Marshmello

Marshmello posted his first original song "Wavez" to his SoundCloud page in the early months of 2015.{{efn|Adapted from {{SoundCloud|marshmellomusic}}}} In June 2015, he released remixes of songs by American DJ duo Jack Ü and Russian-German DJ Zedd. As he released more songs, he began to receive support from musicians such as Skrillex, who reposted his song "Find Me" on SoundCloud.{{cite news |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2015/06/marshmello-depth-look-electronic-musics-newest-mystery/ |title=Who is Marshmello? An in-depth look at electronic music's newest mystery |work=Dancing Astronaut |date=June 26, 2015 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502162811/https://dancingastronaut.com/2015/06/marshmello-depth-look-electronic-musics-newest-mystery/ |url-status=live }} In late 2015, he made performances at New York's Pier 94,{{Cite news | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6708054/marshmello-photo-reveal | title=Mystery Producer Marshmello Reveals First-Ever Photo Ahead of Halloween Live Debut | first=Matt | last=Medved | magazine=Billboard | date=September 25, 2015 | access-date=May 2, 2021 | archive-date=May 2, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502170718/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6708054/marshmello-photo-reveal | url-status=live }} Pomona, California's HARD Day of the Dead festival, and in March 2016, he performed at Miami Music Week.{{Cite news | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7262673/miami-music-week-mmw-wmc-ultra-2016-party-guide-dance | title=Billboard Dance's Miami Music Week 2016 Party Guide | magazine=Billboard | access-date=May 2, 2021 | archive-date=May 2, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502172220/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7262673/miami-music-week-mmw-wmc-ultra-2016-party-guide-dance | url-status=live }}

On January 8, 2016, via his label Joytime Collective, Marshmello released his debut studio album Joytime, consisting of 10 songs.{{cite news | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6836447/marshmello-self-releases-first-album-joytime-collective-jack-u-skrillex-diplo-zedd | title=Marshmello Self-Releases First Album 'Joytime' | last=Peters | first=Mitchell | magazine=Billboard | date=January 9, 2016 | access-date=May 2, 2021 | archive-date=May 2, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502162813/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6836447/marshmello-self-releases-first-album-joytime-collective-jack-u-skrillex-diplo-zedd | url-status=live }} One single was released from the album, titled "Keep It Mello", featuring Mexican rapper Omar Linx, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).{{efn|name=iTunes|Adapted from {{iTunes|us/artist/marshmello/980795202|Marshmello}}.}} The album peaked at number five on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart, number fourteen on the US Heatseeker Albums chart and forty-one on the Independent Albums chart.{{efn|name=Discography}}

Marshmello debuted on Monstercat, a Canadian independent record label, with the release of "Alone", which appeared on the label's compilation album Monstercat 027 – Cataclysm.{{efn|name=iTunes}}{{efn|name=YouTube|Adapted from {{YouTube|channel=UCEdvpU2pFRCVqU6yIPyTpMQ|title=Marshmello}}.}} The song became his first to debut on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 60th and charting on the Dance/Electronic Songs chart at ninth and the Canadian Hot 100 at 56th, which was also his first in Canada. It was also certified platinum in both Canada by Music Canada and the United States by RIAA.{{efn|name=Discography}}

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By May 2016, although his identity was unknown, Marshmello was frequently suggested to be Chris Comstock, an American DJ who was known as Dotcom at the time.{{cite news | url=https://www.youredm.com/2016/05/21/marshmellos-identity-can-no-longer-questioned/ | title=Skrillex Confirms Rumor of Marshmello's Identity With New Instagram Post | last=Sachs | first=Elliot | website=Your EDM | date=May 21, 2016 | access-date=May 2, 2021 | archive-date=May 2, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502170719/https://www.youredm.com/2016/05/21/marshmellos-identity-can-no-longer-questioned/ | url-status=live }}

