Martin Solveig

Martin SolveigIt was just one record that catapulted Martin Solveig from a well-respected DJ into one of the most formidable producers and performers in the world. Hello has now sold over 2 million copies and earned a global recognition, achieving platinum status in America, Italy, Germany and Austria, as well as going twice platinum in Canada and in Australia... His music videos are renowned as by far the best in their class and his performances continue to electrify audiences in every corner of… Show more the globe. With his fourth studio album SMASH still seeing its release territory-by-territory, Martin continues to draw us into a world of pure and unparalleled funMartin Solveigs journey from playful DJ to superstar music maker is as animated as the man himself, so lets indulge in a spot of history still in the making.Like so many, Martins love affair with music began at an early age, influenced by luminaries such as Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Wonder and Serge Gainsbourg. His eccentric taste and non-conformist attitude have been the backbone of what he is today a multi faceted artist. He sings, he produces, he deejays, he acts and occasionally he dances too as well as a spot of tennis.Aged 21, Solveig started his own label called Mixture Stereophonic & released Heart of Africa. The track went on to sell 10,000 copies, offering a clear signal to Martin that a career in music was well worth pursuing. Martins first album, Sur La Terre released in 2002, achieved critical acclaim and enabled the Parisian to work with Salif Keita for whom he remixed Madan, one of 2003s biggest club anthems. The afro-disco bomb as well as Martins new funk driven Rocking Music both helped to catapult his career to a whole new level.Next up came the Hedonist album, packed with a ream of hit singles such as Everybody, Jealousy and Rejection, and indicating quite clearly that Martin Solveig had well and truly arrived. Cest La Vie, Martins 3rd studio album, was his biggest to date, selling in excess of 300,000 copies and winning over fans from far and wide.

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