Top 10 Most Talented 90s DJs in the World Today

• Born: 1990 – Age: 31
• Birthplace: Cannes, France
• Current DJ Mag Rank: #38

Florian Picasso is a French music producer who has collaborated with renowned DJs such as Martin Garrix & Steve Aoki. An EDM producer and DJ with worldwide fame, he is known for his remixes of tracks by artists including R3had and NERVO. Florian has also worked with famous DJs like Steve Aoki and Benny Benassi. He has had the honor of performing at major music festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival. He also remixed the hit song 'Closer' by DJ duo Tegan and Sara.

On April 27, 2015, he released his single 'Can't Stop' with fellow producer Tom Tyger through Mixmash Records. On November 16, 2015, Picasso dropped the single 'Want It Back (Origami)'. In 2016, DJ Mag ranked him #38 in their annual Top 100 DJs list. On June 29, 2016, he released the single 'Final Call' through Armada Music under the exclusive license of Protocol Recordings, a label run by Nicky Romero. The track reached #39 on Billboard’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart. In 2016, Florian was again ranked #38 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs list.

• Born: 1993 – Age: 28
• Birthplace: Brussels, Belgium
• Current DJ Mag Rank: #17

Lost Frequencies is a well-known Belgian DJ and music producer, famous for his hit song 'Reality.' His music spans genres such as Tropical house, Deep house, Dance, House, and Pop. The deep house producer and DJ achieved platinum status with his 2014 single 'Are You With Me,' which topped charts in six countries worldwide and reached the top 5 in four others. His 2015 single 'Reality' topped the charts in Belgium, Austria, and Germany. His track 'Are You With Me' is a remix of Easton Corbin’s original song.

In 2014, Lost Frequencies remixed 'Are You With Me' by country artist Easton Corbin. The original version was featured on Corbin’s second studio album, 'All Over the Road,' but had not been released as a single. Lost Frequencies uploaded the remix to SoundCloud, where it was discovered by Armada Music A&R and The Be Beard Man label founder Marwen Tlili. The song topped Belgium’s Ultratop chart in 2014 and reached #2 in the Walloon region. In 2015, the track hit #1 in Australia and Austria, and charted in several European countries, including top 10 positions in Finland, France, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Germany, Poland, Ireland, Switzerland, the UK, Sweden, and Turkey.

• Born: 1991 – Age: 30
• Birthplace: Goias, Brazil
• Current DJ Mag Rank: #13

Alok, the renowned global DJ and music producer, was born on August 26, 1991, in Goiania, Brazil. He is the son of famous Brazilian DJ Ekanta and Swarup. Alok began playing the guitar and exploring electronic music at just 10 years old in his father’s studio. At the age of 12, he started producing psytrance under the name Logica, alongside his twin brother Bhaskar Pertilo. In 2012, he transitioned to a solo career. He was named Brazil’s top DJ by House Mag in 2014 and 2015, and he was the only Brazilian DJ to be ranked in DJ Mag’s Top 25 World DJ list in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Alok ranked 5th in the DJ Mag Top 100 in 2020 and was also featured in Forbes’ '30 Under 30' list in 2020. He has owned the 'UP Club Records' label since 2016. His major hits include 'Hear Me Now,' which topped global dance and electronic charts, 'Don't Cry for Me,' 'Don't Say Goodbye,' and remixes for Dua Lipa and The Rolling Stones. Alok won the 'Best International Dance Remix' award for his remix of 'Piece of Your Heart' in 2019 and was also named DJ of the Year at the 'Premio Jovem Brasileiro' festival. With a net worth of $10 million, Alok is one of the most successful DJs in the world.

