Marshmello

May 19, 2024

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

An American producer and electronic music D.J., Christopher Comstock A.K.A. Marshmello, was born on May 19, 1992. The artist shot to fame with his chart-busting remixes ‘Wolves,’ ‘Happier,’ ‘Silence,’ and ‘Friends.’ These were all certified multi-platinum and chart-toppers. Alongside an extensive body of work, his anonymous identity added an element of mystery to his popularity, though he was unmasked (quite literally) in 2017. He was 18 when he got his first hit single, so this DJ has the right stuff.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Christopher Comstock

Nickname:

Marshmello

Birth date:

May 19, 1992

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Taurus

Height:

5' 11"

Net Worth:

$40 million

Background

Christopher Comstock, popularly known by his stage name ‘Marshmello,’ was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As the artist uses an alias and keeps his personal life under the wraps, there is no information on his childhood and family. We do know, however, that fans speculate that he may have a sister as he made an Instagram post from his alternate account, dotcommusic, congratulating his ‘lil sister’ in 2019. Moreover, we also know that he moved from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music.

Marshmello began his career by posting remixes online. In fact, the more music he posted, the more fans he earned. He even got noticed by the famous DJ Skrillex, who reposted one of his songs. Eventually, Marshmello started performing live around the country and later shot to fame in 2015 with his remix of the song ‘I Want to Know You Now,’ originally by DJ Zedd and Selena Gomez. Over the years, the D.J. released a number of remixes of various songs, all of which became fan favorites. He has also collaborated with numerous top names, such as Anne-Marie, Khalid, Selena Gomez, and Bastille.

The artist became known for his white mask that looked like a marshmallow. For several years in his career, his true identity remained a secret. However, in 2017, “Forbes” officially revealed his identity, though fans had already suspected Comstock to be Marshmello. In addition, “Forbes” named him one of the highest-paid D.J.s in the world that same year. As of 2022, the artist has a massive fan base and boasts tens of millions of followers across his social media platforms.

Career timeline

2015

Marshmello’s Rise to Fame

The artist gains international recognition by uploading remixes online.

2016

His First Studio Album

Marshmello releases “Joytime,” his debut studio album.

2016

He Hits the Charts

He releases ‘Alone,’ which becomes an instant hit and receives platinum certification in Canada and U.S.

2018

His First Major Award

Marshmello wins the MTV Europe Music Award in the category ‘Best Electronic.’

2019

He Joins the Top D.J.s

He becomes one of the top 5 D.J.s in the ranking of “DJ Magazine’s” top 100 D.J.s.

2021

He Earns a Grammy Nomination

The artist earns his first Grammy nomination for his studio album “Shockwave.”

Why We Love Marshmello

His sense of humor
Marshmello has a quirky personality and an excellent sense of humor. He often posts funny images and memes on his social media handles, which keeps his fans thoroughly entertained.
His unique sound
He is one of the most adaptable artists in modern music. His chart-busting songs prove it. He stands tall not only in mainstream music, but also in rock, hip-hop, house, and trap genres.
His philanthropy
When Marshmello won the E3 Celebrity Pro-Am charity tournament in 2018, he donated half a million dollars to the Kids in Need of Defense organization. The organization provides legal counsel to immigrant children and refugees. That same year, he also supported the “#FindYourFido” campaign organized by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (A.S.P.C.A.).

5 Surprising Facts

Life before fame
The artist started his career under the alias, Dotcom, and played more upbeat music for a relatively smaller audience.
He was inspired by Deadmau5
Deadmau5’s used a helmet to shield his identity and symbolize a brand, which inspired Marshmello.
SoundCloud kick-started his career
He posted his first-ever song titled ‘WaVez’ on SoundCloud.
Marshmello loves “Fortnite”
This may come as a surprise only to non-gamers, but Marshmello is a huge fan of “Fortnite” and even has his own character in it.
He likes to cook
Apart from gaming, Marshmello also uploads cooking videos in a series entitled “Cooking with Marshmello.”