Each year, one of the most prestigious DJ Magazines holds a vote among fans of electronic music to identify music leaders and audience favorites. Over 300,000 people in the world take part in the vote, and then the results are summed up.
The top 10 included the best DJs in the world according to the results for 2018-2019, voiced by the authoritative publication DJ Mag.
10. Steve Aoki
Steve aoki (Steve Aoki) opens the top ten best DJs in the world. American DJ and producer began his musical career with the creation of remixes for popular pop stars. He is the author of dance versions of the tracks of the group Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, Drake and others. The electronics engineer has won many prestigious awards. He currently owns the popular label Dim Mak and a DJ playing on the MTV show.
9. Skrillex
Skrillex (Skrilllex) - one of the most popular American musicians and producers. The real full name of the American is Sonny John Moore. One of the highest paid DJs in the world is the winner of many awards. In 2011, he was awarded a Grammy Award in three categories at once: Best Dance / Electronic Album (Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites), Best Dance Record ("Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites"), Best Remix ("Benny Benassi - Cinema ( Skrillex Remix). "
8. Afrojack
Afrojack (Afrojack) - Dutch DJ and producer has become the most popular since 2010, thanks to the released single "Take Over Control" with Eva Simons. The single became very popular and occupied the first lines in the world charts. In 2011, the musician receives a Grammy Award, thanks to a remix on Madonna's Revolver. Success was also his remix on Alejandro, recorded together with Lady Gaga. He is the founder of his own label “Wall Recordings” - one of the most popular in the Netherlands. The real name of world DJ Nick van de Wall.
7. Avicii
Avicii (Tim Burling) - Swedish DJ who gained worldwide fame thanks to the singles “My Feelings for You”, “Seek Bromance”, “Blessed” and “Levels”. He was also one of the top ten highest paid DJs in the world in 2018. Some of the most popular pop stars collaborated with Tim Burling: Tiësto, Madonna, Lenny Kravitz and others. The musician worked in three musical directions: House, Electro House, Progressive House. He also hosted his own radio show on Sirius XM Radio’s. His discography consists of 10 albums, the last - “TIM"(2019), released after the death of a DJ on April 20, 2018.
6. David Guetta
David guetta (David Pierre Guetta) - one of the best French DJs who has gained worldwide fame. Also, David Pierre Guetta is the most popular music producer, collaborating with many famous world stars. The musician runs his own Fuck Me I’m Famous radio show, which takes place on the waves of RauteMusik.FM and Radio 538. In 2009, he won the Grammy Award, winning the Best Remix nomination. Some of David's best singles in recent years are “Who’s That Chick?” Recorded with Rihanna, “Acapella” with Kelis, “Club Can’t Handle Me” with Flow Ryde and many others. In total, David Guetta has released six studio albums.
5. Tiësto
Tiësto (Tiesto) - the most popular Dutch electronic engineer for 2018-2019, as well as a music producer and composer. She is also the host of her own radio show Club life. He owns the largest number of titles in the entire history of electronic music. According to Forbs magazine, Tiesto is the highest paid DJ in the whole world. The real name of the Dutchman Theis Vervest - Tiesto was his childhood nickname. Theis Verwest main awards: Dance Music Awards Germany: “Best International DJ” (2006), Trance Awards: “Best Remixer” (2007), WMC Awards Miami: “Best DJ on the Planet” (2008), “Best Solo Artist on the Planet” ( 2009) and others. Throughout his career, Tiesto has released six studio albums, the most recent of which is A Town Called Paradise (2014).
4. Armin Van Buuren
Armin van buuren (Armin van Buuren) - one of the most famous Dutch DJs and music producers. Among the numerous awards and titles of Buren can be distinguished: “Best DJ of Europe” (2007), music award “Grammy” (2008), “Best DJ” and “Best trance track” - “Armin van Buuren feat. Nadia Ali - Feels So Good ”(2012). His album "Imagine", released in 2008, for a long time occupied the leading place in the charts, and then became gold. In total, Armin released six albums. His last work is the studio collection Embrace (2015). Armin Van Buuren is also the host of the radio show A State Of Trance, which brought the musician worldwide popularity.
3. Martin Garrix
Martin garrix (Martin Garrix) - Dutch DJ and music producer, one of the three most sought after DJs in the world. Martin Garriks is a pseudonym, the young man's real name is Martaine Garritsen. The fame came to the musician with the release of his track Animals (2013). The single Wizard (2014), released in conjunction with Jay Hardway, also brought popularity to the young DJ. One of Garrix’s most recent singles is Summer Days, written in 2019.
2. Hardwell
Hardwell (Robert van de Corput) - a Dutch DJ for two years occupied the first line in the ranking of DJ Mag. At the end of last year, Hardwell managed to take only the second position. DJ gained world fame in 2009 with the release of his bootleg “Show Me Love vs Be”, which became the most popular dance hit of that year. He owns Encoded, Spaceman, Apollo and other popular hits. After creating the label Revealed Recordings (2010), Hardwell launches the Hardwell On Air radio show. He is the author of collections of the most popular mixes to date. Hardwell is also one of the best remixers and music producers.
1. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Belgian brothers Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike topped the leading line in the world ranking of the best DJs according to the results of 2019. Talented guys are authors of the 2011 Tomorrowland festival anthem. The duo received many awards, the owners of which they became in a relatively short period of 2 years. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have established themselves as the best remixers of the “A” class, and are also in great demand as producers of dance music for the House industry. They also authored popular remixes on Swedish House Mafia, Jennifer Lopez & Pitbull, Tiesto, etc. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike made a huge breakthrough in the modern music industry, one of the last singles of their duet “Memories” (2018).