• Born: 1995 – Age: 26
• Birthplace: Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Current DJ Mag Rank: #8

At the age of 17, Oliver Heldens signed with Spinnin’ Records, one of the biggest names in dance music. After years of honing his craft in his own studio, his breakthrough came when his track 'Gecko' caught the attention of living legend Tiësto, who immediately supported the track and released it on his label Musical Freedom. Since then, Oliver has had several hits, remixes, and top rankings in DJ charts, becoming one of the most popular DJs worldwide. Known for his innovation and unique melodies, Oliver’s best tunes often come to him while cycling home or in class. After releasing 'Gecko' in 2013, Oliver quickly attracted the support of major figures in the dance music scene, including Tiësto, Hardwell, and Sander van Doorn. These legends not only became his biggest supporters but also his mentors, inspiring him to work even harder in the studio and push his creativity. 'Gecko' hit #1 in the UK charts and stayed in the top 5 for six weeks. Following 'Gecko,' Oliver’s track 'Koala' also made it to the UK Top 5, followed by collaborations with Sander van Doorn on 'This' and Zeds Dead on 'You Know,' both of which topped the Beatport Top 100. He went on to release solo tracks like 'Melody' and 'Bunnydance,' amassing over a million streams on Soundcloud and YouTube, and his collaboration on 'Shades of Grey' with Shaun Frank and Delaney Jane also enjoyed major success.

• Born: 1997 – Age: 24
• Birthplace: Northampton, UK
• Current DJ Mag Rank: #3

Alan Olav Walker was born in the UK and first rose to fame with remixes released via NCS – NoCopyrightSounds and other social media platforms under the aliases K-391 and Ahrix. He gained international recognition with his hit single 'Faded,' which has received widespread acclaim and earned platinum certifications in over ten countries. The turning point in Alan's career came in 2014 with the release of 'Fade,' a track that now boasts over 2 billion views on YouTube, 13 million likes, and ranks among the top 6 most liked videos on the platform. The song has also earned platinum certifications in ten different countries.

Although Alan Walker was not formally trained in music production, he taught himself by watching YouTube tutorials. 'Faded' became an anthem, playing everywhere from YouTube to bars and clubs. Following its success, Alan continued to release beloved tracks such as 'Sing Me to Sleep,' 'Alone,' 'All Falls Down,' 'Spectre,' 'Force,' 'Ignite,' and 'Darkside.' His unique sound has earned him a massive following, particularly in Vietnam, where his easy-to-listen, addictive music has made him a household name. By early 2017, Walker's YouTube channel became the most subscribed channel in Norway, with 4.5 million subscribers, and as of November 17, 2021, he had garnered an astounding 10.8 billion views, making him the most-watched Norwegian creator on the platform.

• Born: 1992 – Age: 29
• Birthplace: Pennsylvania, USA
• Current DJ Mag Rank: #2

Marshmello is the stage name of an American DJ and music producer, with his true identity being a topic of much speculation. Known for his signature white marshmallow helmet with a black smiling face, he has become an icon in the EDM scene, especially among his fans. Despite the mystery surrounding his identity, Marshmello has solidified his place as one of the most popular and respected DJs in the world today.

Since entering the electronic dance music scene in 2015, Marshmello has released a studio album, twenty singles, eighteen remixes, eighteen music videos, and three charting songs. In 2015, he released his debut single 'Keep it Mello' featuring Omar LinX, which was certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The single appeared on his 2016 album 'Joytime.' His 2016 single 'Alone' went Platinum in both the US and Canada, further establishing his global presence. That same year, he collaborated with American DJ Jauz on the single 'Magic.'

In 2017, Marshmello teamed up with artist Khalid to release the chart-topping single 'Silence,' which became multi-Platinum in several countries. In 2018, he worked with British singer Anne-Marie on 'Friends,' and by the end of the year, he released his second studio album 'Joytime II,' which included hits like 'Tell Me' and 'Check This Out.' By September 2021, Marshmello had amassed over 23 million TikTok followers, 53.8 million YouTube subscribers, 19 million Facebook followers, 2.4 million Twitter followers, and 29.3 million Instagram followers.

• Born: 1996 – 25 years old
• Hometown: Amstelveen, Netherlands
• Current DJ Mag Ranking: #1

Martin began learning to play guitar at the age of 8, heavily influenced by Dutch DJ Tiesto and his performance at the 2004 Athens Olympic opening ceremony. He later downloaded 'FL Studio' and taught himself music production. A few years later, Martin was discovered by Tiesto, leading to collaborations with artists like AfroJack, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Dillon Francis, Usher, Julian Jordan, and Troye Sivan. His career took off with Spinnin' Records, and in 2016, he launched his own label, "STMPD RCRDS," signing with Sony Music. Martin was ranked #1 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs in 2016.

