Top Russian DJs. The best DJs in Russia

For 2007. Dj Feel - for many years - a resident of the largest dance radio station "Record", host of the legendary radio show "Transmission" and the hit parade "Record Superchart". Owner of his own label “Transmission”, which produces the best trance Russian and Western DJs. Recorded together with Yulia Pago, the track “Circles on the Water” in the second half of 2007 received support from 50 radio stations, including Europe Plus, Russian Radio, Avtoradio, Record, Nostalgia and others in more than 250 cities of Russia. Phil's touring geography starts from St. Petersburg and Moscow and ends in the most remote corners of Russia. He has performed on the same stage with The Prodigy, Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, D Ramirez, Above & Beyond, Tocadisco on largest festivals countries: Workshop, Flash, Dance Planet, Castle Dance, Dj Parade.

The radio show “Transmission” is broadcast on the night from Saturday to Sunday from 0.00 to 5.00. New releases, greatest hits and guest mixes from the best DJs and artists in the world. Close cooperation with foreign labels, as well as personal acquaintance with Western stars (Paul van Dyk, Tiesto, etc.) gives him the opportunity to present new albums and compositions in his show long before official releases. He began his DJ career in 1998 and has been working with maximum efficiency for 8 years, constantly monitoring new and fashionable moods. dance music.
Feel managed to perform in the same arena with such stars of the world dance scene as The Prodigy, Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, Blank & Jones, Antiloop, Darude, Marusha, Quicklisilver, Astral Projection, Above & Beyond, Way Out West, PPK, Rudyk, RadioTrans , Lantern and many others.

Andrey Ilyin and DJ Feel pay equal attention to the creativity of both Western and domestic representatives of this musical direction.

Real name Alexei
Year of birth March 22, 1981
Country city Russia, Saint-Petersburg
Official site www.djromeo.ru
Musical styles House, Progressive House, Tribal-House
Organization of performances Radio Record
Released on labels Record Records

DJ Romeo is one of the most famous and creative DJs in St. Petersburg, a symbol of fashionable life. The highest paid DJ in St. Petersburg (according to the results of 2003, Afisha magazine), Cosmopolitan noted him as the most promising and youngest Russian DJ. In the latest DJ ratings of major music sites for 2005, Romeo broke into the ranks of the best Russian disc jockeys dj.ru (5th place)

In March 2004, he received the prestigious Fashion Person Awards, in the Fashion DJ category, held at the FC Lounge restaurant, under the auspices of Fashion TV. He has created special compilations for leading fashion houses in Europe.

DJ Romeo is also a successful promoter who founded his own label Natural Selection ( Natural selection), releasing mixes of the best DJs of the two capitals. Resident and art director of the Absinth club. (December 2001 - May 2003) Founder of the fashionable cafe-club "Barbie"s day and night" (May 2004 - January 2005).

He has numerous performances abroad: Ibiza, New York, Miami, Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Istanbul, Helsinki, Rio de Janeiro. He played on the same stage with Nick Warren, Pete Tong, Todd Terry, Sander Klinenberg, Tomcraft, Dave Seaman, Eric Morrilo, Hernan Catanneo, Jo Mills, etc.

IN this moment DJ Romeo has a residence in best clubs St. Petersburg and Moscow (“Fabrique”).

Currently, DJ Romeo is also the host of two radio shows on the Record radio station, the first dance radio station in Russia (Tuesday 22:00-23:00 and Friday 22:00-00:00 V.I.P. mix, immediately followed by the Roger Sanchez show " Release your self").

Real name Sergey
Year of birth 1983
Country city Russia, Saint-Petersburg
Musical styles Disco House, Electro, Progressive House, Rhytm"n"Blues, Tech-House
Organization of performances [email protected]

RIGA is one of the brightest representatives modern club scene, producer, musician and host of two original radio shows on the Record radio station (TSEKH Saturday 22:00-00:00 and COME ON FM on weekdays 21:00-22:00), immediately after which you can hear the Ferry show Corsten, Above & Beyond, Armin Van Buuren and Roger Sanchez...

