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Gone are the crazy times when a DJ in the generally accepted sense was a person who played cassettes into a tape recorder. Firstly, these people have incredible musical talent and hearing, allowing them to make anyone, even the most severe introvert, dance. Secondly, especially successful representatives of the “DJ family” earn a lot of money from this.
Forbes magazine, observing this trend, did not shelve the matter and published the ten highest paid DJs in the world, which was compiled based on the profits received by these musicians over the past year. So, gods of electronics, stars of the dance floor and the most successful, best DJs on the planet!
1 Tiësto. $22 million
If Tiësto is made from dough, it is only from musical dough. He travels around the world, receiving huge amounts of money for his energetic work. So, every stormy night brings him one-quarter of a million $. This is the most popular DJ in the world
2 Skrillex. $15 million
Skrillex came to the music scene straight from California. He is only 24, but the DJ has already managed to hide many world music awards in his big pockets. This is three Grammys and the same number of recognitions in Germany and the UK.
3 Swedish House Mafia. $14 million
Swedish House Mafia is not one person, but a whole musical trio. Mafiosi and monsters of DJing gained fame thanks to what took place at Madison Square Garden. By the way, the cost of a ticket to this show starts from two hundred.
4 David Guetta. $13.5 million
David Guetta has been on everyone's lips for a long time. This is no wonder, since the guy does not sit still and constantly participates in all possible and impossible musical parties in the world. His Majesty YouTube has “noticed” that videos with David most often collect $100 million in views.
Steve Aoki spends almost half a year performing and performing, which is as much as 200 days. Despite the fact that the Jedi is already thirty-four, he successfully copes with large dance floors and skillfully gets the crowd into rhythm. He also founded the Dim Mak Records label and joined the management of Dekstar.
6 Deadmau5. $11.5 million
Thomas Zimmerman, popularly known as Deadmau5, does not look like a “deceased” mouse at all. The fact is that at every performance the DJ wears a large hat, which is like two peas in a pod like the head of Mickey Mouse. My uncle indulges, but even at 31 he can be forgiven for such pranks for the success and recognition of the dancing people.
7. DJ Pauly D. 11 million
Pauly D is not only a DJ, he is also a Swede, and a reaper, and has his own TV show “Witcher”. 132 concerts in one last year, tons of private parties and a fashion line called “Dirty Couture.” This guy won't be lost without music!
8 Kaskade. $10 million
Ryan Raddon, in his forties, can give a head start to many young “Jedi”, since in the past year alone he has held 125 electronic shows worldwide. Such old age would be useful to us!
9 Afrojack. $9 million
This king of dance music was born in the Netherlands and is currently actively promoting musical talent. And Afrojack, let me call him that, owns and successfully manages a recording studio, one of the main ones in Holland.
10 Avicii. $7 million
Avicii is quite young, but this does not stop him from leading his army of fans through the musical jungle at twenty-two years old. Avicii is successful both financially and in the field of music: he was recently nominated for a Grammy as the creator of "".
Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Hardwell - these names are always among the top DJs on the planet. This is because they sell out stadiums, sell record numbers of records and make a lot of money. They are constantly discussed in the media and in social networks. In this article we will present the top 10 best DJs in the world.
10. Skrillex
In the mid-2000s, Sonny John Moore performed very successfully as part of the rock band “From First to Last”. Then he decided to leave the team and start electronic music. Time shows what the young man did right choice, and his career reached unprecedented heights.
9. Chainsmokers
The name of this group is not self-explanatory. The guys from the group don't smoke at all. Perhaps this fact was one of the reasons why they reached the top in the music business.
8. Deadmau5
This is probably the least popular name on the list. The reason lies in the unusual style of Canadian DJ Joel Zimmerman. Although he is quite famous on the Internet. Deadmau5 reached the peak of his career in 2016 at Tumorrowland. There the DJ played together with Eric Prydz.
7. Hardwell
Robert van de Corput was a pioneer of electronic dance music. He is a Big Room style producer. In 2013 and 2014, he took first place in the top 100 ranking of DJ Magazine. In recent years, he has consistently taken high places in the “Best DJs on the Planet” ratings.
6. Armin van Buuren
He was the king of trance for ten years. Then Armin switched to electronic music and rose to the top. Buren is a representative of the old generation, but he packs the halls no worse than his younger colleagues.
