DJ Mag has revealed its 2024 ranking of the world’s best DJs, with Martin Garrix reclaiming the top spot after a one-year break.
The electronic music world has once again received one of its key benchmarks of the year — DJ Mag has published its annual Top 100 DJs ranking, based on a global audience vote. In 2024, the top spot was once again claimed by Martin Garrix, reaffirming his status as one of the most influential artists on the modern EDM scene.
For Garrix, this is not just another victory, but a return to the top after a one-year break. His leadership is the result of consistent releases, large-scale festival performances, and active development of his own label ecosystem, STMPD RCRDS, which continues to shape a new generation of producers.
Second place went to David Guetta, who remains one of the most stable and commercially successful artists in the industry. Third place was once again taken by the duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, whose name is still strongly associated with the world’s biggest festival stages.
The Top 10 looks as follows:
- Martin Garrix
- David Guetta
- Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
- Alok
- Timmy Trumpet
- Armin van Buuren
- Afrojack
- Fisher
- Vintage Culture
- Peggy Gou
Notable Facts from the 2024 Ranking
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Anyma became one of the year’s biggest breakthroughs, debuting straight at No. 17 — a clear sign of growing interest in melodic techno and audiovisual live shows.
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Women continue to strengthen their positions in the ranking: Peggy Gou entered the Top 10, while Charlotte de Witte secured 13th place, reflecting the rising influence of the techno scene.
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South America is increasing its presence: Brazilian artists Alok and Vintage Culture consistently remain within the Top 10.
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The Ukrainian electronic scene also received international recognition — Korolova entered the ranking for the first time, taking 60th place.
Why DJ Mag Still Matters
Despite ongoing criticism, DJ Mag Top 100 DJs remains a key indicator of an artist’s mainstream influence, festival demand, and global fan support. For promoters, festivals, and brands, the ranking continues to serve as an important reference point when shaping lineups and strategies.
Take Part in the Minatrix.FM DJ Ranking
Rankings are shaped not only by industry media, but also by listeners themselves. Minatrix.FM is launching its own DJ ranking, where marketing budgets matter less than real influence, music quality, and audience support.
If you are a DJ, producer, or an active fan of the electronic scene — your vote matters. Support your favorite artists, discover new names, and become part of a community that shapes the future of electronic music.
The DJ Mag 2024 ranking once again confirmed the dominance of festival EDM, while also highlighting a shift in audience interest toward melodic techno, techno, and more conceptual projects. Electronic music continues to evolve — and that is precisely what makes such rankings an important snapshot of the moment.
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