Talk:Skrillex

Small Updates needed to basic information.
Given Skrillex's recent production of Trap music with his remix of Chase & Status' International and his "Goin' Hard" remix of Birdy Nam Nam's track Goin' In, it seems befitting that Trap be added to his list of genres. Also his collaboration group with Diplo "Jack U" should be added to the list of associated acts. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.6.120.44 (talk) 00:22, 8 January 2014 (UTC)


 * "Goin' Hard" is drum and bass, and the "International" remix is by no means trap. 808s and hi hat rolls in a song don't automatically make it trap and Skrillex is certainly not associated with the genre (although OWSLA have released trap). Jack U has been dismissed in interviews and apparently it's just used for their b2b DJ sets. Not worth adding because it's not a real act at the moment. DJUnBalanced (talk) 17:09, 8 January 2014 (UTC)

%Goin' Hard" is not drum and bass, it is Trap. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Evan Kavanagh (talk • contribs) 23:26, 18 February 2014 (UTC)


 * That song is not Trap music by any definition I am aware of. I've updated the page to say "EDM trap" to clarify. ausbin (talk) 16:45, 2 October 2020 (UTC)

Personal Computer is not a musical instrument.
When I saw "Personal Computer" listed under Skrillex's instruments, I was most amused. By definition of the oxford dictionary, a musical instrument is "3 (also musical instrument) an object or device for producing musical sounds: a percussion instrument". I agree that a personal computer most certainly can be used to make music, but that is not its sole purpose. Music writing is only one of the many capabilities of a PC. Compared to the other instruments listed that Skrillex plays it does not fit in. Maybe it could be noted under Production Career, saying something along the lines of "Skrillex predominately used his PC to write and record Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites". As a side note, Skrillex uses a MacBook Pro, not a PC as he stated in a Music Radar interview. "Yeah... I've got a MacBook Pro running Ableton Live with two little KRK monitors and a Focusrite Saffire Pro 14 interface." — Preceding unsigned comment added by SlayerKitten (talk • contribs) 03:03, 31 August 2013 (UTC)

This very last part is amusing. Apple made the first popular "personal computers" long before IBM. All Apple MacIntosh computers are "personal computers". Just because IBM and Microsoft tried to make "PC" synonymous with their product only, does not mean that only their products are "personal computers". And, surprise, you have a "personal computer" in your pocket, generally called a "smartphone". 162.205.217.211 (talk) 22:22, 22 July 2015 (UTC)

He uses it to produce music, of course it should be listed. If he used sounds from coffee cups it would still be listed, even though that's not the object's sole, or even usual use.

Since when does something have to be used for one sole purpose, to be considered an instrument of said purpose? To turn my example around, if you use your piano as a coffee table, is it no longer a musical instrument? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.252.42.161 (talk) 22:49, 18 October 2013 (UTC)

While I do agree with all of your definitions of a musical instrument, that a musical instrument is "Any device created or adapted to make musical sounds", this is an incorrect definition, I don't care what Webster or any other source says. By this definition, any MP3 player is a "Musical Instrument" because it is created to make musical sounds. LaughinSkull (talk) 22:38, 11 January 2014 (UTC)

Well for one thing, with all due respect, whether you care what Webster says, I'm quite sure it's as reliable a source as any, as far as what words basically mean. Secondly, as I said, anything that's used to create music, becomes a musical instrument in that context. That just seems obvious. To use your example, if you use your MP 3 player to playback songs, you obviously aren't creating music at that point. It wasn't created to "create" musical sounds, no, it is created to play back sound. But if you use the sounds which emanate from it as part of a recording, well obviously at that point it's an instrument with which you are making music. It's not a value judgement, it's like saying if you use a box as a table, it becomes furniture at that point. I don't think anyone would argue with that. Whether or not the box was "created" as furniture is irrelevant. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.222.159.20 (talk) 00:45, 8 November 2014 (UTC)

Missing Information
Damian Marley should be listed under associated acts because he was part of Make It Bun Dem. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.75.66.19 (talk) 22:35, 10 January 2014 (UTC)

He's 26
26 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.236.70.222 (talk) 00:07, 17 January 2014 (UTC)

15 is right. Fortnight after the new year. I think that's what he is. 14 is new year's eve. Now he's 27. LonelyLaura (talk) 15:32, 16 January 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 February 2014
On the page Skrillex, in Background information, specifically under "Also known as" it states he is known by the names Sonny, Twips and Skrocle. This information should also contain "Galvakza" on the list, as it was one of Sonny Moore's temporary stage names from late 2012 to late 2013. This name should be rightfully included, as it is as important as any one of his other names, as it played a large part in his career during his Leaving EP under the name Skrillex. This information is well-known among the dubstep community, and I was surprised to find this information not included.

