Kygo: The Norwegian Pioneer of Tropical House

Norwegian DJ, record producer, and songwriter who popularized the tropical house genre globally. Kygo rose to fame with his 2014 remix of Ed Sheeran's 'I See Fire'. His debut studio album 'Cloud Nine' (2016) reached top 10 in multiple countries, followed by successful albums 'Kids in Love' (2017) and 'Golden Hour' (2020). He performed at the 2016 Rio Olympics closing ceremony and founded the Palm Tree Crew lifestyle brand.
  • Kygo canceled numerous 2017 tour dates due to health issues, later revealed as epileptic seizures caused by stress and exhaustion.
  • His 2019 single 'Higher Love' with Whitney Houston's unreleased vocals sparked controversy among her estate, though it became a global hit.
  • Kygo's 2015 Ultra Music Festival performance made him the fastest-rising DJ in the festival's history.
  • He turned down an opportunity to replace Avicii in 2013, citing it as 'too early' in his career despite industry pressure.