| French DJ and producer of Moroccan origin Date of Birth: Country: France |
David Pierre Guettawas born on November 7, , in Paris, France. His Belgian mother and Moroccan Jewish father ignited his passion for music from a young age. In , Guetta began his DJ career, performing at renowned nightclubs like Le Centrale and Le Boy.
In , Guetta co-founded the record label Gum Productions with Joachim Garraud. His first significant single, "Just a Little More Love," was released the same year. Guetta's debut album, "Just a Little More Love," followed in on Virgin Records.
Guetta's third album, "Pop Life" (), gained him international recognition. The lead single, "Love Is Gone," topped the US Dance chart and charted on the Billboard Hot Guetta's subsequent albums, "One Love" () and "Nothing but the Beat" (), solidified his status as a global dance music icon.
"One Love" featured hit singles like "When Love Takes Over" with Kelly Rowland and "Sexy Bitch" with Akon. The album sold over three million copies worldwide. "Nothing but the Beat" further showcased Guetta's versatility, with singles "Where Them Girls At," "Little Bad Girl," and "Titanium" dominating charts around the globe.
In , DJ Magazine's Top DJs poll ranked Guetta as the number one DJ. Billboard magazine named "When Love Takes Over" the "Greatest Dance-Pop Collaboration of All Time" in Guetta has received numerous other recognitions, including the DJ Awards' Best House DJ ().
Guetta founded Jack Back Records in and has continued to produce chart-topping hits. He has collaborated with artists such as Avicii and Showtek. Guetta has been married to socialite and nightclub manager Cathy Guetta since They have two children together.