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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 Collection of Crowd-Pleasers (51–60)

FirestarterThe Prodigy

The Prodigy – Firestarter (Official Video)

FirestarterThe Prodigy

A track by the British band The Prodigy.

It was the first track to feature Keith Flint on vocals and was released in 1996.

It became a hit around the world, reaching No.

1 on the charts in the UK, Norway, and Finland.

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Sad MachinePorter Robinson

Porter Robinson – Sad Machine (Lyric Video)

Sad MachinePorter Robinson

A track depicting a duet between a lonely robot girl and a human boy.

It was released in 2014 by American electronic music producer Porter Robinson.

The track was produced using a Vocaloid.

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Raise Your Weapondeadmau5

deadmau5 – Raise Your Weapon (feat. Greta Svabo Bech)

Raise Your Weapondeadmau5

A masterpiece where deep emotion merges with an intense sound.

The lyrics use war as a metaphor for heartache, and the contrast between the delicate melody and the transition into thunderous dubstep is striking.

Released in May 2011, this track, powered by Greta Svabo Bech’s vocals, moved many listeners.

Included on the album 4×4=12, it earned Platinum certification in Canada.

As a signature work that showcases deadmau5’s musical range, it hints at new possibilities for dance music.

It’s a profound piece that prompts reflection on the complexity of human relationships and the consequences of selfish behavior.

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In conclusion

As mentioned at the outset, EDM is an ambiguous and increasingly diverse sound, and even in the 2020s, many great tracks have emerged—from classic, old-school EDM to songs with fresh new directions.

Start by checking out the timeless popular tracks in EDM history introduced in this article, and be sure to dive deeper into EDM that’s not just about getting hyped!