Markus Schulz

Updated: March 23, 2026

Name: Markus Schulz
Date of Birth: February 3, 1975 (age 51)
Origin: Eschwege, Germany
Gender: Male
Nationality: German-American
Occupation: DJ, Producer, Label Owner
Genres: Trance, Progressive House, Techno
Wife: Adina Butar
Children: Alex Schulz (son, born 1995)
Net Worth: $4 million

Biography & Career:
Markus Schulz is a German-American DJ and record producer born on 3 February 1975 in Eschwege, Germany. At the age of 13, he emigrated to the United States, settling in Miami, Florida, where a thriving dance music scene sparked a passion that would define an entire life. Starting out as a DJ in the early teens, by the early 1990s Markus Schulz was already remixing major artists including Madonna, Backstreet Boys, and RuPaul, laying the groundwork for one of electronic music's most celebrated careers.

The music genre Markus Schulz has made his own is a powerful fusion of trance, progressive house, and techno — a sound that is instantly recognizable and relentlessly energetic. Known affectionately among fans as the "Unicorn Slayer" for a preference for raw, driving square waves over soft melodies, the reputation for live sets that push both crowds and sound systems to their limits is well earned. The weekly radio show Global DJ Broadcast, airing on Digitally Imported and ah.fm, reaches millions of listeners worldwide and remains one of the most listened-to programs in electronic music. As founder of Coldharbour Recordings and Schulz Music Group, Markus Schulz has also played a key role in shaping the careers of rising artists across the industry.

The tour history spans decades and continents — from Ultra Music Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival to Tomorrowland, Creamfields, and sold-out arena shows at Madison Square Garden as part of the duo New World Punx alongside Ferry Corsten. With a rich discography of seven studio albums and countless iconic songs, it is no surprise that most popular songs like "The Expedition" and "Clear Blue" continue to fill dance floors around the world. Named America's Best DJ by DJ Times in 2012, 2014, and 2018, and ranked number 8 in the world by DJ Magazine, the influence on the global scene is immeasurable. Upcoming events and concert dates can be found and booked through Platinumlist. The wife of Markus Schulz is Romanian singer Adina Butar, married on 1 June 2019 in Ibiza. Net worth is estimated at around $4 million, a reflection of a career built on relentless dedication and artistic integrity.

Markus Schulz Albums:
Without You Near (2005)
Progression (2007)
Do You Dream? (2010)
Scream (2012)
Scream 2 (2014)
Watch the World (2016)
We Are The Light (2018)

Best Markus Schulz Songs:
The Expedition
Somebody's Watching Me
Clear Blue
Without You Near
Daydream
Go!
Destiny
Upon My Shoulders
I Am
In My Arms