David Guetta

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Born 7 November 1967.

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David Guetta - Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend

A highlights compilation of David Guetta's set at Radio 1's Hackney Weekend.

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Biography

David Guetta (7 November 1967), is a French house music producer and disc jockey (DJ).

Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007) included the hit single "Delirious" featuring Tara McDonald. His 2009 album One Love included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over" (featuring Kelly Rowland), "Gettin' Over You" (featuring Chris Willis, Fergie & LMFAO) and "Sexy Chick" (featuring Akon), the last becoming a top five hit in the United States and all three reaching #1 in the United Kingdom, as well as another internationally known single called "Memories" featuring Kid Cudi which became a top five hit in many countries.

David Guetta has sold over six million albums and 15 million singles worldwide. In 2011 Guetta was voted as the #1 DJ in the 'DJ Mag Top 100 DJs' fan poll.

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  • Founded Gum Prod

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Latest News Stories

News from the BBC

  1. Guest DJ will.i.am to join Guetta

    Wed 23 May 2012 16:44

    David Guetta will be joined by guest DJ will.i.am a his gig

  2. Guetta set to play biggest UK gig

    Thu 1 Dec 2011 06:48

    The French DJ has lined up his biggest headline show at London's Alexandra Palace.

  3. Guetta investigates song theft

    Wed 4 May 2011 16:34

    David Guetta employing an ex-Pentagon employee to investigate the theft of his new single.

Latest Blog Posts

Blogs from the BBC

  1. The Making of... Window Seats

    Thu 8 Nov 2012 14:43 We've made a real point of how Northern Irish bands have an impressive work ethic... ATL

  2. David Guetta ft. Akon - 'Sexy Chick'

    Sat 22 Aug 2009 10:25 I was brought up in a household that did not enjoy slang terms for women, like bird,... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews

  1. Nothing but the Beat 2011

    Review of Nothing but the Beat

    Reviewed by Al Fox

    Love him or loathe him, Guetta’s influence on today’s pop is incredible.

  2. Blaster 2005

    Review of Blaster

    Reviewed by Jack Smith

    On his second LP David Guetta has teamed up with vocalist Chris Willis to create an...

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