RIGA has established himself as the most stylish and relevant DJ in Russia, dictating, for the past 5 years, musical trends not only in the Northern Capital, but also in most of Russia. Many have already appeared on his broadcasts, among them: Marusha, Prodigy (Leeroy Tornhill), Benny Benassi, Faithles, Blank & Jones, Axwell, Westbam, Klubbheads, Pulsedriver, The Drill, Kosmonova, Aquagen, Master Blaster, Aphrodite, Goldie, Pendulum, Steve Murano, Club Caviar, Mc Hugo Baby, Warp Brothers, Benjamin Bates, Robert Miles, Dirty South, D. Ramirez, Armin Van Buuren...

The tour list of cities in which RIGA performs resembles an electronic display at an international airport, its performances attract thousands of fans of electronic music, and numerous albums sell in record copies, being among the 10 best-selling in Russia. Today RIGA is one of the highest paid DJs in the country.

Real name Ivan Rudyk
Year of birth July 13, 1976
Country city Russia Moscow
Official site www.ivanroudyk.com
Musical styles House, Progressive House
Myspace.com www.myspace.com/ivanroudyk
Livejournal.com ivanroudyk.livejournal.com

PRE-PARTY (INTRO)

In the late 80s, one of the apostles of the club movement, the creator and promoter of the iconic Manchester club Hacienda, Tony Wilson, made a discovery that became the harbinger of a new era in dance music: “They applaud the DJ,” Tony exclaimed in an interview, “not the music, not to the musician, its creator, and its mediator!” In the 21st century, DJs reaching the level of popularity of rock artists are no longer surprising. Despite the youth of Russian dance and club culture, stars have already begun to appear in it, the density of the tour schedule and the size of fees can compete with pop artists. One of the first to enter this orbit was a resident of the legendary Zeppelin club, a man who is one of the three most fashionable and sought-after Russian DJs, the best House DJ of 2005, author and host of the radio show “Electrica” on Radio Energia - Ivan Rudyk . Continuation

Real name Vladimir Fonarev
Year of birth January 13, 1967
Country city Russia Moscow
Official site www.fonarev.ru
Musical styles Progressive Trance
Livejournal.com fonarev-com.livejournal.com
Organization of performances [email protected]

Lantern has been actively performing since 1991, playing in clubs and at large parties. He performed in more than 60 cities of Russia and near and far abroad. He played with the stars of the world club scene: Paul Oakenfold, West Bam, Svan Vath, Paul Van Dyk, John Digweed, Danny Tenaglia, Sasha and many others. In 1993, together with friends (Dj-Fish and Spider), he opened the DiskoxyD store. In 1996 he opened the label "Funny House Records" - which resulted in the release of three vinyl singles.

Since 1996 he has been the founder of the award in the field of dance culture - "Funny House Dance Awards". Since 1997 he has been a participant in the Kazantip festival. In the same year, together with Dmitry Postovalov (Arrival project) and Lika Star, he recorded the anthem of the Kazantip festival.

In 1998, together with Evgeny Rodionov, he began work on musical project"Sputnik 55" at the Solaris Station studio.

In 2000 he founded the Atmosphere label and performed in Ibiza together with the XIII club.

In 2001, he was recognized by the magazine "DJ Culture" as the best DJ of the year in Russia, and also performed at the main arena of the "Love Parade" in Berlin. He was a co-host of the “Dance Floor” program on the MTV Russia channel.

From 1992 to 1998, Lantern, on the Russian-American radio station "Maximum", was the host of the first cult show on the FM band, telling about modern dance culture - "Fanny House".

In 1996-1997 worked as program director at Radio Station 106.8 FM. Since 2000, author and host of the “Atmosphere” program on “Station 107 fm”. Since 2005, host of the “Signs” program on DFM radio.

