


His second studio album released the following year in 2015, “When It’s Dark Out,” featured the hit single “Me Myself & I” (billed as G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha). His first major album released in 2014, “These Things Happen,” peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200. Since arriving on the hip-hop scene, he’s established himself as a hit maker. Having been named the number one DJ in the world by DJ Mag not just once, but three times, as well as numerous appearances on Billboard’s Hot 100, and winning several music industry awards, Garrix has solidified himself as one of dance music’s freshest and in demand talents.Īlso making the bill is multi-platinum hip-hop artist and “dapper rapper” G-Eazy. With his global appeal and unique sound, Garrix has received countless awards and recognition from fans and music industry insiders worldwide. Since his 2013 debut hit solo single “Animals” at age 17, Garrix has consistently topped the charts and captured the attention of both pop and electronic music fans with crossover hits such as “In the Name of Love” with Bebe Rexha, “Scared to Be Lonely” with Dua Lipa, “Summer Days” featuring Macklemore and Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, and most recently the single “We Are The People” featuring Bono and the Edge.

Much sought after international, multi-platinum EDM superstar Martin Garrix is also set to headline. Their most recent collaborations with Illenium, Lennon Stella, and 5 Seconds of Summer have secured the duo as one of the most recognized and in demand headlining acts. From that point on, The Chainsmokers have released a flurry of chart-topping hits including “Roses” which reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the Grammy award winning single “Don’t Let Me Down” featuring Daya, and the number 1 Billboard hit “Closer” featuring Halsey. But it wasn’t until the release of their 2014 official debut single, “#Selfie” did EDM industry execs and fans alike stop and take notice. The Chainsmokers, consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, first introduced themselves to the EDM scene with remixes of their favorite indie bands that subsequently garnered them tens of millions of streams and a growing fan base. It’s also worth noting Breakaway Music Festival, Charlotte is The Chainsmokers’ first festival announcement of 2021. With numerous awards and accolades under their belt including a Grammy Award, two American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards fans will be in for an electrifying performance. The festival, returning for year four after having to take a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, features chart-topping artists spanning musical genres from EDM to hip-hop to pop.Īmong the acts headlining during the two-day festival include the critically acclaimed breakthrough EDM-pop duo, The Chainsmokers. With more acts to be announced in the coming weeks, music fans will experience the return of Breakaway Music Festival October 1-2 live and in-person at the zMAX Dragway located at Charlotte Motor Speedway.ĬHARLOTTE, NC – – Today Prime Social Group revealed the first round of headlining artists to perform at the Breakaway Music Festival, Charlotte Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2 at the zMax Dragway located at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix, and G-Eazy Headline the Return of Popular Two-day Multi-genre Music Festival
