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Born Tijs Michiel Verwest in Breda, Netherlands, he began his musical journey as a teenager, playing extended sets at local clubs and experimenting with various styles of dance music. By the late 1980s, he was DJing professionally, building a reputation for his ability to mix seamlessly and energize crowds. His early influences came from house and techno, but over time, Tiësto developed his own signature sound that blended euphoric melodies with driving rhythms. His growing presence in the Dutch club scene eventually caught the attention of major labels, leading to his first compilation releases in the 1990s.

His rise to international prominence came through his work with the label Black Hole Recordings, which he co-founded in 1997 with Arny Bink. Under this label, Tiësto released several successful mix compilations, including Magik and In Search of Sunrise, which became essential series for trance music fans around the world. These compilations captured his evolving style, a mix of uplifting trance and atmospheric soundscapes that set him apart from his peers. His relentless touring schedule and high-energy performances brought him growing acclaim, and by the turn of the millennium, he was recognized as one of the world’s top DJs.

In 2001, Tiësto released his debut studio album In My Memory, a record that established him as not just a DJ but a full-fledged recording artist. The album included hits such as “Flight 643,” “Obsession,” and “Lethal Industry,” all of which became staples of his live sets. The record’s success propelled him to global superstardom, earning him invitations to headline the biggest festivals in the world. In 2003, Tiësto reached another career milestone when he became the first DJ ever to perform at the Olympic Games, playing during the opening ceremony in Athens in 2004, an event watched by billions worldwide. This moment cemented his reputation as a global ambassador for dance music.

Tiësto continued to expand his sound with the release of Just Be in 2004, which included the massive hit “Adagio for Strings,” a reimagined version of Samuel Barber’s classical piece, and “Love Comes Again” featuring BT. The album received critical and commercial success, topping dance charts across Europe and the United States. Following this, he released Elements of Life in 2007, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album. This period also marked the height of his trance era, characterized by emotionally rich compositions and stadium-sized performances.

As the 2010s began, Tiësto reinvented his sound, embracing a more mainstream electronic and progressive house style that reflected the growing influence of EDM across the world. Albums such as Kaleidoscope (2009) and A Town Called Paradise (2014) showcased this shift, featuring collaborations with artists like Calvin Harris, Icona Pop, and Hardwell. His single “Red Lights” became a major international hit, charting in over 30 countries. Tiësto’s adaptability kept him at the forefront of an evolving genre, allowing him to remain relevant as electronic music crossed into the pop mainstream.

Throughout his career, Tiësto has received numerous awards and accolades. He was named “The Greatest DJ of All Time” by Mixmag in 2011 and received a Grammy Award in 2015 for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of John Legend’s “All of Me.” He has consistently ranked among the top DJs in the world in DJ Mag’s Top 100 list, often landing in the top five. His influence has extended far beyond music charts, shaping the sound of an entire generation of DJs and producers.

Outside of his musical career, Tiësto has been active in philanthropy, supporting organizations such as Dance4Life, which raises awareness of HIV and AIDS, and the Red Cross, with which he partnered for disaster relief efforts. His passion for giving back mirrors the same energy he brings to his performances, reflecting a deep connection to both his audience and global causes.

