Skrillex: The Dubstep Pioneer and Electronic Music Icon
Skrillex is an American electronic music producer, DJ, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is widely credited with popularizing dubstep and brostep in the mainstream during the early 2010s.
Born in Los Angeles, Moore gained initial fame as the lead singer of post-hardcore band From First to Last (2004-2007). He launched his solo electronic project 'Skrillex' in 2008.
His breakthrough came with the 2010 EP 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites,' winning multiple Grammys. He co-founded the labels OWSLA and NEST HQ.
Skrillex has collaborated with major artists like Diplo (forming Jack Ü), Justin Bieber, and Four Tet, consistently pushing electronic music boundaries. He remains a dominant force in the global dance music scene.
- Moore left From First to First abruptly in 2007 due to severe vocal cord issues, forcing him to quit touring and screaming vocals.
- He struggled with homelessness early in his solo career, crashing on couches in Los Angeles while producing music.
- Skrillex's distinctive look (side-shaved hair, thick-rimmed glasses) became iconic in electronic music culture.
- He faced controversy and unverified plagiarism accusations (later dismissed) regarding the track 'Bangarang' from an obscure Japanese artist.
- In 2023, he surprised fans by releasing two full albums ('Quest for Fire' and 'Don't Get Too Close') within weeks, showcasing diverse styles.