On June 19, 2016, Marshmello performed at Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas. In a gimmick attempted by Marshmello and Dutch DJ Tiësto, the latter who wore the same clothes as the former on stage, took off his helmet presenting himself as Marshmello.{{cite news |url=https://www.youredm.com/2016/06/20/marshmello-trolls-edc-takes-off-mask-reveal-tiesto/ |title=Marshmello Trolls Everyone at EDC Las Vegas By Revealing His 'True Identity' [VIDEO] |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |website=Your EDM |date=June 20, 2016 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502170720/https://www.youredm.com/2016/06/20/marshmello-trolls-edc-takes-off-mask-reveal-tiesto/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7415515/tiesto-marshmello-festival-trick-dance |title=Watch Tiësto Trick EDC Las Vegas Attendees into Thinking He's Marshmello |magazine=Billboard |date=June 21, 2016 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502162811/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7415515/tiesto-marshmello-festival-trick-dance |url-status=live }} It was later regarded as a publicity stunt by fans and the media due to their conflicting tour dates and a photo of "the two helmeted DJs hanging out together pre-show".{{cite news |url=https://www.youredm.com/2016/07/22/marshmello-posts-helmet-less-instagram-photo-deletes-immediately/ |title=Marshmello Posts Helmet-Less Picture on Instagram & Deletes It Immediately [SCREENSHOT] |website=Your EDM |date=July 22, 2016 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502170719/https://www.youredm.com/2016/07/22/marshmello-posts-helmet-less-instagram-photo-deletes-immediately/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2016/06/tiesto-troll-edc-believing-hes-marshmello/ |title=Tiësto trolls EDC into believing he's Marshmello – Dancing Astronaut |website=Dancing Astronaut |date=June 20, 2016 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-date=May 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504112040/https://dancingastronaut.com/2016/06/tiesto-troll-edc-believing-hes-marshmello/ |url-status=live }}

He announced the Ritual Tour on Twitter, in which he performed in several countries including the United States, China, South Korea, India and Paraguay from late September until early January of the following year.{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7480139/marshmello-ritual-tour-dates |title=Marshmello Announces Worldwide Dates for the Ritual Tour |last=Lyndsey |first=Havens |magazine=Billboard |date=August 19, 2016 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502162816/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7480139/marshmello-ritual-tour-dates |url-status=live }}{{efn|{{cite tweet|number=766729335873175553 |user=Marshmellomusic|date=August 19, 2016|title=Proud to announce the Ritual Tour! More dates are being added}}}} The tour was accompanied with his debut on dubstep musician Skrillex's Owsla label, with a single titled "Ritual", in which vocalist Wrabel was featured.{{cite news |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2016/10/marshmello-announces-release-date-ritual/ |title=Marshmello announces release date of his new OWSLA single, 'Ritual' |last=McCarthy |first=Will |website=Dancing Astronaut |date=October 26, 2016 |access-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-date=April 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418171252/https://dancingastronaut.com/2016/10/marshmello-announces-release-date-ritual/ |url-status=live }} An official music video for the song was published to YouTube.{{efn|name=YouTube}} Soon after, Marshmello launched his own record label named Joytime Collective and recruited fellow DJ and producer Slushii as the first signee on its roster.{{cite news |url=http://www.thenocturnaltimes.com/slushii-releases-dear-me-free-download/ |title=Slushii Releases "Dear Me" as Free Download |last=Verdugo |first=Kristina |website=The Nocturnal Times |date=February 8, 2017 |access-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-date=July 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725124358/http://www.thenocturnaltimes.com/slushii-releases-dear-me-free-download/ |url-status=live }}

