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Estiva

Description
Steven Baan (born 18 December 1987), known professionally Estiva, is a dutch musician, record producer and DJ. Since first bursting in to the scene of electronic dance music in 2006 he has enjoyed heavy support on his musical outings from fellow artists like Tiesto, Armin van Buuren and Above & Beyond. Estiva currently releases records with Armada Music. His creative studio outings result in a unique and modern blend of groovy techno orientated beats and emotional progressive melodies. With an extensive discography Steven is able to set fire to clubs and festivals worldwide. In 2016 he was announced as a resident DJ at Marquee Dayclub & Nightclub in Las Vegas. 2017 Sees this residency being continued as well as Estiva joining Armin van Buurens residency at Ushuaïa’s brand new Hï Ibiza (Space) super club. Wether it be playing in an environment like the massive pyrotechnics of festivals like Ultra or the deep and dark of underground clubs, Estiva is ever able telling tales musically.

Estiva grew up in a small village in a country packed with talented DJ’s; The Netherlands. At a young age his interest in music started to become more and more noticeable as he dove into the magical world of music production. During his high school years this interest evolved into a strong passion which ultimately set fire to his musical skills. Juggling between being the artist Estiva as well as being a student at the Rotterdam University, Baan become aware of his urge to write and perform music. Completing his university degree gave the newly entitled Bachelor of Economics the chance to fully spread his wings musically and saw him chase his dreams professionally.

Steven is blessed with a great desire to follow his heart musically. It makes him a jack of many trades and it is clear his thoughts on music are ever evolving. Continuously feeling inspired by different elements in music makes him an expert in being able to melt different worlds together effortlessly in the studio as well as in clubs and on festival stages. Huge support from the planets heavy weight dj's and pleasing club goers world wide has rocketed him onto being a resident at Las Vegas' Marquee club and big festival stages like A State of Trance and Ultra.

Baan's ear for deep emotional melodies and driving grooves has earned respect and support from a wide variety of dj's. The producer at heart maintains an explosive discography of releases with record labels like Armada, Enhanced and Anjunabeats. Key to his productions is the crowd pleasing tension and release ratio. Injecting techno driven beats with uplifting and dreamy melodic elements Estiva is no stranger to combining different worlds in his productions.Baan has been fine tuning his sound over the last ten years and 2016 seems to be his most successful year judging from the heavy support of the immense variety of well respected international dj's like Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, Tritonal, Above & Beyond and Gareth Emery.

Over the last couple of years, Baan's versatility has been attracting many different clubbing environments ranging from the European underground to the shiniest clubs in Asia and the most respected venues on North American soil. Being a regular guest on the world wide A State Of Trance event initiated by Armin van Buuren and having shared the decks with excelling innovative acts like Porter Robinson, Skrillex, Cash Cash, Ferry Corsten and Tritonal have made an allround performer of Estiva. On his home continent Europa, big festivals like Ultra and Ibiza dates are routine. In 2017 Estiva will join Armin van Buuren’s residency at Ushuaïa’s brand new Hï Ibiza club.

