House Music in 2016: The Best of EDM
From the best new house music producers to the hottest EDM tracks of the year, check out our list of the best house music of 2016.
Introduction
The best house music of 2016 brought the energy, the groove, and the soul that we all needed to help us get through a tough year. From unforgettable anthems to intimate deep cuts, these tracks had us dancing all night long.
While some may argue that house music has lost its way in recent years, we believe that 2016 was a strong year for the genre. New artists like Mija,Matoma, and Louis the Child proved that there is still plenty of innovation and creativity to be found in house music. At the same time, veteran producers like Disclosure and Alex Metric delivered some of their best work to date.
Whether you’re a diehard house fan or just getting into the genre, we hope you enjoy our list of the best house tracks of 2016.
What is EDM?
EDM, or electronic dance music, is a genre of music that is often played in nightclubs, festivals, and other venues where people go to dance. The music is mostly produced by DJs who use turntables and mixers to create new and original songs. EDM has become one of the most popular genres of music in recent years, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down.
There are many different subgenres of EDM, but the two most popular are house music and trance music. House music is characterized by a4/4 time signature, a steady beat, and often features synthesizers and other electronic instruments. Trance music is typically slower than house music, with a tempo that ranges from 130 to 160 beats per minute. It also often features synthesizers and other electronic instruments, but the focus is on creating a feeling of euphoria or ecstasy.
The Best of EDM in 2016
2016 was a great year for EDM. We saw a lot of new artists emerge and a lot of new sub-genres of house music being created. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the best of EDM in 2016.
Avicii
Avicii was a Swedish DJ, remixer, and record producer. He rose to prominence in 2011 with his single “Levels”. His debut studio album, True (2013), featured electronic music incorporated with elements of multiple genres and received generally positive reviews. It peaked within the top ten in more than fifteen countries and topped international dance charts; in the United States, it peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Avicii’s second studio album, Stories (2015), produced successful singles “Wake Me Up”, “You Make Me”, “X You”, and additions to his hit Etta James song “Something’s Got a Hold on Me”.
At the height of his career, Avicii was ranked third on DJ Magazine’s annual Top 100 DJs poll in 2012 and 2013 and has been nominated twice for a Grammy Award for his work on Sunshine with David Guetta in 2012 and for Levels in 2013. He won numerous other awards including MTV Europe Music Award for Best Electronic in 2013 and American Music Award for Favorite EDM Artist in 2014. On 20 April 2018, Avicii died by suicide at age 28.
Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris is a Scottish radio DJ, record producer, and singer. He rose to prominence with his hit single “Acceptable in the ’80s” and has since had a string of hits including “The Girls,” “I’m Not Alone,” and “We Found Love.” In 2012, he was named the highest-paid DJ in the world by Forbes magazine. Harris’ 2016 album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and features the singles “This Is What You Came For,” “Slide,” and “Heatstroke.”
David Guetta
David Guetta is a French DJ and producer of electronic dance music. He has released seven studio albums and his eighth album is due to be released in 2018. Guetta has sold over nine million albums and 30 million singles worldwide. In 2011, Guetta was voted as the number one DJ in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll. He has won numerous awards including two Grammy Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, two World Music Awards, nine NRJ Music Awards and many more.
Born in Paris in 1967, Guetta began DJing at the age of 16. In the 1980s and 1990s, he played nightclubs in Paris and was an active participant in the house music scene. In 2001, he released his debut album, Just a Little More Love. The album peaked at number six on the UK Albums Chart and spawned four singles, including “Just a Little More Love” which peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart. His follow-up album,Guetta Blaster (2004), featured the single ” Lovely Laura ,” which reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2006, Guetta released his third album, Pop Life . The album featured the singles “Love Is Gone,” which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart , “Baby When The Light,” which peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart , and “ensual Seduction,” which peaked at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100 .
In 2009, Guetta released his fourth studio album One Love . The album featured Usher on the single ” Without You ,” which reached number one in several countries including Australia , Canada , Czech Republic , Germany , Poland , Slovakia , and Switzerland . The album also includes collaborations with will.i.am , Akon , Snoop Dogg , Jessie J , Flo Rida , Usher , Chris Willis , Ludacris , Taio Cruz Justin Bieber ; Nicki Minaj ; Ne-Yo ; Kid Cudi ; Black Eyed Peas ; Timbaland ; Dev ; Steve Aoki ; Afrojack ; Lil Wayne andFat Joe . One Love received generally positive reviews from music critics and was nominated for Best Electronic/Dance Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards .
In 2010, Guetta released his fifth studio album Nothing but The Beat under Virgin Records’ sub-label EMI France . It features collaborations with Snoop Dogg (“Sweat”), Flo Rida (” Where Them Girls At “), Nicki Minaj (” Turn Me On “), Tile Rex” Good Feeling “, Willy William (” What’s Up Danger “)and Brownies” Sunshine “. Other songs include Avicii’s tour dates frontman Levels “, Daddy Yankee ‘s track’ Luv U More ‘busy ( from Pitbull Globalization ), Usher’sWithout You song She Wolf ( Falling Apart ) by Sander van Doorn featuring Heidi De Houthakker[27]and Titanium feat Sia Apologize ‘. In 2012,, a documentary film about David Guetta’s life called Nothing but Artist was produced by Variety Film Production Company
Conclusion
As 2016 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the best house music of the year. This list includes some of the biggest tracks of the year, as well as some underground gems that may have flown under your radar. Regardless of your taste in house music, there’s something on this list for everyone.
So without further ado, here are the best house tracks of 2016:
1. “Settling” by Jax Jones
2. ” Ibiza” by CamelPhat and Elderbrook
3. “Lying” by George Fitzgerald
4. “Bummed Out” by Deniz Bul
5. “You Know” by Huxley
6. “pages” by Detroit Swindle
7. “Raw Cuts #6” by Moodymann
8. “Safe Word” Green Velvet and Prok & Fitch
9.”Be Kind to Yourself” by OFFAIAH
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