Quintino (birth name — Quinten Raaijmakers, sometimes credited as Quintino Roderik) is a Dutch DJ, music producer, and one of the key figures in contemporary EDM culture, especially within big room house, electro house, and progressive house. He was born on 14 September 1989 in The Hague, Netherlands. He’s known for powerful festival anthems, punchy drops, and a steady presence in global DJ charts.
Early Years and Musical Formation
Raised in a musical environment, Quintino developed an early interest in electronic music. As a teenager he learned the DJ decks, started producing his own tracks, and played local clubs and events.
The turning point came when experienced promoters noticed the young DJ — he began getting club bookings across the country, and his productions started making noise on the Dutch scene.
Breakthrough
In the early 2010s, Quintino burst into the global EDM space. He landed at the heart of the new wave of big room sound that was taking over festival stages.
His early tracks became must-plays in top DJs’ sets, igniting dance floors with explosive impact.
“Epic” — an Anthem of the Festival-EDM Generation
The most dramatic breakout arrived with the release of “Epic”, which became one of the decade’s defining big room tracks. The tune was played at the world’s biggest festivals and cemented his image as a creator of ultra-energetic drops.
He followed up with “Cabo”, which continued the commercial momentum.
Collaboration with Hardwell
One of the key chapters in his career was collaborating with Hardwell.
In 2011 the duo released “Viking”, which gained massive support:
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at Tomorrowland,
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at Ultra Music Festival,
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at Sensation,
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and across leading artists’ radio shows.
The collaboration propelled Quintino to international demand.
Style and Production Hallmarks
Quintino is known for the following production traits:
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tight, driving drums,
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minimal yet powerful synth lines,
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a festival-focused drop,
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aggressive sound design.
He helped shape the composite profile of big room house at the height of the 2012–2018 EDM wave.
Festivals and Touring
Quintino is a regular at the world’s biggest events:
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Tomorrowland
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Ultra Music Festival
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Electric Daisy Carnival
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Amsterdam Dance Event
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Creamfields
His live sets are marked by dense, high-impact selections, hard-hitting transitions, and energetic crowd control.
Key Releases and Hits
Notable tracks include:
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Epic
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Cabo
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Viking (feat. Hardwell)
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Twilight (with R3HAB)
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Slammer
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Superstar
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The One
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Place on Earth
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Go Hard
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Mayhem
His tracks consistently entered the Beatport Top 10 and were supported by the world’s biggest DJs.
Role in the EDM Industry
Quintino became one of the pillars of the festival sound:
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influencing a wave of big room producers,
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setting standards for dance-floor dynamics,
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and actively experimenting with mainstream pop.
Thanks in part to his work, EDM became even more accessible to a broad audience.
Awards and Achievements
His career includes recognition:
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in DJ Mag rankings,
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across major rotation platforms,
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and in global setlists from marquee artists.
He has repeatedly appeared in the DJ Mag Top 100, competing alongside the industry’s biggest names.
Personal Life
Despite worldwide fame, the artist prefers to keep his private life out of the spotlight. His public image is that of a European producer-perfectionist focused on the studio and the road.
Current Phase
Today, Quintino:
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continues to tour actively,
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releases club-ready hits,
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collaborates with rising artists,
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and expands into styles like future rave, tech house, and slap house.
He remains one of the most consistent DJs of his generation.
Fun Facts
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He began his first studio work at around 14–15 years old.
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His tracks are often tested in early stages at private events.
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Quintino is known as a sound-design perfectionist — a single track can go through 20–30 versions before release.
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Peers often call him the “king of the drop.”
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At festivals he uses unique transitions built on custom edits of EDM classics.
Selected Discography
Singles:
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Epic
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Cabo
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Slammer
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Viking
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Twilight
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Go Hard
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Mayhem
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Superstar
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Devotion
Albums / Compilations:
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Bright Nights (2019) — his primary studio release, showcasing the range of his musical influences.
Collaborations:
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Hardwell
Legacy and Influence
Quintino:
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cemented big room as a genre,
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became a benchmark for young EDM producers,
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shaped the mid-2010s festival aesthetic,
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and left a string of anthems that still resonate.
His influence is felt across the world’s biggest dance stages.
Conclusion
Quintino is an artist who helped turn big room house into a global language of electronic culture. His tracks continue to light up festivals, passing dance-floor energy to a new generation of listeners.
He remains a creative engine of the EDM scene, keeping the pace and sustaining a multimillion-strong audience.
