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Tiga

Électro / DJ

Origin
Montréal
Born
1974
Genres
électro
Labels
Ninja Tune, Play It Again Sam
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Biography

Tiga James Sontag (born September 18, 1974) is a Canadian musician, DJ, record producer, and music programmer. He is known for his remixes of songs like "Washing Up" and "Comfortably Numb". Tiga has also released original compositions such as "You Gonna Want Me" and covers like "Hot in Herre" by Nelly. In the 1990s, he promoted rave parties and opened a record store, DNA Records, before founding his label Turbo Recordings in 1998. His album "Sexor" (2006) won the Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year in 2007. Tiga continues to perform at clubs and festivals worldwide.

Highlights

  • Born in 1974 in Montreal, Quebec.
  • Founded his label Turbo Recordings in 1998.
  • His album "Sexor" won the Juno Award in 2007.
  • Remixed artists such as The xx and LCD Soundsystem.
  • Upcoming album "Hotlife" set for release in 2026.

Discography

  • Sunglasses EP · EP2001
  • Heartbreak / Ananda · EP2004
  • Sexor2005
  • The 80's EP · EP2005
  • Ciao!2009
  • No Fantasy Required2016
  • Nightclub EP Remixes · EP2017
  • Stay Cool · EP2018
  • Blessed EP, Pt. 1 · EP2018
  • L’Ecstasy2023
  • LMZ2023 · EP2023
  • Hotlife2026

FAQ

How old is Tiga?

Tiga was born in 1974.

Where is Tiga from?

Tiga is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

What genre of music does Tiga make?

Tiga makes electro music.

What are his biggest hits?

Some of his biggest hits include the album "Sexor" (2006) and the EP "Sunglasses EP" (2001).

Since when has Tiga been active?

Tiga has been active since the 1990s.

Has he won any awards?

Tiga won a Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year in 2007.

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