5. Tiesto
Three decades ago I started with pop and trance. But success came to him precisely with the transition to electronic music. In 2014, Tiësto earned a record $22 million, being included in the Forbes rating.
4. Calvin Harris
Until 2007, Calvin combined pop with electronic music. But then I completely switched to the latter and there was a breakthrough. Harris really likes old tracks, especially from the 1980s.
3. David Guetta
This DJ has been creating and promoting music since the early 90s. But he gained worldwide fame only recently. In 2013, his track, recorded in collaboration with Kelly Rowland, topped all the charts.
2. Marshmallow
A famous American DJ who hides his face under a mask. His identity has not yet been revealed, although many fans assume that he is Chris Comstock. He is also a DJ and performs in the same style. In addition, Marshmallow and Chris have the same names, tattoos and birthdays. Marshmallow’s YouTube channel once released a video with a short performance at a concert, where the DJ can be seen without a mask. However, it later turned out that this was not Marshmallow at all. In 2017, the DJ became the number one performer in the genre of electronic dance music.
1. Martin Garrix
He's just an electronic music prodigy. His track "Animals" reached the top of the charts when Martian Garrix was only seventeen years old. Now young man twenty-one years old and considered the best DJ in the world. Almost no foreign disco is complete without his hits. In February 2018, he recorded a track called "The Way I Do" with David Guetta and Brooks. Two days after the release of this composition, Garrick played a set at the closing of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
Choosing the best club music artist is largely a battle of tastes. There are many directions that are radically different from each other. However, general ratings are compiled annually, which include the best DJs. Let's find out who is now the leader of this list in Russia and in the world.
What criteria are used to choose the best DJs?
There are several ways to be among the best. In most cases, ratings are based on the number of listeners and fans. You can call it a popular vote. However, it cannot be said that it is objective, because people listen to those who often speak and have the opportunity to be rotated on the radio.
It is common practice in the world to select DJs for the best lists based on their fees. Russia cannot yet compete with European and American club performers, since their fees amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The most truthful rating of DJs is when the performers independently choose the best of their colleagues. Everything is taken into account here: from the playing style to the use of unusual sound combinations. Such lists often indicate rising performers who have every chance of becoming famous throughout the country.
Top five DJs in the world
When we hear the phrase “best DJs,” the names of world celebrities immediately come to mind. This year, professional media published the following list of the best:
- Tiësto is the most popular DJ. He is one of the highest paid performers.
- The Skrillex (Sony has achieved what only a few DJs in the world have been able to achieve. He has several Grammy awards and has received similar plaques in Europe on several occasions.
- Swedish House Mafia is a group of several DJs; today they have already completed their touring activities, but have not lost their popularity.
- David Guetta is practically a legend among DJs. He was able to achieve unprecedented popularity, in particular thanks to videos on Youtube.
- Steve Hiroyuki Aoki is actively touring. Despite his Asian origin, he spends most of his time in the USA and Europe.
All of the listed DJs in the world have high fees and prestigious music awards. Their tracks can be heard on almost all radio stations in the world, and their videos receive hundreds of thousands of views.
Most in the world
The above ranking does not include the best DJs last decade. For example, Paul Van Dyck from Germany. He is not only a talented performer, but also the owner of his own clothing brand, Dirty Couture. He is also the leader television show. More than one generation of club music lovers has grown up with his work.
Deadmau5 (Thomas Zimmerman) attracts attention with his stage costume - he wears a huge Mickey Mouse mask during his performances. At the same time, he was able to interest fans in his work, which allows him to receive fabulous fees.
Popular Russian DJs
We should also talk about which Russian DJs were included in the ranking of the best this year:
- DJ Lvov. It can be heard in the capital's club "NEO". Performances take place every weekend.
- DJ Riga from Moscow is the favorite of millions. He has been performing since 1998, is now a resident of DFM, and has his own show.
- DJ Romeo has been performing for over 17 years. During that time, he managed not only to acquire fans, but also to launch his own clothing line. He is the owner of several clubs and restaurants.
- DJ Kubikov is currently working on the SCSi-9 project in Europe. Perhaps we will soon see him in the world rankings.
- DJ Leonid Rudenko already has worldwide fame. He began his career under the auspices of manager Paul Van Dyke. It can often be found in European charts.
