Marshmello (Marshmallow): DJ Biography

Christopher Comstock, better known as Marshmello, rose to prominence in 2015 as a musician, producer and DJ.

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Although he himself did not confirm or dispute his identity under this name, in the fall of 2017, Forbes published information that it was Christopher Comstock.

Another confirmation was posted on Instagram Feed Me, where the guy was reflected in the mirror when he was photographed. But the artist himself did not prove the specified information, wanting to keep the secret of his identity.

Childhood of the future star

Marshmello was born on May 19, 1992 in the USA (Pennsylvania). He moved to Los Angeles in order to be able to devote himself to his favorite thing - music.

There is no information in open sources about what his childhood was like, since the DJ never shared personal data.

There is also no information about his personal life. Marshmello never talks to the press or answers questions. So far, this is only of interest, but it is not known how long it will last.

Appearance of DJ Marshmallow

Marshmello decided to emphasize his individuality with the original mask in the form of a bucket with a smile painted on it. The bucket depicts the favorite delicacy of American children - chewy soufflé candy. It tastes like a cross between bird's milk and marshmallows. 

Such an appearance at music awards events and other celebrations is well remembered and makes everyone smile.

The DJ chose the role of a jester and does an excellent job with it, and on the same stage with other characters and artists with a well-thought-out image, he compares favorably. Repeatedly on Twitter, he wrote that such secrecy makes it possible to live a normal life and not suffer from popularity.

Creativity and career of Marshmello

Year 2015. A start has been made

For Marshmello, 2015 marked the year that he was noticed by critics, and he was popular thanks to the appearance of his track WaveZ on the service for musicians SoundCloud.

Later, he recorded the compositions Keep it Mello and Summer, which received recognition from musicians and listeners. A mix was also recorded for the composition Outside, which was released by Scottish musician Calvin Harris with the participation of performer Ellie Goulding. 

The composition released by the musician Zedd in collaboration with Selena Gomez, which was called I Want to Know You Now, was also re-arranged by him.

Marsmello also released a mix of One Last Time, which is sung by Ariana Grande. A mix was also released for the composition of the musician Avici Waiting for Love and the EDM track duo Where Are U Now together with Justin Bieber. In just one year of his career, Marshmello has earned over $20 million and has been named one of the highest paid musicians in the industry.

Year 2016. First album

The musician gained real fame when his first album Joytime was released, which was released in 2016. The album reached number 5 on the Billboard charts and was highly acclaimed by critics and the public.

In 2016, Marshmello released two more remixes of Flash Funk from the video game album League of Legends Warsongs and Bon Bon by Albanian artist Era Istrefi. 

During this period, a lot of remixes from Marshmello came out. The musician in the nomination of the 100 best DJs was awarded the DJ Top award.

Year 2017. Platinum. Second album

The musician created a mix for the track Make Me Cry by singer and movie star Noah Lindsey Cyrus. Then he rewrote the track Mask Off by Future. Marshmello also created and released the EP Silence with Khalid and the Wolves, released with Selena Gomez.

Marshmello (Marshmallow): DJ Biography
Marshmello (Marshmallow): DJ Biography

The compositions have received "platinum" in a significant number of countries. The DJ released a full second album, Joytime II, which topped the US dance chart. And the following month, the musician announced the work on the third album.

In the same year, he was awarded the "Best Use of Vocal" award at the Remix Awards for his mix of "Alarm".

Year 2018. "Platinum" and the famous duet

The song with British singer Anne-Marie Friends went platinum in many countries, and the track Everyday with artist Logic went gold in Canada.

Then the mini-album Spotlight was recorded along with rapper Lil Peep. Unfortunately, the rapper died, but later the track became known to the public.

Marshmello (Marshmallow): DJ Biography
Marshmello (Marshmallow): DJ Biography

Year 2019. Concert and third disc

This year, the musician teamed up with Epic Games. He gave Fortnite Battle Royale players a big concert, which attracted 10 million listeners at one time and scored a record number of views.

The concert lasted 10 minutes. In the summer of 2019, he released his third album. Tracks for the album were created in different genres.

Charity: nothing human is alien to the stars

The celebrity does not stay away from charity. He donated a portion of Epic's E3 Celebrity Pro Am winnings to help refugees.

Also became a big supporter of the Find Your Fido charity. The company is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals.

Marshmello band in 2021

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Collective Jonas Brothers and Marshmello presented a joint track. The novelty is called Leave Before You Love Me. The novelty was warmly welcomed by the “fans”, rewarding the idols with flattering comments and likes.

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