EDM or Electronic Dance Music is a big umbrella that covers many genres. This umbrella term for 10 different sound styles is the heart and soul of any party. This type of music is usually played at festivals in front of large crowds who join in with the techno beats, the lights play the trippy notes and of course the techno symphony created by mixing different genres and matching drums. Playing EDM is synonymous with fun. Before we get to the best EDM artists of 2022, let's understand what this music is all about.
Old-school music fans might think that EDM has evolved and gained popularity over the past decade, but that's only partially true. EDM's origins lie in Jamaica in the 1960s, when musicians began experimenting with different genres, taking advantage of the rapid technological leap that was sweeping the music scene at the time. This practice gave rise to what was known at the time as "dub music" and became very popular in bars and pubs.
Just as the world was waking up to this revolution, a man named Frankie Knuckles changed the entire ball game in the 1970s, and with it, EDM established itself as one of the most popular music genres today. the platform . Its appeal is universal and its popularity continues to grow.
Imagine that. you want to relax a little on the weekend, you hang out with your gang at your favorite pub and the pub plays a mix of funky EDM songs. How will you resist the rhythmic tapping of your feet or the spinning of your head? That's the magic of EDM, love it or hate it, but you definitely can't ignore it because it was the 3rd most popular music genre in the world according to the 2019 International Summit Report.
The evolution of EDM, its subgenres and main artists
When electronic music emerged in the 1970s, it was limited to the underground nightclub and rave scene, but quickly became an important part of the mainstream music industry. It's hard not to identify with EDM because there's something for everyone. Today there are major subgenres of EDM performed by artists all over the world. They are:
House: Probably one of the most popular styles of house music, pioneered by Knuckles and considered one of the first EDM sounds. The music has a Latin soul that emphasizes drums and percussion. House music first emerged in Chicago nightlife in the 1970s and has never gone out of style.
the techno This subgenre was the main expression of EDM concerts, especially in the 1980s and 1990s. Artists Giorgio Moroder and Kraftwerk developed this style of sound, repeatedly using electronic instruments such as synthesizers. Techno dominated the EDM scene in Chicago, Detroit, London and Germany before the rest of the world caught on.
Trans. The most interesting of all subgenres, trance music is for people who don't necessarily prefer to get up and dance by themselves. As the name suggests, this EDM category is designed to put you in a trance state. Featuring artists such as Trance Train, DJ Armin van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, Paul Oakenfold and John Digweed. This style is achieved by creating a symphony, with melody and vocals wrapped around repeated variations of the same sound.
dubstep Today's EDM music scene is dominated by artists like Skrillex, Diplo and Major Lazer who specialize in creating sounds inspired by original drum sounds.
Take a look at some of the best EDM artists set to rock the world in 2022.
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martingale
This Dutch DJ has been very successful in the EDM scene since his debut in 2013. Born Martijn Gerard Garritsen in 1996 in Amstelveen, The Netherlands, his fame exploded after being named DJ Mag's number one DJ in DJ Mag 's "Top 100 DJs" list between 2016 and 2018. As the founder of Stmpd Rcrds, this EDM artist has won many electronic music awards at such a young age, including Best Electronic at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards.
His current net worth is around $30 million, making him one of the richest DJs in the world.
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Tiesto
Tijs Michiel Verwest, known as the godfather of EDM, is another Dutch DJ with longstanding recognition and mastery of subgenres such as progressive, future and electrohouse. Tiesto was named "Best DJ of All Time" by DJ Mag in 2013 and continues to delight fans around the world. He was also a pioneer and inspiration for Martin Garrix and others.
His net worth by 2022 is around $170 million.
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David Guetta
Since this name is a known name, no login is required. No party is complete without a David Guetta number. This French DJ rose to fame after the release of his album One Love in 2009, and Guetta became the grandfather of EDM. Although she has steadily gained popularity since her debut, "I Gotta Feeling" from 2011 's Nothing But The Best earned her two Grammy Award nominations at the age of 52.
