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David Guetta is a highly successful French DJ and record producer. He is a globally recognized figure in the electronic music scene. He has sold millions of albums and singles and has billions of streams on Spotify. Guetta has been voted the number one DJ in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll multiple times.

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Career Timeline

1990F$0.1M

Early Paris Club DJ

Works Paris nightclub circuit playing house music. Earns modest income building reputation in underground French dance scene.

2002D$1M+$0.9M

Just a Little More Love Album

Releases debut album which becomes hit in Europe. Begins transitioning from club DJ to producer/artist with mainstream potential.

2009B▲▲$15M+$14M

One Love Global Breakthrough

One Love album with hits like 'When Love Takes Over' featuring Kelly Rowland breaks through internationally. Pioneering EDM-pop crossover establishes global profile.

2011A$40M+$25M

Nothing but the Beat Phenomenon

Massive album features collaborations with Sia, Nicki Minaj, and Usher. 'Titanium' and 'Without You' dominate global charts, making him world's top DJ.

2014S$75M+$35M

Named #1 DJ in World

Tops DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs poll for second time. Earning over $30 million annually from residencies, festivals, and production, representing peak of EDM boom.

2018A$120M+$45M

7 Album and Las Vegas Residency

Continues chart dominance with album 7 while commanding top fees for performances. Lucrative Ibiza and Vegas residencies cement financial success.

2021A$135M+$15M

Future Rave Movement

Launches 'Future Rave' collaboration with MORTEN, showing continued innovation. Maintains position as elder statesman of EDM with sustained relevance.

2026A$150M+$15M

Global EDM Icon Status

At 58, remains one of most-streamed artists globally with billions of plays. Continues headlining major festivals and releasing hits, maintaining A-list status in electronic music world.

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Last updated: February 23, 2026