Estiva has been touring North America regularly with his unique sound. Clubs from New York to Los Angeles and Toronto to Vancouver have been exposed to Estiva's vision of dance music while a residency at Marquee day- and nightclub located in the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip has Estiva blending in with the worlds top performers. With the massive support from the biggest Austalian venues and the Asian continent, Estiva has cities like Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Seoul, Jakarta, Manila and Ho Chi Minh City on his yearly touring schedule.
Releases
NameLabelRelease Date
78 x50 Estiva - Perfect Ten Enhanced Recordings 1 June 2011
135 x50 Estiva feat. Josie - Better Days Enhanced Recordings 18 July 2011
480 x50 Estiva feat. Josie - Better Days (Remixes) Enhanced Recordings 15 August 2011
8362 x50 Estiva & Tania Zygar - Death Of Me (Remixed) Enhanced Recordings 6 August 2012
10717 x50 Daniel Kandi & Estiva - Enhanced Sessions Vol. 3 Enhanced Music 26 November 2012
10794 x50 Estiva feat. Josie - Cliché Enhanced Recordings 12 November 2012
12153 x50 Estiva & Cardinal feat. Arielle Maren - Wait Forever Enhanced Recordings 31 December 2012
14234 x50 Estiva - Next Level Podcast: Top 10 March 2013 Enhanced Music 25 March 2013
14369 x50 Estiva & Cardinal feat. Arielle Maren - Wait Forever (Daniel Kandi's Bangin' Remix) Enhanced Recordings 1 April 2013
15219 x50 Estiva - Next Level Podcast: Top 10 April 2013 Enhanced Music 29 April 2013
15711 x50 Daniel Kandi feat. Sarah Russell - Change The World (Estiva Remix) Enhanced Recordings 20 May 2013
16164 x50 Estiva - Next Level Podcast: Top 10 May 2013 Enhanced Music 3 June 2013
17775 x50 Estiva - Next Level Podcast: Top 10 July 2013 Enhanced Music 29 July 2013
18721 x50 Estiva - Next Level Podcast: Top 10 August 2013 Enhanced Music 26 August 2013
19400 x50 Estiva - Next Level Podcast: Top 10 September 2013 Enhanced Music 23 September 2013
20456 x50 Estiva & Johan Vilborg - Mondays Enhanced Recordings 28 October 2013
23020 x50 Estiva - Next Level Podcast: Top 10 January 2014 Enhanced Music 27 January 2014
23273 x50 Estiva & Justin Oh feat. Abby Rae - Reach For The Sky Enhanced Recordings 3 February 2014
23937 x50 Estiva - Next Level Podcast Top 10: February 2014 Enhanced Music 24 February 2014
29262 x50 Estiva & Juventa - Enhanced Sessions Vol. 4 Enhanced Music 22 September 2014
29312 x50 Estiva - Next Level Podcast: Best Of Summer 2014 Enhanced Music 1 September 2014
29531 x50 Estiva feat. Sarah Russell - Feels Right Enhanced Recordings 8 September 2014
30446 x50 Estiva & The Spacies - Voices Enhanced Recordings 13 October 2014
37595 x50 Estiva - Spectacle I Statement! 20 June 2018
37827 x50 Orjan Nilsen x Dennis Sheperd x Nifra x Estiva – Cabin Fever In My Opinion 22 February 2019
38079 x50 Estiva - Metamorphoses Armada Music Bundles 27 September 2019
Track Credits
Estiva - Strawberry Fields
Writer and producer
Estiva - Friends & Enemies
Writer and producer
Estiva - Lifting Leaves
Writer and producer
Estiva & Temple One - November Lovely (Estiva Mix)
Writer, producer, and remixer
Estiva - Les Fleurs
Writer and producer
Estiva - Next Level
Writer and producer
Estiva - Festival
Writer and producer
Temple One feat. Hannah Ray - Autumn Leaves (Estiva Remix)
Remixer
Estiva - The Kingdom
Writer and producer
Estiva - I Feel Fine (Piano Mix)
Writer and producer
A.M.R. - Sand Dunes (Estiva Remix)
Remixer and remixer
Ferry Tayle feat. Hannah Ray - Memory Of Me (Estiva Remix / Short Edit)
Remixer
Estiva feat. Josie - Better Days (Tom Fall Remix)
Writer and producer
Estiva feat. Josie - Better Days (Norin & Rad Remix)
Producer
Ferry Tayle feat. Hannah Ray - Memory Of Me (Estiva Remix)
Remixer
Estiva & Temple One - November Lovely (Temple One Mix)
Producer
Sindre Eide - Only When I Sleep (Estiva Tech Remix)
Remixer
Ronski Speed feat. Sir Adrian - Seen It All (Estiva Dub)
Remixer
Ronski Speed feat. Sir Adrian - Seen It All (Estiva Remix)
Remixer
Estiva & Tania Zygar - Death Of Me
Writer and producer
Estiva & Tania Zygar - Death Of Me (Ferry Tayle ‘The Wizard’ Remix)
Producer and writer
Tritonal - Ziziki (Estiva Remix)
Remixer
Estiva & Cardinal feat. Arielle Maren - Wait Forever (Estiva Mix)
Producer and remixer
Carl B. & Static Blue - Sunstruck (Estiva Remix)
Remixer
Daniel Kandi feat. Sarah Russell - Change The World (Estiva Remix)
Remixer
Estiva - Teddybeat
Producer and writer
Lange feat. Stine Grove - Crossroads (Estiva Remix)
Remixer
Estiva - Dinodrums
Producer and writer
Estiva - Hippodrop
Producer and writer
Tritonal feat. Phoebe Ryan - Now Or Never (Estiva vs. Juventa Remix)
Remixer
Estiva & Justin Oh feat. Abby Rae - Reach For The Sky
Producer
Estiva - Koalastrike
Producer and writer
Estiva - Boxmeister
Producer and writer
Estiva & Ruben de Ronde - Rainbow
Producer and writer
Daniel Kandi - Venice Beach (Estiva Remix)
Remixer
Orjan Nilsen x Dennis Sheperd x Nifra x Estiva - Cabin Fever (Extended Mix)
Producer and writer
Orjan Nilsen x Dennis Sheperd x Nifra x Estiva - Cabin Fever (Orjan Nilsen Club Mix)
Producer and writer