DLDK Amsterdam 2017 anthem", "Waiting For You" by Sem Vox.

In 2024, Sonny co-wrote and co-produced the highly anticipated single "Gravity," by world-renowned DJ Martin Garrix in collaboration with Sem Vox, featuring Jaimes. "Gravity" was first premiered in March 2024 by Martin Garrix at Ultra Music Festival in Miami, FL and was released on October 18, 2024.[12] [13] [14]

Sonny performed his first big show at worldwide dance festival “Don't Let Daddy Know” making his debut in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam in 2016 alongside Steve Angello, Tiësto, R3hab and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano.[15] His first international performance followed at “Don't Let Daddy Know” in Edinburgh, Scotland alongside Nicky Romero, Showtek, and Laidback Luke.[16] Sonny closed and headlined festival "Westlandse Cross" near his home town in 2017.[17]

Discography

Albums

2024

Remixes

2015

2019

Singles

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2023

2024

References

  1. Web site: Who wrote “Gravity” by Martin Garrix & Sem Vox? . 2024-12-04 . Genius.
  2. Web site: Martin Garrix Official Website . 2024-12-04 . Martin Garrix Official Website.
  3. Web site: Top 40 . Stichting Nederlandse . Martin Garrix brengt Gravity uit Top 40-nieuws . 2024-12-04 . Top40.nl . nl.
  4. Web site: Heineken® 'Champions the Match' in new UEFA Champions League Campaign . 2024-10-15 . Heineken® 'Champions the Match' in new UEFA Champions League Campaign . en.
  5. Web site: AD.nl . 2024-10-15 .
  6. Web site: DJ Asonn . 2024-10-15 . DJGuide party site . nl.
  7. Web site: Top 40 . Stichting Nederlandse . Bobby Burns Feat. Casablanca Connect - From Holland (Where The F**k You From?) Top 40 . 2024-10-15 . Top40.nl . nl.
  8. Web site: 2024-10-15 .
  9. Web site: Top 40 . Stichting Nederlandse . Dee - You Top 40 . 2024-10-15 . Top40.nl . nl.
  10. Web site: Hung . Steffen . Dee [NL] - You ]. 2024-10-15 . hitparade.ch.
  11. Web site: Hung . Steffen . Dee [NL] - This Christmas ]. 2024-10-15 . hitparade.ch.
  12. Web site: Branch . Creighton . 2024-06-20 . Martin Garrix new ID 'Gravity' release gets teased on Instagram . 2024-10-15 . We Rave You . en-GB.
  13. Web site: 2024-10-14 . Martin Garrix zit nog vol met passie: 'Dat mensen je muziek kennen verveelt nooit' . 2024-10-15 . RTL Nieuws & Entertainment . nl.
  14. Web site: Mulligan . Lewis . 2024-03-29 . Martin Garrix at Ultra Miami 2024: New ID's and unexpected dnb . 2024-10-15 . We Rave You . en-GB.
  15. Web site: 2024-10-15 .
  16. Web site: Scotland . 2024-10-15 . DLDK.
  17. Web site: 2024-10-15 .
  18. Web site: 2015-12-02 . Westlandse dj Asonn tekent bij grootste dance-platenlabel ter wereld . 2024-10-15 . www.omroepwest.nl . nl.
  19. Web site: T.H.E . 2014-11-28 . Jacob van Hage & Asonn - Drum Rave (Original Mix) [Ones To Watch (Mixmash Records)] ]. 2024-10-15 . T.H.E - Music Essentials . en-GB.
  20. Web site: Papadatos . Markos . 2016-05-21 . Catching up with DJ Thomas Newson: 'Home Is Where The Heart Is' (Includes interview) . 2024-10-15 . Digital Journal . en-US.
  21. Web site: Top 40 . Stichting Nederlandse . Sem Vox - Get It Up (DLDK Amsterdam 2016 Anthem) Top 40 . 2024-10-15 . Top40.nl . nl.
  22. Web site: R-Wan feat. Farah Ash - Sexual Chemistry - ultratop.be . 2024-10-15 . www.ultratop.be.
  23. Web site: Hung . Steffen . R-Wan feat. Farah Ash - Sexual Chemistry . 2024-10-15 . hitparade.ch.
  24. Web site: Smith . Dylan . 2020-02-07 . Like Mike Launches Green Room Record Label For His Solo Releases! . 2024-10-15 . EDM House Network . en-US.
  25. Web site: Alo . Gonz . 2020-03-07 . Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman ft. Sem Vox - ID8 . 2024-10-15 . EDM Reviewer . en-US.

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