When we think of music, our imagination takes us everywhere from musical instruments to singing, but hardly DJ. It might not essentially be a core part of the music, but it has evolved to be, and it is because of the DJs that we have some of the most enthusiastic music that rocks the party floors, discos, and music events. One DJ that paved the way for others is Charlotte de Witte.
She has charmed the world with her energetic performances across continents and has even been awarded the title of “Best Techno at The DJ Awards” in 2019. Her contribution to the DJ and music industry is even recognised by BBC Radio 1. She is actively releasing music, organizing events and creating music on the radio. Let’s explore how she has nailed her profession, success and net worth.
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Early Life
Charlotte de Witte was born on 21st July 1992 in Ghent, Belgium, and while growing up, she developed a fascination towards music because her father, who worked for EMI. While the details about her parents and siblings are not available anywhere, she has often talked about how her family was always supportive of her career.
For education, she went to a small community school in Evergem, but later moved to Ghent and went to a city school. At the same time, she also got exposed to the local nightlife and electronic music. However, the details regarding when she completed her education and degree are not available anywhere.
Evolution of Career
Witte’s career began quite early when she was 17 years old and still in school, which was around 2009. She started DJing at local parties and clubs under the stage name “Raving George.” She focussed mainly on electro and big-room sounds, and from 2010 to 2011, she got famous amongst locals and participated in the “Studio Brussel DJ Contest,” which she also won. This contest made her give her most power-packed performance at “Tomorrowland” in 2011, which further opened more opportunities for her to perform at more festivals in Belgium as well as other countries.
For the next 2 years, from 2012- 2014, she released her first EPs and singles under her stage name and collaborated with labels like “Bad Life” and “Turbo Recordings.” She constantly developed her skills and became more inclined towards techno. In 2015, she made a major shift and finally adopted her real name for her music releases and performances. She released EPs, including “Weltschmerz” in 2015 and “Sehnsucht” in 2016, and both gave her international exposure.
In 2017, Witte launched KNTXT, a brand that initially was a radio show and event series, organizing techno nights in Belgium and other European countries. By 2019, KNTXT became a full-fledged record label, and Witte started releasing her own music along with featuring other artists’ work, which led her to enter production and tastemaker. From 2018, she was a regular headliner at all major festivals, including Tomorrowland, Awakenings, Time Warp, and Sonar and also started travelling to North America, South America, Asia, and Australia.
In 2020, she was the No. 1 in “DJ Mag’s Alternative Top 100 DJS (Techno), and placing her as one of the world’s leading DJs. During the pandemic, she continued releasing high-energy EPS and remixes and livestreaming. From 2021 to 2024, Witte focussed on expanding KNTXT and signed new projects and collaborations. At present, she continues to release remixed under her own brand and touring around the world.
Shot to Fame
Witte’s rise to fame moment came when she won the “Studio Brussel DJ Contest’ that landed her to performance for “Tomorrowland” in 2011, earning her major recognition in Belgium and other countries.
Relationships
The only relationship of Witte that made it to the public domain is her link-up with Italian Techno DJ Enrico Sanguiliano, and they have been dating since the 2010s. On 5th February 2021, the couple announced their engagement, and as per certain reports, they married in 2022. There is no information about the couple having kids available anywhere.
Major Sources of Income and Net Worth
Based on the majority of sources, Charlotte de Witte’s net worth stands between $1 million to $2 million, which she has earned from releasing EPs, remixes, and collaborations. Additionally, her own brand, KNTXT, deals, and live performances.
