Beatport House Top 10
beatport house top 10
This Top 10 list comes from Beatport’s Top 22 house music track sellers of 2022. You can listen here, open Spotify, or follow our Spotify page by clicking on the three dots next to the play button. Enjoy!
House Grooves Duo Adriatique
House Grooves Duo Adriatique
House grooves duo Adriatique are Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer. They met in 2008 while DJing at the 90’s in southern Germany. Two unique individuals with kindred spirits, each seeming to possess the qualities the other lacks. They are talented individuals, but together they are phenomenal. Shala’s house music is an excellent fit for Schweizer’s minimal techno style.
Two Individuals
Adrian Shala grew up in the western part of Austria. His cousin Patrick Bo was a house music DJ. His style was a deep afro-house. Shala’s earliest influence was listening and watching Patrick make a mixtape. He accompanied Patrick to a house party that he wasn’t supposed to attend. The vibes of the underground dance scene left an indelible mark. He commented,
I felt like I had been born a second time.
Shala honed his skills at home, and by the time he was seventeen, he played his first gig, the youngest guy in the club! As success begets success, he went on to concerts in Austria and southern Germany through 2008. , but we were both impressed with each other’s set and found we had a connection with each other. From there, we became friends.
Adrian Schweizer’s first foray into electronic music was with trance in 2002. He received a pair of 1210s; we’re assuming Technics 1210 turntables. From 2002 to 2005 he practiced his newfound love. In 2005, his dream of spinning in nightclubs came true. For the next three years, he selectorized in Swiss nightclubs.
One Duo: Adriatique
As Providence would have it, both Adrians booked at the same time in the same place. In 2008, they brought their respective styles to the same dark DJ booth. They met and respected each other’s set, a reciprocal connection felt, and a friendship was born. This mutual respect for each other’s music would be the foundation for the subsequent launch of their label, Siamese Records.
Adriatique began producing music in 2009. Neither Adrians produced music as solo artists. In describing their sound, Shala is at somewhat of a loss for words. There isn’t a plan to deliver house or techno. They bring to the studio their ideas and fuse them together. Shala’s soulful vocal house sound with Schweizer’s techno.
The break out year for them was 2012. From the energetic atmosphere of Diynamic beach at Off Sonar to their six performances at Neon Nights in Ibiza. The release of their two EPs ‘Bodymovin’ on Diynamic and ‘Face To Face’ on Culprit.
Siamese Records
Eights years of friendship and collaboration saw the birth of their label, Siamese Records in 2016. Their imprint releases their music as well as music of other producers. While first and foremost a music label, SIAMESE does not want to limit itself to the art of music. A typical label night includes musical artists from that label and their music is showcased. A Siamese Records night includes the creative encounter of audio and visual.
The music isn’t the only component. Adriatique’s love for the art as it encompasses the event as a whole. As well as the DJ Producers, the visual and performance artists are collaborators and spotlighted as well.
Norwegian DJ Producer Fehrplay
Norwegian Progressive House DJ Producer Fehrplay
Norwegian Progressive House DJ Producer Fehrplay, born Jonas Von Der Fehr, has his roots in the Manchester underground scene. He realized that a formal education in music could not provide the real-life experience he believed he needed. Without haste, he replaced his training in music production with an ascent through the UK club circuit. His first release on Cruzaders label was ‘Wejiouna’ in 2009 received accolades from Axwell and Eric Morillo.
Fehrplay’s paramount breakthrough came in 2010 with the release of his original track, ‘Meow.’ It caught the attention and admiration of Pete Tong, who harkened it a new Essential tune contender. It did its job in Miami as well as being crowned the unofficial Miami anthem that year.
In 2011 he released the track ‘Ayita’ on Ministry of Sound, earning airtime on radio stations all over the world.
Pryda Friends
In 2012 he signed with Pryda Friends being only the second producer to receive such an honor. His first EP on Pryda, ‘Incognito’ was released on June 25, 2012. While championing the sound of his peers within the Pryda Friends stronghold, his sound has continued to differentiate itself and added to the label’s powerful grasp on the digital market.
