The 2010s will definitely be the decade of EDM. The Techno scene has been there for quite sometime, but it has always been featured in the "underground", with those with a particular palate, attracted to the genre. But in the early 2000s we witnessed DJs breakout as original artists instead of being dependent on remixes. However, it was in the latter part of the 2000s that EDM or Electronic Dance Music made its breakthrough into the mainstream; and this was through David Guetta's When Love Takes Over which featured ex-Destiny's Child vocal powerhouse Kelly Rowland. With the stage set for a clear niche in the market in the early 2010s for this genre, House music entered the global charts through the likes of Avicii, Calvin Harris, LMFAO and Swedish House Mafia.
By the mid 2010s it is clear that EDM incorporates Deep House, Progressive House, Trance, Techno, Dubstep and even elements of Trap and Rap. FYI this list does not contain the best EDM songs but the most successful ones based on chart performance worldwide and accolades received. LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem hands down takes the crown as it is one of the best selling singles of all time out of any genre. Avicii's Wake Me Up is at No.2 followed by Rihanna's We Found Love. Calvin Harris leads the entries with 7 followed by David Guetta with 6, Zedd with 3 and Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Robin Schulz, The Chainsmokers, Zara Larsson and DJ Snake with 2 each. Notable top rated DJs that do not have any entries here include Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Hardwell, Steve Aoki and Alesso. So here are the 40 most successful EDM songs of the 2010s (I will definitely update it till 2019):
- LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock – Party rock anthem
- Avicii – Wake me up
- Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris – We found love
- Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ – Lean on
- Swedish House Mafia ft. John Martin – Don’t you worry child
- David Guetta ft. Sia – Titanium
- Calvin Harris – Summer
- Lily Wood and The Prick & Robin Schulz – Prayer in C
- Avicii – Levels
- LMFAO – Sexy and I know it
- David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj – Turn me on
- Calvin Harris ft. Florence Welch – Sweet nothing
- Lost Frequencies – Are you with me
- David Guetta ft. Usher – Without you
- Mike Posner – I took a pill in Ibiza
- Lana Del Rey vs. Cedric Gervais – Summertime sadness
- Skrillex & Diplo ft. Justin Bieber – Where are u now
- Calvin Harris ft. John Newman – Blame
- Mr. Probz & Robin Schulz – Waves
- Calvin Harris & Disciples – How deep is your love
- Zedd ft. Foxes – Clarity
- Martin Garrix – Animals
- Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna – This is what you came for
- Avicii – Hey brother
- David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj, Afrojack & Bebe Rexha – Hey mama
- The Chainsmokers ft. Daya – Don’t let me down
- Zara Larsson & MNEK – Never forget you
- David Guetta ft. Sam Martin – Lovers on the sun
- Baauer – Harlem shake
- Alan Walker – Faded
- Jonas Blue ft. Dakota – Fast car
- Kygo ft. Conrad Sewell – Firestone
- DJ Snake & Lil Jon – Turn down for what
- Ariana Grande ft. Zedd – Break free
- The Chainsmokers – #SELFIE
- Ylvis – The fox (What does the fox say?)
- Zedd ft. Hayley Williams – Stay the night
- Britney Spears – Work bitch
- David Guetta ft. Zara Larsson – This one’s for you
- Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding – I need your love
Till the next beat...
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