The world of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) has always been very present around the globe, but only recently did this music scene explode in the U.S., and now it's a genre of music that is conquering the charts. It seems that every artist now is trying to collaborate with a DJ to create a EDM single; and there's no question why, the song always becomes a hit!
The 2015 Latin Billboard Music Awards, will highlight for the first time ever in Spanish-language television the growing musical wave that is EDM, with a special performance by the world-renowned DJ, Afrojack.
Dutch music producer and DJ Nick van de Wall, commonly known as Afrojack, was named one of the 10 most important DJs in the world according to DJ Mag.
Afrojack, who has collaborated with prominent artists like David Guetta (“Titanium”), Madonna (“Revolver”), Chris Brown (“Look At Me Now”), and Beyonce (“Run The World” Girls), reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in 2011 as co-author and producer on Pitbull’s “Give Me Everything,” which featured him, Ne-Yo and Nayer. His 2014 album “Forget The World” debuted at No. 2 on the Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
We've compiled Our Favorite 7 Afrojack songs to add to your Summer Playlist:
1. Afrojack's remix of "Nothing Really Matters" by Mr. Probz is definitely a song you will have on loop this summer. It's so catchy and relaxing at the same time.
2. "Ten Feet Tall ft. Wrabel" by Afrojack has over 41 million views on just YouTube. We're pretty sure it's impossible to not dance to this song.
3. "As Your Friend ft. Chris Brown" is undoubtedly of Afrojack's most popular songs. The beat of the song + Chris Browns voice = perfection.
4. Afrojack's song "Musician" is especially for those who like prefer electronic music that has more hypnotic beats and less vocals.
5. Afrojack remixed "Do or Die" by Thirty Seconds To Mars and created a masterpiece. This video Afrojack uploaded to his official YouTube channel sheds some light on just how energetic and fun this genre of music sets out to be.
6. Afrojack joined forces with Karim Mika and Daniel Forster to remix their song "Crunk". His unique twist to this high energy song will have you dancing the night away.
7. Afrojack's latest collaboration with Bassjackers "What We Live For" will make your heart race all night!
Don't miss Afrojack's performance the night of the Latin Billboard's on Thursday, April 30th, 8PM/7C, only on Telemundo.