2013 saw the Pryda Friends Tour featuring both of Prydz’s like-minded proteges, Jeremy Olander and Fehrplay. They toured the United States from August through November.
A concoction of cinematic scores and melodic composure, his lust to evoke emotion coherently for the club floor has made his sound difficult to label, but one that continues to thrill amid the press and play generation. With an ethos that a good melody and poignant groove can reign indestructible, the journey from 2012’s ‘Incognito’ to ‘I Can’t Stop,’ ‘Phantom’ and the deep and melodic ‘Monte’ has kept fans and industry tastemakers in awe. From outspoken euphoria to cuts from the playbooks of deep house and techno, his studio repertoire to date plays with unlimited caliber.
In the club, Jonas has shown an encyclopedic musical knowledge. Relishing the opportunity to play personal favorites, new and old, and cuts that never entirely broke into the digital market, his ability to draw music from across the dance music spectrum has proven an undeniable asset. It is this approach has seen him successfully captivate the American market with an agenda as educational to fans new-and-old as it is indicative of fuelling global club land and its ever-expanding dance floors.
On the eve of reclaiming and redefining modern progressive house music, Fehrplay is not resting. Expect high profile collaborations, further North American unearthing, and an extended global spree.
Swedish Prodigy Jeremy Olander
Swedish Progressive House DJ Producer Jeremy Olander
Swedish Progressive House DJ Producer Jeremy Olander, described as the savior of real progressive house music made famous by Sasha and John Digweed, burst onto the scene in 2009. Made famous by Eric Prydz’s Pryda Friends label, he produced seven tracks on Pryda and played Madison Square Garden. He headlined the 2013 Pryda Friends Tour across the United States with Fehrplay, Prydz’s other protege.
SWEDISH ROOTS
Born in Fairfax, VA in America to a Swedish father and an Indian mother, Jeremy was brought up in Stockholm and become exposed to the city’s small but passionate electronic scene in his early teens. With role models in the likes of Adam Beyer, Cari Lekebusch and Joel Mull leading the charge, Jeremy found sources of inspiration at defunct legendary club Grodan Cocktail Club among Stockholm techno royalty, as well with Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Berry Gordy, Shigeru Miyamoto and east coast hip-hop.
His deep and emotionally charged style aside, true to his Swedish electronic music heritage, Jeremy also masters the craft of driving, drum-oriented techno under his enigmatic Dhillon monicker. With multiple tracks on fellow Swede Adam Beyer’s Drumcode label, one of the most coveted in the world, Olander displays his near uncanny breadth as a producer.
In the last three years, the now 30-year-old has kicked his career into the proverbial next gear. Almost reemerging as a new artist after finishing his formative years at Pryda, Olander appeared on Canadian label microCastle, home to Guy J, Eagles & Butterflies, Chaim, Navar, with the stupendous three-track ‘Goliath’ EP that also featured a Marc Marzenit remix. To this day, the EP remains the best performing release in the label’s history, making #1 and #2 on Beatport’s genre and overall releases charts respectively.
Shortly after, Olander was invited to join Suara, home to Gaiser, Pete Tong, Betoko, Harvey McKay, Edu Imbernon, DJ Hell and more, by label founder Coyu himself. The Spanish powerhouse, that’s been Resident Advisor’s most charted label for multiple years straight, released the ‘Hanover’ and ‘Talespin’ EPs that both became two of the best-selling releases of the year in 2015 and 2016. Particularly noteworthy is ’Panorama’ off the ‘Talespin’ EP, that made the Top 30 on the Beatport Top 100 and stayed at #1 on the Beatport Top 100 Progressive Chart for astonishing 35 days straight.
On the remix tip, Digitalism, Henry Saiz, Dosem and 16 Bit Lolitas, all collaborated with him. His latest remix on Sailor & I and Eekkoo’s ‘LETTERS’ on Big Beat/Atlantic has amassed over 1.1 million streams on Spotify and topped the Beatport charts despite heavy competition from fellow remix artists Doctor Dru, Kidnap Kid and Diynamic’s young guns NTFO.