Favorite genres of music: Progressive, Trance & Breaks. His performances are a true journey into the world of music. They combine and intertwine ethnicity, drive, emotionality and artistry. For many years he has been one of the most respected DJs in Russia. He has been repeatedly recognized as the best DJ in Russia: 2002 - No. 1 / 2003 - No. 2 / 2004 - No. 2 / 2005 - No. 1 / 2006 - No. 3 Continued

Real name Dmitry Almazov
Country city Russia Moscow
Official site www.bobina.info
Musical styles Trance
Livejournal.com almazov-bobina.livejournal.com
Organization of performances Uplifto

“If you ask me to name the most talented producer from Russia, the first name that comes to my mind is Bobina.” - Ferry Corsten gave such a high assessment to the project.

For 2 years in a row - the only Russian Dj in the DJ MAG ranking (Top of the Best DJs in the World).
The first Russian Dj in history is a participant in the Trance Energy festival (ID&T, Holland) and the Miami Winter Music Conference.
Participant of Tiesto in Concert "Elements of Life"
Winner of the Russian Dance Music Awards (“Diaghilev”) in the category “Most rotated artist in the dance music category.”
The single “Lighthouse” first entered the Top 40 and then the Top 100 best compositions of the year on Europe Plus.
The album “Beautiful Friend” sold 10,000 copies in Russia in one week. .
The “Beautiful Friend” video clip was in rotation on MTV Russia and UK.
His releases appear on the world's leading labels, such as Ministry of Sound, Nebula.

Real name Sergey Lazarev
Country city Russia, Saint-Petersburg
Musical styles Deep House, Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop/Urban, Turntablism
Organization of performances Radio Record
Released on labels Record Records

St. Petersburg's most touring DJ. He began his career with a passion for hip-hop culture (1986). In 1988 founded the first Leningrad rap group Name protected. From 1986 to 1991 participated in all-Union breakdancing festivals. At the end of 1994, he began playing in clubs and then created his first radio show called Hip-Hop Info. He played in all centers of dance culture in the country. In 1996 he participated in the festival "Youth of the Baltic Coast Countries" in Copenhagen (Denmark), and in 1997 - in the festival "Russian Techno-Pioneers" in Helsinki (Finland). The first in St. Petersburg began to use the technique of simultaneous playing on more than two players. Participated in recordings of compositions by Cast Iron Skorokhod, Guests from the Future, Deadushki, Russian Size, Chizh and Co, Boris Grebenshchikov.

Winner of the DMC-Russia 98 scratch championship in Moscow.

Real name Dmitry Filatov
A country Russia
Musical styles Progressive House
Livejournal.com dmitry-filatov.livejournal.com
Organization of performances OneMusic
Project participant Filatov&Soloviev (Sound Fiction)
Released on labels UPLIFTO Records

Dmitry Filatov - musician, composer, DJ. In electronic music since '98. Participant of electronic projects Sound Fiction, Oxid, Filatov&Soloviev, Dmitry Filatov. 2004-2006 as part of Sound Fiction, resident of the dance label Atmosphere. 2006 resident of the British label Solaris Recordings (Lost Language). Since 2007 resident of Uplifto. The tracks were played by almost all top Russian DJs. And many Western ones - such as Armin van Burren, Tiesto, Marcus Shulz, Solar Stone... He has more than a dozen released compositions to his credit.

Since 2005, Filatov has consistently been among the best DJs in Russia.

November 22, 2005 Dmitry Filatov goes on the radio for the first time as the author and host of a radio program. “Dynamics” is broadcast every Wednesday from 21 to 22 on Megapolis 89.5 fm waves in Moscow and on the digital spaces of the Internet. The program is one of the highest rated programs on the radio station. Filatov also maintains the final top 10 chart until the closure of the program in 2007.