Evan Kavanagh (talk) 23:20, 18 February 2014 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 11 March 2014
I would like to add his debut album as Skrillex, called "Recess", that was just announced today, on March 10, 2014. Thanks.

Borninla (talk) 01:30, 11 March 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Cannolis (talk) 04:15, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 March 2014
Please change the recess link to this page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recess The current one is far to subjective. It uses only commas instead of periods. It's a huge run on sentence. It even has the wrong label info

50.71.136.115 (talk) 06:17, 11 March 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Recess is a disambiguation page, which should not be linked to. The current link, Recess (album), is correct.  Little Mountain  5  05:30, 12 March 2014 (UTC)

Need of indefinite protection for unregistered users?
''00:33, 13 February 2014‎ Mark Arsten (talk | contribs)‎ m. . (24,313 bytes) (0)‎. . (Protected Skrillex: Persistent vandalism ([Edit=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite)))'' - I think articles shouldn't be protected indefintely or am I wrong? --84.248.189.125 (talk)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 October 2014
Please add the sub genre brostep to the list of Genres. Brostep has already been defined as a sub genre according to Wikipedia's own Dubstep article and says that Skrillex is it's "poster child".

Brostep as defined by Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubstep#Brostep_and_American_developments

Skrillex's Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skrillex

Jmike53 (talk) 01:51, 22 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. You'll need some sources that explicitly say Skrillex's genre is brostep. Stickee (talk) 01:19, 23 October 2014 (UTC)

Update to include Ease My Mind v Ragga Bomb Remixes EP & Jack U
The inclusion of Sonny's most recent remix EP should be included in this Wiki just as fairly as Make It Bun Dem After Hours was included. As well as this, Jack U needs to be included as a sub-project Skrillex is incorporated with + "Take U There" is their opening single. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Skegeton (talk • contribs) 17:38, 2 December 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 January 2015
Associated acts	From First to Last, deadmau5, Diplo, Kill the Noise, Porter Robinson, Dog Blood, Jack U

XxDatsiksizzlerxX (talk) 03:27, 2 January 2015 (UTC)

However, there is no mention of "Jack U" in the article whatsoever, so it cannot be added until referred to in the article. Please note that associated acts included in the infobox on the right are also governed by the rules here. If you wish to ask for an addition to the article, please also cite reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to any article. - Arjayay (talk) 12:09, 2 January 2015 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: you have not requested a change in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ", but the only difference I can see, is that you are asking for "Jack U" to be added.

Semi-protected edit request on 13 January 2015
In the list of associated acts for Skrillex, there should be Jack U. here associated_acts     = From First to Last, deadmau5, Diplo, Kill the Noise, Porter Robinson, Dog Blood], ][[Jack U

Proof of existence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_%C3%9C please make this change and thank you for acknowledging this.EmmaZimmermanDJ (talk) 20:14, 13 January 2015 (UTC)

EmmaZimmermanDJ (talk) 20:14, 13 January 2015 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 15 March 2015
Spelling mistake in final line of the introduction: "wityh" should be "with".

Itismeoliver (talk) 19:04, 15 March 2015 (UTC)


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iOS / Android app
The app was clearly released on both iOS and Android on both stores. I'm not sure why it just says it was released on the Apple App Store. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:190:4001:1FA9:1C4F:FF7B:8B8:8ED6 (talk) 09:31, 6 June 2015 (UTC)

There should be "brostep" in the genres.
Skrillex started "brostep", or "US dubstep", which is different with "UK dubstep." Creation of brostep is very important among skrillex's musical contributions. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nyxler (talk • contribs) 08:38, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Do you have a source? Please see previous discussion regarding this. -- Escape Orbit  (Talk) 17:18, 19 July 2015 (UTC)

The Game and Skrillex collabed recently
In this article's introduction, in the ending sentence which is read as: "Skrillex has collaborated with Diplo to form the group Jack Ü, and with Boys Noize to form the group Dog Blood.", this information should also be added: "Skrillex and The Game collaborated on a single named, "El Chapo", which was released on October 9, 2015."

