Hardwell: EDM in America is "really catching up"

Hardwell is considered one of the top DJs on the planet.
Music is all he's ever wanted to do. And from the small town of Breda in The Netherlands, Hardwell went from a parent-accompanied minor headlining in the hottest clubs in Holland to being named the number one DJ in the world.
Jarrett Bellini sat down with Hardwell in Atlanta to learn more about his life back home in Europe and the positive (and complimentary) future of EDM in America.
Learn more about the famous Dutch DJ by watching his feature-length documentary, "I Am Hardwell" through this link: revealedrecord....
(Special Note by Jarrett)
I'm not very well-informed in the world of EDM. It's a genre I appreciate and occasionally listen to, but my uber-nerd encyclopedic knowledge of useless facts and figures is generally reserved for the Grateful Dead and Phish. That said, I was excited to learn more from (and about) one of the biggest dance music names on the planet. I've heard the term "mainstream" used several times when referring to Hardwell, and certainly that has to be the case when you are twice voted the number one DJ in the world. However, I am pleased to report that Hardwell was completely humble and professional. And I was genuinely appreciative that he carved out some time for me even though there was a nice gathering of friends and fans backstage. And chicken wings ... watch the video.

[@jackbassett6697]

how can you not like this guy?

[@dalilbaby4238]

He makes all of the Revealed Recordings covers? Wow!

[@frankedwards4547]

this is the kind of interview we as fans want to see. totally relaxed! you get to learn so much about hardwell and it doesn't seem weird or uncomfortable. he really comes off as a cool guy!

[@JarrettBellini]

!!!

[@SLAAQ_Music]

Finally, an interviewer that isn't awkward with the guest. Great interview!

[@JarrettBellini]

Much appreciated!

[@loner5151]

"Do you guy's say club here in America" Lmao, he really does have a sense of humor and a great personality, always my #1

[@JarrettBellini]

+Dj Tristan He's a good dude, for sure!

[@mbmshl]

Hardwell is such an amazing guy .. Actually i won a meet and great with him in dubai .. We took pictures and chatted .. He is amazing

[@JarrettBellini]

+0550112233 Awesome experience. Thanks for watching!

[@wejhvabewjty]

Amazing job with the interview!

[@meheartvlogs8266]

hes so hot! loving that accent!

[@florisr9]

Lol I thought most Americans find the Dutch accent ugly

[@vivrepleinementpassionne4409]

hahah One word can describe him (Flawless ) guy love him ❤❤

[@dapeacock27]

This was the night I finally met him!

[@JarrettBellini]

+dapeacock27 Same!

[@randomgamer7888]

Great interview and Hardwell seems like a good guy to hang out with.

[@JarrettBellini]

+AzkaGaming I can assure you that he is. :)

[@adrianillox1]

Hardwell is the best!!

[@JarrettBellini]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@jorgerivas431]

I love this interview !!! I had a lot of fun 👌🏽😌 great job !!!!!

[@JarrettBellini]

+Jorge lopez Cheers, Jorge!

[@Shizomis]

AWESOME interview good job forreal you got alot of great answers from the different questions

[@JarrettBellini]

+M3 Thanks. The system works, You never know what you're going to get!

[@justinzakariaie4345]

I would say that every album hardwell had was amazing.

[@AfrifaNaruto]

definitely following this channel now. Such a genuine interview, flowed really well

[@JarrettBellini]

Thanks, Francis!

[@jassochivisuals5113]

Great interview!

[@nathaliabandrea]

He is so fucking cute!

[@SharksSJ408]

Hardwell is king

[@JarrettBellini]

+efrainthegreat Top class guy.

[@SharksSJ408]

Apparently This Matters Good interview too. A lot of interviewers nowadays are just flat out cringey but you kept it real and interesting the whole way through.

[@Chillos100]

best interview ever! I like this guy.. Hardwell is a legend too

[@JarrettBellini]

+Chillos100 Cheers, Chillos!

[@faigyvaysman4434]

please make more hard well interviews

[@morris5482]

How could be Dutch people actually good well at English? It's really impressive when Dutch DJs interviewing without any hesitation while they talk with Interviewer. Even, It is likely preliminary Interview before whether or not It's really jealous that they good at English.

[@khloewilce5912]

I'm from the UK but in May I went to the Netherlands for a week. My boyfriend actually asked a Dutchie why is the majority of the population so fluent in speaking English and apparently its because years ago Dutch TV wasn't all that good so they would watch American TV shows instead. Hence why they speak American English as a second language. It is impressive how they can easily switch from the 2. Plus Dutchies are such lovely people!! Wonderful country too!!

[@adamsapple5544]

They all learn Dutch in school

[@adamsapple5544]

Didn't even know he's dutch so many good dutch dj's!!! 👊 Must be the weed there 😉

[@rezzalocus3018]

Will you be able to interview with Martin Garrix

[@JarrettBellini]

+A-Z-N A He doesn't look to be coming through my town anytime soon, but I'll keep an eye out for him.

[@THD2045]

Always🔥🔥🔥❤️🎉🎉🎉🇳🇱🎧

[@carcravings5522]

apparently this matters - Apparently This Matters

[@mdshadmanwasifkhan4482]

EDM in America only means Electropop, Futurepop, Future Bass, Dubstep and Melodic dubstep.... and it's a shame that many talented American DJs like Paris Blohm is not yet quite big in US since he makes Progressive House and genres that are not similar to Dubstep, Futurepop, Future Bass and all. Also, an american called Hardwell as "David Hardwell"

[@ronnibollstrom2870]

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[@ronnibollstrom2870]

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[@vladmak229]

Hardwell Chuck Norris Vladimir Putin LOL

[@panda505]

HARDELL ONAIR !! /-/

[@BestMusiicLiveTV]

Lima - Perú

[@JarrettBellini]

Lima - one of my favorite cities!

[@sometimesoonfan]

" I'm beat matching records " my boy we know its 100% pre-recorded to fit pyrotechnics.

[@laster7699]

I am Laster

[@laster7699]

I am Hardwell

[@guessmyname7957]

Liar you are laster

[@DanteFlores]

i thought he was american

[@AudioPervert1]

basically electronic music or dance music lost most of it's charm and progress, as it became mass popular in america. it turned into a dumb down heraldry of rock & roll. a hockey stadium packed with fireworks, lazers and utterly mediocre blistering sound ... hardwell and other EDM sausages aside, in America EDM is like a gladiator sports ...

[@Ace01]

Thank the lord that there are other continents, for example Europe...

[@faigyvaysman4434]

I'm going to call the police

[@soundes3875]

faigy vaysman I don't understand what do you want 😕😕😕

[@faigyvaysman4434]

I'm calling the cops please stop

[@Me-tp6ll]

Edm is ded