Top 10 Electronic Dance Music Songs
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Here are the top 10 electronic dance music songs that you need in your playlist!
What is Electronic Dance Music?
Electronic Dance Music is a broad range of percussive electronic music genres made largely for nightclubs, raves, and festivals. EDM is generally produced for playback by disc jockeys (DJs) who create seamless selections of tracks, called a mix by segueing from one recording to another.
The popularity of EDM was greatly influenced by the Miami dance music scene of the late 1970s to mid-1980s. Frankie Knuckles, one founding fathers of house music, was a DJ at the Warehouse Club in Chicago during this time. He mixed disco tracks with electronic synthesizers to create a new sound that became known as “house.” As house music gained popularity in Chicago, it began to spread to other American cities such as New York, Detroit, and Los Angeles. These cities also developed their own styles of house music. In the 1990s, European Techno and rave culture imported American house and created their own style of EDM known as Eurodance.
The Origins of Electronic Dance Music
Electronic dance music, or EDM as it is commonly known, is a broad range of percussive electronic music genres made largely for nightclubs, raves, and festivals. EDM is generally produced for playback by disc jockeys (DJs) who create seamless selections of tracks, called a mix, by segueing from one recording to another.
The origins of EDM are difficult to pin down, as it is a relatively young genre that has undergone many changes and morphings since its early days in the clubs of Chicago and Detroit in the 1980s. However, one thing is certain: EDM would not exist without the technological advances of the past few decades. Computers, synthesisers, samplers and other electronic equipment and instruments have allowed producers and DJs to create new sounds that were never before possible.
With that said, let’s take a look at 10 of the most important and influential electronic dance music songs of all time.
The Rise of Electronic Dance Music
With the rise of electronic dance music, there has been a corresponding increase in the popularity of EDM songs. In this guide, we will take a look at the top 10 EDM songs that have been topping the charts in recent years.
1. ” Levels” by Avicii
2. “Don’t You Worry Child” by Swedish House Mafia
3. “Animals” by Martin Garrix
4. “Tsunami (Jump)” by DVBBS and Borgeous
5. “Wake Me Up” by Avicii
6. “La La La” by Naughty Boy and Sam Smith
7. “Let’s Go Crazy” by Calvin Harris and Ne-Yo
8. “We Can’t Stop” by Miley Cyrus
9. “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams
10. “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers
The Top 10 Electronic Dance Music Songs
1. “Break Free” by Zedd feat. Selena Gomez
2. “Lean On” by Major Lazer & DJ Snake feat. MØ
3. “Where Are Ü Now” by Skrillex and Diplo with Justin Bieber
4. “Runaway (U & I)” by Galantis
5. “Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)” by OMI
6. “Don’t Let Me Down” by The Chainsmokers feat. Daya
7. “Work” by Rihanna feat. Drake
8.” Sorry” by Justin Bieber
9.”Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd
10.”Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles
The Future of Electronic Dance Music
Electronic dance music (EDM), also known as dance music, club music, or simply dance, is a broad range of percussive electronic music genres made largely for nightclubs, raves and festivals. EDM is generally produced for playback by DJs who create seamless selections of tracks, called a mix, by segueing from one recording to another. EDM producers also perform their music live in a concert or festival setting in what is sometimes called a live PA. In Europe, EDM is more commonly called ‘dance music’, or simply ‘dance’.
Despite the association of EDM with nightclubs and rave culture, many artists are now experimenting with ways to take the genre mainstream. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of EDM festivals held in arenas and stadiums, instead of the traditional club setting. This shift has been driven in part by the increased popularity of electronic dance music among younger generations.
As the genres continue to evolve and grow in popularity, it’s likely that we’ll see even more experimentation with new ways to experience EDM. Here are 10 songs that are paving the way for the future of electronic dance music:
1. “Alive” by Krewella
2. “Animals” by Martin Garrix
3. “Atom” by NERO
4. “Booty Bounce” by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
5. “Bounce Generation” by TJR & VINAI
6. “Boneless” by Steve Aoki, Chris Lake & Tujamo
7. “Bred for Destruction (featuring.” Yvonne Lamb)” by Noisia 8. “Creatures of the Night (featuring Midnight Tyrannosaurus)” by Darksiderz 9. “Eparrei (featuring Diplo)” by Major Lazer 10. “Funk Wav Bounces Vol 1 (featuring Calvin Harris & Future)”
