Top 10 Best DJs in the World 2019 According to DJ Mag Ranking

Biography: Armin van Buuren, born on December 25, 1976, is a world-renowned trance music producer, DJ, and radio show host. Since 2001, Armin has hosted the weekly radio show 'A State of Trance,' which now has over 20 million listeners worldwide.

Style:

Exceptional.

Career Highlights:

• Armin started his music career at age 14 and began DJing in 1995 at the Nexus Club in Leiden, Netherlands.
• 2001: Armin entered the DJ Mag Top 100 in its inaugural year.
• 2006: Armin ranked 2nd in the DJ Mag Top 100.
• 2007: Armin topped the DJ Mag Top 100 poll for the first time.
• 2008: He received the prestigious Buma Cultuur Pop award, the most prestigious music award in the Netherlands.
• 2015 - present: Armin released his debut album 'Embrace' and continues to perform at major EDM festivals like Tomorrowland & Ultra Music Festival.

Some of Armin van Buuren's hits: Alone, Blah Blah Blah, Great Spirit, Lighter Than Air, MaRlo & Feenixpawl.

Biography: Christopher Comstock, born May 19, 1992, better known by his stage name Marshmello, is an American electronic dance music producer and DJ. He first gained international attention with his brilliant remixes of tracks by Jack Ü and Zedd. Marshmello later collaborated with artists like Omar LinX, Migos, Ookay, Selena Gomez, Jauz, and Slushii.

Style:

Future-forward sounds.

Career Highlights:

• 2015: Marshmello released his first track 'WaVeZ' on SoundCloud, quickly gaining support from renowned DJ Skrillex.
• 2016: He launched his debut album 'Joytime,' which reached 5th place on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart in the United States.
• 2016 to present: Marshmello’s music videos on YouTube have garnered millions of views, and his tracks are extremely popular on SoundCloud. He frequently performs at major EDM festivals such as Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival.

Some of Marshmello’s hits: Wake Me Up, Alone, Silence, Happier.

Biography: Don Pepijn Schipper, born on February 27, 1980, known by his stage name Don Diablo, is a Dutch DJ, record producer, and electronic dance music artist from Coevorden. He is renowned for his unique style of electronic production and vocals in most of his tracks. As a pioneer of the future house genre, Don Diablo was ranked 6th in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs of 2019. He was also named 'Producer of the Year' by 1001 Tracklists and ranked No. 1 Future House Artist of the Year on Beatport in 2016.

Style:

Futuristic.

Career Highlights:

• At age 15, Don Diablo signed his first recording contract.
• In 2005, he founded his own record label, gaining fame in his home country of the Netherlands and earning the title “King of Future House.”
• From 2014 onward, he has performed at major festivals such as Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and A Miss On The Mix.
• In 2017, Don Diablo visited Vietnam and performed alongside well-known underground artists such as Đen, Lynk Lee, Da Lab, and PB Nation.

Some of Don Diablo's hits: Monolink, Father Ocean (Ben Böhmer Remix), Nothing Breaks Like A Heart.

Biography: Olivier JL Heldens, born February 1, 1995, better known as Oliver Heldens, is a renowned Dutch DJ and electronic music producer from Rotterdam. He is considered a pioneer of the future house genre, gaining international attention with hits like 'Gecko (Overdrive),' 'Last All Night (Koala),' 'The Right Song,' 'Fire in My Soul,' and 'Turn Me On.' Oliver also produces bass house music under the alias HI-LO, a reverse form of 'Oli H,' and founded the record label Heldeep Records. By December 2019, he was ranked 346th in Spotify’s most-streamed artists, with over a billion streams.

Style:

Future house combined with tech-house, electronic, club, and experimental sounds.

Career Highlights:

• 2010: Oliver started DJing at the age of 15. After three years of hard work, he was discovered by Tiësto, marking the beginning of his career.
• 2013: He signed with Spinnin' Records and released his first two singles, 'Stinger' & 'Thumper,' in collaboration with DJ Jacob van Hage.
• Oliver’s career skyrocketed with the release of 'Gecko,' which was released on Tiësto's label Musical Freedom. 'Gecko' topped DMC Magazine's charts and received airplay on BBC Radio 1.
• Following this, Oliver Heldens became a frequent performer at major festivals like EDC, Tomorrowland, and regularly played at the high-end clubs in Ibiza.