He is worth around $150 million and has sold over 50 million records to date.
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marshmallow
Did you know that this masked DJ owns a marshmallow company called Stuffed Puffs, founded by Michael Tierney? Jokes aside, the DJ is one of the most famous EDM artists and his net worth in 2020 was $56 million according to Forbes . Among his successful albums are Joytime (2016), Joytime II (2018) and most recently Joytime III (2019).
The mystery of his identity is working well for this talented music producer, with songs like "Happier," "Alone," "Wolves" and "Silence" charting on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Clavin Harris
This Scottish musician can be credited with bringing EDM into the mainstream, and his popularity in the Los Angeles nightlife scene is unmatched. His life story and music are also fascinating. For the uninitiated, before his big break with 2006's I Created Disco , he was a shop boy at a grocery store.
He was nominated not only once or twice, but five times at the 55th, 56th and 60th Grammy Awards. Be it Rihanna, Dua Lipa or Sam Smith, he has worked with all the big names in the music industry. His wealth in 2019 was $38.5 million.
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Alan Walker
The 24-year-old DJ and producer from Bergen, Norway made history in the EDM scene in 2015 when his track "Faded" broke all records. The single achieved over three billion Spotify streams and over 3.3 billion YouTube video views, making it an instant hit. When it was released, it became the 19th most viewed music video on YouTube.
His other hit singles include "Sing Me To Sleep" (2016), "Alone" (2016), "Tired" (2017), "Darkside" (2017), "Diamond Heart" (2018) and "Different World" (2018). ) are ). includes )))
He has collaborated with famous artists such as Ava Max, Noah Cyrus, Sia, Bruno Mars and Coldplay.
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Like Dimitri Vegas and Mike
Dmitri Vegas & Like Mike won DJ Mag 's 100 Best DJs of 2019. This DJ duo debuted in 2015 and have been going strong ever since. The single "Complicated" in collaboration with David Guetta and Chiara has over 130 million streams on Spotify and 75 million views on YouTube.
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be nice
Known for his performances at Tomorrowland, the Dutch music producer specializes in excellent mixes of the electro house, big room and progressive genres. His net worth is around $22 million.
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Lost frequencies
Felix De Laet aka Lost Frequencies is one of the fastest growing EDM artists in the world and is expected to perform at Sunburn Goa 2022. He debuted in 2016 with the album " Less Is More " and since then his career has been on an upward trend. His rendition of Where Are You Now is his most recent hit, having gained nearly 500 million streams as of February 2022 and was also awarded BBC Radio 1 Song of the Week for 2022.
Since 2017, he has been a regular participant in the DJ Mag Poll.
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Skrillex:
Born Sonny John Moore, Skrillex has had the biggest impact on the dubstep subgenre of EDM, producing music for a variety of platforms, from singles to video games. He has won eight Grammy Awards and is one of the most popular EDM artists, especially for his October 2010 single "Scary Monsters and Beautiful Sprites". According to Billboard, “The single remains one of Skrillex's most important albums.
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Afrojack
According to Forbes , he is one of the highest paid DJs in 2018, with a net worth of $10 million. He will be performing at Ultra Music Festival 2022 with Indian band Sunburn Goa 2022. His 2011 hit "Give Me Everything" is still his most popular party number. He has worked with Pitbull, Ne-Yo and Nayer on it.
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Deadmau5:
This Canadian DJ specializes in progressive house music, but has dabbled in other genres as well, collaborating with State of Trance and Tiesto on In Search of Sunrise 6. in Ibiza He is one of the most promising DJs in the world, and at the 2019 Ultra Music Festival in Miami, his Cube 3.0 presented in Virginia offered users a unique and immersive experience.
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chain smoker
Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall build a drum machine they call The Chainsmokers. They are worth 80 million dollars, and are one of the richest DJ couples in the world. His hits include "Closer", "Something Like This", "All We Know", "Don't Let Me Down", "Hope" and "Paris".
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