Top 50 Best Songs by Skrillex

Skrillex is one of the most influential electronic music producers of the 21st century. Since emerging under the Skrillex name in 2010, Sonny Moore has helped redefine modern electronic dance music by combining dubstep, electro house, trap, future bass and experimental electronic production into a distinctive sound that has influenced countless producers worldwide. His music has achieved significant commercial success through chart performance, streaming figures, industry certifications and Grammy Award recognition.

The following list ranks Skrillex’s most commercially successful and recognisable official songs. The order reflects a combination of worldwide chart success, certifications, streaming popularity, long term cultural impact and industry consensus rather than personal opinion. Although precise worldwide sales are unavailable for many electronic releases, the tracks included here represent the records that have had the greatest commercial reach across digital downloads, streaming platforms, radio airplay and club play.

This reference guide is intended for DJs, collectors, music journalists, producers and fans looking for a reliable overview of Skrillex’s most successful official releases. Only officially released commercial tracks are included. Album-only tracks, unofficial remixes, bootlegs, live versions and promotional releases have been excluded. Release dates shown are the original commercial release dates, while record labels reflect the original issuing label.

*Ranking is based on a combination of worldwide commercial success, certifications, streaming performance, chart history and long term cultural impact.

Why These Songs Belong in Every DJ Collection

Skrillex’s catalogue has become essential listening for DJs across electronic music. His productions introduced a new level of sound design, energy and technical precision that reshaped EDM during the 2010s. Tracks such as Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites, Bangarang, First of the Year (Equinox) and Where Are Ü Now remain staples because they combine memorable hooks with powerful drops that continue to work on festival stages, clubs and radio.

His collaborations have also crossed genres, bringing together pop, hip hop, reggae, dubstep and house music. This versatility makes his records useful for DJs performing at festivals, commercial clubs, student events and mainstream parties alike.

A Brief History of Skrillex

Skrillex began his career as Sonny Moore, lead vocalist of the post hardcore band From First to Last. After leaving the band, he transitioned into electronic music and adopted the Skrillex alias.

His breakthrough came in 2010 with Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites, a release that became one of the defining records of modern dubstep. Over the following decade he collected numerous Grammy Awards, founded the influential OWSLA label, collaborated with artists ranging from Justin Bieber and Diplo to Missy Elliott, Fred again.. and Damian Marley, and became one of electronic music’s most respected producers.

Rather than remaining tied to one genre, Skrillex has continually evolved, incorporating house, UK garage, trap, techno, future bass and experimental electronic music into his productions while maintaining worldwide commercial success.

10 Fun Facts About Skrillex

1. His real name is Sonny John Moore.
2. He originally found fame as the lead singer of From First to Last.
3. He has won multiple Grammy Awards.
4. He founded the influential OWSLA record label.
5. “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” helped popularise brostep worldwide.
6. “Where Are Ü Now” became one of the biggest electronic crossover hits ever made.
7. He has collaborated with artists from pop, hip hop, reggae and rock.
8. He co formed Jack Ü alongside Diplo.
9. His productions have influenced an entire generation of EDM producers.
10. His music has accumulated billions of streams across digital platforms.

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