Ask your parents or grandparents if they would ever imagine that people would pay thousands of dollars to see someone play music through their laptop, the answer is quite simple.
However, contrary to popular belief EDM is a lot more than simply playing music on a laptop, this genre can actually induce a trance-like state as the DJ is in complete control of each beat and rhythm. EDM includes a plethora of different beats, tunes, melodies and vocals which are infused together to create electronic music.
These days everyone is a DJ but only a few actually carve a career in the electronic music industry. Each year it seems that a new DJ arrives on the scene and tries to establish a foothold in the local market, however, it is not that easy. Since it seems that DJ’s are everywhere, there is a lot of competition but some DJ’s have cemented their positon as pioneers in this specific Genre. Here’s a list of the most popular DJ’s that will most certainly dominate the electronic music scene in 2019.
P Tee Money
P Tee Money has become a common household name as every generation loves how this artist has perfectly infused electronic music with hip hop. He has used the raw tunes and lyrics of hip hop to really curate music which transcends with each beat and melody. P Tee Money (Real Name Prince Thompson Iyamu) is a UK DJ/EDM Electronic artist, actor and Author. His productions cross a wide range of electronic music styles, from House, deep house, indie-dance, progressive, future, electro-pop and chill out. He is also a member of the Royal Family of Oba of Benin Edo state Nigeria, and the grandson of Akenzua II.
Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris and EDM are synonymous to each other as this artist has taken the electronic music industry to a whole different level. Calvin Harris has worked with the likes of Rihanna, Chris Brown and many more renowned musicians. He is currently one of the highest paid DJs in the world and many of his singles have reached the top 100 Billboard. There are many rumors circulating that Calvin Harris is currently working on another album which should be released any time towards the end of the year.
Daft Punk
Daft Punk is a French electronic music duo who launched their first album in the early 1990s but it hasn’t been until recent times that the world has understood their music. Daft Punk have helped make music breath again as they transitioned from French house music to mainstream icons. Their music has really changed how the world perceives EDM and they constantly showcase their talents at different events held around the world.
So this was the latest roundup in EDM music, keep a sharp eye on these artists mentioned above as they are really changing electronic music. It is safe to say that 2019 is going to be a pivotal year in the world of EDM music.