The renowned list of Top 100 DJs from the world of DJ Mag makes their names move up and down, but the selection that we present to you in BCN shows includes some of the most well-established and respected figures in the industry, whose names we guarantee belong to the electronic Olympus… and we are sure that Zeus would have loved one of his parties. Get ready to meet these famous DJs!
The best DJS in the world
Yes, we know. At this moment, it is not exactly the thing to dream of electronic music parties and festivals as we know them, but who says that washing the dishes or vacuuming is not enough reason for a good playlist that makes you jump and dance in the kitchen? From BCN shows We help you lift your spirits a bit in your day to day with this selection of some famous DJs whose music will fill you with enough energy to wait for the next party.
Martin garrix
The youngest on the list, but no less successful, this 25-year-old Dutchman has been dominating the lists of the best DJs in the world for years now thanks to his extraordinary natural talent and his tireless work producing the best hits of electronic music. His passion for the DJ profession came to him as a child, inspired by another of the greats, DJ Tiesto, and it seems that chasing your dreams works sometimes, since Martin garrix came to headline the Ultra Music Festival with only 17 years, becoming the youngest DJ to do it, and thus breaking one of the many records and spectacular achievements that he still has not stopped accumulating on his resume.
His professional accomplishments are as impressive as they are varied, including collaborations with the biggest names in the music industry, regular DJ sessions in Ibiza, modeling work, a documentary and a book, and even the lead in the main performance of the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Some of its many big hits that you have already heard are:
- Animals
- Scared To Be Lonely (with Dua Lipa)
- In The Name Of Love (with Bebe Rexha)
- There For You (with Troye Sivan)
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Dimitri and Michael Thivaios, two Belgian brothers with Greek roots, form one of the most successful musical duos in the world. And it is clear that talent is written in their family DNA, because their joint work has won them multiple awards, as well as spectacular recognition in the world of DJs that few ever reach. The two are indispensable figures in festivals such as Tomorrowland, whose official anthem they composed every year from 2010 to the 2014 edition.
The brothers have often collaborated with other giants on the EDM scene, most notably their project “3 Are Legend” with the famous Steve Aoki. Together they have performed at several major electronic music festivals.
From among his best known hits, the following stand out:
- Tremor (con Martin Garrix)
- Instagram (with David Guetta and Afro Bros, Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha)
- Say My Name
- Complicated (with David Guetta and Kiiara)
Armin van Buuren
In central Europe EDM is breathed, and this is demonstrated by the following Dutch DJ, Armin van Buuren. This seasoned DJ specializes mostly in the sub-genre trance EDM. Named the best DJ in the world five times by the ranking of DJ Mag, van Buuren is an indispensable figure on our list. Since 2001, the Dutchman combines his DJ career with its own radio program, A State Of Trance, of a spectacular success, which is credited with helping to popularize the genre trance all over the world.
Armin van Buuren came out of college with a law degree under his arm, but his world-famous career has ensured that he doesn’t have to put it into practice. And it is that talking about fame is little when his music has become nominated at the Grammy Awards!
With an already quite long career in the world of electronic music, Armin van Buuren stands out for his numerous mixes, but we can also highlight the next songs:
- Blah Blah Blah
- Great Spirit (with Vini Vici, and Hilight Tribe)
- This Is What It Feels Like (con Trevor Guthrie)
- In And Out Of Love (with Sharon den Adel)
David Guetta
If there is a DJ who has made a dent in the charts hits from the radio and has built a house there for years, this is definitely David Guetta. With a very long professional career in the sector, David Guetta has achieved the impossible while maintaining not only his relevance, but also a constant presence in top 10 of the best DJs up to now. The French undoubtedly goes down in history as one of the most important DJs of the present century, with dos Grammys, un American Music Award (AMA), y un Billboard Music Award.
The biggest hits of the early 2010s are named after him, and it’s thanks to collaborations with stars like Kelly Rowland on When Love Takes Over that his name has traveled the world along with his talents on the track. Recall some of his hits most impressive with the following songs:
- Titanium (with Sia)
- Sexy Bitch
- Memories (with Kid Cudi)
- Play Hard (with Ne-Yo & Akon)
- Where Them Girls At (with Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida)
Steve Aoki
It’s hard not to have heard of Steve Aoki, and is that the American DJ of Japanese family is one of the most admired and respected names in the world of electronic music. While his father founded the Benihana restaurant chain, and his sister, the model and actress Devon Aoki, triumphed in films such as 2 Fast 2 Furious Y Sin CitySteve Aoki did it as a worldwide DJ – not before earning two college degrees, in feminist studies and sociology!
Their shows are reputed to be some of the funniest in the sector, with Aoki dousing the audience with champagne, throwing cakes, or directly throwing himself into the crowd. A fan of video games, Aoki is co-owner of the company sports (electronic sports) Rogue, and has appeared in various television shows and movies.
His discography is very extensive and has high-level collaborations. Between his songs stand out:
- Delirious (Boneless) (with Chris Lake and Tujano)
- Just Hold On (with Louis Tomlinson)
- Waste It On Me (with BTS)
- Su remix de Pursuit of Happiness, de Kid Cudi
And with this selection of 5 famous DJs Out of the many headlining some of the world’s biggest and most spectacular festivals, we hope we’ve done justice to the electronic music genre and the brains that pull the strings behind it. Creators, musicians, artists, composers, even sociologists and lawyers, the talent of these DJs crosses the limits of the imagination. We hope that your fans will be able to enjoy your music very soon at the festivals and parties where you belong.
Lovers electronic music they know them well enough, and those who do not escape their influence through the famous collaborations they have made with the brightest stars of current pop. And, if you think that a DJ is just a random guy playing a couple of buttons and records in your neighborhood nightclub, the following artists will convince you otherwise. From writing scores of radio beloved songs to participating in some of the world’s biggest festivals, the following DJs elevate the image from turntable to artist in the blink of an eye.
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