All these DJs have the opportunity to gain worldwide fame. They have crowds of fans and high fees for Russia.
Who will be included in the ratings in the near future?
While venerable Russian DJs are retiring or moving to Europe, young and promising performers are appearing in the domestic show business. They are not afraid to experiment with sound and record interesting tracks. For example, Dj ONeill Sax from St. Petersburg, combining electronic music and playing the saxophone. Perhaps he is not yet as widely known as Rudenko, but many European stations have already included his tracks in their rotation lists.
The Swanky Tunes quartet from Saratov has earned popularity thanks to its playing technique. The participants of this project set a real record - a remix of the song “Spring” (performer “Dolphin”) was included in rotation on all Russian popular music radio stations. Later remixes set download records. Swanky Tunes are the best DJs in the country according to professionals. The quartet received recognition from other DJs, which is extremely important.
Why doesn't everyone agree with the ratings?
The ratings we provide may not please everyone. There is no point in arguing about tastes. Among the world and domestic stars of the club scene there are many talented people. Everyone can find the performer they like. Some create only their own tracks, while others prefer to do remixes. Almost any track can find its audience.
Many may disagree with best-of lists due to their love for a particular style of music. After the heyday of club culture, huge amount directions in it. If earlier any electronic music was called “techno”, now people who are far from club life can get confused in the styles. Despite some subjectivity, lists of the best musicians are compiled with enviable frequency.
On November 7, the famous French creator of electronic music David Guetta turns 50 years old. On this occasion, we tell you whose sets are the coolest to dance to.
David Guetta
Our birthday boy today took seventh place in the top DJs of the world in 2017 according to an authoritative resource DJMag. In addition to creating traditional dance sets, Guetta is known for his active production activities and his feats with world stars (Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj and others). Guetta is also a regular headliner at one of the most famous parties in Ibiza. F*CK ME I'M FAMOUSand owns a dance residence Ushuaia.
Martin Garrix
For the second year in a row, this 21-year-old guy from the Netherlands has taken first place in the ranking of the best DJs. By the way, this is the youngest leader in this top in its entire history. Over the past year, he has released such hits as Scared To Be Lonely in collaboration with Dua Lipa, track So Far Awaytogether with the already mentioned David Guetta and Ellie Goulding. The DJ also became the headliner of the festival Tomorrowland,introduced his alter ego YTRAM(read backwards), performed at Coachella and Ibiza. And to his 2013 hit Animals They still dance actively in domestic clubs.
Armin van Buuren/Armin van Buuren
Another music producer and DJ from the Netherlands, who turns 41 this December, took third place in the ranking of the best in 2017. However, he became the leader of the top more than once: in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012. In 2013, he was nominated for Grammy in category Best Dance Recording per song This Is What It Feels Like, making him the fourth trance artist to ever receive a nomination. Grammy together with Tiesto, Paul van Dyk and BT. Since 2001, van Buuren has hosted a radio show called A State of Trance, whose weekly listenership reached 30 million (worldwide).
Hardwell
DJ, music producer, founder of his own label Revealed Recordings,who, moreover, is actively involved in charity work. Hardwell took fourth place in the ranking DJ Magazine, although a couple of years ago he rose to third place in the top. Widely known for his sets at major music festivals such as Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Electric Zoo, Creamfields. He also hosts his own weekly radio show. Hardwell On Air.
Tiësto
Dutch DJ, producer and composer Tiëstohas been ranked fifth in the top for four years now. He is one of the most awarded DJs in the history of electronic dance music. For three years in a row, in 2002, 2003 and 2004, he was the #1 DJ in the world DJ Mag Top 100. He also received the title of best DJ in the world three times. International Dance Music Awards- in 2007, 2008 and 2009. He has also been nominated twice for the most prestigious award in the field music industry Grammy. For the first time in 2008, when in the category Best Dance Album with his record Elements of Life the Dutchman conceded The Chemical Brothers. The second nomination brought him victory.
Marshmello
This DJ is able to surprise not only with a painted top hat on his head to match his nickname, but also with his incredibly rapid rise in the ranking of the best. In just a year (from 2016 to 2017), he moved from 27 to 10 positions in the main top DJs. His story began when everyone’s favorite Skrillex reposted his track in 2015 WaVezin SoundCloud. Marshmello participated in festivals New York's Pier 94, Pomona, California's HARD Day of the Dead festival, And Miami Music Week. In 2016, he released a compilation of his previous tracks entitled Joytime, which reached number five on the chart US Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums.