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Marshmello collaborated with Ookay to release the single "Chasing Colors", featuring vocals by American singer Noah Cyrus.{{cite news | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7701989/marshmello-ookay-noah-cyrus-chasing-colors | title=Marshmello, Ookay & Noah Cyrus Are Living High on 'Chasing Colors': Listen | last=Bein | first=Kat | magazine=Billboard | date=February 24, 2017 | access-date=May 2, 2021 | archive-date=May 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503124642/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7701989/marshmello-ookay-noah-cyrus-chasing-colors | url-status=live }} He later collaborated with Slushii to release the single "Twinbow", a song previously only known to the public as a snippet.{{cite news |url=https://www.youredm.com/2017/03/17/slushii-marshmello-release-new-collaboration-twinbow/ |title=Slushii & Marshmello's Collab Is Finally Here, But Does It Live Up to the Hype? [LISTEN] |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |website=Your EDM |date=March 17, 2017 |access-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215065740/https://www.youredm.com/2017/03/17/slushii-marshmello-release-new-collaboration-twinbow/ |url-status=live }} During the mid-year, his third single of the year titled "Moving On" was released, having debuted two years before receiving the official release.{{cite news | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7784883/marshmello-moving-on | title=Marshmello Graduates to Bigger, Better Things in 'Moving On' Video: Watch | last=Bein | first=Kat | magazine=Billboard | date=May 5, 2017 | access-date=December 14, 2018 | archive-date=December 15, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215035255/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7784883/marshmello-moving-on | url-status=live }} A music video for the song was also published, having received 169 million views as of December 2018.{{cite news |url=https://www.youredm.com/2017/05/04/marshmello-teases-moving-music-video-just-ahead-tomorrows-release-watch/ |title=Marshmello Drops Pre-Recorded Set in Music Video For His Next Single [WATCH] |last=Powell |first=Karlie |website=Your EDM |date=May 4, 2017 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502170721/https://www.youredm.com/2017/05/04/marshmello-teases-moving-music-video-just-ahead-tomorrows-release-watch/ |url-status=live }}{{efn|name=YouTube}} Months later, Marshmello announced upcoming collaborations with American hip hop recording artist Blackbear{{Cite news |url=https://www.youredm.com/2017/07/08/marshmello-reveals-upcoming-collaboration-blackbear/ |title=Marshmello Just Revealed His Next Single With This Rising Hip Hop Phenom [Details] |last=Yau |first=Jeffrey |website=Your EDM |date=July 8, 2017 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502170722/https://www.youredm.com/2017/07/08/marshmello-reveals-upcoming-collaboration-blackbear/ |url-status=live }} and Demi Lovato.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/demi-lovato-teams-up-with-marshmello-for-song-love-dont-let-me-go/articleshow/59215401.cms|title=Demi Lovato teams up with Marshmello for song 'Love Don't Let Me Go'|work=Times of India|date=June 19, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2021|archive-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502172031/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/demi-lovato-teams-up-with-marshmello-for-song-love-dont-let-me-go/articleshow/59215401.cms|url-status=live}} The collaborations, however, were never released officially as of December 2018. Following that, Marshmello released "Love U" as a single for free as appreciation to his fans. The song was described by Billboard as a "gritty dance-pop single with a pounding bass line and helium-breathed vocals."{{cite news | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7881998/marshmello-love-u-listen | title=Marshmello Shows His Love for Fans With Free Song 'Love U': Listen | last=Rishty | first=David | magazine=Billboard | date=July 28, 2017 | access-date=May 2, 2021 | archive-date=May 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503124645/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7881998/marshmello-love-u-listen | url-status=live }}

His next single, announced on Twitter, was a collaboration with American R&B singer Khalid titled "Silence", which was released on August 11, 2017, via RCA Records.{{cite news |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-marshmello-khalid-unite-on-stirring-new-song-silence-253069/ |title=Hear Marshmello, Khalid Unite on Stirring New Song 'Silence' |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=August 11, 2017 |access-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215022407/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-marshmello-khalid-unite-on-stirring-new-song-silence-253069/ |url-status=live }} The song appeared on the Top 200 in over 28 countries.{{efn|name=Discography}} It topped the Dance charts in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and charted in the Top 10 of more than fifteen countries such as Germany, Sweden and Norway. It also appeared on the year-end charts of Hungary, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Additionally, it was certified multi-platinum in many countries. Among them were platinum by BPI (United Kingdom) and BM (Germany), double platinum by BEA (Belgium), RMNZ (New Zealand) and RIAA (United States), triple platinum by MC (Canada), a quadruple platinum by SRIA (Sweden) and a quintuple platinum by ARIA (Australia).{{efn|name=Discography}}

Later in the year, he released his collaboration with American singer Selena Gomez, the single "Wolves" which became a commercial success,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-selena-gomezs-propulsive-new-edm-song-wolves-120936/|title=Hear Selena Gomez's Propulsive New EDM Song, 'Wolves'|last=Grant|first=Sarah|date=October 25, 2017|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=December 14, 2018|archive-date=December 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217202325/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-selena-gomezs-propulsive-new-edm-song-wolves-120936/|url-status=live}} having reached the top 10 in more than 20 countries.{{efn|name=Discography}} It topped the charts in Latvia, Poland and Hungary, and the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart. It was also his highest-charting Billboard Hot 100 song in 2017, having peaked in the Top 50 of over 50 countries and sold over 2.5 million copies of certified units. The song was certified gold in the United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal and Denmark, and multiple-platinum in Brazil, Sweden, Canada, and Australia while receiving single-platinum certification in the United States, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium and New Zealand.{{efn|name=Discography}}

