Andrew Taggart, professionally known as Drew Taggart, is an American DJ, producer, singer, and songwriter best recognized as one-half of the electronic music duo The Chainsmokers. Alongside his partner Alex Pall, Taggart has helped shape the sound of mainstream EDM-pop throughout the 2010s and 2020s, earning a Grammy Award and establishing the duo as one of the most commercially successful acts in electronic music.
The Chainsmokers began their career by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists, gradually building a following in the New York City club scene before achieving a major breakthrough with their 2014 song "#Selfie." The track became a top-20 single in several countries and introduced the duo to a global audience. Their debut EP, Bouquet, arrived in October 2015 and featured the single "Roses," which reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The duo's momentum continued with "Don't Let Me Down," featuring American singer Daya, which became their first top-five single on the Billboard chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 59th awards ceremony.
In 2016, The Chainsmokers released "Closer," featuring singer-songwriter Halsey, which became their first number-one single on the Billboard chart and cemented their place in pop culture. Their second EP, Collage, followed in November 2016. The duo's debut studio album, Memories...Do Not Open, was released in April 2017 and topped the US Billboard 200 chart, producing the top-10 singles "Paris" and "Something Just Like This." Their second album, Sick Boy, was released in December 2018, and their third studio album, World War Joy, arrived in December 2019, debuting at number one on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart.
Beyond his work behind the decks, Taggart has frequently contributed vocals to the duo's tracks, becoming a recognizable voice in their catalog. The Chainsmokers have accumulated an impressive collection of accolades, including one 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 duo was named the highest-paid DJs, dethroning Calvin Harris after six years at the top.
The Chainsmokers continued to release new music into the 2020s, with their fourth studio album, So Far So Good, arriving 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, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to evolving their sound while maintaining their presence in the electronic and pop music landscape. Through his partnership with Pall, Andrew Taggart remains a defining figure in modern electronic dance music, consistently balancing commercial success with creative output.