Virtual Riot
Virtual Riot is one of the most respected producers worldwide and is considered one of the most prominent figureheads in the dubstep scene. He is known for his genre-defining sound design, dynamic production style, dedication to education, and his exceptional audio-visual shows. He is currently touring a live audio-visual show across the US on his Burning Outtour.
In 2021, he worked on Justin Bieber’s album track “2 Much,” which was nominated for a Grammy. At the Loud Cave Awards 2021, Virtual Riot won the categories Best Electronic Album, Best Bass Artist, and Best Bass Track. In 2023, he was a songwriter on Mixed Signals by Skrillex and Swae Lee, which reached number 6 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
In 2024, he released his long-awaited album Stealing Fire, which featured a standout collaboration with REZZ called “Give In to You.”
In 2025, he elevated his profile even further by collaborating with Skrillex on two tracks from Skrillex’s FUS album, as well as contributing mix and master credits on the entire project. This resulted in one of the most talked-about albums of the year, now nominated for the 2025 Grammys. He also teamed up with DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) on “Damage,” Ray Volpe on “What’s Up,” Skrillex on “While You Were Sleeping,” and Voltage (See You Again) on the “Hit Me Where It Hurts x” EP.
In 2026, he released his Burning Out album, including collaborations with Said the Sky, YDG, Blanke, Viperactive, Eliminate, and more.
These milestones follow an already impressive legacy. Not only has he received several awards for his outstanding sample packs on Splice, which have been downloaded more than 5 million times, but he has also built a massive presence on YouTube and Patreon with his production tutorials. His Patreon has 21.8K members and his YouTube channel has 521K subscribers.
His unique sense for sound design has also brought his work to global audiences through Disney+ streaming hits like Star Wars: The Mandalorian.
The German producer has managed to effortlessly combine classically trained musical skill with top-tier sound design, reaching a wide fan base across the genre without sacrificing the authenticity that appeals to both ends of the spectrum. A global touring artist, he continues to headline the world’s top festivals including EDC, Rampage, Tomorrowland, Lost Lands, Insomniac festivals, and many more.
Virtual Riot is Beatport’s best-selling artist of all time in the genre of dubstep and has over 450K+ followers on YouTube and more than 1.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His impact on electronic music is both undeniable and ever-growing.
YDG
YDG is one of bass music’s most electrifying new forces, experiencing explosive growth with a sound that blends dubstep, experimental bass, and viral remix energy. He has earned co-signs from industry giants like John Summit, Zeds Dead, Disclosure, and DJ Diesel.
His breakout remixes—like “You & Me,” “I Like The Way You Kiss Me,” Marshmello’s “Bad Boys,” and the fan-favorite “Go Back” remix—have amassed millions of plays and sparked massive social buzz.
Fresh off his headline YOU + ME Tour—which included 23 sold-out shows across the U.S. and international stops—YDG has proven he’s more than just a studio talent; he can pack out venues. With major collaborations on the horizon and a rapidly expanding fanbase, YDG is a name to watch in 2025.