In January 2007, Dmitry Filatov received the Russian Dance Music Awards (RDMA) for the best club track of the year “In the Morning I am the Sun”. Then he releases his first solo house album of the same name. A video appears for the track “In the Morning I am the Sun”.

Real name Alexey Petrov
Year of birth July 2, 1976
Country city Russia Moscow
Official site www.garagefm.ru
Musical styles House, Techno

DJ Viper has been playing in clubs since the mid-90s. I professionally connected my life with electronic music because with the help of this instrument you can express and convey almost any emotional state. Plays mainly House (from Deep to Progressive), Electro & Techno. He likes to experiment in his sets, often leaving the HOUSE framework with adjacent, borderline styles. The main goal during the set is to give the sound of diverse tracks a general mood of energy and positivity, evoking the best and warmest emotions in people on the dance floor.

During last decade DJ Viper played and was a resident in more than 20 of the most fashionable clubs in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Their names speak for themselves - Moscow: Garage, Propaganda, The Gallery, Zeppelin, Master, Buddha Bar, ХIII;

St. Petersburg: Jet Set, Opium, Onegin, Jakata, USSR, Absent, Mama, Tunnel...

He has performed at the Kazantip festival 1998-2004; tours in more than 100 cities of Russia and CIS countries. He played with such stars of the world electronic scene as Sonique, Marshall Jefferson, Felix Da Housecat, Pascal F.E.O.S, Dave Seaman, Future Shock, James Holden...

DJ Viper is one of the founders and participants of one of the largest dance labels in Russia, Garage Sound System (GSS), and the creative agency Garage Music Management (GMM). Every year since 1996, GSS organizes its signature event at the Kazantip festival. Over a 9-year period, GSS and GMM conducted big number large-scale events and promotions for the largest companies throughout the former USSR.

DJ Viper is one of the hosts of the cult radio show GARAGE on Europa Plus radio (more than 800 broadcast cities in Russia and the CIS countries) covering territories from Poland to Japan. He presents his mixes weekly on this radio show with an audience of millions.
In the fall-winter of 2004-2005, Garage Sound System and DJ's SUHOV, VIPER and POLINA organized a grandiose (75 events in 25 cities) Garage Sessions. Fall-Winter Tour", which was a resounding success in the best house clubs in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Currently, DJ Viper is a resident of the Moscow club Mio, and also presents guest sets in various clubs in the capital. He is actively touring - he plays weekly in various cities of Russia and the CIS.

Real name Anatoly Satonin
Year of birth June 18, 1975
Country city Russia Moscow
Official site www.djgrad.com
Musical styles House, Tribal-House

Of the three meanings of hail, an atmospheric phenomenon, a city and a missile system destroying life on earth, the sedimentary one is closer to me. Hail-terror in music, a massive flow of sounds, stunning and sudden.

Kraftwerk and Depeche Mode.
It all started with them.

Even as a child, Grad had a huge interest in electronic sounds, often not understanding them, but the albums of German gurus and English monsters turned his mind upside down.

And under the impression of these sounds, he tried his best to convey their beauty and significance, unimaginable at that time, to his friends at school. Therefore, the first music teacher allowed Grad to conduct music lessons, talking about new Western sounds, new groups, styles...

He began his career in Norilsk (the northernmost city in the world) in the early 90s, working in the first nightclubs, bars, and discos.
He was already sure that music would become the most important thing for him, so he had to sacrifice professional sports (Grad played water polo for 15 years), and the hope that he would become a doctor, but he still received a diploma.

In 1995, having moved to Volgograd, he organized his first parties in one of the local clubs. Soon he started working with the Corona club, this place has become the only cult place for local clubbers to this day. Opened the first 2-hour dance-show PlayOff on a local radio station.

In the Moscow crowd, every second guy with an account on SoundCloud For some reason he considers himself a DJ. But DJing is a very delicate matter, and real professionals who are loved and appreciated by everyone from Shahri Amirkhanova(38) to store employees Prada V Stoleshnikov Lane, you can count on your fingers. That's what we do. We also explain what to prepare for if you have never been to their parties.