Succeeding "Wolves", the single "You & Me" was released through Joytime Collective,{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8006805/marshmello-silence-video-khalid-you-me |title=Marshmello Drops 'Silence' Video With Khalid, Sings On Pop-Punk Song 'You & Me' |last=Bein |first=Kat |magazine=Billboard |date=October 20, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2018 |archive-date=December 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227230400/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8006805/marshmello-silence-video-khalid-you-me |url-status=live }} accompanied by an animated music video which was produced and directed by Toon53. The video was published three weeks after the song's release, on his YouTube channel, receiving over 42 million views as of December 2018.{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8031197/marshmello-you-me-video |title=Marshmello Goes to the Carnival in Animated 'You & Me' Video |last=Rishty |first=David |magazine=Billboard |date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215082916/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8031197/marshmello-you-me-video |url-status=live }}{{efn|name=YouTube}}

In November, Forbes published an article confirming Christopher Comstock as the individual behind the Marshmello project, with regards to existing proofs such as his real name being revealed in music royalty manager BMI's database and that Marshmello's company was registered in August 2015 under Comstock in Delaware. Furthermore, it was also disclosed to Forbes by industry insiders that the two are the same person. Previously known pieces of evidence such as the ASCAP credit, their physical and musical similarities, and Skrillex addressing Marshmello as "Chris" were taken into account of confirming Marshmello's identity.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2017/11/14/unmasking-marshmello-the-real-identity-of-the-21-million-dj/|title=Unmasking Marshmello: The Real Identity Of The $21 Million DJ|last=Robehmed|first=Natalie|date=November 14, 2017|website=Forbes|access-date=December 14, 2018|archive-date=June 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601172558/https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2017/11/14/unmasking-marshmello-the-real-identity-of-the-21-million-dj/|url-status=live}}

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In January 2018, Marshmello released a posthumous collaboration with rapper Lil Peep, titled "Spotlight". He decided to release the single only after speaking to Peep's mother, who had requested her son's unpublished musical work to be released as much as possible.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8093712/marshmello-lil-peep-song-spotlight-preview-artwork|title=Marshmello Reveals Lil Peep Collaboration Title and Artwork|last=Bein|first=Kat|magazine=Billboard|date=January 10, 2018|access-date=January 11, 2018|archive-date=January 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111180836/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8093712/marshmello-lil-peep-song-spotlight-preview-artwork|url-status=live}} A month later, Marshmello worked with frequent collaborator Slushii for the song "There ×2", which was released as a single.{{cite news | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8097815/marshmello-slushii-there-x2-new-song | title=Marshmello Goes From DJ to Lead Singer on Slushii's 'There x2': Listen | last=Bein | first=Kat | magazine=Billboard | date=February 2, 2018 | access-date=April 3, 2018 | archive-date=May 23, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180523055151/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8097815/marshmello-slushii-there-x2-new-song | url-status=live }}

He released a collaboration with British singer Anne-Marie named "Friends", as the fifth single from Anne-Marie's debut studio album, Speak Your Mind. The song became his highest-charting song on the Hot 100 until October 2018, peaking at number eleven. It also received a single-platinum certification in Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States alongside receiving an Australian double-platinum and a Canadian triple-platinum certification.{{efn|name=Discography}}

Among the other singles released after the work with Anne-Marie were a song with rapper Logic titled "Everyday", which was released as the third single from his seventh mixtape, Bobby Tarantino II,{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-announces-marshmello-collaboration-everyday-news.44819.html|title=Logic Announces Marshmello Collaboration "Everyday"|last=Zidel|first=Alex|date=February 28, 2018|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=December 14, 2018|archive-date=June 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618031338/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-announces-marshmello-collaboration-everyday-news.44819.html|url-status=live}} "Fly" and "You Can Cry", a collaborative single with rapper Juicy J and British soul singer James Arthur. On June 19, Marshmello announced on Twitter his second studio album titled Joytime II, which would be musically similar to its predecessor.{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8459395/marshmello-teases-new-single-joytime-ii|title=Marshmello Teases New Single From 'Joytime II'|last=Bein|first=Kat|magazine=Billboard|date=June 5, 2018|access-date=June 8, 2018|archive-date=June 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609135003/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8459395/marshmello-teases-new-single-joytime-ii|url-status=live}} The album was released on June 22, 2018.{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8456353/marshmello-announces-joytime-part-2-tweet |title=Marshmello Confirms 'Joytime Part 2' Album |last=Bein |first=Kat |magazine=Billboard |date=May 16, 2018 |access-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-date=March 31, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331024050/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8456353/marshmello-announces-joytime-part-2-tweet |url-status=live }} Rolling Stone described it as monotonous and Marshmello's decision to not feature guests as disappointing, stating "every song sounds like it has already been pre-leased for use by energy-drink companies or extreme-sports squads." The album was given a 'one-and-a-half star' rating by the magazine,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/review-marshmello-cant-escape-monotony-on-joytime-ii-666005/|title=Review: Marshmello Can't Escape Monotony on 'Joytime II'|last=Leight|first=Elias|date=June 22, 2018|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=December 14, 2018|archive-date=April 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404133207/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/review-marshmello-cant-escape-monotony-on-joytime-ii-666005/|url-status=live}} while Pitchfork gave the album a 4.2 out of 10 rating.{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/marshmello-joytime-ii|title=Marshmello: Joytime II|author=Fitzmaurice, Larry|date=June 29, 2018|work=Pitchfork|access-date=December 27, 2018|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330210235/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/marshmello-joytime-ii/|url-status=live}} Two singles were released off the album in June, titled "Tell Me" and "Check This Out",{{efn|name=iTunes}} the latter of which receiving an official music video published several months later.{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8480421/marshmello-check-this-out-video |title=Marshmello Reminds Us to Put the Phones Down in 'Check This Out' Video: Watch |last=Bein |first=Kat |magazine=Billboard |date=October 17, 2018 |access-date=October 25, 2018 |archive-date=October 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025204918/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8480421/marshmello-check-this-out-video |url-status=live }}

