Among a plethora of genres modern music has to offer, it’s apparent that electronic dance music (EDM) dominates the airwaves. What’s not to love? It’s everything you could ever want in a rave-friendly song. It has a catchy melody, a strong percussive build-up that instils tension and anticipation followed by a massive climax in the form of a heavy bass drop.
You hear it dominating the airwaves in clubs, at events and people even go as far as to fly halfway around the world to partake in music festivals i.e. Tomorrowland (Europe) and World Club Dome (South Korea) just to experience it. But little does anyone know that here in Singapore, we have a pretty dope EDM scene as well.
To get a taste of what Singapore’s EDM scene has to offer, here are 7 major names including prolific artists and DJs that will have you tearing up the dance floor like a present on Christmas morning.
Fallen Superhero
While Mohamed Yahya may not have rocketed his DJ-ing career beyond YouTube, he deserves a spot in our list for being one of the most talented yet hugely underrated spin junkies. A bedroom DJ—he produces all of his works from the comfort of his bedroom—Yahya goes by the moniker Fallen Superhero.
His craft and his music are unique. He takes inspiration from sounds around him—literally. From the hypnotising chant of the Tampines tissue auntie to the beeping sounds of train doors closing; he turns ordinary, everyday sounds into EDM masterpieces.
MYRNE
The Lion City’s very own DJ prodigy, MYRNE has played in major electronic music leagues. He’s the first Singaporean signed by Ultra Records; joining the ranks of many world-renowned DJs such as Alan Walker and Steve Aoki. Back in 2018, he collaborated with local singer-songwriter Gentle Bones to release the 10-track B4NGER PROJECT via Universal Music. The same year, he performed at Tomorrowland and Ultra Miami, making him the first Singapore musician to ever perform on these international stages.
A classically-trained musician with a Grade 8 certificate in piano, MYRNE first started tinkering around with a basic setup consisting of audio software and keyboards on his Windows laptop while in Junior College. His remixes of pop hits proved popular on his Soundcloud account; he amassed a following of close to 10,000 followers within just a short time during his formative years as a budding DJ. MYRNE is among a slew of many artists that will be performing at the inaugural edition of Singapore’s first multi-genre music festival, Hydeout Festival.
Ghetto
DJ Ghetto is one that you can trust to pull out the sickest tunes, ruling the dance floor without even breaking a sweat. He is known for his tight mixing, fast fingers and dramatic drops, formulating his own unique blend of Electro House, Progressive House, Hip Hop and R&B.
DJ Ghetto has several accolades under his name; he was crowned twice as the Singapore DMC Champion back in 2009 & 2010 and successfully won DJ Battles in his earlier days.
He currently holds a residency at Phuture, fronting Bulletproof every Friday, and TGIW at Zouk every Wednesday, with his signature EDM, Hip-Hop and R&B beats.
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Jasmine Sokko
Jasmine Wong Chu Qing—better known by her stage name Jasmine Sokko—is a Singaporean electronic music singer-songwriter and producer. Known for wearing her trademark masks to conceal part of her face, she is also one of the top most-streamed Singaporean female singers on Spotify. But this dark, mysterious and futuristic persona is more than just a gimmick. It aligns with her music, which comprises melancholic electro-pop.
Fascinated by human connection, singer-producer Jasmine Sokko celebrates emotional vulnerability through her song-writing. As a native of the digital world, she concocts a euphoric blend of upbeat yet apocalyptic melancholia; where her emotional refuge is unexpectedly found on the dance floor.
JOZY
Overflowing with youthful energy, DJ JOZY—real name Joann Khoo—is not one to mess with. Her understanding of music and her ability with a turntable is anything but amateurish. At only 23 years old, she’s already seen it all; the grind of doing weekly shows and coming up with new material on a regular basis.
Despite her young age, JOZY continually pushes boundaries and experiments with various musical genres—mostly heavy bass music and dubstep.
LeNERD
The newest addition to Zouk’s resident DJs, LeNERD, is one of the most notable up-and-coming names in the local scene. Arm with mad skills with a turntable, he’s the first Singaporean to ever have his Turntablist Battle Routine featured on America’s DJCITY TV.
He specialises in a wide array of genres from classic Hip Hop, R&B, new-age trap to top 40s hits, but infuses them with his own unique flavour, reflecting on his turntable roots.
LINCY
Despite his young age, DJ LINCY has already shared the stage with some of the world’s biggest EDM names. Think the likes of Alesso, Calvin Harris, Steve Angello, Dash Berlin, Showtek, Martin Garrix, Skrillex and many more.
He has a profound knowledge of music and his passion transcends many his age. He’s a regular at Capital Zouk Singapore and helms the decks during the once-a-month throwback hit night, Total Recall.
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