99 Quotes by Hardwell

To me, new friends, new genres, new person-to person chemistry is the DNA of EDM.

I work really hard to keep my life in music focused on what needs to be done and to allow myself the freedom to be creative.

Dance music has become global and it's here to stay.

As a DJ, I'm really focused on the crowd. I never play the same set. I always look at the crowd, try to read what they want, and always look at the signs, point at people.

It was always a dream for me as a kid to become the No 1 DJ in the world.

Too many DJs today want to be the headline act without ever knowing what it takes to be the local DJ who's busting his or her gut to perfect their craft.

What the strength of events like Ultra have shown us is this thing we call, 'electronic music,' is not a passing trend, but a big industry of passionate artists, event organisers, fans etc.

Before I became the No.1 DJ in the world, people came to see me - they knew my sound. They were straight-up fans. After that, you have to deal with the pressure and knowing at a certain point you're not going to be No.1.

You can have the best production, the best stage in the world, but without a crowd, the festival is nothing.