Ashley Wallbridge (born 28 February 1988 in Stoke-on-Trent) is an English DJ, producer, and remixer. Known for his unique sound and big room tracks, his debut album, The Inner Me, was released on 9 March 2012 on Armada Music.[1]
Wallbridge began his DJ career at the age of 15, initially entering a BBC Radio 1 DJ competition using a fake ID, which led to early recognition.[2]
Wallbridge's album The Inner Me reached #5 on the iTunes USA charts, #9 in Canada, and #12 in the UK.[3]
In 2018, Wallbridge partnered with Gareth Emery to relaunch the Garuda label. Their collaboration led to the 2019 album Kingdom United, which reached #1 on the USA charts and entered the Top 10 in the UK, amassing over 20 million streams within a year.[5]
In 2021, Wallbridge released the album Ready For Life, a project he began during a near-fatal battle with meningitis. The album was created from his hospital bed and is a testament to his resilience and artistic vision. It features 13 tracks, including collaborations with artists such as Gavin Beach and Sarah de Warren.[6]
Wallbridge’s discography includes notable singles such as "Surrender" with Darude, which reached #1 on the Beatport charts in 2019.[7] He has also remixed tracks for artists like Avicii, Havana Brown, Krewella, Armin van Buuren, and Gareth Emery.[8]
In 2022, Wallbridge received an award for his music production work with Aston Martin and Lotus Cars, highlighting his versatility and recognition beyond the traditional music industry.[9]
