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[For Beginners] Classic EDM Songs in Western Music: A Collection of Popular, Hype Tracks

Active club DJKento
Active as a club DJ. Centered on dance music, they mix a wide range of genres including US hip-hop and J-rap, captivating audiences with their unique musical style.
music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

EDM—electronic dance music—often gets dismissed because people associate it with amped-up party crowds.

Perhaps many of you feel the same way.

While that image does exist, the definition of EDM, which spread rapidly from the late 2000s mainly in the U.

S.

, is actually quite fuzzy.

Within dance music, countless experiments have produced a wide range of styles, leading to global hit songs one after another—and their ripple effects have even influenced the sound of J-pop.

Although its momentum has eased somewhat in the 2020s, this article gathers signature and classic smash-hit EDM tracks for those who want to give the genre another listen.

Beginners are welcome to check them out!

[For Beginners] Classic Western EDM Tracks: A Compilation of Crowd-Pleasing Hits (21–30)

WitchcraftPendulum

Pendulum – Witchcraft (Official Video)

WitchcraftPendulum

A track released in 2010 by the Australian drum and bass band Pendulum.

It became a hit in the UK and other places.

The track is featured in music video games such as Guitar Hero Live.

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Right Here Right NowFatboy Slim

Fatboy Slim – Right Here, Right Now [Official 4K Video]

Right Here Right NowFatboy Slim

A track released in 1999 by British big beat musician Fatboy Slim.

It became a hit around the world and was named the “Greatest Dance Record of All Time” by the electronic dance and clubbing magazine Mixmag.

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[For Beginners] Classic Western EDM Tracks: A Collection of Popular, Hype Songs (31–40)

TremorDimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin Garrix

Dimitri Vegas, Martin Garrix, Like Mike – Tremor (Official Music Video)

TremorDimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin Garrix

A song beloved by many fans as a classic is “Tremor.” It’s a track produced by Dutch music producer Martin Garrix and Belgian DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike.

The original is fantastic, but this time I’d like to introduce its remix version.

This one was produced by music producers Riot Ten and Sullivan King.

It adds a heavy metal touch to the original, creating a unique sound that’s definitely addictive.

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TigerR3HAB

R3hab vs Skytech & Fafaq – Tiger (Official Music Video)

TigerR3HAB

A masterpiece of EDM distinguished by overwhelming, chest-thumping sub-bass and an energetic sound that feels like a wall of audio enveloping your body.

Created in June 2015 by Dutch DJ/producer R3HAB in collaboration with cutting-edge Polish producers Skytech and Fafaq, the track drives forward at 128 BPM in the key of D major.

After a tense build-up, the drop explodes, unleashing fierce low frequencies that rattle your entire body like a strike to the crown of your head.

Upon release, it shot to No.

3 on the Beatport chart and became a hot topic in clubs and festivals worldwide.

Perfect not only for igniting a club or party, but also for boosting your mood during workouts and exercise.

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MammothDimitri Vegas, MOGUAI & Like Mike

Dimitri Vegas, MOGUAI & Like Mike – Mammoth (Original Mix)

MammothDimitri Vegas, MOGUAI & Like Mike

A collaboration between the Belgian electronic DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and the German DJ and producer Moguai.

It was released as a digital download in 2013.

The track became a hit in countries such as Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and France.

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Block Rockin’ BeatsThe Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers – Block Rockin’ Beats (Official Music Video)

Block Rockin’ BeatsThe Chemical Brothers

A track released in 1997 by the British big beat duo The Chemical Brothers.

It became a hit around the world, reaching No.

1 on the UK charts.

The track also won a Grammy Award.

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Let Me Think About ItIda Corr vs Fedde Le Grand

Ida Corr vs Fedde Le Grand Let Me Think About It (Extended)

Let Me Think About ItIda Corr vs Fedde Le Grand

A collaboration between Danish soul singer Ida Corr and Dutch house music DJ Fedde Le Grand.

Released in 2007.

It became a hit worldwide, reaching No.

1 on the charts in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Hungary.

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