ABOUT Kozake there are legends. Firstly, he is the founding father, which thundered back in " Solyanka" In 2014, however, the shop was closed, but love boat Vitalika migrated from China-Cities on Stoleshnikov Lane, and now periodically passes in Denis Simachev shop & bar, where Kozak is accompanied by a combat friend Natasha Turovnikova and another girl who remembers the very first “love boats”, shocking Eva Vostroknutova. And almost every Friday Vitalik plays at parties in a five-star Ritz-Carlton on Tverskaya.

However, Vitalik also plays in bars from time to time (quite often) alone. Today he may be in Noor Bar on Tverskaya, tomorrow at Mondriaan on Pokrovka, and the day after tomorrow - all in the same native " Simacheve" The capital’s partygoers have long learned his playlist by heart: here you can Alla Borisovna (67) with her " Iceberg", And Vetlitskaya (52) with his " Who did you exchange me for?", And (34) With " With my eyes", and Vitalik's absolute favorite Musya Totibadze (20) which was a couple of months ago. And it’s not even worth saying that Kozak can play this song up to 10 times a night.

If you have ever been to Stoleshnikov Lane and its famous bars, then I probably saw this guy in a white baseball cap (he always wears it). Even if he doesn’t have a DJ set scheduled today, then at the “checkpoint” in “ Enthusiast“He’ll definitely stop by. His repertoire includes selected house, and he mixes all the tracks (this is really important) like clockwork.

The list of his devoted fans includes such people as lead singer SBHR Kirill Ivanov, band member Pompeya Sasha Lipsky and many other handsome men from the capital who dance until the morning to Mark’s sets in “ Strelka" - that's where he plays music most often.

– these are five old friends: modest and super calm Ivan, long hair Arthur with a languid look from under his glasses (he periodically takes photographs of his party guests and hides in the crowd), smiling Arseny, always serious Lesha And Marco with perfect hair (and at birthday parties, he pours all the guests a shot of “ Absolute" and does not leave until they drink to his health). In the summer of 2012, they organized their first party at Strelka- and away we go.

Now these five friends are playing opening of the skating rink in Gorky Park, they tell The Village on how to throw the perfect party and make everyone happy every week new music on his own Telegram-channel. In short, today the entire Moscow crowd knows them by sight and dances until the morning to their sets, where hip-hop touchingly goes hand in hand with good pop and new items from the album Mac Miller (25). Yes, DFF They periodically “tour” bars and even cities, but let’s face it, it’s best to dance to their music where it all began – on the summer veranda of the Strelka bar.

Fedor Fomin

Fedor Fomin- it's about pop music. And yes, we are not ashamed to admit that we love to dance to it most of all. Fomin himself once stated: “ I don't go to parties because there is no second Fedor Fomin».

And in general, he has something to do in his free time: Fyodor, by the way, is an exemplary family man, a loving husband and father, and at his parties he plays whatever the heart of the capital’s drunkard desires: and “ Mushrooms", And " Caspian Cargo", And Robin Thicke (39), And (35) .

In short, there is never a dull moment at his parties. And he usually plays either “ Simache", or in " Clave" on Patricks.

Let's be honest: only a tenth of the public goes to DJ sets for the sake of American pop music of the 2000s, while the rest go to see Emily Ratajkowski(25) local spill and her endless legs. After all, it’s doubly nice when good music such a beautiful girl puts it on.

True, in Moscow she gets behind the controls less and less often. After all, now she is a sought-after DJ, who can have up to 10 flights in a week: then Tbilisi, That NY, That Ekaterinburg.

But if Dasha does get a chance to play in the capital, she usually stays at the same “Simachev”.

Another beauty on the list of the most popular Moscow DJs will very soon become our “girl of the week,” but that’s not about that now.

