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Selena Gomez is dating The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart: reports

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By Naveed JamalPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

The Chainsmokers are a music duo from New York City, consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall. They first gained recognition in 2014 with their hit single "#Selfie," which became a viral sensation on social media. Since then, they have released multiple chart-topping singles and albums, solidifying their place in the music industry.

The duo met in 2012, with Pall working as a DJ and Taggart as a manager at an art gallery. They bonded over their shared passion for music and began creating their own tracks together. Their first official single, "#Selfie," was released in January 2014 and quickly gained popularity on social media, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The success of the single led to the release of their debut EP, "Bouquet," in October of the same year.

In 2018, the duo released their second studio album "Sick Boy" and in 2019 they released their third album "World War Joy" which included hit singles like "Kills You Slowly" and "Push My Luck"

The Chainsmokers have also established themselves as successful touring artists, selling out shows and performing at festivals around the world. They have also won multiple awards, including a Grammy for Best Dance Recording for "Don't Let Me Down."

The Chainsmokers have also been involved in various philanthropic endeavors. They have partnered with various charities and organizations, such as Pencils of Promise, which works to build schools and improve education in developing countries.

The Chainsmokers continued to release hit singles, such as "Roses" featuring Rozes, "Don't Let Me Down" featuring Daya, and "Closer" featuring Halsey, all of which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In addition, "Closer" held the number one spot on the chart for 12 consecutive weeks and became the duo's first song to be certified diamond by the RIAA.

The Chainsmokers also released their first full-length album, "Memories...Do Not Open," in April 2017, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album featured hit singles "Paris" and "Something Just Like This" with Coldplay.

In 2018, the duo released their second studio album "Sick Boy" and in 2019 they released their third album "World War Joy" which included hit singles like "Kills You Slowly" and "Push My Luck"

The Chainsmokers have also established themselves as successful touring artists, selling out shows and performing at festivals around the world. They have also won multiple awards, including a Grammy for Best Dance Recording for "Don't Let Me Down."

The Chainsmokers have also established themselves as successful touring artists, selling out shows and performing at festivals around the world. They have also won multiple awards, including a Grammy for Best Dance Recording for "Don't Let Me Down."

The Chainsmokers have also been involved in various philanthropic endeavors. They have partnered with various charities and organizations, such as Pencils of Promise, which works to build schools and improve education in developing countries.

Despite the success and fame, the Chainsmokers have faced criticism for their music and image. Some critics have called out the duo for their reliance on formulaic pop songwriting and for their privileged, frat-boy image. However, the Chainsmokers have continued to produce hit music and have a dedicated fanbase.

In summary, The Chainsmokers are a music duo from New York City consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall who first gained recognition in 2014 with their hit single "#Selfie" and went on to release multiple chart-topping singles and albums, solidifying their place in the music industry. They have sold out shows and performed at festivals around the world, won multiple awards, and been involved in various philanthropic endeavors. Despite some criticism, The Chainsmokers continue to produce hit music and maintain a dedicated fanbase.

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