Forbes has just issued its annual ranking of the highest paid DJ’s
Forbes has just issued its annual ranking of the highest paid DJ’s last year. Scottish DJ Calvin Harris tops the list after earning an estimated $46 million over the past 12 months.
Rankings are based on annual earnings estimates include income from live shows, endorsements, merchandise sales, recorded music sales, external business ventures.
Steve Aoki comes in a number 11 with $14 million in earnings.
With the ability to pack in two shows a day while on tour, Aoki clocked nearly 270 gigs in the last 12 months. The son of Benihana founder Rocky Aoki, Steve shares his father’s entrepreneurial spirit, boasting several restaurant and nightclub ventures, record label Dim Mak and endorsements with Olmec Tequila, Trident Gum and Scion.
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