Mike Williams (DJ)
A Dutch electronic music prodigy who helped define the energetic future bounce sound while still in his teens.
Born 1996 (age 30)·Dutch DJ and record producer·Birthday: November 27·Millennials
Biography
Mike Williams produced 'I Want You' with his childhood hero Tiësto shortly after leaving high school, a collaboration that launched his career. His signature future bounce style—a vibrant, melodic twist on future house—turned festival main stages into his playground. As a flagship artist for Spinnin' Records, he headlined major events like Tomorrowland with anthems including 'Groovy George' and 'Wait Another Day'. Beyond the decks, Williams is a multi-instrumentalist who brings a musician's sensibility to production, crafting tracks that are intricate and irresistibly upbeat. Born in 1996, he became synonymous with a new, youthful energy in EDM.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Mike was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Mike Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Mike's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-created the hit 'I Want You' with Tiësto, garnering tens of millions of streams globally.
- Recognized as a pioneering figure in the future bounce subgenre alongside peers like Brooks and Mesto.
- Has performed as a headline act at major festivals including Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival.
- Maintained a consistent presence as a top artist on the Spinnin' Records label for years.
Did You Know?
He is a trained chef and has expressed a passion for cooking.
He began producing music at the age of 12.
His real surname is Willemsen.
He plays multiple instruments, including piano and guitar.
“The energy of the crowd is the only compass I need.”
