Nicky Romero Quotes

Netherlands, Disc Jockey
January 6, 1989

Nick Rotteveel van Gotum, professionally known as Nicky Romero, is a Dutch DJ, record producer, musician and remixer from Amerongen. He has worked with, and received support from DJs, such as Tiësto, Fedde le Grand, Sander van Doorn, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Armand Van Helden, Avicii and Hardwell. He currently ranks at number 50 on DJ Mag's annual Top 100 DJs poll. He is known for his viral hit song "Toulouse".

Also known as Record Producer, Musician

I try to produce whatever I like, it doesn't really matter what it is. It could be Progressive, it could be deeper, it doesn't matter to me. I produce whatever I like and I hope people enjoy it.

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- Like
- Enjoy
- Produce
I honestly produce for myself, not for other people and everyone who supports me I'm really, really, really am thankful for the fact they are supporting me. However, in dance music, you need to switch it up sometimes.

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Music has always been a huge part of my life and when I was a kid I was always throwing myself into whatever I could music-related - even if it was a little embarrassing!

Nicky Romero
- Life
- Music
- Part
I think for most new kids it’s important to sound different from the rest, to have your own sound, to be able to produce something that’s not there yet . . . If you want to be unique and you want to be a big DJ, create your own style, create your own signature.

Nicky Romero
- Style
- Create
- Signature
I used to play a few instruments including guitar and snare drums, but I think a musical background is an important part of a career. If you start out playing instruments you create a better instinct and feeling for music.

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The main aim is to up my game at every possible turn without compromise.

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- Game
- Compromise
- Turn
The beauty of running your own label and your own show is that you are in charge. I get sent a huge amount of musicfrom new and established talent every day, so if I like a track, I play it - no questions asked.

Nicky Romero
- Play
- Talent
- Track
I've never went into the studio looking for a certain direction for my next production. I make music that I enjoy and whatever flows in my head when I'm in the studio is how the track is going to turn out.

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