WOMEN DOMINATE DJ MAG ALTERNATIVE TOP 100 DJ LIST WITH CHARLOTTE DE WITTE AT #1

Every year the dance music scene anxiously anticipates the release of DJ Mag’s Top 100 list. In the past three years, DJ Mag has joined forces with Beatport to deliver the ‘DJ Mag Alternative Top 100’ list to show recognition to some of the top house and techno acts around the globe. The list pulls data from the DJ Mag polls in addition to house/techno purchases on Beatport to compile the list. This list reflects more house and techno acts whereas the main DJ Mag Top 100 list includes more mainstream EDM and trance acts. We are so excited to announce that five extraordinary women have earned spots in the Top 10. Check out the female producers in the Top 1o below.

10. Nora En Pure

It’s certainly no secret that Nora En Pure is quite literally the queen of deep house. Her atmospheric releases have earned global recognition and millions of stream across platforms. The Purified boss continues to deliver unparalleled records and uses her imprint to showcase rising talent.

9. Peggy Gou

The South Korean powerhouse has quickly risen to fame across the electronic music sphere. Her flawless track “It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)’ was voted DJ Mag’s single of the year in 2018. After performing at nearly 200 shows in 2019, Gou had already announced that she planned to take it easy in 2020 before the pandemic. Most recently she’s been involved in the Jägermeister Save The Night initiative.

7. Nina Kraviz 

Russian techno queen Nina Kraviz is known across the world for her infectious energy on stage and tantalizing catalog.  Arguably one of the most prominent females in the techno genre, Nina has remained quite busy with her трип (Trip) imprint this year. The imprint released a “Hot Steel” compilation this past summer and Kraviz donated 100% of the proceeds from June 19th to the NAACP. 

5. Amelie Lens 

Belgium producer Amelie Lens has been quickly rising through the European techno ranks over the past few years. Her hard-hitting techno releases are the reason she’s been at the top of the bill for events like Awakenings, DGTL, and more. She shared with DJ Mag that the best part about 2020 is the amount of time she’s gotten to spend in the studio. 

1. Charlotte De Witte 

Achieving yet another career milestone, Charlotte De Witte is named the #1 on the DJ Mag Alternative list. Her extraordinary musical talent has been continually recognized over the past few years as she cultivated the attention of fans and industry professionals alike. Best known for her KNTXT events and imprint, Charlotte De Witte has taken the techno scene by storm. 

“It’s probably the strangest year to become No.1 DJ since no one has really been DJing,” she says of her win. “But yeah, it does mean a lot. It’s a big, big, big milestone.”

In a male-dominated industry, it’s extremely refreshing to see female producers getting the recognition they deserve.

Check out the full DJ Mag Alternative Top 100 List HERE.