You probably saw her in the video Lazareva (33) to the song "Straight into the heart" or in the lookbook of some brand (with such a figure it would be a shame not to advertise it), but believe me, this is not all that she can do.

Wake her up at 4 am, she'll tell you a story straight away a (39) and write a review of the album A$AP Mob, - all because she is a true hip-hop professional. When she plays at parties in " Lisitsa», « Nure" or " barely", to the songs of Kanye, A$AP Rocky (28), a (30) and a dozen more hot rappers dance absolutely everything. And not only because hip-hop has somehow become incredibly fashionable lately, but also because Karina dances super-fiery.

This guy, unlike the others, is not at all about pop, not about hip-hop or even about house, but they still know him, love him and dance to him. His name is, and he is the face of the domestic techno scene. Nikita himself also said that techno is the most understandable and convenient genre for the embodiment of his ideas.

Every year, one of the most prestigious magazines, DJ Mag, conducts a vote among electronic music fans to identify the public's favorites. Over 300,000 people around the world take part in the voting, and then the results are summed up.

The top 10 includes the best DJs in the world according to the results for 2018-2019, announced by the authoritative publication DJ Mag.

10.

(Steve Aoki) opens the top ten DJs in the world. The American DJ and producer began his musical career from creating remixes for popular pop stars. He is the author of dance versions of tracks by Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, Drake and others. The electronics engineer is the winner of many prestigious awards. He currently owns the popular Dim Mak label and is a DJ on MTV shows.

9.

(Skrillex) is one of the most popular American musicians and producers. The present full name American - Sonny John Moore. One of the world's highest paid DJs is the winner of numerous awards. In 2011, he was awarded a Grammy Award in three categories: Best Dance/Electronic Album (Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites), Best Dance Recording (Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites), Best Remix (Benny Benassi - Cinema ( Skrillex Remix)" .

8.

(Afrojack) - Dutch DJ and producer has become most popular since 2010, thanks to the release of the single “Take Over Control” with Eva Simons. The single became very popular and took first place in the world charts. In 2011, the musician received a Grammy Award for his remix of Madonna's "Revolver". His remix of Alejandro, recorded together with Lady Gaga. He is the founder of his own label, Wall Recordings, one of the most popular in the Netherlands. The real name of the world DJ is Nick van de Wall.

7.

(Tim Burling) is a Swedish DJ who gained worldwide fame thanks to the singles “My Feelings for You”, “Seek Bromance”, “Blessed” and “Levels”. He was also one of the top ten highest paid DJs in the world in 2018. Some of the most popular pop stars have collaborated with Tim Burling: Tiësto, Madonna, Lenny Kravitz and others. The musician worked in three musical directions: House, Electro House, Progressive House. He also hosted his own radio show on Sirius XM Radio's. His discography consists of 10 albums, the latest “ TIM"(2019), released after the death of the DJ on April 20, 2018.

6.

(David Pierre Guetta) is one of the best French DJs who has gained worldwide fame. Also, David Pierre Guetta is the most popular music producer, collaborating with many famous world stars. The musician hosts his own radio show, “Fuck Me I’m Famous,” which airs on the radio stations RauteMusik.FM and Radio 538. In 2009, he won a Grammy Award, winning in the “Best Remix” category. Some of David's best singles last years are “Who’s That Chick?”, recorded with Rihanna, “Acapella” with Kelis, “Club Can’t Handle Me” with Flow Ride and many others. In total, David Guetta released six studio albums.

5.

(Tiesto) is the most popular Dutch electronic artist for 2018-2019, as well as a music producer and composer. He is also the host of his own radio show, Club life. He owns greatest number titles in the entire history of electronic music. According to Forbes magazine, Tiësto is the highest paid DJ in the world. The Dutchman's real name, Theis Vervest, was Tiesto, which was his childhood nickname. Theis Vervest's main awards: Dance Music Awards Germany: “Best International DJ” (2006), Trance Awards: “Best Remixer” (2007), WMC Awards Miami: “Best DJ on the Planet” (2008), “Best solo artist planets" (2009) and others. Throughout his career, Tiesto has released six studio albums, the most recent of which is “A Town Called Paradise” (2014).

