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Calvin Harris was born Adam Richard Wiles in Dumfries, Scotland, where he began creating electronic music as a teenager from his bedroom. Using simple equipment and an early passion for dance music, he uploaded tracks to MySpace, eventually drawing attention from major labels. His online following and DIY approach led to a contract with EMI and Sony BMG. In 2007, he released his debut album I Created Disco, a retro-styled dance-pop collection that produced hit singles like “Acceptable in the 80s” and “The Girls.” The album peaked at No. 8 on the UK Albums Chart and established Harris as a fresh and unconventional new voice in electronic music.
His second album, Ready for the Weekend (2009), marked a significant leap forward. The lead single “I’m Not Alone” debuted at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, and the album followed suit. Featuring a wider palette of club-ready anthems and collaborations, the record confirmed Harris’s ability to produce commercially viable hits without sacrificing his identity. He became a sought-after collaborator, and his reputation as both a solo artist and behind-the-scenes producer grew rapidly. Around this time, he also began moving toward more vocal-led tracks and shifting from singing his own material to collaborating with high-profile pop and R&B artists.
That transition paid off spectacularly with his third album 18 Months (2012), which catapulted Harris into global superstardom. The album produced an unprecedented run of hit singles including “Feel So Close,” “Sweet Nothing” (featuring Florence Welch), “I Need Your Love” (with Ellie Goulding), and “We Found Love” (with Rihanna), which became a global chart-topper. 18 Months broke records for the most top 10 singles from one studio album on the UK Singles Chart and helped redefine the pop landscape by fusing EDM and mainstream radio with mass appeal. By this point, Harris had become a global force not only as a producer and DJ but as a key figure in reshaping popular music in the 2010s.
His fourth album, Motion (2014), continued the formula of high-profile collaborations and dancefloor appeal, with singles such as “Summer,” “Outside” (with Ellie Goulding), and “Blame” (with John Newman) all charting internationally. He followed with Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 in 2017, which leaned heavily into funk and R&B influences, showcasing a different side of his production style. The album featured an all-star cast including Pharrell Williams, Frank Ocean, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry. Harris’s ability to adapt and reinvent his sound kept him at the forefront of pop and dance music trends without losing the distinct production signature he had developed over the years.
Across his discography, Harris has released six studio albums to date: I Created Disco (2007), Ready for the Weekend (2009), 18 Months (2012), Motion (2014), Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 (2017), and Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 (2022). His body of work includes dozens of top-charting singles and billions of streams worldwide. He’s earned multiple Brit Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and a Grammy Award for Best Music Video for his collaboration with Rihanna on “We Found Love.” He has also topped Forbes’ list of the highest-paid DJs multiple times, solidifying his status as a business-savvy figure within the music industry.
In addition to his work as a recording artist and live performer, Harris has expanded his portfolio with high-profile DJ residencies in Las Vegas and Ibiza, regularly drawing some of the largest crowds in electronic dance music. He also maintains a strong interest in environmental and animal rights causes. In 2020, he donated to efforts addressing the Australian bushfire crisis and has spoken publicly in support of veganism and sustainable agriculture. His social media presence and interviews have made clear that he sees music as a platform for broader engagement, not just entertainment.
Harris remains one of the most commercially successful and influential producers of the 21st century. From shaping global pop trends to delivering era-defining club anthems, his ability to evolve while maintaining mass appeal has secured his legacy in the music world. Whether behind the decks or behind the scenes, Calvin Harris continues to set the pace for what pop music can sound like when it embraces innovation without abandoning accessibility.