Complete List Of Tiësto Songs From A to Z

1. 10:35 (with Tate McRae) – Drive – 2023
2. 643 (Love’s on Fire) (Oliver Klein Vox Mix) – In My Memory (Limited Edition) – 2001
3. 643 (Love’s on Fire) (Oliver Lieb Instrumental) – In My Memory (Limited Edition) – 2001
4. 643 (Love’s on Fire) (Quivver Remix) – In My Memory (Limited Edition) – 2001
5. Acordeão (with Moska) – Non-album promotional single – 2019
6. Affliction (with Zaxx featuring Olivera) – Ninjawerks, Vol. 1 – 2018
7. A Tear in the Open – Just Be – 2004
8. A Town Called Paradise (featuring Zac Barnett) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
9. Adagio for Strings – Just Be – 2004
10. All Nighter – Drive – 2023
11. All My Life (with Fast Boy) – Non-album single – 2024
12. Always Near – Kaleidoscope – 2009
13. Arabsession (as DJ Limited) – Non-album single – 1994
14. Back Around (with AR/CO) – Drive – 2023
15. Back to the Acid (with MOTi) – Non-album single – 2013
16. Bad Behavior (featuring Dizzee Rascal) – Kaleidoscope (iTunes bonus) – 2009
17. Baila Conmigo – Non-album single – 2022
18. Battleship Grey – In My Memory – 2001
19. Be Something (with Ummet Ozcan and Tomhio) – Together Again – 2021
20. Beautiful World (with Mark Knight featuring Dino) – The Sound of Toolroom – 2012
21. Bend It Like You Don’t Care – Kaleidoscope – 2009
22. Bet My Dollar (with Freya Ridings) – Drive – 2023
23. Blackspin (as Passenger) – Non-album single – 1997
24. Blow Your Mind (with MOTi) – Non-album single – 2015
25. Blue (featuring Steve Appleton) – The London Sessions – 2020
26. Boom (with Sevenn) – Club Life, Vol. 5 – China – 2017
27. Both (with 21 Savage and Bia) – Non-album single – 2023
28. Break My Fall (featuring BT) – Elements of Life – 2007
29. Break the House Down (with MOTi) – Non-album promotional single – 2018
30. Bright Morningstar – Elements of Life – 2007
31. C’mon (vs. Diplo) – Club Life, Vol. 1 – Las Vegas – 2010
32. C’mon (Catch ‘Em By Surprise) (vs. Diplo featuring Busta Rhymes) – Non-album single – 2011
33. Calling on Angels (with Fred Falke featuring Elan Lea) – A Town Called Paradise (Deluxe) – 2014
34. Can U Dance (To My Beat) – Non-album single – 2022
35. Can You Feel It (with John Christian) – Non-album promotional single – 2019
36. Can’t Get Enough (with Mesto) – Non-album promotional single – 2019
37. Can’t Forget (with Dzeko & Torres) – A Town Called Paradise (Deluxe) – 2014
38. Carpe Noctum – Elements of Life – 2007
39. Carry You Home (featuring Stargate and Aloe Blacc) – Non-album single – 2017
40. Century (featuring Calvin Harris) – Kaleidoscope – 2009
41. Change Your World (with Jane Zhang) – Non-album single – 2015
42. Chasing Summers – Club Life, Vol. 2 – Miami – 2013
43. Chemicals (with Don Diablo featuring Thomas Troelsen) – Together – 2015
44. Chills (LA Hills) (with A Boogie wit da Hoodie) – Drive – 2023
45. Click Click Click (with Hedex and Basslayerz) – Non-album single – 2024
46. Clickbait – Together Again – 2021
47. Close to Me (with Sultan + Shepard featuring Quilla) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
48. Close to You – In My Memory – 2001
49. Coffee (Give Me Something) (with Vintage Culture) – Non-album single – 2020
50. Coming Home (with Mesto) – Non-album promotional single – 2018
51. Contigo (with Karol G) – Non-album single – 2024
52. Cryptomnesia (with Benno De Goeij as Kamaya Painters) – In Search of Sunrise – 1999
53. Dallas 4 PM – In My Memory – 2001
54. dance4life (featuring Maxi Jazz) – Elements of Life – 2007
55. Dance4life (featuring Maxi Jazz) (Fonzerelli Remix) – Elements of Life (Limited Edition) – 2007
