“I was a top athlete myself, a competitive swimmer, and even Dutch champion at one point. Then hardstyle came along and that was the end of my swimming career. But I've continued that perseverance in hardstyle.”

Act of Rage

"I feel a responsibility towards my fans. I realize that they live and breathe for this. Some even have tattoos of you, and they support you completely. You feel that responsibility to constantly give them new records deeply.”

“Hardstyle transforms even the darkest days of my life into blessings. For me, it has truly become a part of my soul.”

“There is no ultimate goal to achieve, because if you set yourself an ultimate goal, you could reach your ceiling at some point. But for me, there is no ceiling."

“It's all about passion and dedication, and that's what hardstyle represents to me. It goes beyond just music; it's a lifestyle and a community that I am proud to be a part of."

“That just proves once again that hardstyle is incredibly diverse. You can make anything, from Disney remixes to the most aggressive rawstyle.”

"We introduced new kicks that people had never heard before. And when you do something different from the rest, you naturally attract fans who appreciate that."

“In the studio, I can get moody. Sometimes I get grumphy and sad when I hear someone else drop a track that’s even better. Or I get fired up, because then I know I have to level up again."

“In the end, it’s always about the music. No matter how strong the story is—if the track isn’t good, nobody’s going to listen.”

“And maybe that also attracts people who think our music is cool even if they’re not necessarily hardstyle fans.”