Complete List Of Calvin Harris Songs From A to Z
- 18 Months (Continuous Mix) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- 5iliconeator – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- Acceptable in the 80s – I Created Disco – 2007
- Acceptable in the 80s (Tom Neville Remix) – I Created Disco (Italian iTunes Store bonus) – 2007
- Acceptable in the 80s (Tom Neville Remix) – I Created Disco (Japanese edition bonus) – 2007
- Acceptable in the 80s (Tom Neville Remix) – I Created Disco (French edition bonus) – 2007
- Awooga – 18 Months – 2012
- Awooga (Extended Mix) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- Awooga (Extended Mix) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- Blame (featuring John Newman) – Motion – 2014
- Blue – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- Body Moving (with Eliza Rose) – 96 Months – 2023
- Bounce (featuring Kelis) – 18 Months – 2012
- Bounce (featuring Kelis) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- Bounce (Director’s Cut) (featuring Kelis) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- Bounce (R3hab Remix) (featuring Kelis) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- Bounce (R3hab Remix) (featuring Kelis) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- Bounce (R3hab Remix) (featuring Kelis) – 18 Months (Japanese edition bonus) – 2012
- Brighter Days (as Stouffer) – Non-album single – 2002
- Burnin’ (with R3hab) – Motion – 2014
- Burns Night – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- By Your Side (featuring Tom Grennan) – 96 Months – 2021
- C.U.B.A – Non-album single – 2014
- Cash Out (featuring Schoolboy Q, PartyNextDoor and DRAM) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 – 2017
- Certified – I Created Disco – 2007
- Colours – I Created Disco – 2007
- Da Bongos (as Stouffer) – Non-album single – 2002
- Dance wiv Me (Dizzee Rascal featuring Calvin Harris and Chrome) – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- Day One (with Pharrell Williams and Pusha T) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Desire (with Sam Smith) – 96 Months – 2023
- Disco Heat – I Created Disco – 2007
- Dollar Signs (featuring Tinashe) – Motion – 2014
- Drinking from the Bottle (featuring Tinie Tempah) – 18 Months – 2012
- Drinking from the Bottle (featuring Tinie Tempah) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- Ecstasy (featuring Hurts) – Motion – 2014
- Electro Man – I Created Disco – 2007
- Faith – Motion – 2014
- Faking It (featuring Kehlani and Lil Yachty) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 – 2017
- Feel So Close – 18 Months – 2012
- Feel So Close – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- Feel So Close (Benny Benassi Remix) – 18 Months (Japanese edition bonus) – 2012
- Feel So Close (Director’s Cut) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- Feels (featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 – 2017
- Flashback – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- Free (with Ellie Goulding) – 96 Months – 2024
- Giant (with Rag’n’Bone Man) – 96 Months – 2019
- Green Valley – 18 Months – 2012
- Greatest Fear – Ready for the Weekend (iTunes Store bonus) – 2009
- Hard to Love (featuring Jessie Reyez) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 – 2017
- Heatstroke (featuring Young Thug, Pharrell Williams and Ariana Grande) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 – 2017
- Here 2 China (with Dillon Francis featuring Dizzee Rascal) – 18 Months – 2012
- Holiday (featuring Snoop Dogg, John Legend and Takeoff) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 – 2017
- How Deep Is Your Love (with Disciples) – 96 Months – 2015
- Hypnagogic (I Can’t Wait) (as Love Regenerator) – 96 Months – 2020
- Hype (with Dizzee Rascal) – Non-album single – 2016
- I Created Disco – I Created Disco – 2007
- I Found You (with Benny Blanco) – Friends Keep Secrets – 2018
- I Found You / Nilda’s Story (with Benny Blanco and Miguel) – Non-album single – 2019
- I Need Your Love (featuring Ellie Goulding) – 18 Months – 2012
- I Need Your Love (featuring Ellie Goulding) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- I’m Not Alone – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- I’m Not Alone 2019 – 96 Months – 2019
- I’m Not Alone (deadmau5 Mix) – Ready for the Weekend (France and US iTunes Store bonus) – 2009