Some of Oliver Heldens' hits: No One Else, Axwell, Like That, The First Rebirth, Gecko, Wombass.

Biography: Tiësto, born Tijs Verwest on January 17, 1969, in the Netherlands, is a world-renowned DJ who has held the No. 1 spot in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs three times. He is the owner of Black Hole Recordings. Tiësto has performed in Vietnam as a judge for the Heineken Music 2004 competition. Specializing in trance music, he has produced numerous hits, including 'Lethal Industry,' 'Just Be,' and the 'In Search of Sunrise' series. Tiësto composed the opening track for the 2004 Olympics and was nominated for a Grammy in 2007 for his album 'Elements of Life.' He is also a mentor to DJ Martin Garrix.

Style:

Eclectic dance music.

Career Highlights:

• 1985 to 1993: Tiësto DJed at The Spock, a club in Breda, Netherlands.
• 1999: He released his debut single 'Lethal Industry.'
• 2000s: Tiësto expanded his career with his record label Black Hole Recordings and established a UK branch.
• 2002 & 2003: Tiësto was ranked No. 1 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs. He was also the only DJ to perform at major stadiums around the world.
• The Tiësto In Concert DVD went gold, a rare achievement.
• 2014 to present: Tiësto continues to perform at the biggest music events alongside top DJs and visited Vietnam for Tiësto Vietnam 2017.

Some of Tiësto's hits: Ride It, Coi Như, Party Time, Ritual.

Biography: Nick van de Wall, born on September 9, 1987, better known as Afrojack, is a Grammy-winning Dutch music producer and DJ from Spijkenisse, Netherlands. He was ranked 19th in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs in 2010.

Style: Dynamic recordings.

Career Highlights:

• 2010: Afrojack produced an Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1.
• December 2010: He released his album 'Lost & Found.'
• 2011: Afrojack remixed Ian Carey and Snoop Dogg’s single 'Last Night.'
• He later collaborated with Pitbull on the hit track 'Give Me Everything' alongside Ne-Yo and Nayer. Afrojack also contributed to Beyoncé’s 'Run the World (Girls)'.

Some of Afrojack's hits: Ten Feet Tall, The Spark, As Your Friend, Dirty Sexy Money...

Biography: Steven Hiroyuki Aoki, born on November 30, 1977, is an American DJ, music producer, and music executive. In 2012, Pollstar named Aoki the top-earning electronic artist in North America, thanks to his highly successful tours. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with an array of iconic artists including will.i.am, Afrojack, LMFAO, Linkin Park, Iggy Azalea, Lil Jon, Blink-182, Laidback Luke, BTS, Monsta X, Louis Tomlinson, Backstreet Boys, Rise Against, Vini Vici, Lauren Jauregui, and Fall Out Boy, and is also known for his remixes of artists like Kid Cudi. Aoki’s albums, especially *Wonderland*, have been highly successful, with *Wonderland* even receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album in 2013. As the founder of the Steve Aoki Charitable Fund, he is committed to supporting global humanitarian initiatives. In 2019, he published his memoir, *Blue: The Color of Noise*.

Career Highlights:

• In March 2010, Aoki released “I’m in the House” in collaboration with Zuper Blahq, an alter-ego of will.i.am from The Black Eyed Peas.
• On October 11, 2013, Aoki worked with Linkin Park on the song “A Light That Never Comes,” which was part of their remix album *Recharged* released 18 days later.
• The 2015 science fiction thriller *The Hive* featured songs from Aoki’s *Neon Future* album, for which he created the soundtrack and served as executive producer. He was also the focus of the documentary *I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead*.
• On June 24, 2020, Aoki released the “Ninja Re Bang Bang Steve Aoki Remix” with Japanese artist Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. This remix of her 2013 hit became the theme song for the free-to-play game *Ninjala*.

