Marshmello

Solo Artist

Photo: Charito Yap · CC BY 2.0
Active 2015-present
Origin United States
Albums 6
Tracks 65
Most frequent collaborator Omar LinX · 1 tracks
Genres ElectronicFuture bassTrapEDMDance
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 65 of 65 tracks

Did Marshmello write his own songs?

Yes, all of them. Marshmello, real name Christopher Comstock, produces and holds a writing credit on 100% of his tracks. He writes his instrumental Joytime material entirely alone, on songs like 'Find Me' and 'Stars.' On his collaborative and crossover tracks, he co-writes with the guest vocalists and rappers who appear on them.

By the Numbers

6
Studio Albums
65
Tracks Credited
100%
Self-Written
11
Years Active
62
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 65 / 65 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 65 tracks: how many Marshmello wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.

Marshmello has a writing credit100%
48%
52%
Sole author31tracks48%
Co-written34tracks52%
Outside writers0tracks0%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Marshmello's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 65 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)6%
Composer (music)100%
Producer100%
Performer89%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

Marshmello's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.

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2016Joytime
2018Joytime II
2019Joytime III
2021Shockwave
2023Sugar Papi
2024The Roots
Early · 100% written
Mid · 100% written
Late · 100% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

100%
2010s
Joytime, Joytime II +1 more
100%
2020s
Shockwave, Sugar Papi +1 more

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Marshmello sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.

Marshmello
Other artists on the site

Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.

Katseye0%
BLACKPINK13%
Rihanna44%
One Direction57%
Selena Gomez71%
Ariana Grande80%
The Chemical Brothers92%
100%Marshmello
Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

Keep It Mello
Joytime
Written by Marshmello, Omar LinX, Christopher Comstock, Omar Guzman
Co-wrote

Discography 6 albums

Covers all 6 studio albums.

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Marshmello65 tracks
OL1Omar LinX, 1 track OG1Omar Guzman, 1 track 1Slushii, 1 track Y1Yultron, 1 track B1Bellecour, 1 track E1Elohim, 1 track FP1Flux Pavilion, 1 track W1Wiwek, 1 track T1Tynan, 1 track C1Crankdat, 1 track AD1A Day to Remember, 1 track JM1Jeremy McKinnon, 1 track KA1Kameron Alexander, 1 track TH1Troy Henry, 1 track T1TroyBoi, 1 track MP1Ms. Porsch, 1 track SW1Stacey White, 1 track DS1DJ Sliink, 1 track MT1Megan Thee Stallion, 1 track MJ1Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, 1 track on Megan Thee Stallion's page NG1Nitti Gritti, 1 track DB1Diamanté Blackmon, 1 track MK1Marcel Kosic, 1 track C1Carnage, 1 track JJ1Juicy J, 1 track JM1Jordan Michael Houston, 1 track E1Eptic, 1 track JK1Jesse Kardon, 1 track S1Subtronics, 1 track LP1Laura Patterson, 1 track S1Sippy, 1 track S1SIPPY, 1 track ML1Matthew Lucas, 1 track P1PEEKABOO, 1 track YM1Young Miko, 1 track LC1LiL CaKe, 1 track B1Brray, 1 track MT1Manuel Turizo, 1 track TP1Tiago PZK, 1 track AA1Anuel AA, 1 track F1Farruko, 1 track PW1Polimá Westcoast, 1 track NJ1Nicky Jam, 1 track C1ChocQuibTown, 1 track LS1Luísa Sonza, 1 track FR1Fuerza Regida, 1 track P1pluko, 1 track KR1Kyle Reynolds, 1 track FK1Frederic Kennett, 1 track NY1Nicky Youre, 1 track RH1Robert Hauldren, 1 track H1Hamdi, 1 track F1FAANGS, 1 track E1Earwulf, 1 track GH1Gray Hawken, 1 track F1Finatik, 1 track T1TRICKSTAR, 1 track LJ1Lil Jon, 1 track JH1Jonathan H. Smith, 1 track B1Bailo, 1 track O1Ookay, 1 track V1Viperactive, 1 track

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. OL Omar LinX · OG Omar Guzman · Y Yultron · B Bellecour · E Elohim

Photo credits

Portraits in the web and the rail come from Wikimedia Commons. The artist's own photo carries its credit under the picture.

