Calvin Harris Reveals He'll Quit DJing 'Once I Get Past 50': 'I'd Prefer to Be in the Studio'

"I think that’s where the majority of my talent lies, is making songs sound good," said Harris of transitioning out of live DJing

Calvin Harris attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Calvin Harris attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Fans of Calvin Harris, your chances of seeing him live may be numbered.

After turning 40 last month, the Scottish DJ and musician revealed in an interview with the radio program Capital Dance that he will likely only continue DJing throughout the next 10 years of his life.

Harris said entering his fourth decade of life "feels good," though he wasn't exactly excited for the milestone birthday. "I think in the run up to it, you’re googling anti-aging supplements," he quipped.

"You know, my missus, she’s got so much energy. I’m trying to keep up with her," he added, referring to his wife, Vick Hope, 34, whom he married in September 2023.

"I always said that once I get past 50, I can’t see me DJing, man," revealed the Grammy winner, to which host MistaJam responded by pointing out renowned British DJ Carl Cox, who remains active at age 61.

"It’s a certain type of DJing," clarified Harris, who's headlined festivals around the world including Coachella. "On the more commercial end, it gets a wee bit… a little bit suspect."

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 09: Calvin Harris performs onstage during the FanDuel Super Bowl party powered by Spotify on February 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 09: Calvin Harris performs onstage during the FanDuel Super Bowl party powered by Spotify on February 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Calvin Harris performs in Las Vegas on Feb. 9, 2024.

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He then spoke about how he plans to transition his career after eventually leaving the DJ decks behind. "I think I’d prefer to be in the studio making tunes, like ghost producers," added the star, who's produced hits including Rihanna's "We Found Love" and Dua Lipa's "One Kiss."

"I think that’s where the majority of my talent lies, is making songs sound good," stated Harris. "So, I would like to make other people’s records sound good."

While his DJ career may not come to an end for about a decade, he predicted a shift into producing for other artists could come around the time he turns "42, 43 — something like that."

Calvin Harris and Vick Hope attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Calvin Harris and Vick Hope attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Calvin Harris and Vick Hope attend the Grammys on Feb. 4, 2024 in Los Angeles.

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While Harris remains active as a DJ at the moment, he's had quite a bit of success as a producer since releasing his first album I Created Disco in 2007 as well as lately.

Last year, he earned a No. 1 hit in the U.K. with the Ellie Goulding collaboration "Miracle," followed by another top-10 in the territory with the Sam Smith team-up "Desire," while his latest single "Lovers in a Past Life" with Rag'n'Bone Man has already gone top-20 across the pond.

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