THE CONSUMMATE PERFORMER
Even though he’s technically a producer first and DJ second, one would think the opposite when experiencing Olander in an intimate club environment or large festival setting. He’s graced virtually all major festival stages in the world such as Creamfields, Mysteryland, Baum Park, CRSSD, EDC, and Ultra. With his relentless touring schedule and ever-growing demand in club globally, he’s visited Amnesia in Ibiza, Bahrein in Buenos Aires, Sound in Los Angeles, Output in New York City, Goodbar in Sydney, Kyo in Singapore, Spybar in Chicago and The Cat & Dog in Tel Aviv to name a few. Adding to this already impressive list of achievements, in 2017, he accepted a residency at Sound Nightclub in Los Angeles, where industry legends such as Pete Tong, Guy Gerber, and Marco Carola as alumni.
In late 2015, in an attempt to gain control and vertically integrate his creative visions in all aspects of his career, Olander founded Vivrant. Now, almost two years into its existence, the label has become one of the most exciting and forward-thinking in recent memory. With a clear vision and well-crafted profile, 7 of 8 of its EP releases has made it to #1 on Beatport. With a steady stream of peer and fan support, it’s clear as day the label’s sound has filled a void. Described by Olander as a creative refuge for himself and others, Vivrant is already home to established artists in the likes of Henry Saiz, Finnebassen, and Jamie Stevens, as well as to new, emerging talent such as Khen, Eekkoo, Charlie Thorstensson and Tim Engelhardt.
Coupled with its steady stream of quality releases, Vivrant has also become synonymous with sold out label showcases. In October of 2016, Olander took Vivrant to an abandoned 1200 capacity warehouse in the outskirts of Stockholm. He invited Henry Saiz and Finnebassen to join him, marking Saiz’s first-ever show on Swedish soil and ended up selling out the venue with fans outside the venue clamoring to get inside.
In the summer of 2017, Olander created another offshoot Vivrant event concept succinctly called Vivrant Open. Described as a free, no-nonsense open-air show conceived in collaboration with Heineken as a means of giving back to fans, they announced the event the same week it took place and attracted a massive 1800 person crowd at Långholmen in central Stockholm.
2017 is becoming a Hallmark year for Olander. Musically, he realized a long time dream with the release of the celebrated debut EP, ‘Last Dance.’ Olander collaborated with Cristoph from Knee Deep In Sound, and they released the EP on Digweed’s label, Bedrock. He subsequently released two more EPs, ‘Gattaca’ and ‘Damon.’
Olander continued his hectic tour schedule, which included a guest play with Sasha, John Digweed, Art Department and Dubfire at Privilege. The first-ever Vivrant showcase outside Stockholm debuted at ADE in October.
Electro House Music DJ Producer MakJ
Electro House Music DJ Producer MakJ
Electro House Music DJ Producer MakJ, born Mackenzie Johnson, discovered a passion for mixing and DJ’ing at the ripe old age of fifteen. While living overseas in China as a professional racecar driver, the teenager grabbed hold of his first set of Technics 1200 Turntables. As he experimented with the new equipment, Johnson also took advantage of his foreign exposure and critically studied the technical nuances and styles set before him in the most popular overseas clubs. No longer would DJ’ing be just a newfound passion for MAKJ; it soon turned into a thriving career path.
As a 17-year-old Johnson made his way back to the United States and he returned with a unique outlook and greater ambition than ever before. The insight he acquired abroad gave him incredible local momentum; bookings by university and college promoters for their numerous parties and concerts. It was at this time the late great DJ AM instructed MAKJ in the art of scratching.
Honing and perfecting his skills over the past several years, MAKJ has DJ’ed at some of the Premier venues in the country including Playhouse, Avalon, Dim Mak Studios, Supperclub in Hollywood, Marquee, TAO, and Tryst in Las Vegas, The Grand in San Francisco, Off The Hookah in Fort Lauderdale, Sutra in Costa Mesa, and Lavo in New York. He also performed on last summer’s IDentity Festival in Boston, Washington, and New York, and has played direct support to greats such as Avicii, Armin Van Burren, Steve Aoki, and Wolfgang Gartner.
