Is Gotye A-List?
NoB
No — Gotye is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2011
Somebody That I Used
Lost A-list status in 2014
Dropped to B tier — Hiatus
Ranking Timeline
2001C$0.01M
Beginnings
Gotye starts his music career.
2006C$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Like Drawing Blood Album
His second studio album is released.
2011A▲▲$1M+$0.9M
Somebody That I Used
Releases 'Somebody That I Used to Know', achieving global success.
2012A$8M+$7M
International Acclaim
Wins Grammy Awards, global touring.
2014B▼$9M+$1M
Hiatus
Takes a break from releasing albums to pursue other projects.
2026B$10M+$1M
Legacy
Continues to be know for his 2011 hit, although new releases are limited.
Last updated: February 23, 2026