Sonny

**Sonny Leonard Grootscholten** (born February 24, 1994), known professionally as **Sonny**, is a Dutch DJ, music producer and songwriter. He is best known for his contribution to Matin Garrix' _"Gravity"_ and the Official Heineken UEFA Champions League _"Ibiza Final"_ Commercial.

## Early life

Grootscholten was born on February 24, 1994 in Honselersdijk, Netherlands. When he was six he started playing drums, keyboard and flute. He also developed an interest in progressive house when he heard _"Save The World"_ by Swedish House Mafia and taught himself how to make his own music by downloading specialist software, FL Studio, and enabling him to start composing.

## Career

In the early years of his career, Sonny laid the groundwork for future success with a string of breakthrough releases by his previous artist alias "Asonn". Collaborations with Bobby Burns (known from his #1 hit single _“From Holland”_) on _"Sahara"_ and with MC Ambush on _"Pyro"_ demonstrated Sonny's talent. Both songs reached number one on Beatport within one week after being released.

As his career gained further momentum, Sonny partnered with Heineken and UEFA to write and produce the Official Champions League _"Ibiza Final"_ commercial.

In 2015, Sonny took a turn towards productions for influencers and YouTubers, contributing to multiple #1 charting songs such as Dee’s _"You"_, _"Holding On"_ and _"This Christmas"._ Meanwhile, four of his songs became a viral success with over 4 Billion views on YouTube.

Sonny teamed up with renowned artist Mike Williams to co-create the official _"DLDK Amsterdam 2017 anthem"_, _"Waiting For You"_ by Sem Vox, marking a standout moment in the event's history

Sonny showcased his versatility by contributing to a range of tracks that reflect diverse musical styles. His work on _"Allebei Kwijt"_ by Yung Volwassen brought a unique energy to the Dutch music scene.

In 2024, Sonny co-wrote and co-produced the highly anticipated single _"Gravity,"_ by world-renowned DJ Martin Garrix in collaboration with Sem Vox, featuring Jaimes. _"Gravity"_ was first premiered in March 2024 by Martin Garrix at Ultra Music Festival in Miami, FL and was released on October 18th, 2024.

By working alongside some of the biggest names in the electronic music industry, Sonny further solidified his position as a key player in shaping the global dance music landscape.

Sonny performed his first big show at worldwide dance festival “Don't Let Daddy Know” making his debut in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam in 2016 alongside Steve Angello, Tiësto, R3hab and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano. His first international performance followed at “Don't Let Daddy Know” in Edinburgh, Scotland alongside Nicky Romero, Showtek, and Laidback Luke. Sonny closed and headlined festival "Westlandse Cross" near his home town in 2017.

#### 2024

- Yung Volwassen - _Je Bent Yung En Je Wilt Wat (_Album track 5: Yung Volwassen _- Allebei Kwijt)_ [Ownit]

#### 2015

- Bobby Burns - _Satellites feat. Hannah Robinson (Asonn Remix)_ [Spinnin']

#### 2019

- R3HAB x Jocelyn Alice - _Radio Silence (Sem Vox Remix)_ [CYB3RPVNK]

#### 2014

- Jacob van Hage & Asonn - _Drumrave_ [Mixmash Records]

#### 2015

- Bobby Burns & Asonn feat. Massive Vibes - _Sahara_ [Wall Recordings (Spinnin')
- Willy Monfret & Asonn - _Sumo_ [LightState]
- Heineken | _Ibiza Final 2015_ (UEFA Champions League Official Soundtrack)
- No Mondays & Asonn – _Jumanji_ [Revealed Recordings]
- YouTube | _Romee Strijd Official Soundtracks_
- Dee – _You_ [Dee Records]
- Dee – _Holding On_ [Dee Records]
- Dee – _This Christmas_ [Dee Records]

