Diplo, Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers: Who Is The Highest Paid DJ In The World?
Martin Garrix and Steve Aoki catch up with the big names - will one of them take the crown from Calvin Harris?
I just gotta know that your love is true
Can't keep running boy in and out my life
Wanna be your girl, not cause the mood is right
If I let you come inside, tomorrow will you hide
Will you be there for me, when I need someone to hold
Baby don't misunderstand, I do want for my man
I just need a little time, before I invest my love
Don't walk away boy (Don't walk away) my love won't hurt no
Don't walk away boy (Don't walk away) I'll be right there for you
Don't walk away boy (Don't walk away) my love won't hurt no
Don't walk away boy (Don't walk away) I'll be right there for you
I'll be right there for you
I've got all this love, all this love, waiting just for you, just for you
I've got all this love, all this love, waiting just for you, just for you
I've got all this love, all this love, waiting just for you, just for you
I've got all this love, all this love
Don't walk away boy (Don't walk away) my love won't hurt no
Don't walk away boy (Don't walk away) I'll be right there for you
Don't walk away boy (Don't walk away) my love won't hurt no
Don't walk away boy (Don't walk away) I'll be right there for you
I'll be right there for you
Since EDM first took over the charts in 2008, DJs have become as in-demand as pop stars, selling out shows worldwide in a matter of seconds.
From dance legends like David Guetta to newcomers such as The Chainsmokers, these are the masterminds behind the biggest hits that soundtrack our lives and now release albums as anticipated as Beyoncé's.
You only need to follow Diplo’s Snapchat to see that he visits more countries in one week than we probably ever will in a lifetime (we’re not jealous at all).
The question is, which DJ is raking in the most money while having the time of their life?
Forbes have published their annual list of the ten highest-paid DJs in the world, which Calvin Harris topped last year.
The Chainsmokers had a huge 2016 thanks to their inescapable number one ‘Closer’ with Halsey, while Martin Garrix and Zedd have become major touring forces and released huge pop collabs in the last 12 months. So who’s number one?
For the FIFTH (!) consecutive year, the UK’s very own Calvin Harris is the world’s highest-paid DJ, earning an eye-watering $48.5 million last year.
FORTY EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS. Can you even imagine?!
Tiësto follows him with $39 million, only just pushing The Chainsmokers to third place, who earned $38 million. So close, boys - maybe next year…
Skrillex, Steve Aoki and Diplo all hover around the very impressive $30 million mark, while Martin Garrix and Zedd each earned themselves a lovely $19 million each.
Garrix is 21 years old and making $19 million? News like this makes me wish I’d just ditched university and messed around on GarageBand until something stuck…
Once again, sadly no women made the top ten list, proving it’s very much still a boys club at the moment.
Fingers crossed next year we'll see that change!
By Ross McNeilage
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Hey!
Now, nothing ever last forever, no
One minute you're here and the next you're gone
So I respect you, wanna take it slow
I need a mental receipt to know this moment I owe
Do you mind if I steal a kiss, tho? (Chop, chop)
A little souvenir, can I steal it from you?
To memorize the way you shock me
The way you move it here (hey)
Just wanna feel it from you (hey)
Don't be afraid to catch feels
Ride drop top and chase thrills (hey)
I know you ain't afraid to pop pills (hey)
Baby, I know you ain't scared to catch feels
Feels with me
I'm your window shopper, sucker for your love, oh
I'm wearing your goggles, virtual reality
It ain't what it cost you, it might be a dollar
As long as it shocks you, memory, electricity
Do you mind if I steal a kiss, tho? (Chop, chop)
A little souvenir, can I steal it from you? (Oh, yeah)
To memorize the way you shock me (yeah)
The way you move it here (hey)
Just wanna feel it from you (hey)
Don't be afraid to catch feels (ha)
Ride drop top and chase thrills (oh-oh-oh, oh)
I know you ain't afraid to pop pills (hey)
Baby, I know you ain't scared to catch feels (straight up)
Feels with me (woah)
Goddamn, I know you love to make an entrance (babe)
Do you like getting paid or getting paid attention? (Like, woah)
You mixed the wrong guys with the right intentions
In the same bed, but it still feel long distance (yeah, yeah)
She's looking for a little more consistency (I know)
But when you stop looking, you gon' find what's meant to be
And honestly, I'm way too done with the hoes (no)
I cut off all my exes for your x and o's
I feel my old flings was just preparing me (me)
When I say I want you, say it back, parakeet (par')
Fly in first-class through the air, Airbnb (woah)
I'm the best you had, you just be comparing me to me (woah)
I'ma at this at you, if I put you on my phone (woah)
And upload it, it'll get maximum views
I came in through in the clutch with the lipsticks and phones
Wear your fave cologne just to get you alone
Don't be afraid to catch feels (ha)
(Don't be afraid to catch these feels)
Ride drop top and chase thrills (yeah)
(Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
I know you ain't afraid to pop pills (I know)
Baby, I know you ain't scared to catch feels
(Woah, woah, woah)
Feels with me
Don't be afraid to catch feels (no, no)
Don't be afraid, baby
Don't be afraid
Ride drop top and chase thrills (woah, okay)
I know you ain't afraid to pop pills
I know, I know, I know
Baby, I know you ain't scared to catch feels
Feels with me
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