What Are Some EDM Tracks That Defined The Genre For You? [Updated With Spotify Playlist]

[RadicalOptimism]

I went through a phase in high school and college, where EDM was my favorite genre besides pop. I've gone through many phases throughout my life where one genre dominates over the others, but my taste has always been very diverse. Most of my Spotify playlists are a mixture of all types of music and are often not cohesive. I was inspired to create a thread celebrating "EDM" music, and I'm curious to see if there are many fans of the genre and what your favorite tracks are. I have loads I want to share but have picked ten that bring fond memories of my Junior year of high school-beginning of my sophomore year. Some of these songs came out before, but although I'd head them back, these were the years that made me love the genre. 2008-2010 were my favorite years, although 2011-2014 comes close. 

 

10. Love Is Gone - David Guetta & Chris Willis 

9. Let Me Think About It - Ida Corr vs. Fedde Le Grand

8. Technologic - Daft Punk

7. Everytime We Touch - Cascada 

6. One (Your Name) - Swedish House Mafia

5. Day 'N' Nite (Crookers Remix) - Kid Cudi 

4. Satisfaction - Benny Benassi

3. My Feelings For You - Avicii & Sebastien Drums 

2. Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs 

1. Call On Me - Eric Prydz 

 

 

Share your jams that created fond memories 

[RadicalOptimism]

I want to create a playlist with all the additions! 

[Midnight]

 

I really like this one, I'll be back with more 

 

[RadicalOptimism]

5 minutes ago, Midnight said:

 

I really like this one, I'll be back with more 

 

I haven't heard this one! I'm loving it or if I've heard it I don't remember 

[Midnight]

1 minute ago, CrazyButItFeelsAllright said:

I haven't heard this one! I'm loving it or if I've heard it I don't remember 

I'm trying to remember all the one's I like my brain is like  right now

[RadicalOptimism]

Remixes that defined that era 

Celebration (Benny Benassi Radio Mix) - Madonna

Alejandro (Skrillex Remix) - Lady Gaga

Breakin Dishes (Soul Seekerz Remix) - Rihanna 

 

Gimme More (Kaskade Club Mix) - Britney Spears

 

[RadicalOptimism]

Just now, Midnight said:

I'm trying to remember all the one's I like my brain is like  right now

I have hundreds I want to post, but it's not fun if I'm the only one posting them 

[RebelMe]

16 minutes ago, CrazyButItFeelsAllright said:

Call On Me - Eric Prydz 

My workout anthem! 

 

 

[princessmimi]

Not to sound dumb but is EDM the same as techno dance music?

If so:

Hold It Against Me by Britney

Till The World Ends by Britney

I Wanna Go by Britney

Inside Out by Britney

Cry For You by September

All At Once by Jess Caroll

Naturally by Selena Gomez

Slow Down by Selena Gomez

Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO

Gangnam Style by Psy

Closer by The Chainsmokers

Where Are U Now by Justin Bieber

Pound The Alarm by Nicki Minaj

Turn Me On by David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj

ET by Katy Perry

Let There Be Love by Christina Aguilera

Addicted To Your Luv by Madonna

[Towelney]

 

[RadicalOptimism]

2 minutes ago, RebelMe said:

My workout anthem! 

 

 

Love it! It made me fall in love with this fella 

[RadicalOptimism]

1 minute ago, Towelney said:

 

EVACUATE THE DANCEFLOOOOOORRRR  I was going to put that one for my Cascada pick but EWT is that basic song everyone knows. I LOVE Cascada 

[RadicalOptimism]

Also slé at Krewalla @Towelney this is still my jam 

Takes me back to my redbull vodka days 

[Towelney]

1 minute ago, CrazyButItFeelsAllright said:

EVACUATE THE DANCEFLOOOOOORRRR  I was going to put that one for my Cascada pick but EWT is that basic song everyone knows. I LOVE Cascada 

I actually drew her when I was younger  along with Lady Gaga’s Poker Face look  I should look for them

[RebelMe]

Just now, CrazyButItFeelsAllright said:

Love it! It made me fall in love with this fella 

Yes! He's so hot 

[RadicalOptimism]

6 minutes ago, princessmimi said:

Not to sound dumb but is EDM the same as techno dance music?

If so:

Hold It Against Me by Britney

Till The World Ends by Britney

I Wanna Go by Britney

Inside Out by Britney

Cry For You by September

All At Once by Jess Caroll

Naturally by Selena Gomez

Slow Down by Selena Gomez

Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO

Gangnam Style by Psy

Closer by The Chainsmokers

Where Are U Now by Justin Bieber

Pound The Alarm by Nicki Minaj

Turn Me On by David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj

ET by Katy Perry

Let There Be Love by Christina Aguilera

Addicted To Your Luv by Madonna

Love your selections and honestly there are so many subgenres, but the majority of people attribute any of these genres as "EDM" so I went with that rather than being more strict 

[Towelney]

Just now, CrazyButItFeelsAllright said:

Also slé at Krewalla @Towelney this is still my jam 

Takes me back to my redbull vodka days 

I love that song!  I remember listening to this on my iPod

[RadicalOptimism]

1 minute ago, Towelney said:

I actually drew her when I was younger  along with Lady Gaga’s Poker Face look  I should look for them

Yes! Post them 

[RadicalOptimism]

Just now, Towelney said:

I love that song!  I remember listening to this on my iPod

This was going to be one of my song picks for @Roxxy playlists, but went with others. Wanted to tone it down 

[Towelney]

Just now, RebelMe said:

Yes! He's so hot