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In August 2018, he collaborated with British band Bastille to release a single titled "Happier" in August. It became his highest-charting song in Canada, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, while becoming his third number-one song on the Dance/Electronic Songs chart, where it spent a record 69 weeks at the top.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-electronic-songs|title=EDM Music & Dance Songs Chart – Week of January 4, 2020|magazine=Billboard|date=January 21, 2013|access-date=July 26, 2020|archive-date=November 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191126164016/https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-electronic-songs|url-status=live}} The song was certified gold in Belgium, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, platinum in New Zealand and the United States, and double-platinum in Australia and Canada.{{efn|name=Discography}} His subsequent singles, collaborations with Egyptian singer-songwriter Amr Diab titled "Bayen Habeit" and American rapper and producer Roddy Ricch titled "Project Dreams", were released in December.{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8476849/marshmello-amr-diab-bayen-habeit-in-love |title=Marshmello and Amr Diab Debut World-Melding Song 'Bayen Habeit/In Love' |last=Bein |first=Kat |magazine=Billboard |date=September 28, 2018 |access-date=October 7, 2018 |archive-date=October 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007223154/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8476849/marshmello-amr-diab-bayen-habeit-in-love |url-status=live }}

In January 2019, Marshmello collaborated with the free-to-play video game Fortnite Battle Royale to throw an in-game concert, along with releasing merchandise based on the game. On February 2 and 3, the concert was held online, amassing over 10 million players on the first day.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2019/01/29/fortnite-leaks-confirm-a-live-in-game-marshmello-concert-this-weekend/|title='Fortnite' Leaks Confirm A Live, In-Game Marshmello Concert This Weekend|last=Tassi|first=Paul|website=Forbes|access-date=January 31, 2019|archive-date=February 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201013549/https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2019/01/29/fortnite-leaks-confirm-a-live-in-game-marshmello-concert-this-weekend/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://edm.com/events/marshmello-fortnite-battle-royale|title=Marshmello to Deliver In-Game Set in Fortnite Battle Royale|last=Cameron|first=John|website=EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists|date=January 29, 2019 |access-date=January 31, 2019|archive-date=February 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201013531/https://edm.com/events/marshmello-fortnite-battle-royale|url-status=live}} During the first quarter of 2019 he released various collaboration. The first, in February, was a collaboration with dubstep producer Svdden Death titled "Sell Out".{{Cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/02/08/marshmello-and-svdden-death-release-fiery-collab-sell-out/|title=Marshmello Responds to the Haters with Svdden Death On Heavy-Hitting "Sell Out"|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=February 8, 2019|website=Your EDM|language=en-US|access-date=August 28, 2019|archive-date=February 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209232712/https://www.youredm.com/2019/02/08/marshmello-and-svdden-death-release-fiery-collab-sell-out/|url-status=live}} The second was with Scottish band Chvrches, called "Here with Me".{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8501666/marshmello-chvrches-here-with-me |title=Marshmello Recruits CHVRCHES For Bouncy Pop Ballad 'Here With Me': Listen |last=Bein |first=Kat |magazine=Billboard |date=March 8, 2019 |access-date=March 10, 2019 |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401163649/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8501666/marshmello-chvrches-here-with-me |url-status=live }} Finally, in April, he released Roll the Dice, an extended play with California rappers SOB X RBE. It contains three songs: "Roll the Dice", "Don't Save Me" and "First Place".{{cite web|title=Roll The Dice|website=Spotify|date=April 12, 2019|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3SFwhVyJgIHMF6loTaMg0R|access-date=April 14, 2019|archive-date=April 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412060503/https://open.spotify.com/album/3SFwhVyJgIHMF6loTaMg0R|url-status=live}}