Here are the sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RviOwY0OKyE

http://www.youredm.com/2015/10/10/skrillex-collab-with-the-game-officially-sees-release/

74.196.102.99 (talk) 07:21, 5 December 2015 (UTC)

Done -- Zach [talk] 17:21, 5 January 2016 (UTC)


 * This seems to be a little too much information for the lead section. Reviewing the second source, it suggests that Skrillex was not heavily involved in the production. - Ryk72 'c.s.n.s.' 21:55, 5 January 2016 (UTC)

OWSLA
Sonny came up with the name OWSLA after reading the Richard Adams nocel, "Watership Down" because he personally identified with the hero of the story, a rabbit with a thousand enemies. He also identifies with Peter Pan, saying he feels like he never grew up and still makes music for his 16 year old self. OWSLA currently has 26 artists it represents, well known and up and coming. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Justinpenny28 (talk • contribs) 03:42, 26 September 2016 (UTC)

Early work as Skrillex
One of Skrillex early hits that he is not known for is the song "Reptile" which was made in tribute to the Mortal Kombat character of the same name. It was after that hit that the rave scene took notice of him with his hard base drops, and exciting new style. This song allowed him to showcase his talent which transformed into his mainstream music career as a DJ. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sgracia92 (talk • contribs) 05:41, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 August 2017
Entiiö (talk) 12:54, 23 August 2017 (UTC)
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Sirah!
Sirah should definitely be under associated acts as they collaborated on four singles, including (which one a Grammy)

I also think that Kill The Noise should be listed also As he also released 4 collabs with Skrillex Amy. Firehoof. (talk) 01:45, 17 October 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 16 February 2018
Please change "Deadmau5" to "deadmau5" because it shouldn't be spelt with a capital 'D'.

Before: Later in the year, Sonny began a nationwide tour with Deadmau5 after being signed to mau5trap recordings and released his second EP, Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.

After: Later in the year, Sonny began a nationwide tour with deadmau5 after being signed to mau5trap recordings and released his second EP, Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.

EthanBezz (talk) 10:34, 16 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done DRAGON BOOSTER   ★  10:57, 16 February 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 September 2018
I want to add emo to Skrillex's list of genres 108.5.66.198 (talk) 19:03, 9 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. NiciVampireHeart 11:19, 10 September 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 December 2018
"In July 2018, Skrillex teased fans by collaborating with Missy Elliott on a snippet nicknamed "ID", a release date for the single has yet to be announced." The snippet is not nicknamed "ID." In EDM, the term "ID" is used as a placeholder for unnamed tracks that have yet to be released. Please change this to avoid confusion, as Skrillex has multiple "IDs." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2606:A000:1500:4C95:B96D:5631:EC8F:CC93 (talk) 21:18, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

Show Tracks EP and Midnight Hour
Skrillex released a surprise EP on 19th July, 2019 titled 'Show Tracks' containing two singles, Fuji Opener and Mumbai Power. He also got a Grammy Nomination for Midnight Hour with Boys Noize and Ty Dolla $ign under the Best Dance Recording category in 62nd Grammy Awards. Kinnamkinnam (talk) 14:08, 10 February 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request 26 February 2020
Hi All,

As requested from Sonny's management (www.patriotmanagement.com), they would like the main Wiki Photo to be switched to this:

Thanks for your help! Crust Young (talk) 22:05, 26 February 2020 (UTC)
 * ✅, have added a cropped version of your image, thank you. – Thjarkur (talk) 22:47, 26 February 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 February 2020
Please add missing 2020 Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording for "Midnight Hour" --User1361 (talk) 11:01, 29 February 2020 (UTC) User1361 (talk) 11:01, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 26 March 2020
caption 2601:583:301:2A30:9195:166D:8343:93BF (talk) 15:31, 26 March 2020 (UTC)