Don Diablo
Another creator of electronic music from the Netherlands, who took 11th place in the ranking DJ Mag. In 2006, Diablo entered the UK top 3 chart with the hit song Exceeder. In subsequent years, he presented his new visual concept VSquared Labs. By the way, the DJ also hosts his own radio show HEXAGON, which is included in the TOP 10 programs iTunes. In 2017, Diablo also released his album Past.Present.Future and became the headliner of such world festivals as Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, EDC Las Vegas, Lollapalooza, Creamfields, Mysteryland and others.
Calvin Harris
The Scottish singer-songwriter, music producer and DJ didn't make the top ten in 2017, but we still have a lot to love about him. Harris's debut album I Created Disco went gold and contained top 10 UK singles Acceptable in the 80s And The Girls. Calvin was also the author and producer of recordings for other artists, including Kylie Minogue and her record X, British rapper Dizzee Rascal - Dance Wiv Me, and also recorded a single with American singer Rihanna - We Found Love - in 2011. His second studio album is Ready for the Weekend- was released on August 17, 2009 and reached number 1 in UK Album Charts August 23.
Skrillex
One of the most prolific American DJs and producers Skrillexformerly fronted a rock band From First to Last. It was from there that he got the habit of wearing long hair and tunnels. And now more about his successes: firstly, for several years he has been the highest paid DJ in the world. Also, Sonya Murra (the artist’s real name) has two more active side projects - Dog Blood(duet with Boys Noise), And Jack Ü(duet with Diplo). Skrillex was nominated for five awards Grammy in 2011, including in the category Best New Artist. And its soundtrack to Suicide Squad - Purple Lamborgini- is still considered the most memorable hit from the film.
Alan Walker
In 2016, a 20-year-old DJ from Norway became a real discovery of the EDM Premier League. He is currently best known for his single Faded, which has received over 1 billion views on YouTube and has been certified platinum in several countries. In 2017, Alan took 17th place in the list of the best DJs in the world according to the magazine. DJ Magazine,jumping 38 positions up in a year. It should not be noted once again that the DJ is the headliner of famous festivals. And yes, in 2017 Alan Walker's channel on YouTube surpassed the 9 million subscriber mark, thereby becoming the most subscribed channel in Norway.
The authoritative British magazine DJ Mag has identified the hundred best representatives of club culture good year. It should be noted that the compilers took into account the creativity of clubbers from 170 countries of the world. The top three lines of the ranking are occupied by DJs from the trance scene.
There are four Russians in the ranking of the best DJs in the world in 2012 (Arty, Bobina, DJ Feel, Moonbeam).
But the main discovery of the star list was DJ Omnia from Ukraine, who was ahead of many well-known masters of the club scenes.
1. Armin Van Buuren
A musician from the Netherlands who plays trance style. According to DJ Mag magazine, he was DJ No. 1 in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012.
2. Tiësto
11 years in the top three DJs in the world. One in 40 greatest Dutchmen of all times. Now he is the most popular person in his country.
3. Avicii
Tim Bergling is from Sweden. With an annual income of $7 million, he entered the top 10 highest paid DJs in the world (Forbes, 2012).
4. David Guetta
One of the most popular DJs and music producers. Collaborates with Rihanna, Madonna and others. DJ No. 1 of 2011 (according to DJ Magazine). Frenchman.
5. Deadmau5
While replacing the video card, I found a dead mouse in the PC. After reporting this, he became known as the "dead mouse guy." Created the pseudonym Dead Mouse, later Deadmau5. Canadian.
6.Hardwell
He started his DJ career at the age of 13. At the age of 14, a contract was signed with him. Promotes Bigroom House. One of the best remixers. Dutchman.
7. Dash Berlin
Team of 3 DJs (Netherlands). Frontman and founder (2006) – Jeffrey Sutorius. The most famous singles: “Till the Sky Falls Down”, “Man On The Run”.
8. Above & Beyond
British trance group. In 2006, DJ Mag rated their debut "Tri-State" 5 out of 5, calling the album a "Diamond".
9. Afrojack
In 2011, he received a Grammy for the remix of Madonna's "Revolver" (together with David Guetta). Nominated for a Grammy in 2012.