In June 2019, he released "Rescue Me", a collaboration with American rock band A Day to Remember as the first single from his third album, Joytime III.{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8515180/marshmello-rescue-me-lead-single-joytime-iii|title=Marshmello Teases 'Rescue Me,' the Lead Single From His Forthcoming LP 'Joytime III'|magazine=Billboard|date=June 10, 2019|access-date=June 14, 2019|archive-date=June 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617042919/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8515180/marshmello-rescue-me-lead-single-joytime-iii|url-status=live}} On November 13, Marshmello collaborated with Blackbear and Yungblud to release "Tongue Tied".{{Cite magazine |title=Marshmello Drops New Single 'Tongue Tied' With Yungblud, Blackbear |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yungblud-tongue-tied-marshmello-blackbear-911671/ |last=Shaffer |first=Claire |date=November 13, 2019 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US |access-date=May 6, 2020 |archive-date=April 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404133129/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yungblud-tongue-tied-marshmello-blackbear-911671/ |url-status=live }}

On May 1, 2020, Marshmello then collaborated with Halsey to release "Be Kind".{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/new-halsey-and-marshmello-collaboration-be-kind-coming-this-week-2656500|work=NME|last=Richards|first=Will|title=Halsey and Marshmello release new collaboration 'Be Kind'|date=May 1, 2020|access-date=May 9, 2020|archive-date=May 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200505201248/https://www.nme.com/news/music/new-halsey-and-marshmello-collaboration-be-kind-coming-this-week-2656500|url-status=live}} In July 2020, Marshmello appeared on rapper Juice WRLD's posthumous album Legends Never Die, on the tracks "Come & Go" and "Hate the Other Side", which reached numbers two and ten on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively, with the former matching "Happier" as his highest-charting song.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9421386/juice-wrld-charts-17-songs-from-legends-never-die-on-billboard-hot-100 |title=Juice WRLD Charts 17 Songs From 'Legends Never Die' on Billboard Hot 100 |last=Zellner |first=Xander |magazine=Billboard |date=July 20, 2020 |access-date=July 26, 2020 |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724113259/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9421386/juice-wrld-charts-17-songs-from-legends-never-die-on-billboard-hot-100 |url-status=live }}

In May 2021, Marshmello headlined the opening ceremony of the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final.{{cite news |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0269-124e40807e0b-3b23056f6841-1000--marshmello-to-star-at-opening-ceremony/ |title=Marshmello to headline 2021 UEFA Champions League final opening ceremony, presented by Pepsi® |website=UEFA |publisher=Union of European Football Associations |date=18 May 2021 |access-date=18 May 2021 |archive-date=May 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518135220/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0269-124e40807e0b-3b23056f6841-1000--marshmello-to-star-at-opening-ceremony/ |url-status=live }}

On June 11, 2021, Marshmello released his fourth studio album, Shockwave. It was independently released by the producer's own Joytime Collective label.{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/9586289/marshmello-drops-heavy-hitting-new-album-shockwave-stream-it-now/|title=Marshmello drops heavy-hitting album, 'Shockwave'|access-date=14 June 2021|archive-date=June 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614074814/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/9586289/marshmello-drops-heavy-hitting-new-album-shockwave-stream-it-now/|url-status=live}} On November 23, 2021, the album was announced as a nominee for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album, earning Marshmello his first Grammy nomination.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/dance-elecronic-2022-grammy-nominations-analysis-1235001976/|title=Several of Dance Music's Biggest Stars Earn First-Time Grammy Nominations|author=Bain, Katie|date=November 23, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2021|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123233340/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/dance-elecronic-2022-grammy-nominations-analysis-1235001976/|url-status=live}}

