TiMO ODV

TiMO ODV is a South African electronic music producer, DJ, singer, and songwriter best known for his emotionally driven deep house sound paired with memorable vocal melodies. Born Timothy Oude Vrielink on 13 February 1990 in Johannesburg and raised in Kempton Park, TiMO ODV emerged as one of the country’s standout electronic artists during the mid-2010s house music boom.

“TiMO ODV’s music balances club energy with heartfelt songwriting.”

Beginning his journey in 2011 as a bedroom producer, TiMO ODV experimented across multiple genres before honing his focus on electronic dance music. His breakthrough arrived in 2014 with the release of “Save Me”, a track that resonated deeply with audiences and climbed to number four on the Afstereo Top 100, establishing him as a major new voice in South African dance music. The success of the record led to gold certification and a South African Music Award nomination for Amstel Record of the Year in 2016.

Known for blending deep house grooves with catchy, emotive vocals, TiMO ODV has built a catalogue that translates effortlessly from radio to dance floors. Tracks such as “Freed From Desire” and “Harpe” highlight his energetic yet melodic approach, earning strong support across platforms like SoundCloud and Beatport. With releases supported by Universal Music South Africa and regular appearances at major festivals alongside international acts, TiMO ODV continues to evolve as a respected and enduring presence in the South African electronic music scene.