Drew Taggart

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Musician in The Chainsmokers and founding partner of Mantis VC.


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Drew Taggart is an American DJ and producer, best known as one half of the electronic music duo The Chainsmokers, alongside Alex Pall. The duo achieved mainstream success with their 2014 song "#Selfie" and have since released multiple hit singles and albums, earning numerous awards including a Grammy. Beyond their music career, Taggart, along with Pall, has ventured into the investment world, co-founding the venture capital firm Mantis VC. They focus on investing in areas such as Deep Tech, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence, drawing inspiration from successful founders and emphasizing real cash returns. Taggart has also appeared in discussions about leveraging influence in the creator economy for venture capital, alongside figures like Jake Paul and the hosts of a podcast.

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    The Chainsmokers

    The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM-pop duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song "#Selfie", which became a top-20 single in several countries. They have won a Grammy Award, two American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards. According to Forbes' 2019 list of highest-paid celebrities, the Chainsmokers were the highest-paid DJs, dethroning Calvin Harris after six years. Their debut EP, Bouquet, was released in October 2015 and featured the single "Roses", which reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Don't Let Me Down", featuring American singer Daya, became their first top-five single on the Billboard chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 59th awards ceremony. Their single "Closer", featuring American singer-songwriter Halsey, became their first number-one single on the Billboard chart. The duo's second EP, Collage, was released in November 2016. Their debut studio album, Memories...Do Not Open, was released in April 2017 and topped the US Billboard 200 chart, with two singles "Paris" and "Something Just Like This" reaching the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Their second album, Sick Boy, was released in December 2018. Their third studio album, World War Joy, was released in December 2019 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart. So Far So Good, their fourth studio album, was released on May 13, 2022. Their fifth studio album, Summertime Friends, followed on October 20, 2023. In 2024, the duo released their third EP, No Hard Feelings.

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    • The Chainsmokers - Wikipedia

      Andrew "Drew" Taggart, born (1989-12-31) December 31, 1989 (age 36), was raised in Freeport, Maine. He shares the role of producer and DJ alongside Alex Pall, performing programming, mixing and mastering. He is the band's primary songwriter, and performs vocals and guitar on some songs. His mother is a teacher and his father sold prosthetics. He got into electronic dance music at the age of 15 while abroad in Argentina, where he was introduced to the music of David Guetta, Daft Punk and Trentemøller. Matt McGuire is the group's drummer and music director for live shows, and currently performs with them when they go on tour. McGuire also frequently appears alongside the duo in various music videos. [...] The Chainsmokers in 2024L–R: Alex Pall, Drew Taggart Edit this at Wikidata The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM-pop duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song "#Selfie "Selfie (song)")", which became a top-20 single in several countries. They have won a Grammy Award, two American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards. According to Forbes' 2019 list of highest-paid celebrities, the Chainsmokers were the highest-paid DJs, dethroning Calvin Harris after six years. [...] Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia ## Contents # The Chainsmokers Page protected with pending changes ## Page version status This is an accepted version of this page | The Chainsmokers | | --- | | The Chainsmokers in 2024L–R: Alex Pall, Drew Taggart_3.jpg "The Chainsmokers in 2024L–R: Alex Pall, Drew Taggart") The Chainsmokers in 2024 L–R: Alex Pall, Drew Taggart | | | Background information | | | Origin | New York City, U.S. | | Genres | EDM pop electropop future bass | | Works | Discography | | Years active | 2012–present | | Labels | Disruptor Columbia Sony | | | | | Members | Alex Pall Drew Taggart | | | | | Past members | Rhett Bixler | | | | | Website | thechainsmokers.com Edit this at Wikidata | | | | | Signature | | | | | | | |

    • Who Is Drew Taggart? - Meet Selena Gomez’s New Boyfriend

      ## Taggart is a 33-year-old musician who grew up in Maine. Andrew “Drew” Taggart was born on Dec. 31, 1989, making him a Capricorn. (Capricorns and Cancers, Selena Gomez’s star sign, are actually a good astrological pairing.) He was born in Maine and grew up in Freeport before going to college at Syracuse University. News Center Maine reported that his high school teachers remembered him as “a kind, smart student” with a pronounced interest in music. During his senior year, he even did “an independent study project where he immersed himself in techno music and presented his music-making skills to teachers and students,” the outlet wrote. [...] Search Close Down Down Down Down Down Down Down # All About Drew Taggart, Selena Gomez’s Reported New Love Interest One half of the DJ duo The Chainsmokers, Taggart’s dating history is full of models, and even some fan threesomes. Open share options bookmarks Play video Video poster Not even a month into 2023, Selena Gomez and The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart have struck up the year’s first surprise romance. Shortly after Taggart shared photographs of his New Year’s Eve vacation with ex-girlfriend Eve Jobs, Gomez and Taggart were reported to be dating casually. The two were allegedly seen making out at a Lower East Side bowling alley on January 14. [...] They were photographed out on a bowling date at The Gutter on January 15 in their first public sighting together. Page Six ran photos on January 17. Two days later, Gomez posted briefly then deleted an Instagram Story claiming that she was single. On January 21, she and Taggart were photographed holding hands while leaving dinner. While Taggart is known for being one half of The Chainsmokers along with bandmate Alex Pall, Gomez marks one of his highest-profile romantic flings—though far from the only. Here, what to know about Taggart and his history with Gomez. drew taggart and selena gomez ## Taggart is a 33-year-old musician who grew up in Maine.

