Florian Ruiz-Picasso is a French DJ and

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based in

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. By adoption, he is a great-grandson of the well-known artist,

Pablo Picasso Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, Ceramic art, ceramicist, and Scenic ...

. He gained recognition for collaborations with

Martin Garrix Martijn Gerard Garritsen (; born 14 May 1996), known professionally as Martin Garrix (or Ytram and GRX), is a Dutch Republic, Dutch DJ and record producer who was ranked number one on ''DJ Mag''s Top 100 DJs list for three consecutive years—20 ...

Nicky Romero Nick Rotteveel (; born 6 January 1989), professionally known as Nicky Romero or Monocule, is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer from Amerongen, Utrecht Province. He has worked with, and received support from DJs, such as Tiësto, Fedde l ...

and

Steve Aoki Steven Hiroyuki Aoki ( , ; born November 30, 1977) is an American DJ and record producer. In 2012, Pollstar designated Aoki as the highest-grossing electronic dance music artist in North America from tours. In 2024, Gold House recognized him as ...

. In 2016, he was ranked by ''DJ Mag'' at 38th on their annual list of Top 100 DJs. Since 2024, Picasso has pursued a more underground and independent musical direction. In 2025, he launched his own label, DKD Records, debuting with the ''Hi Heels'' EP, which introduced a harder, more groove-oriented techno sound. He also initiated Dekadance, envisioned as a creative movement and platform for genre-blending electronic music. In 2025, following the release of his ''Hi Heels'' EP on DKD Records, Picasso released his second major project of the year, the single ''"When I Saw U"''. The track was designed to evoke a sense of pure happiness and emotional uplift, aiming to capture the instant, euphoric feeling of connection when someone enters a room. Picasso’s recent work reflects his focus on releasing music independently and shaping his own artistic direction.

Early and personal life

Picasso was born in

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and was adopted by Marina Picasso, the granddaughter of the famous artist,

. After his adoption, he moved to

, France, and has described the city as his hometown. He was also raised in

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and

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. He started making music at the age of 13, when he would perform at events in his boarding school

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. He became more serious about his musical career at the age of 19. He currently resides in

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, Switzerland and Cannes,

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Career

Florian Picasso grew up between

, and

. Florian's passion for music began at a young age, with a love for

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. His musical influences expanded as he discovered

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through artists like

Basement Jaxx Basement Jaxx are an English electronic music duo consisting of Felix Buxton (born 30 April 1970) and Simon Ratcliffe (born 28 November 1969). The pair got their name from the regular club night they held in Brixton, London, UK. They first ros ...

and

Groove Armada Groove Armada are an English electronic music duo, composed of Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They achieved chart success with their singles " At the River", " I See You Baby" and " Superstylin'". The duo have released nine studio albums, four of ...

. Starting at the age of 13, Florian began DJing and honing his skills on a basic setup. He quickly developed his own style, showcasing a versatile range of genres from

trance Trance is a state of semi-consciousness in which a person is not self-aware and is either altogether unresponsive to external stimuli (but nevertheless capable of pursuing and realizing an aim) or is selectively responsive in following the dir ...

to trap and

electro house Electro house is a genre of electronic dance music and a subgenre of house music characterized by heavy bass and a tempo around 125–135 beats per minute. The term has been used to describe the music of many ''DJ Mag'' Top 100 DJs, including ...

. Florian Picasso started his career as a DJ and

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in 2013. He has collaborated with several renowned DJs and producers, including

and

. Picasso has performed at major music festivals such as

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and

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. He has been performing in big clubs since he was 16 years old, has opened for acts like

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and began headlining his own shows. On 29 June 2016, he released a single titled "Final Call" through

Armada Music Armada Music is a Dutch independent record label that specialises in releasing electronic dance music. Armada Music was founded on 1 June 2003 by Dutch producer Armin van Buuren, Dutch business executive Maykel Piron, and music manager David ...

under exclusive license from

Protocol Recordings Nick Rotteveel (; born 6 January 1989), professionally known as Nicky Romero or Monocule, is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer from Amerongen, Utrecht Province. He has worked with, and received support from DJs, such as Tiësto, Fedde le ...

, a label run by

. The song peaked on

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's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart at 39. On 23 November 2016, it was announced that Picasso signed a deal with

Spinnin' Records Spinnin' Records is a Dutch electronic music record label founded in 1999 by Eelko van Kooten and Roger de Graaf. In September 2017, Warner Music Group acquired Spinnin' Records for over $100 million. Background Van Kooten is the son of former ...

, with whom he released a single titled "Cracked Wall" on 2 December 2016. Florian Picasso was known for his hybrid and versatile style that encompasses genres such as

progressive house Progressive house is a subgenre of house music that emerged in the early 1990s in the United Kingdom. It is characterized by its evolving, melodic Musical form, structures, subtle Transition (music), transitions, and layered sound design.Gerard, ...

