The Top House Music Artists of 2016

Some of the best house music artists of 2016 include Tchami, Oliver Heldens, and Don Diablo. These artists have helped shape the sound of house music and continue to innovate the genre.

DJ Snake

DJ Snake is a French producer and DJ best known for his 2013 song “Turn Down for What.” His style is a mix of hip-hop, electronic and trap music.

DJ Snake was born in 1986 in Paris, France. He got his start as a hip-hop DJ, but soon began incorporating electronic and trap music into his sets. DJ Snake’s first big break came with the release of “Turn Down for What” in 2013. The song was an instant hit, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming a global dancefloor anthem.

Since then, DJ Snake has released a string of successful singles, including “Lean On” (with Major Lazer and M0), “Get Low” (with Dillon Francis), and “Middle” (with Bipolar Sunshine). He has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Justin Bieber, Skrillex, Diplo and Usher.

In 2016, DJ Snake was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for “Lean On.” He is one of the most popular DJs in the world, with an estimated net worth of $16 million.

Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, songwriter and Remixer. He is known for his singles “We Found Love”, “This Is What You Came For” and “How Deep Is Your Love”. His debut studio album, I Created Disco, was released in 2007 and topped the UK charts. His second studio album, Ready for the Weekend, was released in 2009. His third studio album, 18 Months, was released in 2012 and became his first to top the UK charts. He has released four singles that have topped the US Billboard Hot 100: “Merrymaking at My Place”, “I’m Not Alone”, “Bounce” and “Feel So Close”. Harris has won numerous awards including three Grammy Awards and a World Music Award.

The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers are an American DJ and production duo consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall. Their 2014 song “#Selfie” reached number sixteen on the US Billboard Hot 100. In October 2014, they released their debut EP, Bouquet. “Roses”, the first single from the EP, peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100. Another single from the EP, “Don’t Let Me Down”, featuring Daya, peaked at number three in April 2016. In May 2016, they released a single entitled “Inside Out”.

Marshmello

Marshmello is an American electronic music producer and DJ. He first gained international recognition by releasing remixes of songs by Jack Ü and Zedd. His debut studio album, Joytime, was released in early 2016. He is best known for his hit singles “Silence”, “Wolves”, “Friends” and “Happier”.

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

This dynamic duo has been turning heads in the music industry for years, and 2016 was no different. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike topped the charts with their hit song “The Hum”, and their performance at Tomorrowland was one of the most talked-about sets of the year. With no signs of slowing down, these two are definitely ones to watch in 2017.