56. Dawnbreaker (with Matisse & Sadko) – Non-album promotional single – 2018
57. Diamonds (with Aazar featuring Micky Blue) – Non-album promotional single – 2019
58. Do You Feel Me (featuring Julie Thompson) – Elements of Life – 2007
59. Don’t Be Shy (with Karol G) – Drive – 2021
60. Don’t Hide Your Light (with MOTi featuring Denny White) – A Town Called Paradise (Deluxe) – 2014
61. Don’t Ditch (with Marcel Woods) – Club Life, Vol. 1 – Las Vegas – 2011
62. Drifting – TBA – 2023
63. Drop It Like This (as TST with twoloud) – Non-album single – 2014
64. Driving to Heaven – Elements of Life – 2007
65. Echoes (featuring Andreas Moe) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
66. Elements of a New Life (as Ver:West) – Non-album single – 2021
67. Elements of Life – Elements of Life – 2007
68. Endless Wave (with Benno De Goeij as Kamaya Painters) – Global Clubbing: The Netherlands – 1998
69. Escape Me (featuring C.C. Sheffield) – Kaleidoscope – 2009
70. Eternity (with Armin van Buuren as Alibi) – Non-album single – 2000
71. Everlight (with Mathame) – TBA – 2025
72. Everything (featuring JES) – Elements of Life – 2007
73. Everything (featuring JES) (acoustic version) – Elements of Life (Limited Edition) – 2007
74. Exceptionally Beautiful (as Loop Control) – Magik Four: A New Adventure – 1999
75. Explode (with Moguai) – Non-album single – 2024
76. Far from Over (with Benno De Goeij as Kamaya Painters) – In Search of Sunrise – 1999
77. Feel It in My Bones (featuring Tegan and Sara) – Kaleidoscope – 2009
78. Feel It (vs. Three 6 Mafia with Sean Kingston and Flo Rida) – Non-album single – 2009
79. Feel Your Ghost (with Mathame) – TBA – 2023
80. Feels So Good (with Justin Caruso featuring Kelli-Leigh) – Non-album promotional single – 2019
81. 5 Seconds Before Sunrise (as Ver:West) – Non-album single – 2020
82. Flight 643 – In My Memory – 2001
83. Footprints (featuring Cruickshank) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
84. Forever Today – Just Be – 2004
85. Fresh Fruit – Kaleidoscope – 2009
86. Get Down (with Tony Junior) – Non-album single – 2015
87. Gimme Some Sugar/Bleckentrommel (with Montana & Storm) – Space Age 1.0 – 1997
88. God Is a Dancer (with Mabel) – The London Sessions – 2020
89. Gouryella (with Ferry Corsten as Gouryella) – Best of System F & Gouryella (Part 1) – 1999
90. Grapevine – Non-album single – 2018
91. Green Sky – Non-album promotional single – 2011
92. Halfway There (with Dzeko featuring Lena Leon) – Together – 2019
93. Harder (with Kshmr featuring Talay Riley) – Non-album single – 2017
94. He’s a Pirate (Tiësto Remix) – Elements of Life – 2007
95. Hell Yeah! (with Showtek) – Non-album single – 2012
96. Here on Earth (featuring Cary Brothers) – Kaleidoscope – 2009
97. Hot Honey (with Alana Springsteen) – Non-album single – 2024
98. Hot in It (with Charli XCX) – Drive – 2023
99. I Am Strong (featuring Priscilla Ahn) – Kaleidoscope – 2009
100. I Can’t Wait (with Solardo featuring Poppy Baskcomb) – Non-album single – 2022
101. I Will Be Here (featuring Sneaky Sound System) – Kaleidoscope – 2009
102. I Want You (with Mike Williams) – Non-album promotional single – 2016
103. I’ll Take You High – Together Again – 2021
104. I Like It Loud (with John Christian featuring Marshall Masters and The Ultimate MC) – I Like It Loud – 2018
105. In the Ghetto (as Da Joker) – Non-album single – 1995
106. In My Memory – In My Memory – 2001
107. In My Memory (Airwave Instrumental) – In My Memory (Limited Edition) – 2001
108. In My Memory (V-One Remix) – In My Memory (Limited Edition) – 2001
109. In the Dark (featuring Christian Burns) – Elements of Life – 2007