In 2022, Marshmello collaborated with Coca-Cola to create a limited edition flavour under their 'Coca-Cola Creations' brand; the strawberry and watermelon-flavoured drink was packaged in cans paying homage to "Marshmello's signature aesthetic."{{cite web |title=Coca-Cola drops latest Coke Creation with cultural icon Marshmello |url=https://www.coca-cola.co.uk/our-business/media-centre/coca-cola-creations-marshmello-limited-edition-flavour |website=The Coca-Cola Company |access-date=2 October 2022 |date=30 June 2022}}{{cite web |title=Coca-Cola unveils 'mystery' Dreamworld flavour as latest Creations addition |url=https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/new-product-development/coca-cola-unveils-mystery-dreamworld-flavour-as-latest-creations-addition/671107.article |website=The Grocer |access-date=2 October 2022}}{{cite web |title=Taste the Track: Coca-Cola Drops New Coke Creation with Cultural Icon Marshmello |url=https://www.globalbrandsmagazine.com/taste-the-track-coca-cola-drops-new-coke-creation-with-cultural-icon-marshmello/ |website=Global Brands |date=June 30, 2022 |access-date=2 October 2022}}

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On November 3, 2023, Marshmello released his fifth album and debut Latin album Sugar Papi, featuring the singles "Tempo", "Esta Vida", "El Merengue", "Como Yo :(", and "Alcohol".

On January 7, 2025, Christopher Comstock announced the launch of his band, named Underbrook.{{Cite web |title=Christopher Comstock |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DEiQu2RyzVY/ |access-date=2025-01-16 |via=Instagram}}{{Cite web |last=Gabbard |first=Emilee |date=2025-01-10 |title=Marshmello's Chris Comstock launches live band called underbrook |url=https://exronmusic.com/2025/01/09/marshmellos-chris-comstock-launches-live-band-underbrook/ |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=Exron Music |language=en-US}}

On January 17, 2025 Republic Records released the single "Slow Motion", the second collaboration between Marshmello and the Jonas Brothers. Subsequently, it was announced in March that Marshmello would be joining the Jonas Brothers for 10 shows of their upcoming JONAS20 - Living the Dream tour.{{Cite web |last=King |first=Ashley |date=2025-03-24 |title=Marshmello Cameos on Jonas Brothers 43-Date Arena Tour |url=https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/03/24/marshmello-cameos-on-jonas-brothers-43-date-arena-tour/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Digital Music News |language=en-US}}

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Marshmello wears a custom white helmet, resembling a marshmallow, for public appearances and in his music videos. His identity was initially a secret, but was confirmed by Forbes to be Chris Comstock in April 2017, citing events such as Skrillex's referring of Marshmello as "Chris" in an interview, the managerial connection of Shalizi, and the similar tattoos and birthday. On July 2, 2019, Marshmello released a documentary with More Than Music (Artist Spotlight Series) on YouTube.{{cite web|last=Marshmello|title=Marshmello – More Than Music (Artist Spotlight Stories)|website=YouTube|date=July 2, 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNGsG1sekn8| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/oNGsG1sekn8| archive-date=2021-10-30|access-date=July 8, 2019}}{{cbignore}} In the documentary, Shalizi describes the process and effort into creating the Marshmello brand.{{cite web|url=https://weraveyou.com/2019/07/marshmello-skrillex-inspiration-mini-documentary/|title=Marshmello mini-documentary reveals early influences from Skrillex|last=Todoroski|first=James|date=July 7, 2019|website=We Rave You|access-date=July 8, 2019|archive-date=July 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708071922/https://weraveyou.com/2019/07/marshmello-skrillex-inspiration-mini-documentary/|url-status=live}}

His stage name, an alternative spelling of "marshmallow", and his marshmallow mascot head were both inspired by Canadian electronic music producer Deadmau5, who also uses an alternate spelling for his stage name and performs wearing a "dead mouse" mascot head.{{Cite web |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/masked-djs-history-orbital-deadmau5-daft-punk-marshmello/ |title=A Brief History of Masked DJs—From Orbital to Marshmello |last=Matos |first=Michaelangelo |date=November 29, 2016 |website=Vice |access-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-date=June 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628235130/https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/nzmqkk/masked-djs-history-orbital-deadmau5-daft-punk-marshmello |url-status=live }} Acknowledgement of Deadmau5's contribution to Marshmello's persona is evident in the music video for "Alone".{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2016/07/02/marshmello/ |title=Marshmello Takes A Shot at Deadmau5, Gets Bullied in New Music Video |last=Kusnierek |first=Timmy |date=July 2, 2016 |website=Your EDM |access-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215065841/https://www.youredm.com/2016/07/02/marshmello/ |url-status=live }}

