Label boss of Revealed Recordings and collecting a plethora of Beatport #1โs (no less than 7 consecutive #1โs in 2013 alone), his studio output has never been more prolific or more on point. Records such as his anthemic hit โSpacemanโ, โThree Triangles (Losing My Religion)โ, โCountdownโ, โJumperโ, alongside the hard-hitting track, โApolloโ and his scorching collaboration with Dyro and Bright Lights, โNever Say Goodbyeโ, as well as his single โDare Youโ have become some of the biggest records over the past couple of years.
His performance at the 2013 Miami Ultra Music Festival would go on to become the stuff of legend. Clocking up a staggering 6 million views in just 8 weeks, Hardwellโs set broke all records for the most watched Ultra live broadcast during UMF with over 80,000 people watching his set via the feed.
Following on from his 2012 Tomorrowland set, which to date has received over 21 millions views on YouTube, Hardwell returned to the mainstage of Tomorrowland in 2013 where he played yet another inimitable set that took a frenzied Tomorrowland audience on a ride of a lifetime. This time the liveset amassed in excess of 1 million views in just a few days and has currently been viewed over 22 million times on YouTube; the inexorable rate at which his DJ sets are viewed by fans around the world has made him the single most in demand liveset artist in the electronic scene today.
A true festivalโstraddling superstar his sets have conquered arenaโs at the most prestigious and crowd-pleasing of parties in the world such as Ultra Music Festival Miami, Electronic Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, Electric Zoo, Creamfields, UMF Europe, Coachella, EDC London, Future Music Festival, TomorrowWorld, Global Gathering, Mysteryland, Dance Valley and various Sensations, including Amsterdamโs. While his Las Vegas residency at Hakkasan with his โGo Hardwell Or Go Homeโ event series has cemented his position as one of the forerunning DJ stars in the US club scene.
In April 2013 Hardwell launched his most ambitious project to date when he unveiled his I Am Hardwell world tour concept at Amsterdamโs Heineken Music Hall to a 6000 capacity crowd. A spectacle of unprecedented musical vision and production detail, the entire show was broadcast live on a HD feed to 100,000โs of fans around the world and placed a solid marker to the immense popularity of Hardwellโs position within the dance community. After a hugely successful launch event, Hardwell is now on the road with worldwide travels for this new tour new concept. Spanning 6 continents the tour has seen sold-out shows in Jakarta, Singapore, Bangalore, Mumbai, Lisbon, London, Mexico City, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Tel Aviv, Guatemala City, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, Istanbul, Sao Paulo, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, making I Am Hardwell one of the must see shows over the past two years. Announcing the next phase of the I Am Hardwell tour, Hardwell took to the streets of New Yorkโs for a Times Square takeover where he revealed the final chapter of the world adventure will culminate in North America with shows in Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Miami completing his mammoth journey at the world renowned Madison Square Garden in New York for what will no doubt be a spectacle finale for Hardwellโs global scaling party concept.
During the 2013 editon of Amsterdam Dance Event, Hardwell held the world premiere of his โI Am Hardwellโ documentary in Amsterdamโs oldest and most famous cinema, Tuschinski. The documentary provides a captivating inside-look on Hardwellโs rise. With the motto - "If you can dream it, you can do itโ. The film is now being shown in selected cinemas around the world.
The rise of Hardwell as a young boy from the city of Breda into a ripened international super-heavyweight has become an inspiring tale for all. Coming full circle from a dream to reality of wanting to become the โ#1 DJ in the Worldโ, we can be assured that the Hardwell name, face, and brand is a force that will drive electronic dance music for years to come....
Netherlands, 2005
After a show in ibiza in 11th september 2018 he posted on facebook about an indefinite hiatus. He wants to give life some time.
chase the sun
Hardwell Lyrics
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Forget everything I've become
Let go of all these chains and run
Yeah, I just wanna chase the sun
Chase the Sun
Chase the Sun
Hold on I can feel it getting closer
Hold on can you feel it coming, oh!
Hold on cause I feel it coming over
Hold on I can feel it
I just wanna chase the sun
Forget everything I've become
Let go of all these chains and run
Yeah, I just wanna chase the sun
Chase the Sun
I just wanna chase the sun
Forget everything I've become
Let go of all these chains and run
Yeah, I just wanna chase the sun
The lyrics of Hardwell's song "Chase the Sun" speak about the desire to let go of past burdens and just chase after something that brings joy and fulfillment. The singer expresses a desire to forget everything they've become and let go of the chains that have held them back, so they can run towards the sun. The idea of chasing the sun is a metaphor for pursuing a goal or dream that seems impossible, but is worth striving for.
Throughout the song, there's a sense of hope and anticipation building up, as the singer believes that the sun is getting closer and the goal is within reach. The repeating phrase "Chase the Sun" emphasizes the importance of pursuing something greater than oneself and not being held back by fear or doubt.
The upbeat and energetic music of the song enhances the message of chasing after one's dreams, as it encourages listeners to dance and move forward with passion and determination. Overall, "Chase the Sun" is a motivational anthem that inspires listeners to let go of their limitations and strive towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna chase the sun
I desire to go after a better future and leave my current life behind.
Forget everything I've become
I want to start anew and forget my past mistakes.
Let go of all these chains and run
I want to be liberated from my problems and live my life freely.
Yeah, I just wanna chase the sun
I am determined to pursue my dreams until they become a reality.
Chase the Sun
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the desire to achieve success.
Hold on I can feel it getting closer
I sense that I am getting closer to my dreams and I need to persevere.
Hold on can you feel it coming, oh!
I need someone to encourage me and believe that I can reach my goals.
Hold on cause I feel it coming over
I am convinced that my dreams are about to become a reality.
Chase the Sun
The repetition of this phrase reiterates the determination to achieve success.
I just wanna chase the sun
I have hope for a better future and I am willing to work towards it.
Forget everything I've become
I am willing to leave my past behind and make a fresh start.
Let go of all these chains and run
I am ready to overcome my problems and obstacles to achieve my dreams.
Yeah, I just wanna chase the sun
I am determined to pursue my goals until I achieve them.
Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Daan C. J. Romers, James Norton, Kelli-Leigh Henry-Davila, Robbert A. Van De Corput
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dannic
Sorry for the long wait guys, but we needed to make something amazing :). Hope you like it!! ENJOY! <3
Axon
Bro!! The wait was absolutely worth it!!
Slash Gaming
Luv it m8
Cristhian Lara
Thank you Dannic!!!
Andy Munoz
Thank you for bringing back Kontiki vibes on this amazing collaboration! ๐ฅโ๏ธ
Sakshi Govekar
Yeah !!
Loved it !โค
ํ ๋ฆฌ์๋ค์ง
OMG.. A big collab between Hardwell & Dannic, that is absolutely a track even hotter than a sun with no doubt, it gives me the feeling to go outside and run freely across the field!
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Abil Batman
2:17 Clap your hands Korea! ๐
Mauricio Hernรกndez
Despues de mas de 3 aรฑos, Hardwell & DANNIC nos presentan una canciรณn junto a Kelli-Leigh, esto es Chase The Sun โ๏ธ y es increible, lo vuelvo a repetir, me encanta โคโค
Se siente que es una canciรณn muy especial desde el comienzo, puedes sentir las vibras de sus viejas canciones, Kontiki, Survivors, el remix de Say Nothing, pasa el tiempo y de nuevo hacen una nueva colaboraciรณn asombrosa ๐๐๐
Es estupendo, รฉxito para los 3 <3