110. Infected (with Jauz) – Non-album promotional single – 2016
111. Insomnia (featuring Violet Skies) – The London Sessions – 2020
112. iTrance (featuring Disco Fries) – Rehash – 2013
113. It’s Not the Things You Say (featuring Kele Okereke) – Kaleidoscope – 2009
114. Jackie Chan (with Dzeko featuring Preme and Post Malone) – The London Sessions – 2020
115. Just Be – Just Be – 2004
116. Kaleidoscope (featuring Jónsi) – Kaleidoscope – 2009
117. Knock You Out (featuring Emily Haines) – Kaleidoscope – 2009
118. LA Ride – Kaleidoscope – 2009
119. Last Train (with Firebeatz featuring Ladyhawke) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
120. Lay Low – Drive – 2023
121. Learn 2 Love – Drive – 2023
122. Let’s Go (featuring Icona Pop) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
123. Lethal Industry – In My Memory – 2001
124. Lethal Industry (DJ Richard & Johnny Bass Remix) – Just Be (Bonus Disc) – 2004
125. Lethal Industry (Mauro Picotto Remix) – In My Memory (Limited Edition) – 2001
126. Lethal Industry (Richard Durand Remix) – Elements of Life (Limited Edition) – 2007
127. Lethal Industry (Svenson & Gielen Remix) – In My Memory (Limited Edition) – 2001
128. Lifestyle (featuring Kamille) – The London Sessions – 2020
129. Light Years Away (featuring DBX) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
130. Lose Control (with Stoltenhoff) – Non-album promotional single – 2019
131. Lose You (Chico Rose Remix) – The London Sessions (Japan Bonus) – 2020
132. Lose You (featuring ILIRA) – The London Sessions – 2020
133. Louder Than Boom – Kaleidoscope – 2009
134. Love Comes Again – Just Be – 2004
135. Love Comes Again (Mark Norman Remix) – Just Be (Bonus Disc) – 2004
136. Love Comes Again (Radio Edit) – Just Be (Bonus Disc) – 2004
137. Love and Run (with Mark Alston, Baggi Bergovic & Jason Taylor featuring Teddy Geiger) – Non-album single – 2013
138. Making Me Dizzy (with Bobby Puma) – Non-album single – 2016
139. Magik Journey – In My Memory – 2001
140. Maximal Crazy – Club Life, Vol. 2 – Miami – 2011
141. Mirror (as Stray Dog) – Live At Innercity – Amsterdam RAI – 1999
142. Mockingbird (with Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, and Gabry Ponte) – Non-album single – 2024
143. Money (with Killfake) – Together Again – 2021
144. Move to the Rhythm (with Nari & Milani vs. Delayers) – Non-album single – 2013
145. My City (with Prophecy) – Non-album single – 2024
146. My Frequency (with 7 Skies featuring RebMoe) – Together – 2020
147. My Whistle (with Sikdope) – Non-album promotional single – 2019
148. No More Tears (as Allure) – Magik Five: Heaven Beyond – 2000
149. No Regular (as TST with Dani L. Mebius) – Non-album single – 2014
150. Nothing Really Matters (Codeco Remix) – The London Sessions (Japan Bonus) – 2020
151. Nothing Really Matters (with Becky Hill) – The London Sessions – 2020
152. Northern Spirit (with Benno De Goeij as Kamaya Painters) – Global Clubbing: The Netherlands – 1998
153. Nyana – Just Be – 2004
154. Obsession – In My Memory – 2001
155. OMG! (with Sexyy Red) – F1 the Album – 2025
156. On My California (with Shaun Frank featuring Snoop Dogg and Fontwell) – The London Sessions – 2020
157. On My Way (featuring Bright Sparks) – Non-album single – 2017
158. Only You (with Kaskade featuring Haley) – Dynasty – 2010
159. Oohla Oohla (with Lucas & Steve) – Together Again – 2021
160. Organised Chaos – Kaleidoscope (iTunes bonus) – 2009
161. Out of Control (as TST with Alvaro) – Non-album single – 2013
162. Outstream (with Benno De Goeij as Kamaya Painters) – Global Clubbing: The Netherlands – 1998
163. Over You (featuring Becky Hill) – The London Sessions – 2020