10. Skrillex
Second of the highest paid DJs in the world (USA) according to Forbes (income 15 million). Has 3 Grammy awards.
11. Headhunterz
He took up music at the age of 9. With 10 – scoring films (still doing this). At 19 I signed my first contract.
12. Swedish House Mafia
The team was formed in 2008. Consists of 3 house DJs - Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell, Steve Angello.
13. Markus Shulz
German DJ working in the style of trance, progressive trance. He is involved in the Dakota project.
14. Gareth Emery
Lives in Manchester (England). He uses classical piano, elements of punk rock and jazz in his compositions.
15. Steve Aoki
At the age of 20, he created the recording company “Dim Mak Records” (USA). Launched a clothing line sunglasses and headphones.
16. Paul van Dyk
One of the leading trance DJs in the world. Nominated for a Grammy. By 2007, he sold 4.5 million album copies. Pacifist from Germany.
17. Nicky Romero
Young producer making remixes for Madonna. Collaborates with Nervo, Avici, etc. He devotes a lot of time to producing.
18. Sander van Doorn
Real name Sander Ketelaars (Netherlands). Plays in the progressive house genre. Developing its own club concept - Dusk till Doorn.
19. Aly & Fila
Egyptian trance duo Ali Amr Fatala and Fadi Wassef Nagui (since 1999). They play uplifting trance. We were born in the same year (1981), studied at the same school.
20. Alesso
Alessandro Lindblad, Swede. Specializes in progressive house. Having debuted in 2011 in the Top 100 DJ Mag, he immediately took 70th place.
21.ATB
Andre Tanneberger is a German musician, DJ, and songwriter. Plays electronic music. He has 9 albums and 6 compilations (“The DJ In the mix”) to his credit.
22. Ferry Corsten
While working at a car wash, he saved money for his first musical keyboard. He mixed audio cassettes and sold them to friends.
23. Axwell
Member of Swedish House Mafia. In 2011 he took 1st place in the Best House DJ category at the Ibiza DJ Awards.
24. Dada Life
Dada Life (Sweden). An electronic duo created in 2006. The single “The Great Fashionistas Swindle” brought them success.
25.W&W
A duo from Holland that performs trance and house music. The group's first hit was "Mustang".
26. Fedde Le Grand
Netherlands. The sets and tracks he creates are energetic house with nuances of acoustic sound and the addition of electro.
27. Noisecontrollers
Dutch hardstyle blows. Founders: Bas Oskam and Arjan Terpstra. They made their debut with "Wanna Freak You".
28. Arty
Artyom Stolyarov from Engels, Saratov region. Russia. In the fall of 2010, he was nominated for the title “Breakthrough of the Year” (IDMA 2011 rating).
29. Laidback Luke
DJ from the Philippines. A friend showed him how to turn excerpts into tracks on a PC.
30. Kaskade
Ryan Raddon, USA. The hit "Steppin' Out" reached the top 10. The single "Everything" was number one on Billboard Magazine's Hot Dance Club Play.
31. Calvin Harris
Originally from Scotland. He has the title “King of Electropop” for his first album “I Created Disco”, which went gold.
32. Orjan Nilsen
Norwegian. He dedicated his first release, “La Guitarra,” to his late brother. “La Guitarra” is considered by many to be a trance classic.
33. Knife Party
This project was founded by members of the Pendulum group (Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen). Their first remix was to the track Swedish House Mafia.
34. Sebastian Ingrosso
Originally from South Africa. From the age of 14 he made his first remixes and tracks. Sebastian's father owned two studios.
35. Chuckie
"King of Mixes" He is involved in charity work and is a UNICEF ambassador. He created the single under the influence of the spiritual teachings of Gandhi and the Dalai Lama.
36. Zatox
DJ from Italy. Born in 1975. Created the Qlimax anthem “No Way Back” (2011).
37.Coone
Koen Bauweraerts is a Belgian producer and DJ. Has been making music since 2002.
38. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Two brothers from Belgium. An anthem was created for the Tomorrowland 2011 festival (together by Afrojack and Nervo). “A” class remixers. The main style is House.
39. Cosmic Gate
Trance duo from Germany. IN lately moved away from the signature hard trance sound and play softer music.
40. Porter Robinson
The young genius (born 1992) developed his own recognizable style electro sound. The track “Say My Name” took 1st place on the Beatport Electro House Chart.
