Top 10 Most Popular DJs Around the World 2019

A DJ, whose full name is disc jockey, refers to a person who has the ability of mixing different recorded music from various resources, including cassettes, CDs, and digital audio files, and playing it in front of a large amount of live audiences. In the society, you can find different sorts of DJs such as radio DJ, club DJ who plays music at a nightclub or music festival, and turntablists/battle DJs who use turntables and DJ mixer to generate new music for audience to enjoy.

Recently, DJs will feature themselves as the credited artists on tracks that are created by themselves. In order to mix recorded music together, make seamless transitions, and produce new mixed songs, DJs will use some special equipment to coordinate the rhythms of songs to avoid clash and build transition. Now let's move on to see who the top 10 most popular DJs around the world in 2019 are and what famous electronic music festivals are so that you may have chances to meet and communicate with DJs.

Part 1. Top 10 Biggest DJs in the World

If you are an electronic music lover or DJ learner, here is the list of the most wonderful DJs in the world. You will know about their stories and what they are good at. Now let's check!

1. Martin Garrix

Born in 1996, Garrix showed his interest in music when he was young and learned playing guitar at the age of eight. Inspired by the track "Traffic", Garrix downloaded the specialist software FL Studio which helps him be a composer. Later in 2013, Garrix graduated from the production school Herman Brood Academy which shaped him as a famous DJ and record producer. He is known for his singles such as "Animals", "In the Name of Love", and "Scared to be Lonely" and has performed at many large-scaled music festivals like Coachella and Tomorrowland.

2. Marshmello

As a peer of Martin Garrix, Marshmello is another outstanding DJ and electronic music producer who was born in America. People around the world first heard of and knew about his name when Marshmello released remixes of songs by Jack U and Zedd, two brilliant DJs. His recognizable songs include "Silence", "Wolves", "Friends", and "Happier", which were popular hits at their times and ranked up in the Top 30 list of the Billboard Hot 100.

3. David Guetta

Inheriting the artistic genes from his family, David Guetta is a French DJ, music programmer, record producer, songwriter whose albums hit the fashion of mainstream music. With his popularity, David Guetta has sold over nine million albums and thirty million singles throughout the world. Guetta is famous for the songs "When Love Takes Over", "Getting' Over You", and "Memories", etc., which enables him to win numerous awards, including American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Grammy Awards. 

4. Hardwell

Like Martin Garrix, Hardwell is also a Dutch DJ who was born in 1988. When he was pretty young, he took piano lessons and participated in a music school which greatly improved his musical abilities. When he was 12, he became a hip-hop DJ and produced his first electronic song. A gold will always be discovered! He was first recognized for his bootleg in 2009 and later twice hit the world's number one DJ on DJ Mag in 2013 and 2014 with his impressive performance at music festivals and his distinguished albums like United We Are.

5. Tiesto

Tiesto showed his musical talent at the early age of his life. When he was 12 to 14, he aroused a passion for music and attended various DJ activities to develop his abilities. Now he is a DJ and record producer who was regarded as the "the Greatest DJ of All Time" by Mix magazine, "the best DJ of the last 20 years" by DJ Mag, and "Godfather of EDM". Tiesto is pretty good at playing new beat and acid house. His representative songs involve "Magik", "In Search of Sunrise", and "Silence".

6. Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter who was attracted by music in his teen. You must have heard "We Found Love", one of his most famous singles which has been a global success. Totally, Calvin Harris has released five studio albums and reached numerous awards, including Brit Award and Grammy Awards. Besides, he has attainment in dance music and pop culture. Therefore, there is massive content in his music.

7. Armin van Buuren

Inspired by a French electronic music composer, Armin van Buuren started his music career even though he studied law at university. With help of another DJ and his own efforts, he strived to become a popular DJ and record producer as well as remixer, who obtains massive accolades. Regarded as the king of trance, Armin van Buuren also achieves success in dance music. Like Calvin Harris, you can enjoy diverse art with Armin van Buuren's performance.

8. Deadmau5

Deadmau5 is a Canadian electronic music producer and DJ. His music career didn't begin early but in the late 1990s, which was enlightened by chiptune and demoscene. Focusing mainly on producing progressive house music, Deadmau5 establishes many memorable studio albums such as "Get Scraped", "Vexillology", and "Random Album Title". Additionally, he received six Grammy Award nominations for his music. 

9. Skrillex

Born in 1988 in America, Skrillex is a professional record producer, DJ, singer, and songwriter similar to Calvin Harris. Before he becomes a solo musician, he joined a post-hardcore band as the lead singer. Therefore, listening to his songs is an extreme enjoyment because he has really charming voice. With his genius, he has released many albums like "My Name Is Skrillex" and "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" later, which lead him to win numerous Grammy Award like Best Dance Recording and Best Remixed Recording, etc.

10. Avicii

With his brother's inspiration and his artistic gift, Avicii started to make music at the age of 16. Later with great development, he became a well-known electronic musician, DJ, songwriter, and record producer, programmer, and remixer. In his music career, there are many released singles that are worthy for listening, including "Levels" and "Wake Me Up", which are influential in European music field. Apart from producing music, kind Avicii also tries his best care for and assist the world and people who are in hunger, making him popular and own lots of loyal fans.

Part 2. 5 Best Electronic Music Festivals Around the World

After introducing top 10 biggest DJs in the world, do you want to go to electronic music festivals to confront them and learn from their performances? Here this blog would like to demonstrate 5 best electronic music festivals to bring you to the music stars and interact with them.

1. Groove Loch Ness

After RockNess's cancellation, Groove Loch Ness, the on-night one-stage music festival, stands up to bring more fun to music lovers. Held on the banks of Loch Ness, Groove Loch Ness makes the music festival's popularity last and grow with a new amazing natural scenery. In Groove Loch Ness, you will enjoy music of all sorts like rock, mainstream, and electro. In 2019, Groove Loch Ness will be held on Aug 18. Here is its aftermovie in 2017 for you to preview: 

2. Junction 2 Festival

Held on June 7 to 8 in 2019, Junction 2 Festival invites many recognized musicians to perform such as Gilles Peterson, DJ Koze, and Max Cooper. As an audience, you will view their style and techniques to perform music. Organized by LWE, Junction 2 Festival will also bring you natural beauty with rivers and green scenes and create excellent sounds for you. Here is the aftermovie of Junction 2 Festival in 2018:

3. MADE Festival

As the largest festival in Birmingham, MADE Festival aims to package itself as a platform to display all rounds of the culture of the second city, including music, arts, and innovative companies. Combining the city's best food and art displays with DJs like Andy C and Dizzee Rascal, MADE Festival will celebrate its sixth birthday on Jul 27 in 2019. Now enjoy its aftermovie 2018 beforehand:

4. Houghton Festival

Houghton Festival is ready for its celebration of art and music on Aug 8 in 2019. With the participation of music figures like Billy Nasty, Calibre, and Dave Harvey, Houghton Festival will definitely be a huge success. With music played for the whole night, people can dance and immerse in the atmosphere created by Houghton Festival. If you are going to attend this electronic music festival, you can watch its short video for preparation: 

5. South West Four

South West Four is a popular London dance music festival where you can enjoy and learn diverse music elements such as EDM, house, techno, drum and bass, etc. South West Four provides rich and wonderful lineups to its fans, ensuring that its fans can have delightful summer music shows. Performing musicians include Martin Garrixm, Craig David, and Andy C, etc. You are going to rock this summer in 2019! View this short video for emotion warm-up in advance: