Martin Garrix & Tiësto

The Only way is up

Back in 2004, during the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in Athens, a young Martin Garrix watches Tiësto perform. He is eight years old, and that moment leaves a mark. Years later, the idea of working with him becomes a real goal.

In 2015, that goal becomes reality. The two artists team up on a track initially known as Voices, marking Garrix’s first official collaboration with one of his biggest inspirations.

The track is selected for the spring 2015 campaign of 7UP and is named The Only Way Is Up, a title that fits perfectly with the brand’s identity and message.

Released on May 4, 2015, the track delivers a high-energy, uplifting sound, designed for both festival stages and a wider audience. It captures a meeting point between two generations of Dutch electronic music.

The official video mixes studio footage and live moments, filmed in Miami, showing both artists working together and performing. It adds a real behind-the-scenes feel to a collaboration that meant a lot for Garrix at that stage of his career.

The Only Way Is Up represents a full-circle moment, from being inspired by Tiësto as a kid to finally sharing a release together.