Forbes just released their annual “Music’s 30 Under 30” list and electronic music producers hold down an impressive 5 slots, including the youngest entrant; that being, of course, Martin Garrix. A co-founder of Life In Color also found his way onto the list, to add a sixth representative from the realm of EDM.
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On this prestigious list Afrojack makes second, with Arca not far behind at fifth, and DJ Mustard and Porter Robinson bringing up 14th and 15th, respectively, while LIC co-founder Sebastian Solano lands at 22nd. These names stand alongside the likes of Florida Georgia Line, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Chance The Rapper and many more; an impressive feat to say the least.
Check out the full list below:
1. Florida Georgia Line
2. Afrojack
3. Jhené Aiko
4. Iggy Azalea
5. Arca
6. Azalea Banks
7. Hit-Boy
8. Martin Garrix
9. Will Griggs
10. Hozier
11. Haim
12. Mike Will Made It
13. Kacey Musgraves
14. DJ Mustard
15. Porter Robinson
16. A$AP Rocky
17. Anthony Saleh
18. Big Sean
19. Shellback
20. Ed Sheeran
21. Sam Smith
22. Sebastian Solano
23. Lindsey Stirling
24. Chance The Rapper
25. Penni Thow
26. Meghan Trainor
27. FKA Twigs
28. Kai Wright
29. 5 Seconds of Summer
30. Charli XCX
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