- I’m Not Alone (Tiësto Remix) – Ready for the Weekend (Japanese edition bonus) – 2009
- I’m Not Alone (☆Taku Takahashi Remix) – Ready for the Weekend (Japanese edition bonus) – 2009
- I’m Not Here to Make Friends (Sam Smith with Calvin Harris and Jessie Reyez) – Gloria – 2023
- Intro – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Iron (with Nicky Romero) – 18 Months – 2012
- Iron (with Nicky Romero) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- It Was You (with Firebeatz) – Motion – 2014
- Lean on Me (with Swae Lee) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Let Me Know (featuring Ayah Marar) – Non-album single – 2004
- Let’s Go (featuring Ne-Yo) – 18 Months – 2012
- Let’s Go (Director’s Cut) (featuring Ne-Yo) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- Let’s Go (Extended Mix) (featuring Ne-Yo) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- Let’s Go (Extended Mix) (featuring Ne-Yo) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- Limits – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- Live My Best Life (with Snoop Dogg and Latto) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Live Without Your Love (as Love Regenerator with Steve Lacy) – 96 Months – 2020
- Lonely (as Love Regenerator with Riva Starr featuring Sananda Maitreya) – 96 Months – 2022
- Love for You – I Created Disco (Japanese edition bonus) – 2007
- Love for You – I Created Disco (French edition bonus) – 2007
- Love Now (featuring All About She) – Motion – 2014
- Love Souvenir – I Created Disco – 2007
- Lovers in a Past Life (with Rag’n’Bone Man) – 96 Months – 2024
- Mansion – 18 Months – 2012
- Merrymaking at My Place – I Created Disco – 2007
- Merrymaking at My Place (Deadmau5 Remix) – I Created Disco (Italian iTunes Store bonus) – 2007
- Merrymaking at My Place (Mr Oizo Remix) – I Created Disco (French edition bonus) – 2007
- Miracle (with Ellie Goulding) – 96 Months – 2023
- My Way – 96 Months – 2016
- Neon Rocks – I Created Disco – 2007
- New Money (with 21 Savage) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- New to You (with Normani, Tinashe, and Offset) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Nothing More to Say (with 6lack and Donae’o) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Nuh Ready Nuh Ready (featuring PartyNextDoor) – 96 Months – 2018
- Obsessed (with Charlie Puth and Shenseea) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Off the Record (Tinchy Stryder featuring Calvin Harris and Burns) – Non-album single – 2011
- One Kiss (with Dua Lipa) – 96 Months – 2018
- Open Wide (featuring Big Sean) – Motion – 2014
- Outside (featuring Ellie Goulding) – Motion – 2014
- Over Now (with the Weeknd) – Non-album single – 2020
- Overdrive (with Ummet Ozcan) – Motion – 2014
- Potion (with Dua Lipa and Young Thug) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Prayers Up (featuring Travis Scott and A-Trak) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 – 2017
- Pray to God (featuring Haim) – Motion – 2014
- Promises (with Sam Smith) – 96 Months – 2018
- Ready for the Weekend – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- Ready for the Weekend (Fake Blood Remix) – Ready for the Weekend (France iTunes Store bonus) – 2009
- Ready for the Weekend (Fake Blood Remix) – Ready for the Weekend (Japanese edition bonus) – 2009
- Ready for the Weekend (High Contrast Remix) – Ready for the Weekend (Japanese edition bonus) – 2009
- Ready or Not (with Busta Rhymes) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Relax – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- Rock Band – Non-album single – 2007
- Rock ‘n Roll Attitude – I Created Disco (Japanese edition bonus) – 2007
- Rock ‘n Roll Attitude – I Created Disco (French edition bonus) – 2007
- Rollercoaster (with Solardo) – Rollercoaster EP – 2021
- Rollin (featuring Future and Khalid) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 – 2017
- School – 18 Months – 2012
- Skrt on Me (featuring Nicki Minaj) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 – 2017
- Slide (featuring Frank Ocean and Migos) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 – 2017
- Slow Acid – Motion – 2014
- Smoke the Pain Away – TBA – 2025