164. Pair of Dice (with Allure) – A Town Called Paradise – 2012
165. Paradise (with Dyro) – Non-album single – 2013
166. Party Time (with SWACQ) – Non-album promotional single – 2019
167. People of the Night (vs. AN21 and Max Vangeli featuring Lover Lover) – People of the Night – 2012
168. Power of You (as Allure featuring Christian Burns) – In Search of Sunrise 7: Asia – 2008
169. Pump It Louder (with Black Eyed Peas) – Drive – 2023
170. Real Life (as TST with Moguai featuring Amba Shepherd) – Non-album single – 2014
171. Red Lights (featuring Michel Zitron) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
172. Reflections (as Loop Control) – Magik Four: A New Adventure – 1999
173. Renaissance (The White Lotus) (Tiësto remix) – Non-album promotional single – 2023
174. Ride (featuring The Kid Daytona and Roe) – The London Sessions – 2020
175. Ritual (with Jonas Blue and Rita Ora) – The London Sessions – 2020
176. Rocky (with Kaaze) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
177. Round & Round (featuring Galxara) – The London Sessions – 2020
178. Run Free (Countdown) (with R3hab) – Non-album single – 2023
179. RVN – Non-album single – 2025
180. Savage (with Deorro) – Together Again – 2022
181. Say Something (featuring Emily Rowed) – Non-album single – 2014
182. Scream (with John Christian) – Non-album single – 2017
183. Seavolution – Hotel Transylvania 3 – 2018
184. Second Game (as Tom Ace) – Bonzai Jumps – Retrospective 1996/1998 – 1996
185. Secrets (with KSHMR featuring Vassy) – Club Life, Vol. 4 – New York City – 2015
186. Set Yourself Free (featuring Krewella) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
187. Shimmer (featuring Christian Burns) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
188. Shocker (with DJ Punish) – Non-album single – 2013
189. Show Me (with DallasK) – Non-album single – 2015
190. Soft Light (with Benno De Goeij as Kamaya Painters) – In Search of Sunrise – 1999
191. Somewhere Inside (as Allure featuring Julie Thompson) – In Search of Sunrise 6: Ibiza – 2008
192. Sparkles (Starecase Remix) – In My Memory (Limited Edition) – 2001
193. Sparkles – Non-album single – 1999
194. Speed Rail – Non-album promotional single – 2010
195. Spiritual Wipe Out (as Da Joker) – Non-album single – 1994
196. Split (Only U) (with The Chainsmokers) – Collide soundtrack – 2015
197. Subspace Interference (with Benno De Goeij as Control Freaks) – Magik Two: Story of the Fall – 1998
198. Summer Nights (featuring John Legend) – Non-album single – 2016
199. Summerbreeze (with Benno De Goeij as Kamaya Painters) – Magik Six: Live in Amsterdam – 2000
200. Suburban Train – In My Memory – 2001
201. Suburban Train (Way Out West Remix) – In My Memory (Limited Edition) – 2001
202. Surrounded by Light – Kaleidoscope – 2009
203. Sweet Misery – Just Be – 2004
204. Sweet Things (featuring Charlotte Martin) – Elements of Life – 2007
205. Take Me (featuring Kyler England) – A Town Called Paradise (Deluxe) – 2014
206. Tantalizing (with Soaky Siren) – Non-album single – 2024
207. Tear It Down – Hotel Transylvania 3 – 2018
208. Tell Me (as Clear View featuring Jessica) – In Search of Sunrise 6: Ibiza – 2008
209. Tell Me Where U Go (with Clean Bandit and Leony) – TBA – 2025
210. Tenshi (with Ferry Corsten as Gouryella) – Best of System F & Gouryella (Part 2) – 2000
211. Ten Seconds Before Sunrise – Elements of Life – 2007
212. Thank You (Not So Bad) (with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Dido and W&W) – Non-album single – 2023
213. The Business – Drive – 2023
214. The Business Part II (with Ty Dolla Sign) – Non-album single – 2021