His breakthrough track "Animals," released in June 2013, reached number one in the UK and many other territories, proving that a dancefloor-oriented track could top the charts, traditionally dominated by pop songs. It eventually amassed over a billion streams across various platforms. Martin Garrix is also a regular fixture at major global music festivals, including those in Vietnam, where he performed in Hanoi on September 18, 2016, at a festival hosted by Vinaphone. From 2017 to 2018, he released a string of hits such as Scared to Be Lonely, Byte, Like I Do, There for You, Yottabyte, Access, and Latency.

• Born: 1996 – 25 years old
• Hometown: Kortenhoef, Netherlands
• Current DJ Mag Ranking: #66

Mike Willemsen, known by his stage name Mike Williams, is a Dutch DJ, music producer, composer, and arranger. He gained recognition for his collaborations with Tiesto and as an artist signed to Spinnin' Records, where he was dubbed the "artist of the future." He is considered one of the pioneers of the future house genre, alongside other Dutch DJs like Justin Mylo, Brooks, and Mesto. In the 2017 DJ Mag Top 100, Williams was ranked #60, but in 2018, he dropped to #66, losing 6 places from the previous year.

Mike Williams rose to fame with a remix of a Harris single, which received widespread acclaim and was frequently played by other DJs such as Oliver Heldens at their sets. He then began releasing his own tracks and collaborating with other artists. His debut single, "Konnichiwa," was released on January 31, 2015. In 2016, he released "Sweet & Sour," his first single through Tiesto’s Musical Freedom label, which peaked at #6 on the Beatport Top 100. An official music video was also released. In the same year, he was invited to perform at Bij Igmar on SLAM! Radio.

• Born: 1991 – 30 years old
• Hometown: Midtjylland, Denmark
• Current DJ Mag Ranking: #54

Martin Jensen is a Danish DJ and music producer known for his Tropical House sound. Although he began his DJ career at an early age, it took him some time to achieve worldwide recognition. With over 10 years of experience DJing in Sunny Beach, he gained traction with his 2016 single "All I Wanna Do," which went on to achieve over 60 million streams on Spotify. His follow-up single, "Solo Dance," released the same year, also became a success, reaching the Top 44 in Spotify’s Global Top 50 and earning over 1.2 million daily streams. In 2017, Jensen released the track "Wait," collaborating with two artists from New York.

In 2018, Martin Jensen released "Pull Up" and "16 Steps" (featuring Olivia Holt). On October 20, 2018, he launched his debut EP titled *World*. The tracks "Rio," "Djoba," "Pharaoh," "Osaki," and "Valhalla" (featuring Faustix) were released across five days starting October 15. In 2016, DJ Mag ranked him #82 among the world’s top 100 DJs, and by 2018, he rose to #56. In October 2019, Jensen improved his position to #45 in the DJ Mag Top 100, climbing 9 spots from the previous year.

• Born: 1995 – 26 years old
• Hometown: Madrid, Spain
• Current DJ Mag Ranking: #41

Danny Avila is known for his versatile musical style that blends elements of techno, house, and EDM, making him a fresh force in the music world. His passion for music is evident in his work, and he sees DJing as both an art form and a way to take people on unique musical journeys. In 2015, his relentless dedication earned him a spot at #60 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs.

What’s even more impressive is that Danny is the only Spanish DJ to make the list. He is also one of just three DJs under the age of 21, alongside Martin Garrix and Oliver Heldens. Danny Avila has worked with big names like The Black Eyed Peas, Booka Shade, Tiësto, and many others. Apart from his music career, he’s also an accomplished skateboarder, having secured second place at the Spanish Skateboard Championship and twelfth at the World Skateboarding Championship.

His music has been released by major labels such as SONY, Interscope, Musical Freedom, Spinnin' Records, and Ultra Music. In 2017, he climbed back up the DJ Mag Top 100 list, reaching #52, and in 2019, he achieved his highest ranking at #41. To this day, Danny remains the highest-ranked Spanish DJ, a distinction he’s held since 2015. He also became the youngest artist ever to create a cover CD for DJ Mag UK. Additionally, Danny has collaborated with renowned fashion brands like New Yorker and tigha, further expanding his brand.