Kygo Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Firestone’ DJ Worth?

Kygo net worth is estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. Kygo is a Norwegian DJ, Musician, songwriter, and record producer born on September 11, 1991. He first gained fame with his December 2013 remix of Ed Sheeran‘s “I See Fire” and his December 2014 single “Firestone” featuring Conrad Sewell. By the end of 2015, Kygo set a record by reaching 1 billion streams on Spotify, faster than any other artist, and by June 2016 he had hit 2 billion streams.

Kygo has since released popular singles like “Stole the Show,” “Here for You,” and “Stay” in 2015 as well as “It Ain’t Me” a collaboration with Selena Gomez in 2017. He also did a 2019 remix of Whitney Houston’s “Higher Love” which charted internationally. His debut album Cloud Nine came out on May 13, 2016.

In August 2016, He made history as the first house music producer to perform at an Olympic closing ceremony which took place at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Billboard named him the 3rd best dance musician in its 2018 Billboard Dance 100 ranking. That same year DJ Mag placed him 32nd on its list of the world’s top 100 DJs and he was ranked 42nd in October 2019.

What is Kygo Net Worth in 2024?

Kygo is a Norwegian DJ, Musician, songwriter, and record producer with a net worth of $25 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Kygo’s main source of net worth comes from his career as a DJ and music producer.

He gained fame with his unique tropical house music, and his success includes earning money from live performances, music sales, and streaming. Kygo’s hit songs and albums have brought him significant income, and he also makes money through endorsements and partnerships with brands.

Overall, his wealth primarily comes from his achievements in the music industry.

Kygo’s Early Life and Education

Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, known as Kygo, was born on September 11, 1991, in Singapore to Norwegian parents. He grew up in Bergen, Norway, with his mother Kjersti Gjerde a dentist, and his father Lars Gørvell-Dahll who worked in the maritime industry.

He has an older stepbrother named Mads, two older sisters Johanne and Jenny, and a younger half-brother, Sondre. As a child, he traveled and lived in various countries including Brazil, Japan, etc

Kygo began piano lessons at the age of six and sees himself more as a pianist than a DJ. He stopped taking lessons when he was 15 or 16 and started making music with Logic Studio and a MIDI keyboard using YouTube tutorials for guidance. While he was studying business and finance at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh he decided to focus on music. Swedish DJ Avicii has been a significant inspiration for him.

Kygo’s Career

Breakthrough

On May 15, 2013, Kygo released his first single “Epsilon” through Ensis Records in Romania. By December 1, 2014, he had dropped “Firestone” featuring Conrad Sewell. This track earned him global recognition with 810 million views on YouTube and over 1 billion streams on Spotify as of April 2024. Following this success he was approached by Avicii and Coldplay’s Chris Martin to remix the song “Midnight” and supported Avicii at the 2014 Findings Festival in Oslo. In September 2014, He took Avicii’s spot at Tomorrowland’s mainstage due to Avicii’s health issues.

He was also interviewed by Billboard where he discussed his remixes for Diplo and Coldplay and his upcoming North American tour. In July 2014, he partnered with Electric Family to create a charity bracelet donating all proceeds to Médecins Sans Frontières. That same month, Kygo signed with Sony International and Ultra Music.

Cloud Nine

In February 2015, Kygo’s track “ID” was featured in the Ultra Music Festival trailer and the FIFA 16 video game. On March 21, 2015, he released his second single “Stole the Show” featuring Parson James which had 326 million YouTube views and 943 million Spotify streams by January 2019.

His third single “Nothing Left” featuring Will Heard hit number one on Norway’s Singles Chart. He headlined Lollapalooza in Chicago in August 2015 and made his U.S. TV debut on “The Late Late Show” with James Corden in October.

On December 4, 2015, he released “Stay” featuring Maty Noyes and became the fastest artist to reach one billion Spotify streams. He then announced a worldwide tour to promote his debut studio album initially set for February 19, 2016, but later delayed. He shared teasers of the album on SoundCloud.

In March 2016, he confirmed that his debut album “Cloud Nine” would be released on May 13, 2016. He released three singles before the album: “Fragile” with Labrinth on March 18 “Raging” with Kodaline on April 1 and “I’m In Love” with James Vincent McMorrow on April 22. The album featured collaborations with various artists including Parson James, Tom Odell, and John Legend.

On August 17, 2016, he launched his lifestyle brand Kygo Life offering high-fashion and casual wear along with headphones. The brand is currently available in Europe the U.S. and Canada.

Kygo’s performance of “Carry Me” with Julia Michaels at the 2016 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Rio de Janeiro boosted his fame even further.

Kygo the popular DJ and musician has had a remarkable career marked by several hit songs and collaborations. In February 2017, he teamed up with Selena Gomez for the song “It Ain’t Me” which became a massive success with over 1 billion streams on Spotify and 710 million on YouTube. This made it Kygo’s first song to reach over a billion streams on Spotify. The track topped charts in multiple countries and was a breakthrough for him.

Stargazing and Kids in Love

Following this Kygo continued to release new music including the singles “First Time” with Ellie Goulding and “Remind Me to Forget” featuring Miguel. He also announced his second studio album “Kids in Love” in October 2017 which was well-received. Kygo’s collaborations extended to various artists like Imagine Dragons, Rita Ora, and Whitney Houston.

In 2019, he launched Palm Tree Records in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment to support emerging musicians. His releases during this period included “Think About You” and “Carry On” which featured in the movie “Detective Pikachu.”

Kygo’s success continued with hits like “Higher Love” in 2019 a remix of Whitney Houston’s classic which topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. He also paid tribute to Avicii by releasing the track “Forever Yours” in 2020 featuring Avicii’s unreleased vocals.

Golden Hour

His third album “Golden Hour” arrived in May 2020 featuring collaborations with Zara Larsson, OneRepublic, and more. Kygo kept up the momentum with singles like “Lose Somebody” and “The Truth”. He also ventured into remixing iconic songs like Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff”.

Kygo has continued to release music including tracks like “Gone Are The Days” and “Love Me Now”. His fourth album “Thrill of the Chase” surprised fans in November 2022 and he has since released remixes and new singles like “Dancing Feet” with DNCE and “Whatever” featuring Ava Max.

In 2024, Kygo announced his self-titled album “Kygo” and embarked on a world tour. His music remains a blend of tropical house and pop influences showcasing his evolution and enduring popularity in the music industry.

Kygo’s Personal Life

Kygo known for his music is a big fan of Manchester United especially Juan Mata. He loves Formula 1 too performing concerts at races like the 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix, 2021 Mexican Grand Prix, and the first-ever 2022 Miami Grand Prix.

His stage name “Kygo” can be pronounced as “kyːɡu” in Norwegian and “kaɪɡoʊ” in English. He got the idea from a high school username on its learning where “Ky-” comes from his first name “Kyrre” and “-go” from his last name “Gørvell-Dahll”.

Kygo is supportive of LGBTQ+ rights donating $50000 from his sold-out festival in 2016 to Frank Mugisha’s cause stating that everyone deserves to live freely regardless of sexual orientation.