Tiësto & KSHMR’s Secrets Turns 10

On March 16, 2015, Secrets was released. Tiësto was already one of the biggest names in dance music, constantly adapting his style. KSHMR was stepping into the spotlight as a solo producer after years of working behind the scenes, with his start being with The Cataracs. This song changed how people saw him. VASSY’s vocals made it instantly recognizable, and the sound had something that kept listeners coming back.

Big room house was everywhere at the time, but Secrets stood out. It wasn’t just another festival hit. It was playing in clubs, on radio stations, and in DJ sets across different genres. People knew it whether they followed dance music or not.

How Secrets Took Over

The first time most people heard Secrets was at Ultra Music Festival 2015 when Tiësto dropped it during his set. The reaction was instant. The song quickly spread beyond festivals and became one of the most played dance tracks that year.

It hit No. 1 in Poland and landed on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Songs chart in the US. It was on rotation across Europe and Australia, getting heavy airplay on both dance and mainstream radio.

It didn’t stop there. Secrets was one of the most remixed tracks of its time. There were house edits, future bass versions, and even a hardstyle flip. DJs like Don Diablo, R3HAB, and DVBBS put their own spin on it. Slumberjack’s trap remix gave it a completely different feel and introduced it to a new audience.

For KSHMR, this was the moment everything changed. Before Secrets, most of his work had been behind the scenes. After this, his name was on festival lineups, and people started recognizing his sound.

Where Secrets Stands 10 Years Later

A decade later, Secrets still holds up. Tiësto has moved through different styles, and KSHMR has built his own sound, but this song is still part of their legacy.

Big room house isn’t in the spotlight the way it was in 2015, but some tracks don’t fade. When Secrets plays, people still react. It brings back a time when festival stages were packed with this kind of music, and for many, it’s tied to some of their best memories from that era.

Some songs are big in the moment. Others last. Secrets did both. Even after ten years, it still feels just as strong as the day it came out.

Preetika Narula

Having been in the EDM scene for 12 years now, Preetika is a die hard fan of festivals, clubbing and generally electronic dance music. Over the course of 12 years, she's met countless of djs like DJ Snake, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Blasterjaxx and Kshmr to name a few. She's attended festivals like Tomorrowland, Ultra Japan, Creamfields Hong Kong and more. Preetika is your go to girl for all things EDM related, especially in Thailand as she calls Bangkok home.

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