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Global Artist Rankings

35 artists · scored across 8 axes · weighted overall · DJ Mag 2025 + Spotify + RA + scene data

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A higher overall rating does not mean a better DJ. These scores measure presence, reach, and cultural impact across multiple axes — not skill, taste, or artistry. An artist with a 78 OVR operating in an underground niche may be more influential within their scene than a 90 OVR with mainstream crossover. Scene Authority attempts to capture peer respect and underground credibility, but no number can fully represent what makes an artist matter. This is a starting point for conversation, not the final word. If you disagree with a score — good. That's the point.

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1
Charlotte de WitteESTABLISHED🔥 RISING

Belgium · Techno, Acid

89
96
92
88
78
94
88
92
#9
2
Tale of UsESTABLISHED

Italy · Melodic Techno, Indie Dance

89
94
90
85
80
92
90
94
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3
Carl CoxESTABLISHED🏛️ LEGACY

UK · Techno, House

88
92
96
78
62
95
90
98
#25
4
Dom DollaESTABLISHED🔥 RISING

Australia · House, Tech House

88
96
93
87
88
91
87
80
#41
5
Fred again..ESTABLISHED

UK · House, Electronica, UK Garage

87
94
78
92
95
90
82
80
#33
6
Peggy GouESTABLISHED➡️ STEADY

South Korea · House, Disco, Techno

87
92
88
94
82
92
85
86
#12
7
KeinemusikESTABLISHED

Germany · House, Afro House, Deep House

87
90
92
82
78
88
88
92
#20
8
Amelie LensESTABLISHED

Belgium · Techno, Hard Techno

86
92
92
82
72
90
86
88
#38
9
Black CoffeeESTABLISHED

South Africa · Afro House, Deep House

86
88
90
80
78
88
85
92
#17
10
FisherESTABLISHED➡️ STEADY

Australia · House, Tech House

85
96
82
90
92
92
85
68
#7
11
Adam BeyerESTABLISHED

Sweden · Techno

85
90
94
68
58
92
92
96
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12
Jamie JonesESTABLISHED

UK · Tech House, House

85
88
94
75
65
90
90
92
#27
13
SolomunESTABLISHED

Germany · Melodic House, Indie Dance

85
85
94
72
72
88
82
96
#55
14
The Martinez BrothersESTABLISHED

US · House, Tech House

85
88
95
78
62
88
92
94
#43
15
Eric PrydzPROVEN

Sweden · Progressive House, Techno

84
88
85
72
75
86
82
95
#37
16
John SummitPROVEN

US · Tech House, House, Dance Pop

83
94
80
93
92
88
85
62
#46
17
Boris BrejchaPROVEN

Germany · High-Tech Minimal, Melodic Techno

83
90
85
80
78
88
78
82
#49
18
Chris LakePROVEN

UK · House, Tech House

83
85
88
78
82
82
85
82
#95
19
Michael BibiPROVEN🔥 RISING

UK · Tech House, Minimal

82
78
95
75
65
82
85
90
#48
20
PAWSAPROVEN🏛️ LEGACY

UK · Tech House, House

82
75
94
68
58
78
85
93
#69
21
Seth TroxlerPROVEN

US · House, Techno, Disco

82
82
92
72
55
86
90
94
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22
Patrick ToppingPROVEN

UK · Tech House, House

82
85
92
72
68
84
88
86
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23
DixonPROVEN🏛️ LEGACY

Germany · Deep House, Melodic House

82
78
92
62
55
82
82
96
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24
Ricardo VillalobosPROVEN🏛️ LEGACY

Chile/Germany · Minimal Techno, Microhouse

82
70
95
45
35
78
82
98
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25
BonoboPROVEN

UK · Electronica, Downtempo, House

81
82
78
72
80
85
72
88
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26
Sara LandryPROVEN📈 SURGING

US · Hard Techno, Rave

80
91
72
86
88
84
78
68
#62
27
Honey DijonPROVEN

US · House, Disco

80
82
88
78
60
82
82
90
#97
28
Reinier ZonneveldPROVEN

Netherlands · Techno, Acid, Live

80
88
86
72
65
84
80
82
#22
29
Indira PaganottoBUILDING

Spain · Techno, Rave

79
90
82
78
68
86
80
76
#36
30
Mau PBUILDING📈 SURGING

Sweden · Tech House, Big Room House

78
88
74
72
88
80
82
64
#77
31
VTSSBUILDING🏛️ LEGACY

Poland · Hard Techno, Industrial

78
72
92
62
52
74
80
93
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32
Deborah De LucaBUILDING

Italy · Techno, Hard Techno

78
85
85
78
68
82
76
74
#60
33
I Hate ModelsBUILDING⚡ BREAKOUT

France · Hard Techno, Industrial, Rave

78
78
90
60
55
78
78
92
#79
34
MochakkBUILDING📈 SURGING

Brazil · House, Jackin House, Disco

76
82
85
72
70
78
78
72
#56
35
Nico MorenoBUILDING📈 SURGING

France · Hard Techno, Industrial

74
80
82
65
60
76
74
78
#67

Methodology

Overall rating weighted: Scene Authority (17%) + Festival (16%) + Club (14%) + Streaming (14%) + Geographic (12%) + Connectivity (10%) + Social (10%) + Releases (7%). Sources: DJ Mag Top 100 2025, Spotify, Beatport charts, Resident Advisor event data, 1001Tracklists, festival lineup archives, label affiliations, Boiler Room appearances. Scene Authority factors: label network quality, B2B partner caliber, venue credibility (Berghain/fabric/DC10 weight), tastemaker recognition, peer cosigns, longevity. DJ Mag column shows 2025 ranking where applicable.