41. Wildstylez
Born in 1983 in Holland. First solo release “Life’z A Bitch / Missin”.
42. Angerfist
Gabber musician and DJ Danny Masslin is originally from the Netherlands. His music has a hard and aggressive sound.
43. Infected Mushroom
Electronic group from Israel. Founders Erez Aizen and Amit Duvdevani. They play trance.
44. Daft Punk
They are famous for their shocking behavior - they wear robot costumes during live performances and in public. Winners of numerous Grammy awards.
45. Carl Cox
Originally from England. Since childhood, I spent all my pocket money on vinyl. At the age of 15 I bought a DJ set. Can spin 3 turntables at the same time.
46. Nervo
Duo of twin sisters Miriam and Olivia (Australia). Choosing between a modeling career and a musical one, we chose the musical one.
47. Pete Tha Zouk
Born in 1978. Native of Portugal. Emerging DJ and producer.
48. Martin Solveig
Martin Picandet (France). He chose a pseudonym in honor of the French actress Solveig Dommartin.
49. Brennan Heart
Real name: Fabian Bohn, Dutch. Got interested in electronic music at 14. One of the best on the harddance scene.
50. Tenishia
The Tenishia project (Malta) was founded in 2005. It consists of 2 musicians (Joven Grech and Cyprian Cassar).
51.Zedd
Anton Zaslavski? German DJ, producer.
He has been studying music since he was 4 years old. Has a unique, easily recognizable style.
52. Eric Prydz
Producer, DJ from Sweden. At first he played the piano and drums. He started his DJ career with part-time jobs in clubs.
53. Bobina
Dmitry Almazov. Russian DJ, musician. Plays trance and progressive. Best Russian DJ of 2009.
54. Madeon
Hugo Pierre Leclerc, electro-pop DJ from France. He has been composing music since he was 11 years old. He gained popularity thanks to his video “Pop Culture”.
55. John O'Callaghan
Irish producer and DJ. Works in the direction of trans. In 2009 he was ranked 29th among the best DJs by DJ Magazine.
56. DJ Feel
Philip Belikov. Popular Russian trance DJ. Owner of his own label “Transmission”.
57. Steve Angello
Greek DJ and producer. Has its own label, Size Records. Was part of Swedish House Mafia.
58.Omnia
Denis Shmatov is a Ukrainian DJ who first represented his country in the world DJ Mag Top 100 ranking in 2012.
59. Umek
Uros Umek is a Slovenian producer and DJ. He started his career as an organizer of techno parties.
60. Wolfgang Gartner
Wolfgang Gartner (Joey Youngman) is an American producer and DJ. Plays electro house. 2011 Grammy Award nominee.
61. AN21
Antoine Josefsson is a young DJ from Sweden, brother of Steve Angello. He became popular thanks to his remixes.
62. Tommy Trash
Thomas Olsen ? Australian DJ and producer. Works in electro house style.
63. Francis Davila
DJ and producer, originally from Guatemala. One of the best on the Latin American scene. Has good reviews from such famous musicians as Paul Van Dyk.
64. D-Block & S-Te-Fan
A duo of Dutch DJs - Diederik Bakker and Stefan den Daas. According to DJ Mag, in 2011 they took 40th place in the ranking of DJs.
65. Tritional
Trance comes from DJs and producers Chad Cisneros and David (Dave) Reed. Hosts of the radio show Air Up There.
66. Bingo Players
Dutch duo playing electro house. Founded by Paul Baumer and Maarten Hoogstraten. In the list of the best DJs in the world in 2012, they took 66th place.
67. Psyko Punkz
A duo of musicians from Holland. They play Hardstyle. Consists of DJs Sven Sieperda and Wietse Amersfoort. The best performers of 2011 at the Hard Dance Awards.
68. Shogun
Andrew Chen is an American DJ and producer. He performed together with such top performers as Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto. One of the best in the Asian electronic scene.
69. Paul Oakenfold
Popular English DJ and producer. One of the highest paid in the world. Owns the Perfecto Records label.
70. Benny Benassi
Benny Benassi (Marco Benassi) is an Italian DJ and composer. In 2002, he created the famous single “Satisfaction”.
71. Tydi
Tyson Illingworth? DJ and producer from Australia. Trance plays. Twice he was the holder of the title “Australia’s #1 DJ”.
