Forbes List: 10 Highest Paid DJ's

[JuiceJH]

Here is Forbes' full World's Highest-Paid DJs list:
1. Tiësto — $22 million
2. Skrillex — $15 million
3. Swedish House Mafia — $14 million
4. David Guetta — $13.5 million
5. Steve Aoki — $12 million
6. Deadmau5 — $11.5 million
7. DJ Pauly D — $11 million
8. Kaskade — $10 million
9. Afrojack — $9 million
10. Avicii — $7 million

(http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/reality...010836003.html)

[Jhaulotte]

I seen that and I looked at what it all consists of. It's cd sales, merchandise, appearances, and tv shows. I was shocked Avicii was lowest and we know pauly d is only on there cuz of tv.

[ochowie]

Also it's interesting they grouped Swedish House Mafia together since there's three of them.

[Jhaulotte]

Also, think it said Aoki did nearly 250 shows last year. That's a lot of days for a big name dj

[cb46]

Also, think it said Aoki did nearly 250 shows last year. That's a lot of days for a big name dj

I read an article about that and apparently he made 6-7 million for all those shows.

[WT661]

Pauly D is still coming into his own as a DJ, but I was working at the Palms during his residency and WITHOUT FAIL, every party that he played at was sold out and packed wall to wall with females. Whether you like him as a DJ or not, his following is undeniable and he brings a great crowd to every venue he plays at

Me and the boys checked out one of the nights that Pauly D was at Rain. We didnt pay to get in so we though, hey no loss if it was wack. My promoter friend said he packed the house with women. We were reluctant since it was guaranteed our crowd and music was Mar/Xs/Sur, our usual spots. So we said f-it, lets go check it out. Music was ok, it was decent but didnt suck at all or something I would remember. But the crowd was packed with women. We were surprised and it ended up a good night. As much as people can criticize that he's not of the same level as those other DJs, he still put on a good show that people enjoyed. At the end of the day, it brings in patrons and money. Can't hate the guy for doing his thing.

[Sterling]

Pauly D is still coming into his own as a DJ, but I was working at the Palms during his residency and WITHOUT FAIL, every party that he played at was sold out and packed wall to wall with females. Whether you like him as a DJ or not, his following is undeniable and he brings a great crowd to every venue he plays at

Me and the boys checked out one of the nights that Pauly D was at Rain. We didnt pay to get in so we though, hey no loss if it was wack. My promoter friend said he packed the house with women. We were reluctant since it was guaranteed our crowd and music was Mar/Xs/Sur, our usual spots. So we said f-it, lets go check it out. Music was ok, it was decent but didnt suck at all or something I would remember. But the crowd was packed with women. We were surprised and it ended up a good night. As much as people can criticize that he's not of the same level as those other DJs, he still put on a good show that people enjoyed. At the end of the day, it brings in patrons and money. Can't hate the guy for doing his thing.

OK, now I might actually go to wherever he's spinnin for once. Hopefully he's in Vegas the weekend I'm there next month.

Not really surprised with his following though. He was easily the most likeable and level headed person on that show. (Yes I watched the 1st 2 seasons. Then it got stale and repetitive)

[Chuck]

Another good DJing related article from an interview with Eric Prydz....

http://newsroom.mtv.com/2012/08/03/e...-things-video/

[Rickdick]

Go go Pauly D

[donniejay]

i really thought that the Palms was overlooked by alot of people. I'm glad it got the exposure it did through Pauly D. And no hate on the guy at all, he was really the only jersey shore cast member who made something out of his jersey shore career.

but avicii at the bottom of the top 10?? i thought david guetta would have be higher too 0__0

[Jhaulotte]

Avicii at 7 Mil is so hard to believe. I would think LEVELS alone got him that in royalties. Tiesto at 22 mil means he must be doing a lot of producing for other artists or something.

[WT661]

Tiesto has been around for awhile and has those CDs he comes out with. Plus all his appearances. While Levels for Avicii was big, he's just starting out so may not have side/behind the scenes projects like Tiesto has.

[ochowie]

Tiesto has been around for awhile and has those CDs he comes out with. Plus all his appearances. While Levels for Avicii was big, he's just starting out so may not have side/behind the scenes projects like Tiesto has.

Yeah, but Levels was also used on the Flo Rida song so I'm also pretty surprised he is as low as he is.

[Sterling]

More surprised Skrillex is #2 than Avicii being so low.

[Jhaulotte]

More surprised Skrillex is #2 than Avicii being so low.

Good point. I think this whole damn list confuses me!