Can you believe it’s been 13 years since Skrillex dropped his iconic ‘Bangarang’ EP?! Yes, thirteen years! Although Skrillex had already won three Grammys prior to the release of ‘Bangarang’ would solidify his place as a household name and cement his status as a music icon.
Before ‘Bangarang’, Skrillex had already taken home Grammys for Best Dance Recording with ‘Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites’, Best Dance/Electronica Album for the Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites EP, and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for ‘Cinema’ (Skrillex Remix), all in 2012.
With ‘Bangarang’, Skrillex proved he wasn’t just a dubstep sensation—he was, indeed, a genre-defining artist. The EP achieved #1 on charts worldwide, including the Australian Dance Albums, US Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums, and UK Dance Albums. It went on to achieve platinum certification in Australia, Austria, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United States, while being certified gold in the UK.
The success of ‘Bangarang’ didn’t stop at the charts. In 2013, Skrillex earned two more Grammys for Best Dance/Electronica Album for the ‘Bangarang’ EP and Best Dance Recording for the title track, ‘Bangarang’ (featuring Sirah). These wins made him the most Grammy-awarded electronic music artist in history, a testament to his innovative sound and global influence.
With ‘Bangarang’, Skrillex’s career reached stratospheric heights. He became a headliner at major music festivals like Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, and Tomorrowland. The music video for ‘Bangarang’ became a viral sensation, gaining 1 million views within days of release. To date, it has racked up an astonishing 957 million views on YouTube.
Skrillex’s collaborations during this time further showcased his versatility. In 2011, he teamed up with Ellie Goulding for the melodic track ‘Summit’ which was featured on the ‘Bangarang’ EP. In 2015, he joined forces with Justin Bieber and Diplo for the global hit ‘Where Are Ü Now’, released under the duo’s Jack Ü project. With these tracks bridging the gap between electronic music and mainstream pop, Skrillex earned even more acclaim.
To mark the anniversary, let’s honor this legendary milestone by streaming ‘Bangarang’ on Spotify today. Help the music video go viral once more and push it toward 1 billion views on YouTube. Rewatch, share, and show the world why this EP remains one of the most iconic releases in electronic music history!
