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Top DJs of the World - Who's on the List?

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Attention music lovers! Do you ever find yourself lost in the world of music, trying to discover new artists and DJs? Well, look no further because I have compiled a list of the top DJ's in the world. These artists have dominated club scenes and festivals worldwide. So get ready to dive into this exciting list and see if your favorite DJ made the cut!


The Top 20 Most Searched DJs in the World


1. Diplo

2. The Chainsmokers

3. Martin Garrix

4. Hardwell

5. Tiesto

6. Calvin Harris

7. David Guetta

8. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

9. Steve Aoki

10. Skrillex

11. Armin van Buuren

12. Afrojack

13. Kygo

14. Axwell /\ Ingrosso

15. Marshmello

16. Deadmau5

17. Dash Berlin

18. Alison Wonderland

19. Zedd

20 . Oliver Heldens



The Top 3 Most Played DJs


1. Avicii


With hits like "Wake Me Up" and " Levels," it's no surprise that Avicii is one of the most played DJs in the world. The Swedish DJ/producer was one of the pioneers of EDM and his energetic live sets have made him a fan favorite around the globe.


2. Hardwell


Dutch DJ/producer Hardwell is another EDM heavyweight who has achieved massive success in recent years. His 2013 hit "Spaceman" was a huge global hit and he was named DJ Magazine's #1 DJ in the world in 2013.


3. Tiesto


Tiesto is a living legend in the world of electronic music. The Dutch DJ/producer has been active since the early '90s and is credited with helping to popularize trance music. He remains one of the most popular DJs in the world, thanks to his incredible live sets and iconic tracks like "Adagio for Strings."



Top 5 Highest Paid DJs


1. Calvin Harris - $48.5 million


2. Tiesto - $40 million


3. The Chainsmokers - $38 million


4. Skrillex - $30 million


5. Steve Aoki - $29.5 million



Breaking Down By Genre - Top 5 DJs

- Techno:

1. Carl Cox

2. Richie Hawtin

3. Jeff Mills

4. Adam Beyer

5. Dubfire


- Psytrance:

1. Vini Vici

2. Astrix

3. Ace Ventura

4. Captain Hook

5. Talpa


- Hiphop:

1. DJ Khaled

2. Timbaland

3. Jazzy Jeff

4. Swizz Beatz

5. The Heavy Hitters


- Pop:

1. Calvin Harris

2. David Guetta

3. Diplo

4. Zedd

5. Skrillex


- Disco Music:

1. Giorgio Moroder

2. Paul Oakenfold

3. Danny Tenaglia

4. Dimitri From Paris

5. Grandmaster Flash

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