ILLENIUM Scores Fourth No. 1 on Top Dance Albums Chart With 'Odyssey'

The DJ created the album alongside the visuals for his upcoming Sphere residency next month.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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ILLENIUM's latest album, Odyssey, debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Dance Albums chart with 18,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States. The set marks his fourth career leader, tying him for the third-most No. 1s among solo artists in the chart's nearly 25-year history. ILLENIUM also lands three songs from Odyssey on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, bringing his career total to 69 entries, the sixth-most in the chart's history.

Why it matters

ILLENIUM's chart-topping success with Odyssey and his upcoming Sphere residency in Las Vegas demonstrate his continued dominance in the electronic dance music genre. The album and residency were created in tandem, showcasing ILLENIUM's ability to craft a cohesive multimedia experience for his fans.

The details

Odyssey earned 18,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week of Feb. 6-12. The album marks ILLENIUM's fourth No. 1 on the Top Dance Albums chart, tying him for the third-most among solo artists. Three songs from Odyssey also debuted on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, bringing ILLENIUM's career total to 69 entries, the sixth-most in the chart's history. The Sphere residency, which begins on March 6, will make ILLENIUM just the second electronic artist to headline the venue, following Anyma.

  • Odyssey was released on February 17, 2026.
  • ILLENIUM's Sphere residency in Las Vegas begins on March 6, 2026.

The players

ILLENIUM

An American DJ and record producer known for his melodic dubstep and future bass music.

Sphere

A new entertainment venue in Las Vegas that will host ILLENIUM's upcoming residency, making him the second electronic artist to headline the venue.

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What they’re saying

“The canvas you get there is just so different creatively. You get so many more possibilities and so much more immersion — the haptic seats, the spatial audio, which a lot of artists haven't fully used to its full potential. We're going frickin' HAM on all that.”

— ILLENIUM (Billboard)

What’s next

ILLENIUM's nine-date residency at Sphere in Las Vegas begins on March 6, 2026.

The takeaway

ILLENIUM's chart-topping success with Odyssey and his innovative Sphere residency showcase his ability to create immersive, multimedia experiences for his fans, solidifying his status as a leading figure in the electronic dance music genre.