4.

(Armin van Buuren) is one of the most famous Dutch DJs and music producers. Among Buuren's numerous awards and titles are: “Best DJ in Europe” (2007), Grammy Music Award (2008), “Best DJ” and “Best Trance Track” - “Armin van Buuren feat. Nadia Ali - Feels So Good" (2012). His album "Imagine", released in 2008, for a long time topped the charts and then went gold. In total, Armin released six albums. His latest work is the studio collection Embrace (2015). Armin Van Buuren is also the host of the radio show A State Of Trance, which brought the musician worldwide popularity.

3.

(Martin Garrix) is a Dutch DJ and music producer, one of the three most popular DJs in the world. Martin Garrix is ​​a pseudonym; the young man's real name is Martijn Garritzen. The musician became famous with the release of his track Animals (2013). The single Wizard (2014), released together with Jay Hardway, also brought popularity to the young DJ. One of Garrix's most recent singles is "Summer Days", written in 2019.

2.

(Robert van de Korput) - a Dutch DJ for two years held first place in the ranking of DJ Mag magazine. At the end of last year, Hardwell managed to take only second position. World fame The DJ gained momentum in 2009 with the release of his bootleg "Show Me Love vs Be", which became the biggest dance hit of that year. He owns “Encoded”, “Spaceman”, “Apollo” and other popular hits. After creating the Revealed Recordings label (2010), Hardwell launched the radio show Hardwell On Air. He is the author of collections of the most popular mixes today. Hardwell is also one of the best remixers and music producers.

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The Belgian brothers took the leading position in the world ranking of the best DJs at the end of 2019. The talented guys are the authors of the anthem for the 2011 Tomorrowland festival. The duet has been awarded many awards, the owners of which they became for relatively short term- 2 years. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have established themselves as the best “A” class remixers, and are also in great demand as producers of dance music in the House industry. They also became the authors of popular remixes for Swedish House Mafia, Jennifer Lopez & Pitbull, Tiesto, etc. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike made a colossal breakthrough in the modern music industry with one of the latest singles from their duet “Memories” (2018).

Choice best performer Club music is largely a battle of tastes. There are many directions that are radically different from each other. However, general ratings are compiled annually, which include the best DJs. Let's find out who is now the leader of this list in Russia and in the world.

What criteria are used to choose the best DJs?

There are several ways to be among the best. In most cases, ratings are based on the number of listeners and fans. You can call it a popular vote. However, it cannot be said that it is objective, because people listen to those who often speak and have the opportunity to be rotated on the radio.

It is common practice in the world to select DJs for the best lists based on their fees. Russia cannot yet compete with European and American club performers, since their fees amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The most truthful rating of DJs is when the performers independently choose the best of their colleagues. Everything is taken into account here: from the playing style to the use of unusual sound combinations. Such lists often indicate rising performers who have every chance of becoming famous throughout the country.

Top five DJs in the world

When we hear the phrase “best DJs,” the names of world celebrities immediately come to mind. This year, professional media published the following list of the best:

1. Tiësto is the most popular DJ. He is one of the highest paid performers.
2. The Skrillex (Sony has achieved what only a few DJs in the world have been able to achieve. He has several Grammy awards and has received similar plaques in Europe on several occasions.
3. Swedish House Mafia is a group of several DJs; today they have already completed their touring activities, but have not lost their popularity.
4. David Guetta is practically a legend among DJs. He was able to achieve unprecedented popularity, in particular thanks to videos on Youtube.
5. Steve Hiroyuki Aoki is actively touring. Despite his Asian origin, he most spends time in the USA and Europe.

All the listed DJs in the world have high fees and prestigious music awards. Their tracks can be heard on almost all radio stations in the world, and their videos receive hundreds of thousands of views.

