Kygo, born Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll in 1991, is a Norwegian DJ and record producer celebrated for pioneering a melodic style of electronic dance music. He gained international fame with his remix of Ed Sheeran’s "I See Fire" in 2013 and the hit single "Firestone" featuring Conrad Sewell in 2014. Kygo quickly rose to prominence, becoming the fastest artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify and continued his success with tracks like "Stole the Show," "It Ain't Me" with Selena Gomez, and remixes of "Higher Love" and "What's Love Got to Do With It." His debut album, Cloud Nine, was released in 2016, and he made history as the first house music producer to perform at an Olympics closing ceremony during Rio 2016. Kygo’s stage name is a blend of the first letters of his first and last names, a moniker he first used as a high school username. His music is known for its uplifting melodies and global appeal, securing him top rankings on both Billboard and DJ Mag’s international lists.