Top 10 DJ’s of the World
DJing takes a lot of work. You have to learn the basics, gather your equipment of choice, keep up with the constantly shifting scene, and continually improve your skills to satisfy the demands of the clubbing public. Time and money are two things that you are almost guaranteed to sacrifice. The following are ten of the top DJs in the world. The best of the best. Some of them are legendary powerhouses, others are breakthrough revolutionaries whose recent work has launched them into the upper echelon of the DJ elite. (If there were a secret formula though, we have a feeling it might be one of two things: host a radio show; or start collecting Frequent Flyer Miles to a little island called Ibiza in Spain. Better yet, do both. ) Have you heard these names before?
Above and Beyond
It seems like trance isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Above and Beyond is a group specializing in uplifting trance that is made up of Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljamäki. A British group that formed in the early millennium, A&B has managed to earn the support of the likes of Armin, PvD, and Ferry Corsten. The trio does double duty, writing songs and DJing (“Home” won Best Underground Dance Track at this year’s IDMAs). They having been climbing DJMag’s Top 100 since 2004, being ranked sixth in last year, and yes, they do host a weekly radio show, “Trance Around the World.”
Ties to Ibiza: played at Space; holds residency at Cream, Amnesia; recorded Sirens of the Sea on the island.
Markus Schulz
Hailing from Berlin, one of trance’s homes, Markus Schulz is a true globetrotter. You will know him, whether you’re from North America (he’s sold out shows in LA, Chicago, NY, San Francisco, and Miami) or Europe, where he has appeared at the unparalleled Sensation White. While Markus touches down most frequently in his hometown of Berlin and Miami, where he now lives, you will be able to catch him no matter where or when he’s flying by tuning into his radio show, “Global DJ Broadcast.”
Ties to Ibiza: held residency at Amnesia; “Global DJ Broadcast” debuted “Ibiza Summer Sessions” in 2006.
Sasha
One half of superstar duo Sasha & Digweed, Alexander Coe’s style has developed from his earlier dabbling in house music to a self-described “house, trance, progressive house, breaks” mix. Like many DJs though, this travelling artist would prefer not to be pigeonholed in a particular genre. He has picked up talent like James Zabiela and BT and signed them to his Excession record label. He has managed to enthral his audiences with live shows that are a joy to watch, a testament to his ability to connect with spectators and manipulate their passions through music. Among our top ten, Sasha is the only DJ who does not host a radio show.
Ties to Ibiza: played at Space, Pacha, and Amnesia
Tiësto
Say what you want about Tiësto, but almost all aspiring DJs would give up an arm and a leg to play at the clubs where he does, and to have the worldwide success that he’s had. This DJ has put out incredible mixes, and his shows are consistently packed full all over the globe. He is the epitome of today’s superstar DJ, and while he was held at number two last year in DJMag’s list, his three year reign at number one will not be soon forgotten. Tiësto is no stranger to enormous crowds, and what bigger stage for him than the Olympic Games? He was the first DJ to play live at the Olympic Games (in 2004), and for Beijing this year, was part of Coca-Cola’s We8 Campaign to support art and music. Tiësto also has a pretty long radio show, “Tiësto’s Club Life,” which runs for two hours.
Ties to Ibiza: pretty much every superclub on the island; currently holds residency at Privilege, the largest club in the world.
DJing takes a lot of work. You have to learn the basics, gather your equipment of choice, keep up with the constantly shifting scene, and continually improve your skills to satisfy the demands of the clubbing public. Time and money are two things that you are almost guaranteed to sacrifice. The following are ten of the top DJs in the world. The best of the best. Some of them are legendary powerhouses, others are breakthrough revolutionaries whose recent work has launched them into the upper echelon of the DJ elite. (If there were a secret formula though, we have a feeling it might be one of two things: host a radio show; or start collecting Frequent Flyer Miles to a little island called Ibiza in Spain. Better yet, do both. ) Have you heard these names before?
Above and Beyond
It seems like trance isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Above and Beyond is a group specializing in uplifting trance that is made up of Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljamäki. A British group that formed in the early millennium, A&B has managed to earn the support of the likes of Armin, PvD, and Ferry Corsten. The trio does double duty, writing songs and DJing (“Home” won Best Underground Dance Track at this year’s IDMAs). They having been climbing DJMag’s Top 100 since 2004, being ranked sixth in last year, and yes, they do host a weekly radio show, “Trance Around the World.”
Ties to Ibiza: played at Space; holds residency at Cream, Amnesia; recorded Sirens of the Sea on the island.
Hailing from Berlin, one of trance’s homes, Markus Schulz is a true globetrotter. You will know him, whether you’re from North America (he’s sold out shows in LA, Chicago, NY, San Francisco, and Miami) or Europe, where he has appeared at the unparalleled Sensation White. While Markus touches down most frequently in his hometown of Berlin and Miami, where he now lives, you will be able to catch him no matter where or when he’s flying by tuning into his radio show, “Global DJ Broadcast.”
Ties to Ibiza: held residency at Amnesia; “Global DJ Broadcast” debuted “Ibiza Summer Sessions” in 2006.
One half of superstar duo Sasha & Digweed, Alexander Coe’s style has developed from his earlier dabbling in house music to a self-described “house, trance, progressive house, breaks” mix. Like many DJs though, this travelling artist would prefer not to be pigeonholed in a particular genre. He has picked up talent like James Zabiela and BT and signed them to his Excession record label. He has managed to enthral his audiences with live shows that are a joy to watch, a testament to his ability to connect with spectators and manipulate their passions through music. Among our top ten, Sasha is the only DJ who does not host a radio show.
Ties to Ibiza: played at Space, Pacha, and Amnesia
Tiësto
Say what you want about Tiësto, but almost all aspiring DJs would give up an arm and a leg to play at the clubs where he does, and to have the worldwide success that he’s had. This DJ has put out incredible mixes, and his shows are consistently packed full all over the globe. He is the epitome of today’s superstar DJ, and while he was held at number two last year in DJMag’s list, his three year reign at number one will not be soon forgotten. Tiësto is no stranger to enormous crowds, and what bigger stage for him than the Olympic Games? He was the first DJ to play live at the Olympic Games (in 2004), and for Beijing this year, was part of Coca-Cola’s We8 Campaign to support art and music. Tiësto also has a pretty long radio show, “Tiësto’s Club Life,” which runs for two hours.
Ties to Ibiza: pretty much every superclub on the island; currently holds residency at Privilege, the largest club in the world.
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