 * ❌. It's not clear what changes you want to make. –Deacon Vorbis (carbon &bull; videos) 17:12, 26 March 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 June 2020
I'd like a caption to be added. 2601:580:C280:3CD0:CC70:93FD:E038:BFC2 (talk) 12:53, 3 June 2020 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 3 February 2021
Edit the DJ Magazine top 100 DJs to reflect the change in the ranking, which placed Skrillex in 15th place on the 2020 version of the ranking. Source: https://djmag.com/top100dj?year=2020 Psveryfan (talk) 04:52, 3 February 2021 (UTC)


 * Yes check.svg Done. Volteer1 (talk) 06:11, 3 February 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 October 2021
2400:AC40:607:7208:5C02:5CDF:C744:8990 (talk) 02:32, 17 October 2021 (UTC) Please, I like Dubstep/Dubstyle/Magic sound/By theory My name is jelli J3l Local Jungle Artist/Mc(myeik/Kawthaung)Myanmar Birth : 21,may,1993(fri) Live in Mergui Archipelago(myeik,myanmar) Jelli Island Owner Ph:+959789685858 Https://www.jelli.com
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Semi-protected edit request on 12 January 2022
Update his birthday today. He is 34 years old. 2603:6011:8342:7100:9C03:1D29:C529:6DCD (talk) 17:49, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
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Remove Dubstep from genres
Skrillex does not make dubstep, this was likely added to the genre list by someone unaware of the key differences between dub- and bro- step. — Preceding unsigned comment added by KitDaCatsun (talk • contribs) 17:07, 26 February 2022 (UTC)
 * It was added by someone using sources, which Wikipedia goes by. -- Escape Orbit (Talk) 16:46, 27 February 2022 (UTC)

Early Life Issue
In the Early Life section it says he grew up in "Mojave Desert LV." Why? Does that mean Las Vegas? Strange abbreviation, very out of place. Deej the smeej (talk) 03:35, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

Update picture
In the media in 2023 ahead of his 17 February 2nd album after 9 years release he has been positively noticed for his new fresh healthy looks compared to his old school shaved head glasses look which is the one on the wikipedia page (2017), here are some sources :

https://www.georgefm.co.nz/home/good-chat/2023/01/the-toughest-year-of-my-life-skrillex-opens-up-about-mental-health-struggles-on-twitter.html

https://www.cinemablend.com/game-of-thrones-news/skrillex-looks-totally-different-after-dropping-the-emo-look-and-fans-are-comparing-him-to-jon-snow-with-a-stylist

https://www.unilad.com/music/skrillex-dramatic-new-look-fans-stunned-052120-20230114

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/superstar-skrillex-unrecognisable-in-new-photos-after-makeover/news-story/901d1a7560802f554fba821b6a6a7a66

https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanschocket2/skrillex-new-look-2023

Here is an image of the official picture he published which has sparked this positive media attention :

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmYLTfaWYAIh8WZ.jpg SnapJitsu (talk) 12:19, 17 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Need an image that conforms to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Image_use_policy 146.199.246.101 (talk) 12:31, 24 May 2023 (UTC)

Fix formatting for last "award" section
Text in the last 3 cells under "award" column is not in the same style as the rest of the cells. Could someone fix this pls? Thanks. The MVP of NPOV (talk) 22:48, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Many notable awards/nominations missing
Many notable awards/nominations missing, mostly older nominations and awards. Not all noteworthy perhaps, but several awards probably deserve mentioning: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4776432/awards/?ref_=nm_awd The MVP of NPOV (talk) 22:53, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 May 2023
Please undo this edit which adds "not to be confused with Skillet". Aside very superficial similarity in the sound of their name, it is extremely hard to imagine anyone confusing the two. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Skrillex&diff=prev&oldid=1148503476 --146.199.246.101 (talk) 12:57, 24 May 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅ Tollens (talk) 16:49, 24 May 2023 (UTC)

Article picture should be updated
The article picture depicts Sonny playing a guitar. I acknowledge that he is an artist that has history and background playing live instruments, but I think if the article is titled "Skrillex" a picture should be selected that reflects him performing as an electronic artist. Pdubs.94 (talk) 04:24, 26 January 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 February 2024
Under awards, 2024, "Rumble" 'Best Dance/Electronic Recording' Change pending to won and "Quest for Fire" 'Best Dance/Electronic Music Album' change pending to nominated Source: https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2024-grammy-winners-list-1235597129/ Ratsupport (talk) 21:21, 4 February 2024 (UTC)