Christopher Comstock, known professionally as Marshmello, is an American DJ and record producer born on May 19, 1992, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
. He gained recognition in early 2015 by publishing remixes online and quickly rose to fame with his distinctive electronic dance music style, characterized by groove-oriented, synth and bass-heavy sounds
. Marshmello is famous for hits like "Silence" (featuring Khalid), "Wolves" (with Selena Gomez), "Friends" (with Anne-Marie), "Happier" (with Bastille), and "Alone," many of which have achieved multi-platinum certifications and high placements on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
. He released his debut album Joytime in 2016, followed by several others including Joytime II (2018), Joytime III (2019), Shockwave (2021), and Sugar Papi (2023), the latter being his first Latin album
. Marshmello is also known for his signature white helmet resembling a marshmallow, which he wears during public appearances and music videos to maintain anonymity; his identity was officially confirmed by Forbes in 2017 as Christopher Comstock
. Beyond music, he has launched his own record label, Joytime Collective, and has collaborated with numerous artists across genres. In 2021, he received a Grammy nomination for his album Shockwave
. In summary, Marshmello is a highly successful and influential figure in the electronic music scene, recognized both for his music and his iconic masked persona