, and bass house. His achievements have earned him a spot on DJ Mag's list of top 100 DJs multiple times, reaching a rank of #38. In 2024 and 2025, Picasso's career took a significant turn as he embraced a more independent sound focused on hard groove. In 2025, he launched his own label, DKD Records, and released the ''Hi Heels'' EP, which featured a hard groove style that marked a shift towards his evolving, self-directed musical identity. Also in 2025, he released the single ''"When I Saw U"'' on Hot Meal Records, the label run by well-known DJ Badboombox. The track reflected Picasso's focus on emotional uplift and pure happiness, marking a further step in his move towards independent music production and artistic freedom. This period highlighted Picasso's commitment to autonomy in the music industry, creating releases on his own terms.

Show at the Villa Californie in Cannes

On August 11, 2020, Florian Picasso organized a captivating music and light show at Villa La Californie. This was an exclusive, 90-minute DJ set live from Pablo Picasso's atelier in his villa in Cannes. The backdrop of the performance was recreated to showcase the atelier as it was when Pablo lived and worked in it. In addition, Vietnamese/French

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and

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artist

Cyril Kongo Cyril Kongo, also known as Kongo, was born in 1969 as Cyril Phan in Toulouse, France. He is a French painter and graffiti artist. Biography Born of a Vietnamese father and a French mother, Cyril Phan spent his early childhood in Vietnam until ...

will paint a custom piece live throughout the stream. After the show, Kongo's work was

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ed off to buyers. Proceeds were directed to Vietnam's Quang Chau Foundation Orphanage. The presentation involved the efforts of over 25 individuals who worked diligently for a period of four months. Florian expressed that turning the entire house into a moving piece of art felt like the right way to pay tribute to what this place represents and the history it has. "My team and I put a lot of work into this show and the response has been absolutely amazing so far.", said Florian.

NFT auction

Florian Picasso's intended to auction an

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connected to a ceramic bowl claimed to be crafted by his great-grandfather, Pablo Picasso. Musician

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had written a new song together with

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and Florian to accompany the Picasso NFT auction. Florian and his mother, Marina Picasso, initially announced that the NFT and the bowl would be up for

in March 2022. However, it later became apparent that the auction would also include NFTs associated with Florian's own work, rather than Pablo's. This confusion prompted the Picasso estate to intervene and prevent the auction from proceeding without their permission. According to

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, the Picasso Administration stated that Florian and Marina's project would be considered "

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" if the sale were to take place without obtaining proper authorization. Despite the setback, it has been clarified that the NFT sale has been postponed rather than cancelled. Florian Picasso's manager, Cyril Noterman, expressed the intention to provide further details to alleviate the confusion surrounding the situation. Swift action was taken, and the NFT was removed from the auction platform. The licensing agent responsible for Basquiat's archive clarified that the estate owned the copyright to the artwork and had not granted any license or rights to the seller. Consequently, the NFT was withdrawn from sale.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Charted singles

Other singles

Remixes

2013 * Tegan & Sara - ''Closer'' (Florian Picasso Remix) arner 2014 *

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& Gary Go - ''Let This Last Forever'' (Florian Picasso Remix)

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Christina Perri Christina Judith Perri (born August 19, 1986) is an American singer and songwriter. After her debut single "Jar of Hearts" was featured on the television series ''So You Think You Can Dance (U.S. TV series), So You Think You Can Dance'' in 2010, ...

- ''Burning Gold'' (Florian Picasso Remix) tlantic Records*

Flux Pavilion Joshua Kiekegaard Grant Steele (born 15 January 1989), known professionally as Flux Pavilion, is an English EDM producer, DJ, singer-songwriter and label owner. He started performing in 2008. Flux Pavilion has headlined three US tours, two UK ...

- ''Get Me Outta Here'' (Florian Picasso Remix)

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& R3hab featuring

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- Ready For The Weekend (Florian Picasso Remix) pinnin / Free 2015 * NERVO featuring

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Jake Shears Jason Sellards (born October 3, 1978), known professionally by the stage name Jake Shears, is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He is best known as the co-lead vocalist of New York City pop-rock band Scissor Sisters, who achi ...

- ''The Other Boys'' (Florian Picasso Remix)

ref> 2017 *

Oliver Heldens Olivier "Oliver" J. L. Heldens (; born 1 February 1995) is a Dutch DJ and electronic music producer from Rotterdam. He is regarded as a pioneer of the future house genre, propelling it to international attention and scoring numerous chart succes ...

feat.

Ida Corr Ida Corr (born 14 March 1977 in Aarhus, Denmark) is a Danish singer, songwriter and music producer of Gambian descent. Early life Ida Corr was born on 14 March 1977 to a Danish mother and a Gambian father in Aarhus, Denmark. Her father was a ...

- Good Life (Florian Picasso Remix) eldeep Records

References

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Picasso, Florian 1990 births French dance musicians French DJs Living people People from Cannes Spinnin' Records artists French remixers Vietnamese musicians Vietnamese record producers Vietnamese emigrants to France Vietnamese expatriates in Switzerland French expatriates in Switzerland Musicians from Ho Chi Minh City French people of Vietnamese descent