Most in the world

The above ranking does not include the best DJs of the last decade. For example, Paul Van Dyck from Germany. He is not only a talented performer, but also the owner of his own clothing brand, Dirty Couture. He is also the director of a television show. More than one generation of club music lovers has grown up with his work.

Deadmau5 (Thomas Zimmerman) attracts attention with his stage costume - he wears a huge Mickey Mouse mask during his performances. At the same time, he was able to interest fans in his work, which allows him to receive fabulous fees.

Popular Russian DJs

It’s worth talking separately about which Russian DJs were included in the ranking of the best this year:

1. DJ Lvov. It can be heard in the capital's club "NEO". Performances take place every weekend.
2. DJ Riga from Moscow is the favorite of millions. He has been performing since 1998, is now a resident of DFM, and has his own show.
3. DJ Romeo has been performing for over 17 years. During that time, he managed not only to acquire fans, but also to launch his own clothing line. He is the owner of several clubs and restaurants.
4. DJ Kubikov is currently working on the SCSi-9 project in Europe. Perhaps we will soon see him in the world rankings.
5. DJ Leonid Rudenko already has worldwide fame. He began his career under the auspices of manager Paul Van Dyke. It can often be found in European charts.

All these DJs have the opportunity to gain worldwide fame. They have crowds of fans and high fees for Russia.

Who will be included in the ratings in the near future?

While venerable Russian DJs are retiring or moving to Europe, young and promising performers are appearing in the domestic show business. They are not afraid to experiment with sound and record interesting tracks. For example, Dj ONeill Sax from St. Petersburg, combining electronic music and playing the saxophone. Perhaps he is not yet as widely known as Rudenko, but many European stations have already included his tracks in their rotation lists.

The Swanky Tunes quartet from Saratov has earned popularity thanks to its playing technique. The participants of this project set a real record - a remix of the song “Spring” (performer “Dolphin”) was included in rotation on all radio stations popular music Russia. Later remixes set download records. Swanky Tunes are the best DJs in the country according to professionals. The quartet received recognition from other DJs, which is extremely important.

Why doesn't everyone agree with the ratings?

The ratings we provide may not please everyone. There is no point in arguing about tastes. Among the world and domestic stars of the club scene there are many talented people. Everyone can find the performer they like. Some create only their own tracks, while others prefer to do remixes. Almost any track can find its audience.

Many may disagree with best-of lists due to their love for a particular style of music. After the heyday of club culture, a huge number of trends appeared in it. If earlier any electronic music was called “techno”, now people who are far from club life can get confused in the styles. Despite some subjectivity, lists of the best musicians are compiled with enviable frequency.

Legends say that all DJs suffer from vampirism - they are awake only at night and feed on the energy of mere mortals on the dance floor. The origins of such folklore are obvious: in order to prepare one hour-long set, which on average consists of a dozen tracks, they need to blast through the thickness of the Internet graphite in search of a cut diamond. They certainly play from vinyl, so they wait for weeks for the delivery of the next dancefloor anthem and are more sensitive to Russian Post than anyone else. They also organize brotherhoods and practice their musical style with the manners of seasoned sectarians. At the call of the leaders of the pack, they gather centrally for sabbaths in specialized stores, like Baza Shop, to discuss hardware: mixers, samplers, subwoofers. Promoters, not sparing journalists, desperately bear the burden of superstition: even under the serum of alcoholic truth, they do not rent out an artist’s performance date without confirmation from a booking agent. And producers prefer the remote caves of recording studios, covered with foam rubber, to daylight. Taking a sharp look around the ranks of the nightlife scene, we discovered that a new generation of yuppies had emerged in the club industry. Having chosen the most promising new cameras, whose charisma and energy a sleepless night The weekend is worth a five-day working day, we transferred our close acquaintance to the pages of the magazine. Being a DJ is fashionable again. And hanging out with a DJ is even more fashionable.