FORBES is always releasing figures for who is the most successful in entertainment and their latest involve some the biggest DJ’s in the world. As electronic continues taking over the mainstream, the DJ’s involved are the ones capitalizing off of it, and none other than Calvin Harris. He stands to be the world’s richest, making $66 million (thanks to Las Vegas residencies, an album and Giorgio Armani sponsorship), followed by David Guetta with $37 million.
Although electronic music still has a foothold on music, the rise might have hit its peak, because the 108% jump in 2012 to 2013 has only increased a mere 2.5% in 2014 to 2015.
Check out the full Top 10 below.
1. Calvin Harris (Scotland) – $66 million
2. David Guetta (France) – $37 million
3. Tiësto (Netherlands) — $36 million
4 & 5. Skrillex & Steve Aoki (U.S.A.) — $24 million
6. Avicii (Sweden) — $19 million
7. Kaskade (U.S.A.) — $18 million
8 & 9. Martin Garrix (Netherlands) & Zedd (Russia/Germany) — $17 million
10. Afrojack (Netherlands) — $16 million
11 & 12. Deadmau5 (Canada) & Diplo (U.S.A.) — $15 million
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