- Somebody Else (with Jorja Smith and Lil Durk) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Stars Come Out – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- Stay with Me (with Justin Timberlake, Halsey, and Pharrell Williams) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Stay with Me (Part 2) (with Justin Timberlake, Halsey, and Pharrell Williams) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Summer – Motion – 2014
- Summer (R3hab & Ummet Ozcan Remix) – Motion (Japanese edition bonus) – 2014
- Sweet Nothing (featuring Florence Welch) – 18 Months – 2012
- Sweet Nothing (Director’s Cut) (featuring Florence Welch) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- Sweet Nothing (Extended Mix) (featuring Florence Welch) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- Sweet Nothing (Extended Mix) (featuring Florence Welch) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- Sweet Nothing (Tiësto Remix) (featuring Florence Welch) – 18 Months (Japanese edition bonus) – 2012
- The Girls – I Created Disco – 2007
- The Girls (Acoustic Version) – I Created Disco (French edition bonus) – 2007
- The Girls (Groove Armada Remix) – I Created Disco (Italian iTunes Store bonus) – 2007
- The Girls (Groove Armada Remix) – I Created Disco (Japanese edition bonus) – 2007
- The Girls (Groove Armada Remix) – I Created Disco (French edition bonus) – 2007
- The Rain – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- The Weekend (Funk Wav Remix) (with SZA) – Non-album single – 2017
- Thinking About You (featuring Ayah Marar) – 18 Months – 2012
- Thinking About You (featuring Ayah Marar) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- This Is the Industry – I Created Disco – 2007
- This Is What You Came For (with Rihanna) – 96 Months – 2016
- Together (featuring Gwen Stefani) – Motion – 2014
- Traffic Cops – I Created Disco – 2007
- Under Control (with Alesso featuring Hurts) – Motion – 2014
- Under Control (Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano Mix) (with Alesso featuring Hurts) – Motion (Japanese edition bonus) – 2014
- Vault Character – I Created Disco – 2007
- Vegas – I Created Disco – 2007
- We Can Come Together (with Eli Brown) – Non-album single – 2021
- We Found Love (Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris) – 18 Months – 2012
- We Found Love (Extended Mix) (featuring Rihanna) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- We Found Love (Extended Mix) (featuring Rihanna) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- We’ll Be Coming Back (featuring Example) – 18 Months – 2012
- We’ll Be Coming Back (Director’s Cut) (featuring Example) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- We’ll Be Coming Back (Michael Woods Remix) (featuring Example) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- We’ll Be Coming Back (Michael Woods Remix) (featuring Example) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- We’ll Be Coming Back (Michael Woods Remix) (featuring Example) – 18 Months (Japanese edition bonus) – 2012
- We’ll Be Coming Back (Original Extended Mix) (featuring Example) – 18 Months (Deluxe edition bonus disc) – 2012
- We’ll Be Coming Back (Original Extended Mix) (featuring Example) – 18 Months (iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus) – 2012
- We’re All the Same – I Created Disco (UK and Australian iTunes Store bonus) – 2007
- We’re All the Same – I Created Disco (French edition bonus) – 2007
- Woman of the Year (with Stefflon Don, Chlöe, and Coi Leray) – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – 2022
- Worst Day (featuring Izza Kizza) – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- Yeah Yeah Yeah La La La – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
- You Used to Hold Me – Ready for the Weekend – 2009
Albums
I Created Disco (2007): 29 songs
Ready for the Weekend (2009): 21 songs
18 Months (2012): 45 songs
Motion (2014): 17 songs
Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 (2017): 10 songs
Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 (2022): 14 songs
96 Months (2024): 17 songs
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Janey Roberts
Janey Roberts lives in Chelsea, London. She has worked for various British musical publications writing album and concert reviews. Originally from Balboa Park, San Diego, Janey brings an international cross cultural perspective to rock journalism.