MAKJ’s creativity and diversity as an artist have now carried over into the production field, and his works have deservingly awarded him much critical acclaim and positive reception. His edits, bootlegs, and remixes have received immense support from renowned artists such as Hardwell, Tiesto, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Fedde Le Grand, R3hab, Chuckie, Avicii, Laidback Luke, Adrian Lux, Swanky Tunes, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, and many others.
With the support of these greats in his pocket, MAKJ is now venturing off into the realm of original production; he has many fresh new tracks slotted for release over the course of the next year, including several that Robbie Rivera has hand-picked for his Juicy label. Additionally, the famous ‘Electric Sound Stage’ station on IHeart radio has featured MAKJ. His 60-minute mix shows are broadcasted weekly, with listeners returning week after week for his fresh new tunes and exclusive features.
At only 22 years of age, Mackenzie Johnson has achieved an almost unfathomable amount of success. His dedication to his craft and ambition to surpass any and all competitors will further propel MAKJ higher than he could ever have imagined.
Chicago House Music DJ Producer Doc Brown
Chicago House Music DJ Producer Doc Brown
Chicago house music DJ Producer Doc Brown has a long-time passion for music that shines through in both his productions and his performances. Experimenting with MIDI programming and sequencing as early as the mid-90’s, it wasn’t until moving to Miami–and getting his hands on his first set of the 1200s–that he was able to link his natural ability to rock a party with his love of creating electronic music in the studio.
With a melodic style firmly rooted in the underground, his unique sound has crossover appeal and is demanded not only by well-informed dancefloors but international tastemakers as well. Doc’s bassline driven productions have come on a who’s who of notable labels. Current releases on Lapsus Music, Xima, and Whartone have gathered acclaim throughout the industry, including two appearances on the DMCWorld Buzz Charts. Previous tracks released on Mutants, Phunk Traxx, Baroque, and Human Garden have all scored charting positions on Beatport. DJ support has come from a spectrum of artists as varied as Tiesto, My Digital Enemy, Supernova, Christian Cambas, and Tocadisco.
With an ongoing Groove Cruise residency and performances at BPM Festival & EDC under his belt, Doc can be found rocking his signature sound at pool parties and nightclubs from Fort Lauderdale and Miami to Vegas and worldwide. Working tirelessly to build a reputation for talent, hard work and determination, Doc Brown is undoubtedly one to watch.
Italian House Music DJ Producer Alex Kenji
Italian House Music DJ Producer Alex Kenji
Italian house music DJ Producer Alex Kenji, born Alessandro Bacci, is well known the world over for his infectious style of house music. His DJ sets offer an impeccable fusion of house and tech-house, going from deep grooves to techno. He has delighted fans all over Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. He is loved in the United States and is often seen in Miami, Florida and Los Angeles, California.
Alessandro has many other aliases he produces under; Yoshie Chandler, Combo, Green Sugar, HouseLovers, D.L.D., Orange Love, Kaiko, and Itchy Bit.
Some of his most celebrated releases are ‘UP,’ ‘A Lot Of,’ ‘Adelante,’ ‘Gimme Five,’ and ‘Pressure,’ all reaching #1 in the Beatport Top 100. Alex has gone on to score an endless stream of over 50 Beatport Top 10 hits. Further testament to his success, ‘Pressure’ won Best Progressive Track at the 2012 International Dance Music Awards. Nominated for Best House Track at the 2012 Beatport Awards was his ‘Get Funky.’
Alex is co-owner with Manuel De La Mare and Marshall of 303Lovers and Hotfingers record labels; these brands have sold more than 300,000 units on music web stores, mostly via Beatport since first launching in August 2007. Alex has overseen collaborations with both independent and major labels including Toolroom, EMI, Spinnin Records, Universal, Ultra and many more.
With over 100 releases to his name, 2 successful record labels and a DJ career that is rocking every corner of the globe, Alex Kenji is ready to make you move!
Chicago House Music DJ Producer Topher Jones
Chicago House Music DJ Producer Topher Jones
Chicago House Music DJ Producer Topher Jones is a breakout American DJ Producer poised to take the country by storm and put Chicago back on the map as the house capital of the world. Hailing from the Windy City, Topher’s had originals and remixes on labels such as Ultra, OWSLA, Dim Mak, