Overview
Tiësto (born Tijs Michiel Verwest, 17 January 1969) is a Dutch DJ, record producer, and remixer whose discography encompasses studio albums, compilation series, extended plays (EPs), numerous singles, remix projects, and DJ mix compilations. His releases have charted in multiple territories and have contributed to the development of electronic dance music (EDM) globally.
Studio Albums
| Year | Title | Label(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | In My Memory | Black Hole Recordings | Debut studio album; includes “Lethal Industry”, “Suburban Train”, “Flight 643”. |
| 2004 | Just Be | Black Hole Recordings | Featuring “Love Comes Again”, “Traffic”, “Adagio for Strings”. |
| 2007 | Elements of Life | Black Hole Recordings | Includes “Love Comes Again” (remix), “Break My Fall”, “Everything”. |
| 2009 | Kaleidoscope | Musical Freedom / PM:AM | First full‑length album with extensive vocal collaborations; singles include “Red Lights”, “Feel It In My Bones”. |
| 2014 | A Town Called Paradise | Musical Freedom / PM:AM | Features “Red Lights” (re‑release), “Secrets” (with KSHMR), “Wombass”. |
| 2020 | The London Sessions | Musical Freedom | Recorded in London studios; includes “The Business”, “Jackie Chan” (feat. Preme & Post Malone). |
Compilation / DJ Mix Series
- Club Life series (vol. 1–5, 2007–2020) – a collection of mixed tracks from Tiësto’s sets, released through Musical Freedom and other partners.
- In Search of Sunrise (vol. 1–7, 1999–2010) – mixed compilation series originally on SongBird/Black Hole Recordings, later continued under Tiësto’s own imprint.
- Magik series (vol. 1–7, 1997–2001) – early trance mix compilations released on Black Hole Recordings.
- Universal Religion (vol. 1–4, 2004–2008) – live club mixes recorded in Ibiza.
Extended Plays (EPs)
| Year | EP | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Right Way (with KSHMR) | Musical Freedom |
| 2019 | Bones (with Bebe Rexha) | Musical Freedom |
| 2021 | Deep Down (with Moonbootica) | Musical Freedom |
(Only selected EPs are listed; Tiësto has released additional digital EPs and remix EPs.)
Singles (Lead Artist)
A non‑exhaustive list of commercially released singles that have entered official charts (selected notable entries):
- “Lethal Industry” (2001) – early trance hit.
- “Traffic” (2003) – reached UK Top 20.
- “Love Comes Again” (2004) – charted in the Netherlands, UK, and Germany.
- “Adagio for Strings” (2005) – peaked at #3 on the UK Singles Chart.
- “Red Lights” (2013) – #1 on the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart; top‑10 in several European countries.
- “The Business” (2020) – US Billboard Hot 100 entry, multi‑platinum in multiple territories.
- “Jackie Chan” (2022) – collaboration with Dzeko, Preme, and Post Malone; charted in Canada and US dance charts.
Featured Appearances
- “Wombass” (featuring Kura) – Tiësto as primary artist, Kura credited.
- “C’mon” (with Diplo featuring Kareen Lomax) – 2021 release.
Remix Albums & Notable Remixes
- Peace of Mind (2001) – remix album of In My Memory tracks.
- Tiësto has produced officially commissioned remixes for artists such as Coldplay (“Adventure of a Lifetime”), John Legend (“All of Me”), and Martin Garrix (“Scared to Be Lonely”).
Music Videos
As of June 2024, Tiësto has released over 30 official music videos, including visual accompaniments for “Red Lights”, “The Business”, “Jackie Chan”, and “The Age of Love” (2021 re‑work featuring Age of Love and Bebe Rexha).
Chart Performance Summary
- Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums: The London Sessions peaked at #1; prior albums have placed within the top 10.
- UK Albums Chart: Kaleidoscope reached #11; A Town Called Paradise peaked at #17.
- Singles: “Red Lights”, “The Business”, and “Jackie Chan” each attained top‑10 positions on the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Record Labels
- Early career: Black Hole Recordings (including sub‑imprints SongBird, Magik).
- Mid‑2000s onward: Musical Freedom (Tiësto’s own label) – primary outlet for new releases.
- Additional partnerships: PM:AM Recordings, Universal Music, Republic Records (for North American distribution).
Awards & Recognitions Related to Recorded Works
- 2004 – International Dance Music Award (IDMA) for “Best Trance/Progressive Artist”.
- 2015 – Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album (A Town Called Paradise).
- Multiple DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ rankings, often citing his prolific output.
References
- Official Tiësto website (tiesto.com) – discography section.
- AllMusic. “Tiësto – Credits”.
- Billboard chart archives.
- Official Charts Company (UK) entries for Tiësto singles and albums.
- Discogs database – release listings for Tiësto’s studio albums, compilations, and singles.
The information presented reflects publicly available, verifiable sources up to June 2024.