72. Mat Zo
Matan Zohar is a DJ originally from England. Works in progressive style. At the age of 16, he won a remix competition for the Lustral track “In My Life”.
73. R3hab
DJ, producer from Holland. One of the most sought after performers. Worked with: Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez.
74. Quentin Mosimann
French DJ and singer. Created own style– electro-house with its own vocal accompaniment.
75. Wasted Penguinz
Hardstyle project founded by DJs Pontuz Bergman and Jon Brandt-Cederhall from Sweden.
76. Dirty South
Dragan Roganovich is a popular Serbian house DJ and producer. In 2010, he was ranked 75th in DJ Mag's list of the best DJs.
77. Andrew Rayel
Andrei Rata is a trance producer and DJ originally from Moldova. In his tracks he mixes different trance styles. Constantly experiments.
78. Richie Hawtin
English-Canadian DJ and producer. Has its own label “Minus”. One of the most prominent characters on the world technomusic scene.
79. Frontliner
Dutch DJ. At the end of 2006, in collaboration with Headhunterz, he released the hit: Scantraxx Rootz & End of my Existence.
80. Myon & Shane 54
A duo of Hungarian DJs. Professionals in their field. Despite the youth of the project, it enjoys considerable popularity in the trance environment.
81.Heatbeat
Trance duo of DJs from Argentina, consisting of Matias Faint and Agustin Servente. They became famous thanks to their hits: “Paradise Garage”, “PushOver”, “Trash”.
82. Thomas Gold
Frank Knebel is a German producer and DJ. The most striking works? remixes (Roger Sanchez “Turn On The Music”, DJ Antoine “Arabian Adventure”).
83. Nero
Electronic duo from Britain consisting of Dan Stevens and Joe Ray. They play drum'n'bass and dubstep. In 2010 they were awarded the Beatport Prize as the best dubstep project.
84. Roger Shah
German DJ and producer. Also known as DJ Shah. Works in the trance genre. Founder of the Balearic Trance style.
85.Feed Me
An electro-house project by British DJ Jon Gooch, also known as Spor. Has 4 releases on the mau5trap label.
86. Mike Candys
Swiss DJ, producer. He became popular after the release of his mega-hit “La Serenada” in 2008.
87. Andy Moor
88. Ran D
Randy Wickland? Dutch harddance DJ. Has 10 years of musical experience. It is distinguished by its unique style.
89. Richard Durand
Dutch trance performer. His first track “Make Me Scream” in 2005 became one of the best club hits.
90.Felguk
Felipe Lozinsky and Gustavo Rozenthal? Brazilian electro house blowing, active since 2006. Very popular in Brazil, USA and Canada.
91. Paul Kalkbrenner
German producer, DJ. Plays techno, minimal techno. Author of 6 albums. In addition to music, he enjoys photography.
92.Moonbeam
Russian electronic blowing of two brothers? Vitaly and Pavel Khvaleev. DJ Magazine awarded them 42nd place in the 2010 ranking.
93.Sean Tyas
American DJ and producer. Representative of such a trend in trance as uplifting. Musician of the A State of Trance label.
94. Bob Sinclair
Christophe Le Friant is a French house DJ. Owns the label "Yellow Production". In 2010, his album Made in Jamaica was nominated for a Grammy.
95.Netsky
Boris Daenen is a musician and producer from Belgium. Works in Drum'n'Bass style. In 2010 he made his debut with the album “Netsky”.
96. Neelix
Henrik Twardzik is a DJ from Hamburg, owner of the Glamor Studios label. Headliner at many open airs and parties in Germany and other countries.
97. Mark Knight
Dutch musician, one of the best house producers. Created the famous remix of Laurent Garnier's "Man With The Red Face".
98. John Digweed
Thomas John Digweed is a popular British DJ and producer. Created the Bedrock Records label. One of the founders of the progressive house style.
99. Da Tweekaz
Hardstyle duo consisting of Kenth Kvien and Marcus Nordli. On the hard scene since 2007.
100. Project 46
Canadian electro-house project. Founders? Tman Shaw and Ryan Henderson.
This is what the list looks like today the best DJs in the world based on the results of 2012 Time will tell what will happen in 2013, but for now all that remains is to enjoy the creativity of these hundred of the best Djs on the planet.