#### 2016

- No Mondays & Asonn ft. MC Ambush - _Pyro_ [<nowiki/>Wall Recordings (Spinnin')]
- Thomas Newson & Asonn feat. Brad Mair - _Home Is Where The Heart Is_ [Revealed Recordings]
- Asonn - _Banga_ (Thomas Newson Edit) [Revealed Recordings]
- Asonn & Jimmy Clash - _Shaigon_ [Armada]
- Third Party & Sem Vox – _Never Let You Go_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Sem Vox – _Get It Up (DLDK Amsterdam 2016 Anthem)_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Sem Vox – _Mumbai (DLDK India 2016 Anthem)_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Sem Vox & Carta – _Memories_ [Spinnin']
- Sem Vox – _Identity_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Sem Vox – _Love Runs Out_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]

#### 2017

- Sem Vox – _Screaming And Dancing_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Sem Vox – _Waiting For You (DLDK Amsterdam 2017 Anthem)_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Sem Vox – _Rock The World_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Sem Vox – _Are U Ready (DLDK Manchester 2017 Anthem)_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]

#### 2018

- Sem Vox – _Disarm (DLDK Amsterdam 2018 Anthem)_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Asonn - _Kids Royale_ [Dreams Music Group]
- Asonn – _Wind_ [Dreams Music Group]
- Sem Vox - _Sweetness [Spinnin']_
- R-Wan Feat. Farah Ash - _Sexual Chemistry_ [BIP BIP-Club-1292]
- Asonn - _Cosmic Call_ [HEXAGON]

#### 2019

- Sem Vox – _Pirate_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Sem Vox – _Believe In Me_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Sem Vox – _Get Louder_ [Smash The House]
- Asonn – _Running_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Sem Vox – _Let’s Go_ (DLDK Amsterdam 2019 Anthem) [DLDK Music (Armada)]

#### 2020

- Tidalwave & Asonn – _Save Me_ [DLDK Music (Armada)]
- Asonn – _Kids Royale_ [Dreams Music Group]
- Awake & Alive – _Tulum_ [Dreams Music Group]
- Asonn – _Oslo Opera_ [Green Room]
- Asonn – _Want That_ [Smash The House]
- Asonn – _Wisdom_ [Dreams Music Group]
- Asonn – _Dagga_ [Revealed Recordings]
- Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman vs. Sem Vox – _ID8_ [Buce Records]

#### 2021

- Awake & Alive – _Ghana_ [Dreams Music Group]
- Asonn feat. STRNGRS – _Wild Ones_ [HEXAGON]
- Awake & Alive – _Dimi_ [Dreams Music Group]
- DJ Dentista – _Maconha_ [Dreams Music Group]
- 2CRE8 & Asonn – _You_ [Smash The House]
- Awake & Alive – Labels [Dreams Music Group]
- Nickolas Enby feat. JØST – _Back To Life_ [Enby Music]
- HAVOQ & Max Adrian feat. Katie Sky – _Fall In Love_ [Revealed Recordings]

#### 2023

- MKJ x Dance Therapy x Heleen – _Dance With Me_ [LoudKult]
- LIZOT x FÄT TONY x Dance Therapy - Crying At The Discotheque Zeitgeist ([Universal Music)]
- Awake & Alive – _Rob_ [Dreams Music Group]
- Niet teverMeijde feat. Lange Frans – _Mee Naar Huis_ [Berk Music]
- HÄWK x Dance Therapy - _Pride (A Deeper Love)_ _(Feat. Tally)_ [ZERO COOL]

#### 2024

- Niet teverMeijde – _We Gaan Maar Door_ [Berk Music]
- Cristian Marchi feat. George Syre – _Late Nights_ [CM Music]
- PULLER & D4NES – _Gypsy Queen_ [Diamantid Records]
- Yung Volwassen – _Allebei Kwijt_ [Ownit]
- Martin Garrix & Sem Vox feat. Jaimes – _Gravity_ STMPD RCRDS ([Sony Music)]

## Infobox (musical artist)

- **name**: Sonny
- **birth name**: Sonny Leonard Grootscholten
- **birth place**: Honselersdijk, Netherlands
- **genre**: Progressive House, Electro HouseDance, HipHop
- **occupation**: DJ, music producer, songwriter
- **years active**: 2014–present
- **label**: Sony Music, Warner Music, Universal Music, Spinnin’ Records
- **associated acts**: Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Tiësto, Alesso, Avicii
- **image**: File:Sonny-2022.jpg
- **caption**: Sonny in 2022