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Skyrocketing in popularity! Spotlight on promising recommended DJs [2020]

Skyrocketing in popularity! Spotlight on promising recommended DJs [2020]
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What kind of dance music do you like? If you’ve found your way to this article, you’re probably tuned into the latest trends—someone who keeps their antenna up and thinks, “Which DJ is going to blow up next in 2020?” A true music fan who faces music head-on! In this article, we’ll introduce recommended DJs: from newcomers who might break out in 2020 to rising stars we expect to be absolutely killing it again this year.

We’ve deliberately chosen artists across different genres.

If you find a favorite, be sure to dig deeper!

Trending rapidly! Recommended up-and-coming DJs to watch [2020] (1–10)

RADIALISOxo

A San Diego–based producer known for highly rated, EDM-leaning peak-time trap.

While they still have a modest follower count, they’ve built solid popularity on YouTube and social media.

They’ve been featured on trap-focused channels as well, and expectations are high for their future success.

It seems they’re especially popular with younger audiences!

Losing ItFisher

DJ Fisher, who drew attention at the tech house festival ‘elrow’ broadcast from Barcelona, Spain to the world and rose to the mainstream, makes it clear why house and techno tend to be lumped together under EDM.

Tech house has become that widespread around the world, especially across Europe.

He is, without a doubt, someone who can be called a leading figure in this movement.

Midnight HourDog Blood

Skrillex, Boys Noize, Ty Dolla $ign – Midnight Hour [Official Audio]
Midnight HourDog Blood

It might be a slightly misleading way to introduce it, but this track is a collaboration released by Skrillex, Boys Noize, and Ty Dolla $ign.

That said, Boys Noize and Skrillex have already put out several tracks under the Dog Blood moniker, which lean toward mainstream EDM, so you could also see this as Ty Dolla $ign joining their established pairing.

When releasing tracks by commercially successful artists, it’s common to list the names in parallel.

Boys Noize and Skrillex seem to have great chemistry and are highly praised by fans.

I expect we’ll see some kind of movement from them in 2020 as well—definitely one to watch!

AngelLP Giobbi

Crush Club & LP Giobbi – Angel (Official Audio)
AngelLP Giobbi

LP Giobbi is an Oregon-born, LA-based producer and DJ.

She has already performed at events like Coachella and is drawing considerable attention in the United States, but not so much in Japan.

When she’s not touring, she helps run Animal Talk Collective, which she was involved in founding.

She has partnered with brands such as ROLI, Native Instruments, Moog, Guitar Center, and Roland, serving as an iconic figure promoting these brands.

So GoodAnfisa Letyago

Anfisa Letyago-So Good (Original Mix) [Intec Digital]
So GoodAnfisa Letyago

She is a rising female DJ who made waves in the underground techno and house scenes in 2018, and is expected to follow in the footsteps of Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte.

She has even released on the prestigious mainstream EDM label Spinnin’ Records, drawing attention for a unique career that bridges the underground and the mainstream.

Her striking looks—much like the aforementioned female DJs—have also become a focal point, and there’s growing buzz that she’s on the verge of breaking out in the Japanese scene.

Flatline feat. CalivaniaBlanke

Blanke – Flatline feat. Calivania (Official Video)
Flatline feat. CalivaniaBlanke

A new project by John Paul, aka Blanke, who specializes in a new subgenre of future bass called industrial bass.

He’s a DJ who has been steadily gaining attention since 2019, having collaborated with artists like Illenium and Rezz, and his melodic sense is outstanding.

His productions feel destined to be hits! He originally worked as a DJ and producer for the major UK house label Ministry of Sound, but gradually shifted toward bass music.

It feels like bass music has been gaining wider acceptance.

Aiming for the US charts next? I’m excited to see what’s coming.

To Love You feat. Rachel Row (Vocal)KiNK

KiNK – To Love You feat. Rachel Row (Vocal)
To Love You feat. Rachel Row (Vocal)KiNK

A 2019 underground anthem.

KiNK is a veteran producer and DJ whose extraordinary live performances have brought even more attention in recent years, and his unique worldview is his biggest selling point.

He’s also well-regarded for old-school-style anthems like this.

Given that he’s done remixes for major artists, I can’t help but expect he’ll hold his own in the mainstream as well.