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Skrillex Reigns Supreme: Beatport’s Top-Selling Artist of 2023

In a triumphant year for electronic dance music (EDM), Skrillex emerges as the unrivaled champion, securing the title of Beatport’s Top-Selling Artist of 2023. The dubstep icon clinched the pinnacle position in both sales and streaming charts. This accolade follows the release of his stellar albums, Quest for Fire and Don’t Get Too Close.

Skrillex’s dominance is a testament to his enduring influence on the EDM landscape, marked by groundbreaking releases that captivated audiences worldwide. His magnetic presence in the industry was further solidified as he took center stage at Madison Square Garden on February 18th, 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the EDM scene.

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Skrillex performing at Madison Square Garden on February 18th, 2023.

Best-Selling Artists of 2023 on Beatport:

  1. Skrillex
  2. Fred again..
  3. FISHER
  4. Anyma
  5. David Guetta
  6. Dom Dolla
  7. John Summit
  8. Kevin McKay
  9. Chris Lake
  10. Hugel

Meanwhile, the hardware for Beatport’s most-streamed track of 2023 went to the Australian superstar FISHER, whose global house hit “Take It Off” pervaded the live music circuit en route. House music dominated that list as Mau P‘s “Gimme That Bounce” took the second spot, followed by Skrillex, Fred again.. and Four Tet‘s “Baby again..,” Westend and Noizu‘s “Push to Start,” and John Summit‘s “Where You Are.

Elsewhere in the “Beatport Insider” report, Toolroom Records was named the platform’s best-selling label. Mark Knight’s venerable house music imprint came out on top ahead of Afterlife, Insomniac Records, Glasgow Underground, and Drumcode, among others.

As Skrillex takes the crown as Beatport’s Top-Selling Artist of 2023, the EDM community eagerly anticipates the continued evolution of his groundbreaking contributions to the genre.