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Like most EDM producers, Marshmello composes everything but rarely writes lyrics himself, featured artists supply the vocal content. His catalog is a case study in curation: 'Silence' with Khalid, 'Wolves' with Selena Gomez, 'Happier' with Bastille each show him matching producers to the right voice.

Quick Facts

  • IdentityPerforms anonymously in a marshmallow-shaped helmet; unmasked as Christopher Comstock by Forbes in 2017
  • FortniteHis February 2019 in-game Fortnite concert drew over 10 million players on day one
  • Highest-paidEarned $40 million in 2019, ranking second among the world's highest-paid DJs
  • Grammy nomShockwave (2021) was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2022 Grammys
  • Big singlesKnown for crossover hits like 'Happier,' 'Friends,' 'Silence,' and 'Wolves'

Creative Fingerprint

A producer split in two: Marshmello writes and produces his instrumental Joytime tracks entirely alone, then co-writes with the guest vocalists and rappers who front his collaborative and crossover records.

The Story

Marshmello (Chris Comstock) is an American DJ and producer known for his cheerful aesthetic and masked identity. His 'Joytime' trilogy broke him into mainstream pop, with hits like 'Alone,' 'Silence,' and 'Happier' crossing over well beyond the EDM audience.

Awards & Recognition

Shockwave (2021) was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2022 Grammy Awards
'Alone' was certified quintuple platinum by the RIAA
His 2019 Fortnite in-game concert drew over 10 million players on its first day
Earned $40 million in 2019, ranking as the world's second highest-paid DJ that year
Crossover hits including 'Happier,' 'Silence,' and 'Wolves' earned multi-platinum certifications worldwide

Frequently Asked Questions Marshmello

Did Marshmello write his own songs?
Yes, all of them. Marshmello, real name Christopher Comstock, produces and holds a writing credit on 100% of his tracks. He writes his instrumental Joytime material entirely alone, on songs like 'Find Me' and 'Stars.' On his collaborative and crossover tracks, he co-writes with the guest vocalists and rappers who appear on them.
Who is Marshmello?
Marshmello is the masked stage persona of Christopher Comstock, an American DJ and producer who performs in a custom marshmallow-shaped helmet. Forbes confirmed his identity in 2017. He previously released music under the name Dotcom.
Did Marshmello write 'Happier' and 'Friends'?
Yes, as a co-writer. His crossover hits like 'Happier' with Bastille and 'Friends' with Anne-Marie were co-written with those singers, who wrote and performed the vocals. These were released as singles rather than on his studio albums.
Are Marshmello's Joytime albums instrumental?
Largely, yes. The Joytime series is built on his own instrumental productions, which is why he is credited alone on almost all of those tracks. His later albums, like Shockwave and Sugar Papi, lean more on guest vocalists and rappers.
Did Marshmello hold a concert in Fortnite?
Yes. In February 2019 he performed a virtual in-game concert inside Fortnite that drew more than 10 million players on its first day, a landmark moment for virtual concerts.
How many albums has Marshmello released?
This catalogue covers 6 of his studio albums, from Joytime (2016) through the Joytime series to Shockwave, Sugar Papi, and The Roots.
Was Marshmello nominated for a Grammy?
Yes. His 2021 album Shockwave was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2022 Grammy Awards.
What is Marshmello's real name?
Christopher Comstock. He keeps his face hidden behind the marshmallow helmet, but he is credited under his real name in his songs' writing credits.
What genre is Marshmello?
He is known for future bass, trap, and EDM, ranging from upbeat instrumental dance tracks to pop crossover songs with singers like Khalid and Selena Gomez.
What is Marshmello's biggest song?
His biggest hits are singles rather than album tracks: 'Happier' with Bastille reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and 'Alone' is certified five times platinum in the US.

Sources

AllMusic - Marshmello discography MusicBrainz - Marshmello Discogs - Marshmello Wikipedia: Marshmello