MOTi (real name — Timotheus “Timo” Romme) is a Dutch DJ, music producer, and founder of the Zero Cool label. Born on March 23, 1987, in Amsterdam, he is one of the most versatile artists on the modern EDM scene. MOTi is known for his powerful festival tracks, melodic pop collaborations, and innovative approach to production.
Early Life and Beginnings
Timo Romme grew up in a musical family but initially studied design and fashion in The Hague. His interest in DJing emerged during his teenage years when he bought his first setup and began performing at local parties. MOTi decided to take production seriously in the early 2010s. His first releases, including “Circuits” (2012, with Quintino), appeared on Wall Recordings (the label of Afrojack), which opened the door for him to the global EDM scene.
Breakthrough and International Success
Real fame came in 2014 with the release of “Virus (How About Now)” — a collaboration with Martin Garrix. The track topped dance charts, went platinum, and became one of the biggest festival anthems of the year.
Following this success, MOTi began working with leading producers and pop artists:
- Tiësto — “Back To The Acid”, “Blow Your Mind”
- Major Lazer, Ty Dolla $ign, Wizkid — “Boom” (2015)
- KSHMR — “Break the House Down” (2018)
- Icona Pop — “Switch”
His releases regularly appear on top global labels: Spinnin’ Records, Musical Freedom, Hexagon, Revealed, and Armada.
Discography and Hit Tracks
Some of MOTi’s most popular releases include:
- “Livin’ 4 Ya” (2016)
- “Club Zero Cool Vol. 1” (2019)
- “No No No” (2020)
- “Push It Right” (2021)
- “Say My Name” (2022)
- “Where the Lights Are Low” (2023)
- “Be Alright” (2024, with VINAI)
In 2024, MOTi released a series of TikTok-oriented singles focused on short festival drops and social-media remixes, helping attract a new Gen Z audience.
Musical Style
MOTi’s sound is a blend of electro house, progressive house, future house, and dance-pop. His production is characterized by clean sound, memorable melodies, and powerful drops. He actively experiments with vocal lines and acoustic elements, balancing between radio-friendly tunes and high-energy festival tracks. His main inspirations include Swedish House Mafia, Daft Punk, and Fatboy Slim.
The Zero Cool Label
In 2018, MOTi founded the independent label Zero Cool to support emerging producers and promote music without genre boundaries. Within the first few years, the label amassed over 200 million streams and became a platform for artists such as Sander Kleinenberg, Buzz Low, and Steff da Campo. The label’s motto is “No Boundaries, Just Music.”
Festivals and World Tours
MOTi is a regular performer at major music festivals:
- Tomorrowland (Belgium, Brazil)
- Ultra Music Festival (Miami)
- Creamfields (UK)
- Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, Mexico)
- Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
His sets are known for their high energy, crowd interaction, and exclusive unreleased tracks.
Present and Future
As of 2025, MOTi remains one of the leading representatives of the Dutch EDM school. He continues to tour across Europe, Asia, and the Americas while developing Zero Cool as a multi-genre platform. In interviews, he emphasizes: “Music should be free, without borders. The main thing is energy and emotion.”
His plans include releasing a mini-album that combines festival energy with melodic house vibes and collaborating with vocalists from Los Angeles and Stockholm. MOTi’s work continues to symbolize modern EDM — a fusion of creativity, drive, and authenticity.