    • Who is Drew Taggart? What to Know About Selena Gomez's Rumored Friend

      Skip to Content 1. Celebs & Entertainment 2. Celeb Couples 3. Everything We Know About Drew Taggart # Everything We Know About Drew Taggart Get to know Selena Gomez's rumored bf. By Jasmine Washington Video poster Andrew Drew Taggart is one-half of the EDM DJ and production duo The Chainsmokers. Known for making headlines for hitting the top of the music charts, Drew is now in the spotlight for his love life. On January 17, Us Weekly released an exclusive report announcing that Drew is officially dating Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez. While the rumored couple hasn't officially confirmed if they're dating, the report has left so many people excited to learn more about the A-list DJ. Ahead, find everything we know about Drew Taggart. ## He's from Maine [...] ## He's from Maine The 33-year-old DJ and producer is from Portland, Maine. ## He has a background in music education Drew attended Syracuse University's Bandier Program, which combines music, media, marketing, and entrepreneurship with business. ## He's an award-winning musician As part of The Chainsmokers, Drew won his first-ever Grammy in 2016. The group's single "Don't Let Me Down," featuring Daya, was named the Best Dance Recording. 59th grammy awards press room Jason LaVeris//Getty Images The Chainsmokers have also won two American Music Awards, three ACAP Music Awards, and seven Billboard Music Awards. Google Add Seventeen as a preferred source in your Google search results. Use your Google account to add this to your settings. [...] Use your Google account to add this to your settings. ## His music has hit the top of the charts The Chainsmokers scored their first No.1 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart with their 2014 viral hit "#Selfie." The duo's second EP, Collage, hit No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and featured the single "Closer" featuring Halsey, which was the longest-running No. 1 hit on the Billboard 100 chart in the United States in 2016. ## He is one of the world's highest-paid DJs In 2019, The Chainsmokers dethroned Calvin Harris as the world's highest-paid DJs, earning $46 million in pretax income that year. ## He has a massive social media following

    • Chainsmokers | Artist Profile, Biography, Music & News

      23.0M X Followers 3.2M Facebook Followers 10.0M The Chainsmokers, composed of Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, have been a force in the music industry since their formation in 2012. Drew Taggart, born on December 31, 1989, in Freeport, Maine, was exposed to electronic dance music at the age of 15 during a trip to Argentina. He later attended Syracuse University and interned at Interscope Records. Alex Pall, born on May 16, 1985, in Westchester County, New York, pursued an art major at New York University. His father was an art dealer, and his mother was a housewife. [...] Last updated on: November 5, 2025 The Chainsmokers, the DJ duo of Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, broke through in 2014 with "#Selfie" before dominating charts with hits like "Roses" and "Closer." Known for their genre-blending EDM-pop sound, they have collaborated with artists like Coldplay and Halsey, earning Grammy recognition. As of 2023, they continue to tour globally, bringing their signature anthems to fans worldwide. Trending Now Closer 69 Spotify Rank Chainsmokers Quick Social Stats IG Followers 7.1M TikTok Followers 3.4M Spotify Followers 21.4M YouTube Subscribers 23.0M X Followers 3.2M Facebook Followers 10.0M

    • Ep. 93: Drew Taggart (The Chainsmokers) — And The Writer Is...

      He is one half of the GRAMMY Award-winning and Billboard Chart-topping artist/producer duo, The Chainsmokers, who have evolved into a dominating musical force with a diverse repertoire of songs that have led them to become one of music's hottest recording artists. In 2016, the group catapulted to worldwide stardom with three Multi-Platinum certified hits - "Roses (ft. Rozes)”, "Don't Let Me Down (ft.Daya)”, and "Closer (ft. Halsey)”, which went on to become the longest-running #1 single of 2016 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2017, the group released its debut album via Disruptor/Columbia Records titled ‘Memories... Do Not Open’. The album, which has been certified Platinum, debuted at #1 in the U.S. on the Billboard 200 chart and produced Multi-Platinum certified smash hits "Paris" [...] has been nominated for a 2020 Kids' Choice Award, a 2019 American Music Award, a 2019 MTV Video Music Award, multiple 2019 Teen Choice Awards and was honored with two wins at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards for Top Dance/Electronic Artist and Top Dance/Electronic Album for Sick Boy. And The Writer Is… Drew Taggart! [...] and produced Multi-Platinum certified smash hits "Paris" and "Something Just Like This" featuring Coldplay. In 2018, The Chainsmokers released the album ‘Sick Boy’, which has accumulated over 1 billion worldwide streams to date and includes Platinum-certified single "This Feeling (ft. Kelsea Ballerini)” and Gold-certified single "Side Effects," featuring longtime collaborator Emily Warren. The duo’s latest album, titled ‘World War Joy’, which includes "Push My Luck," Gold-certified single "Takeaway" with ILLENIUM featuring Lennon Stella, Platinum-certified singles "Call You Mine (ft.Bebe Rexha)” and "Who Do You Love (ft. 5 Seconds of Summer)”, "Kills You Slowly" and "Do You Mean" featuring Dolla $ign and bülow. Additionally, the duo has been nominated for a 2020 Kids' Choice Award, a 2019