Some of Steve Aoki's hits: Let It Be Me, Azukita, We Are Legend, Play It Cool

Biography: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, the DJ duo from Greece and Belgium, was formed by brothers Dimitri and Michael Thivaios. They topped the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll in 2020, following a breakthrough year in 2015 with numerous chart-topping hits.

Musical Style: The duo rejects being confined to a single genre, aiming instead to create an energetic atmosphere that resonates with their audience.

Career Highlights:

• 2006–2009: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike began to rise in popularity after performing at major DJ events across Europe.
• In 2015, they claimed the #1 spot on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll, establishing themselves as the world’s #1 DJ duo.
• The duo has worked with top artists and labels such as Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Snoop Dogg, and Ne-Yo.
• From 2016 to 2018, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike were regulars at Tomorrowland, electrifying millions of EDM fans with their thrilling sets.

Some of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike's hits: Tremor, Hey Baby, The Hum, Wakanda...

Biography: Martijn Gerard Garritsen, born on May 14, 1996, is a Dutch DJ, music producer, and songwriter, better known as Martin Garrix. He made history in 2016 when he was ranked #1 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs, becoming the youngest artist ever to achieve this title. That same year, Garrix founded his own record label, STMPD RCRDS, after parting ways with Spinnin' Records over copyright disputes and later signed with Sony Music. In 2017, he secured a residency at Hï Ibiza and reclaimed the top spot on the DJ Mag rankings. In 2018, he performed at the Winter Olympics in South Korea and once again earned the #1 position in the DJ Mag poll.

Musical Style:

Electronic Dance Music (EDM) / Pop

Career Highlights:

• 2012: Martin Garrix rose to fame with his breakout single “Animals”.
• 2014: He made a massive leap in the DJ Mag Top 100 rankings, climbing to #4.
• 2013: He started at position 40 in the DJ Mag poll.
• 2015: Garrix collaborated with major artists like Usher, Tiësto, and Avicii, releasing hits like “Forbidden Voices,” “The Only Way is Up,” and “Waiting for Love.”
• 2016-2017: He continued to dominate YouTube with tracks like “Lions in the Wild,” “In the Name of Love” (ft. Bebe Rexha), “Sun Is Never Going Down,” and “Scared to Be Lonely” (ft. Dua Lipa), and “There for You” (ft. Troye Sivan).
• 2018: Garrix performed at Tomorrowland 2018 and introduced new hits like “Yottabyte,” “Waiting for Tomorrow” (ft. Mike Shinoda), “Like I Do” (ft. David Guetta & Brooks), and “Burn Out” (ft. Justin Mylo).
• Garrix also performed in Vietnam at a Vinaphone concert on September 18, 2016, in Ecopark.

Some of Martin Garrix’s hits: No Sleep, High on Life, Animals, Summer Days, Virus

Biography: Pierre David Guetta, born November 7, 1967, is a French DJ, music producer, and remixer, widely known by his stage name, David Guetta. He co-founded Gum Productions with Jean-Charles Carré and Joachim Garraud, and released his debut album, *Just a Little More Love*, in 2002. His subsequent albums include *Guetta Blaster* (2004) and *Pop Life* (2007).

Musical Style:

Emotionally powerful and grand, Guetta’s music combines elegance with energy.

Career Highlights:

• Despite being a seasoned figure in the EDM scene, David Guetta’s rise to fame was gradual.
• 2009: Guetta reached international success with the album *One Love*.
• 2011: He released a series of iconic tracks such as “Titanium,” “Without You,” and “Little Bad Girl,” which remain staples in DJ sets.
• 2014: Guetta’s sixth studio album, *Listen*, received worldwide praise from the EDM community.
• 2016: He was appointed the official music ambassador for UEFA Euro 2016, performing “This One’s For You” at the opening and closing ceremonies.
• 2016–present: David Guetta continues to be a prominent figure in major music festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival, collaborating with younger artists like Martin Garrix.
• Guetta has released numerous hits that have shaken the global EDM community.

Some of David Guetta's hits: Sexy Bitch, Maxim Lany, Renaissance, Memories, Turn Me On