When people think about a DJ, there are two things that mostly come to their minds. Either someone playing a variety of music at parties to uplift the scene. Or someone who plays music on the radio. However, some people take this thing seriously and professionally and become inspirational international celebrities. Today, you will find many top and sensational DJs all over the world mixing matching music to create arousing magic. If you are eager to know about the 10 best DJs of all time, then read on!
10 Greatest DJs Changing the Music Industry
The dance music scene started to become quite popular during the early 2010s. It was quite an exciting time for the EDM fans. A lot of promising artists emerged as well during that period. Let’s now have a look at some of the best artists who played a huge role in changing the dimensions of electronic music.
1. Deadmau5
A sensational star from Ontario, Canada, Deadmau5 is a phenomenal musician, producer, DJ, and composer. His real name is Joel Thomas Zimmerman. He picked the name Deadmau5 after he found a dead mouse in his PC. His music generally falls in the category of progressive house and EDM genre.
Started his professional journey in 1998, Deadmau5 received six nominations for Grammy Awards. Over the years, he has released some great tunes which includes Raise Your Weapon, Phantoms Can’t Hang, Snowcone, Let Go, Pomegranate, and I Remember.
2. Hardwell
The Dutch electro house DJ from the Netherlands is a unique record producer and a remixer. Hardwell’s original name is Robbert van de Corput, where he chose a different stage name matching his solid personality. Hardstyle, Progressive House, Deep House, Electro House, and Big Room House are his specialized genres.
In 2017, Hardwell won Best International DJ and Best Big Room House DJ awards. Songs like Spaceman, Summer Air, Live the Night, Power, Imaginary, Bigroom Never Dies, and No Holding Back are considered as best-recognized hits.
3. Marshmello
Also known as Dotcom, Marshmello is one of the most sensational DJs of the current era. He is counted among the 10 best DJs of all time due to his impressive talent and flawless music. Chris Comstock is his real name. He always wears a marshmello helmet which is his signature appearance.
Marshmello is highly unpredictable when it comes to producing music. He can release the track in any genre whether it be Electro House, Progressive House, or Trap. He can do it all! What makes Marshmello an extraordinary DJ is his ability to transform a simple track into a main stage anthem. Some of his exclusive hits include Wolves, Summer, Happier, One Thing Right, Silence, and many more.
4. Alan Walker
Gaining incredible popularity with his track called Faded, Alan Walker is an inspirational DJ you will find in this era. Alan Olav Walker didn’t change his original name and kept the same for his stage presence. The record-breaking Norwegian music producer is known for his exceptional style of music in EDM, Big House, Electro House, Progressive House, and Deep House.
Due to his impressive versatility, commitment to music, and ability to add charismatic appeal to the music, Alan Walker is regarded as a sensational hit in the dance music world. His famous tracks include Sing Me to Sleep, Spectre, Ignite, On My Way, Lily, Darkside, and Diamond Heart.
5. Tiësto
Named as “All Time’s Greatest DJ” in Mix Magazine by fans and “Best DJ of Last Twenty Years” by DJ Magazine, Tiësto is one of the most popular DJs of all time. He is a Dutch DJ and a specialized record producer known for his Electro House, Progressive House, Bass House, Trance, and Future Bounce sounds.
To date, many experts believe Tiësto as “The Godfather of EDM”. The real name of the DJ is Tijs Michiel Verwest. Tiësto received a Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for John Legend’s All of Me.
6. Calvin Harris
The Scottish DJ, Calvin Harris is easily one of the best DJs of this generation. He has collaborated with many leading artists such as Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Florence Welch, Example, and many more.
Calvin Harris got the position in 10 best DJs of all time after the release of his album titled, ’18 Months” in 2012. The record turned out to be a massive success and achieved platinum status in the United States. Adam Richard Wiles (Calvin Harris) has won 18 Brit Awards, five Grammy nominations, and many other recognitions.
7. David Guetta
Pierre David Guetta is a renowned French DJ, record producer, music programmer, and sonic writer. During the 2011 and 2020 poll in DJ Magazine Top 100 DJs, David Guetta was ranked number one. His specialization includes EDM, dance-pop, and different house genres.
David Guetta won Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for When Love Takes Over, Revolver in 2010 and 2011 respectively. His famous songs include Titanium, Little Bad Girl, Without You, Turn Me On, and many more.
8. DJ Snake
The French record producer is recognized as one of the most sensational DJs for their phenomenal remixes and matches. Thanks to the stellar piece Lean On which was a collaborative effort with Major Lazer, DJ Snake won incredible recognition throughout the world. Today, he is counted among the top artists in today’s era.
9. Martin Garrix
The sensational record producer and DJ from the Netherlands, Martin Garrix is known for his party music. He specializes in different House genres and Future Bass. Due to how great he is when it comes to producing and performing, we just had to include him in our list of 10 best DJs of all time. He is extremely talented who is widely known for his songs like, Animals, and In the Name of Love.
10. Skrillex
Sonny Moore or more popularly known by his stage name, Skrillex is an American DJ who specializes in producing dope Dubstep, EDM, Electro House, and Moombahton songs. Skrillex came under the spotlight when he released his first platinum EP entitled, “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.” He has won eight Grammy Awards which is why we reserved a spot for him in our list of the 10 best DJs of all time. His hits include Bangarang, Scary Monsters, First of the Year, and Nice Sprites.