As a YouTuber, Marshmello has published gaming and cooking videos for his series "Gaming with Marshmello" and "Cooking with Marshmello". In an episode of the latter, American singer Paula Abdul was featured as a guest.{{Cite web|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/marshmello-makes-acai-bowls-paula-abdul-newest-cooking-marshmello-episode|title=Marshmello makes açaí bowls with Paula Abdul in newest 'Cooking With Marshmello' episode|last=Oh|first=Lindsey|date=July 26, 2018|website=Dancing Astronaut|access-date=December 27, 2018|archive-date=December 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228083157/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/marshmello-makes-acai-bowls-paula-abdul-newest-cooking-marshmello-episode/|url-status=live}} In the cooking series, Marshmello was shown presenting his methods of cooking, for foods such as meals, snacks and desserts. Appearing as a non-speaker, he would use body language to express himself in the videos.{{Cite web|url=https://www.foodandwine.com/news/marshmello-cooking-videos|title=Electronic Music DJ Marshmello Has His Own Cooking Show on YouTube|last=White|first=Abbey|date=February 5, 2018|website=Food & Wine|access-date=December 27, 2018|archive-date=December 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227183529/https://www.foodandwine.com/news/marshmello-cooking-videos|url-status=live}}

Marshmello, together with Fortnite player Tyler "Ninja" Blevins, have won prize money of $1 million from Epic Games's E3 Celebrity Pro Am charity tournament,{{Cite news | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/06/12/fortnite-superstar-ninja-wins-twitchs-first-e3-celebrity-pro-am-and-1-million-for-charity/ | title='Fortnite' Superstar Ninja Wins Epic's First E3 Celebrity Pro Am, And $1 Million For Charity | last=Tassi | first=Paul | website=Forbes | date=June 12, 2018 | access-date=September 30, 2018 | archive-date=September 30, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930121546/https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/06/12/fortnite-superstar-ninja-wins-twitchs-first-e3-celebrity-pro-am-and-1-million-for-charity/ | url-status=live }} half of which was donated to KIND (Kids in Need of Defense), an organization providing legal counsel to refugees and immigrant children.{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8478114/marshmello-donates-kind-foundation-refugee-children |title=Marshmello Donates $500,000 to KIND Foundation to Support Refugee and Immigrant Children |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=October 3, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215052550/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8478114/marshmello-donates-kind-foundation-refugee-children |url-status=live }} With the single "Happier" and its pet-dog-themed video, he supported the #FindYourFido campaign by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in October 2018, also recognized as "Adopt a Shelter Dog" month.{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/marshmello-miranda-cosgrove-happier-video-728718/ |title=Marshmello Shows Bond Between Woman and Pet Dog in Tear-Jerking 'Happier' Video |last=Kreps |first=Daniel |date=September 25, 2018 |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=December 14, 2018}}

According to accounting documents viewed by Business Insider, Comstock, among several other musicians, was found to have allegedly misused funds from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), a COVID-19 relief fund "for struggling independent venues and arts groups during the pandemic." Comstock received a $9.9 million grant which was entirely pocketed, citing his previous tour earnings from 2019.{{cn|date=May 2025}} Comstock paid himself more than any other musician who received grant money.{{Cite web |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/lil-wayne-chris-brown-covid-relief-funds-svog-grant-2024-12|access-date=2025-01-01|date=2024-12-18|title=How rich musicians billed American taxpayers for luxury hotels, shopping sprees, and million-dollar bonuses|first1=Jack|last1=Newsham|first2=Katherine|last2=Long|website=Business Insider}}{{Cite magazine|first=Steven J.|last=Horowitz|url=https://variety.com/2024/music/news/lil-wayne-chris-brown-marshmello-misused-pandemic-grants-1236253684/|title=Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and Marshmello Allegedly Misused Pandemic Grants to Pay Themselves or Throw Lavish Parties|date=December 18, 2024|access-date=January 1, 2025|magazine=Variety}}

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• Joytime (2016)
• Joytime II (2018)
• Joytime III (2019)
• Shockwave (2021)
• Sugar Papi (2023)

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Marshmello has been awarded Best Electronic at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards, his first major award win. Marshmello received nominations for works such as "Alone", "Wolves", "Silence" and "Friends".

Musician Wave has ranked him as one of the Top 20 highest net worth DJ/producers in the world and estimated his net worth to be US$50 million.{{Cite web |last=Clark |first=Brian |date=2022-09-11 |title=The 30 Richest DJs in the World (2023) |url=https://www.musicianwave.com/richest-djs-in-the-world/ |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=Musician Wave |language=en-US}}

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