Meet the World's Highest-paid DJ (PHOTOS)
According
to the latest Forbes' latest rankings Calvin Harris became the
highest-paid DJ in the world, dethroning the legendary David Guetta.
The
other top DJ’s of the world include the likes of Deamau5, Skrillex,
David Guetta, Pauly D and others. Harris was not on the highest-paid
list in 2012, but this year he overtook the previous champion Tiesto,
whose $22 million intake last year rose to $32 million this year, but
still not enough to equal with the new leader.
Anyone
who thought DJing wasn't a lucrative art form should reconsider, as
Harris tops the list with a $46 million salary – placing his earnings
ahead of those of Jay Z, Katy Perry and Beyonce (data for the latter
artists is from Forbes' 2012 list, they may have grossed more this
year).
Calvin
Harris, 29, has produced and released three of his own albums, one of
which debuted during the
qualifying period for this Forbes roundup, and
has recently worked with Rihanna, Ne-Yo and Florence Welch.
Harris
also notched eight Top 10 hits in the U.K. off the album, a record.
Tracks like "I Need Your Love" (featuring Ellie Goulding), "We Found
Love" (with Rihanna) and "Let's Go" (featuring Ne-Yo) have become
mainstays on dance-floors around the world.
Forbes
factors in business dealings and collaborative work for these DJs, many
of whom serve as producers and songwriters for other artists. Afrojack,
for example, has spearheaded singles for Pitbull and Will.I.Am, while
Diplo has worked with M.I.A., Chris Brown and Beyonce.Check out more photos below:
