The 10 Most Famous DJs in the World Right Now

Alok is a Brazilian musician, DJ, and record producer. He gained fame with the hit single 'Hear Me Now,' a collaboration with DJs Bruno Martini and Zeeba, which achieved massive success both in Brazil and internationally. Since then, Alok has released other successful tracks such as 'Never Let Me Go,' 'Big Jet Plane,' and 'Ocean,' earning him numerous awards and nominations, including MTV Europe Music Awards and International Dance Music Awards.

In 2020, Alok was ranked as the 10th best DJ in the world by DJ Mag, making him the highest-ranked Brazilian DJ. As of now, Alok holds the 4th spot in DJ Mag's top 10 list of the world's best DJs.

Alok has become one of the most prominent figures in Brazil's electronic music scene, earning accolades such as being named 'Best DJ in Brazil' by House Mag in 2014 and 2015. He was also the only Brazilian to make it onto DJ Magazine's Top 25 DJs list in 2016.

In 2017, Alok was recognized by Forbes as one of the most influential people under 30 in Brazil. In July 2019, he founded Controversia Records, a subsidiary of Spinnin' Records. Alok also collaborated with DJ Diego Miranda on the track 'Feels Good.'

Famous Tracks:

• Hear Me Now
• Deep In Your Love
• Let's Get FKD Up
• Car Keys (Ayla)

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@alok

Armin Van Buuren is a world-renowned dance DJ, record producer, remixer, and owner of a record label, hailing from Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands. With nearly 30 years in the EDM and trance scene, Armin has won 12 DJ awards and 27 International Dance Music Awards. He has also been named the No. 1 DJ in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ Poll five times, including four consecutive years. Currently, Armin holds the 5th position in DJ Mag's ranking. In 2014, Armin became the fourth trance artist to receive a Grammy nomination for his single 'This Is What It Feels Like,' featuring Trevor Guthrie.

Known for his global 'Armin Only' tours, Armin Van Buuren even had the honor of performing for the King and Queen of the Netherlands. He also made history as the first solo dance artist to perform at Madison Square Garden, selling out the venue in under an hour. His weekly radio show, 'A State of Trance,' has attracted over 41 million listeners and airs on more than 100 FM stations, reaching fans in over 84 countries. Armin is also the founder of Armada Music, a label that has won the Global Dance Music Award for Best Record Label five times.

Famous Tracks:

• Magico
• Leave a Little Love
• Need You Now
• Feel Something

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@arminvanbuuren

Australian DJ and instrumentalist Timmy Trumpet is renowned for his dynamic, progressive house music and his ability to impress audiences with his trumpet playing. Known as the lead trumpet player in the Australian All-Star Stage Band, Timmy has been consistently releasing powerful, club-friendly tracks throughout the 2010s, with the most notable being his multi-platinum hit 'Freaks' in 2014. As one of the biggest names in dance music, Timmy's popularity continues to rise both live on stage and in the studio.

Timmy Trumpet, an Australian DJ, producer, and live performer, has created timeless festival anthems such as 'Freaks,' 'Party Till We Die' (with MAKJ and Andrew WK), and 'Mad World' (with Gabry Ponte). He has explored a variety of genres including pop and electro. His successful collaborations with artists like Alle Farben, Scooter, KSHMR x Bassjackers, Blasterjaxx x Zafrir, and Tinie Tempah have resulted in millions of streams and widespread support from DJs across global festival stages.

Famous Tracks:

• Freaks
• Oracle
• Tricky Tricky
• Narco

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TimmyTrumpetTV

Dutch DJ and producer Afrojack (born Nick van de Wall) is famous for his collaborations with Chris Brown, French Montana, and David Guetta. He has been consistently featured in DJ Mag's Top 10 DJs list since 2010, the year he released his first hit, 'Take.' Afrojack developed a passion for music from a young age, learning to play the piano at just 5 years old. After finishing his schooling, he studied graphic design at Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for a year before pursuing his DJ/producer career.

Originally known for his Dutch electro style, Afrojack has become one of the most famous pop and mainstream DJs of the past decade. He gained global recognition with hits like 'Look at Me Now' with Chris Brown and 'Hey Mama' with Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha, and David Guetta. His latest single, 'The Spark,' a collaboration with Spree Wilson, has reached No. 3 in Australia and New Zealand and entered the top 10 in over 7 other countries. In 2013, Afrojack was ranked the 7th highest-earning DJ in the world by Forbes.

Famous Tracks:

• Fais
• Ten Feet Tall
• Another Life
• The Spark

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Afrojack

Steve Aoki is an American musician, DJ, record producer, and music executive. Renowned for being one of the most globally touring DJs, Aoki set a Guinness World Record in 2012 for the most live shows by a musician in a single year, performing 168 concerts in 41 countries. The man over 40 years old was also the fifth highest-paid DJ in the world in 2016, earning $29.5 million (22.9 million GBP).

In 2007, Steve Aoki was named Best Rock DJ by BPM Magazine, Best DJ of the Year by Paper Magazine, and Best Film of the Season at the Ibiza Awards. A few years later, in 2012, he ranked 15th in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs and was honored as the second-best DJ in the U.S. In the same year, Aoki won the MTVu EDM Effect Woodie Award and was nominated for his first Grammy the following year.

Steve Aoki has collaborated with artists such as Afrojack, LMFAO, Linkin Park, Iggy Azalea, Lil Jon, blink-182, Laidback Luke, BTS, Monsta X, Louis Tomlinson, Backstreet Boys, Rise Against, Lauren Jauregui, Vini Vici, and Fall Out Boy. He has also released several chart-topping studio albums, most notably *Wonderland*, which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album in 2013. Currently, Steve Aoki holds the 8th spot in the global Top 10 DJs rankings.

Famous Tracks:

• Azukita
• Are You Lonely
• A Light That Never Comes
• Melody

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SteveAoki

David Guetta is a French music producer and one of the world’s most renowned DJs. With over 10 million albums and 65 million singles sold worldwide, he has accumulated over 10 billion streams on YouTube. David developed a passion for music and singing from a young age. Initially focused on dance music, he later transitioned into house music. In the late 1980s, Guetta became one of the first DJs in Europe to explore EDM, earning him the title of the 'Godfather of EDM'. David Guetta’s net worth is estimated at $150 million.

Since his 1992 collaboration on “Up and Away” with Robert Owens, David Guetta has worked with a vast range of pop artists, including Rihanna, Britney Spears, and Lady Gaga. Other high-profile collaborations include Ne-Yo, Will.i.am, Sia, Kelly Rowland, Akon, Kid Cudi, Timbaland, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg, and John Legend. David earned five Grammy nominations in 2010, winning Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his remix with Kelly Rowland. In 2011, he won another Grammy for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for *Revolver* (David Guetta's One Love Club Remix).

Famous Tracks:

• When Love Takes Over, David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland
• Titanium, David Guetta feat. Sia
• Memories, David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi
• Without You, David Guetta feat. Usher

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@davidguetta

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are a world-famous DJ duo born in Greece and raised in Belgium, with music and the stage running through their veins. The brothers have achieved remarkable success performing together across the globe. Crowned the Kings of Tomorrowland, their breathtaking performances have left audiences in awe, and they have topped the Dance Club Songs chart three times. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are currently the second most famous DJ duo in the world, right behind David Guetta. From EDC Las Vegas to EXIT Festival, Parookaville to Creamfields, the duo has brought the energy of rock stars to the EDM scene.

Whether delivering catchy pop beats or more complex tunes, the tracks of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are unforgettable, staying in your head for hours. The duo runs Smash the House, a record label they founded in 2010, and has collaborated with artists such as Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Daddy Yankee, David Guetta, Era Istrefi, Fatboy Slim, Gucci Mane, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Paris Hilton, Steve Angello, Sebastian Yatra, and Kid Ink. They have also remixed tracks for artists like Lady Gaga, The Chainsmokers, and (G)Idle.

Famous Tracks:

• Tremor, with Martin Garrix
• Mammoth, with MOGUAI
• Project T, with Sander van Doorn
• Higher Place, with Ne-Yo

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dimitrivegasandlikemike

Martin Garrix is a Dutch DJ and music producer who played a key role in the electronic dance music (EDM) wave that surged in the Netherlands during the early 2010s. Known for his distinctive blend of progressive house, Dutch house, EDM, and deep house, Garrix rose to fame with his chart-topping hit 'Animals'. The track has streamed over 390 million times on Spotify alone, and its music video has garnered more than 1.6 billion views on YouTube. As one of the most influential figures in the global dance music scene, Garrix has reshaped the EDM landscape, becoming one of the industry's most in-demand talents.

Since solidifying his place as a dance music powerhouse, Garrix has been ranked No. 1 on DJ Mag’s annual list of the Top 100 DJs four times. His collaborations with global stars like David Guetta, Khalid, Dean Lewis, and Dua Lipa continue to shape the sound of EDM. Garrix has headlined major music festivals worldwide, including Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, Tomorrowland, and Creamfields. At just 17 years old, he became the youngest DJ to headline Ultra Music Festival in 2014.

Famous Tracks:

• In the Name of Love
• Animals
• Scared to be Lonely, with Dua Lipa
• Tremor, with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MartinGarrix