Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ, music producer, and singer who goes by the stage name Adam Richard Wiles. Harris’ early career was marked by success that made him famous worldwide. His debut studio album, ‘I Created Disco’, was released in 2007, and he gained international recognition. The album reached the top ten of the UK charts and spawned hit songs like ‘Acceptable in the 80s’ and ‘The Girls’.
| Real Name/Full Name | Adam Richard Wiles |
| Date Of Birth | January 17, 1984 |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Birthplace | Dumfries, Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Height | 6 feet 5 inch |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Spouse | Vick Hope |
| Siblings | Edward and Sophie. |
| Profession | DJ, singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Net worth | $300 Million. |
Biography
Calvin Harris’s father, biochemist David Wiles and his wife Pamela, are from Dumfries, Scotland, and he was born Adam Richard Wiles on January 17, 1984, where he was born. He was the youngest son of their three children. He was raised in Dumfries with his older siblings, Edward and Sophie, and attended Dumfries High School. In 1999, he began recording bedroom demos after developing an interest in electronic music as a teenager.
Personal Life
He was in a relationship with British singer and actress Rita Ora from April 2013 to June 2014, and then with American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from March 2015 to June 2016. In 2023, he got married to Vick Hope.
Career
Two songs were released by him through the Prima Facie label in 2002. After a brief and unsatisfying stay in London, he returned to Dumfries and made solo recordings at home, posting them on his MySpace page. Sony BMG, EMI, and Three Six Zero Group were the companies he agreed to a contract with in 2006. In the following year, he reworked the song ‘Rock Steady’, which was originally written by the English-Canadian girl group ‘All Saints’.
In collaboration with rapper Dizzee Rascal, he produced the song ‘Dance with Me’, which he also sang the hook. On June 22, 2008, the single that was released climbed to the top of the UK Singles Chart and held it for four consecutive weeks. ‘Ready for the Weekend’ was released by Columbia Records on August 14, 2009, and it debuted at #I on the UK Albums Charts. 11 out of its 14 tracks were written, sang, and produced by him.
In February 2013, he became the first exclusive resident DJ of the renowned hospitality group, the ‘Hakkasan Group’ in Las Vegas and went on to extend the partnership for another three years in January 2015. In May 2013, he was awarded the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards for ‘Songwriter of the Year’, which he considered to be the greatest achievement of his entire life.
Harris’s performance in the music industry has been amazing in a short period of time, but there are still a lot of miles to go. The Music Producers Guild Awards presented him with the award of ‘Best Remixer’ in 2007.
Net Worth
Calvin Harris is estimated to have a net worth of $300 million. His success as a music producer, DJ, and songwriter has earned him a significant amount of money. Income has also been generated by him through record sales, lucrative concert deals, and endorsements.
Conclusion
Harris, who is one of the world’s most highly sought-after DJs, has held multiple residencies at several of Las Vegas’s most prestigious establishments, including Wynn Las Vegas, MGM Grand, and Caesar’s Palace. His tours have taken him around the world, where he has performed at prestigious arenas and music festivals like Coachella, Creamfields, and the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Fly Eye Records, which is his own vanity label focused exclusively on EDM, was launched by him in March 2010. Along with other musicians, he holds a co-ownership in the music streaming service Tidal.
