DJ Worldwide Rankings
At The DJ Sessions, we don’t just list DJs – we spotlight the ones shaping the global electronic music culture. Our rankings are built from a blend of hard data, community insights, and industry expertise to reflect who’s truly moving the scene forward.
Gig Income & Earnings – We take into account reported performance fees and annual DJ income wherever possible. This helps us understand which artists are in high demand professionally.
Community Engagement – Fans and fellow DJs have their say. We include preferences and rankings from our global user base, valuing those voices closest to the action.
Media Reach – A DJ’s presence in the press, blogs, interviews, and feature stories helps us measure visibility and cultural relevance.
Music Charts – From original tracks to remixes, we track how well releases are performing across key platforms and charts.
Radio Rotation – Airplay across international radio stations provides further insight into audience reach.
Royalty & Licensing Data – We pull publicly available data from global music rights organizations to assess traction on the commercial licensing front.
Social Metrics – Social media followers on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X reflect audience size and interaction.
Third-Party Ratings – Rankings from trusted platforms like DJ Mag and other rating sources help cross-validate performance.
What truly sets us apart is The DJ Sessions’ secret weapon: our anonymous performance review team. These community-sourced evaluators attend gigs incognito, observing everything from mixing precision to stage presence. DJs never know they’re being reviewed – ensuring honest, raw feedback that gets folded into the final score, much like how mystery diners rate top restaurants.
We’re proud to showcase the Top 20,000 DJs in the world – a true achievement considering there are over 1.5 million professional DJs globally, based on our 2024 global study. That study examined everything from local club economies to cultural influences to define what it means to be a working, professional DJ today.
Reaching the Top 20k on The DJ Sessions signals more than popularity. It means a DJ is respected by fans, booked by serious venues, backed by a strong catalog, and rising in the ranks of the global scene.
And most importantly: access to our rankings is always free. No subscriptions, no pay-to-play. We’re fully funded by independent grants, with zero ties to commercial interests. Our only goal is to lift the culture and spotlight talent – pure and simple.
Welcome to The DJ Sessions. This is where the real ones rise.