215. The Drop (with DJs from Mars, Rudeejay and Da Brozz) – Musical Freedom Unlimited – 2020
216. The Feeling (featuring Ou Est le Swimming Pool) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
217. The First Note Is Silent (High Contrast featuring Tiësto and Underworld) – The Agony & the Ecstasy – 2011
218. The Loves We Lost (as Allure) – In Search of Sunrise 4: Latin America – 2006
219. The Motto (with Ava Max) – Drive – 2023
220. The Only Way Is Up (with Martin Garrix) – Non-album single – 2015
221. The Right Song (with Oliver Heldens featuring Natalie La Rose) – Non-album single – 2016
222. The Tube – Lost Treasures: Creatures of the Deep – 1996
223. Theme from Norefjell – Magik Three: Far from Earth – 1999
224. Tomorrow (featuring 433) – Non-album single – 2020
225. Tornado (with Steve Aoki) – Steve Aoki Charitable Fund Mix – 2011
226. Traffic – Just Be – 2004
227. Traffic (DJ Montana 12″ Edit) – Just Be (Bonus Disc) – 2004
228. Traffic (DJ Montana Full Length Edit) – Just Be (Limited Edition DVD) – 2004
229. Traffic (Max Walder Remix) – Just Be (Bonus Disc) – 2004
230. Traffic (Original Mix) – Just Be (Bonus Disc) – 2004
231. Traffic (Radio Edit) – Just Be (Bonus Disc) – 2004
232. Trouble (with 7 Skies featuring Micky Blue) – Non-album promotional single – 2019
233. Una Velita – Non-album single – 2024
234. United (with Quintino and Alvaro) – Club Life, Vol. 3 – Stockholm – 2013
235. UR – Just Be – 2004
236. Urban Train (Cosmic Gate Remix) – In My Memory (Limited Edition) – 2001
237. Walhalla (with Ferry Corsten as Gouryella) – Best of System F & Gouryella (Part 1) – 1999
238. Walking On Clouds – Just Be – 2004
239. Wasted (featuring Matthew Koma) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
240. Wasteland (with Benno De Goeij as Kamaya Painters) – Magik Six: Live in Amsterdam – 2000
241. Waterslides (with Rudimental and ABsolutely) – Non-album single – 2024
242. Wave Rider – Hotel Transylvania 3 – 2018
243. We Own the Night (with Wolfgang Gartner featuring Luciana) – Non-album single – 2012
244. We Ran at Dawn (as Allure) – Non-album single – 2000
245. What Can We Do (A Deeper Love) – Club Life, Vol. 2 – Miami – 2011
246. What You’re Waiting For (with Ummet Ozcan) – Non-album single – 2016
247. What’s It Gonna Be (featuring Kamille) – The London Sessions – 2020
248. When She Left (as Allure) – Magik One: First Flight – 1998
249. Who Wants to Be Alone (featuring Nelly Furtado) – Kaleidoscope – 2009
250. Wombass (with Oliver Heldens) – Non-album single – 2015
251. Won’t Be Possible (with Odd Mob and Goodboys) – Non-album single – 2025
252. Wonder Where You Are (with Armin van Buuren as Major League) – Summerbreeze – 2000
253. Work Hard, Play Hard (featuring Kay) – What’s Next Exclusive Mix – 2011
254. Wow – Non-album single – 2018
255. Written in Reverse (with Hardwell featuring Matthew Koma) – A Town Called Paradise – 2014
256. Yesterday – Drive – 2023
257. You Are My Diamond (featuring Kianna Alarid) – Kaleidoscope – 2009
258. Young Lions – Non-album promotional single – 2011
259. Your Love (with DallasK) – Non-album promotional single – 2016
260. Zenless (with Lucas & Steve) – Zenless Zone Zero – 2024
261. Zero 76 (with Hardwell) – Non-album single – 2011

Albums

In My Memory (2001): 19 songs

Just Be (2004): 18 songs

Elements of Life (2007): 15 songs

Kaleidoscope (2009): 19 songs

A Town Called Paradise (2014): 18 songs

The London Sessions (2020): 15 songs

Drive (2023): 13 songs

Various Non-album singles, promotional tracks, and collaborative projects: 144 songs

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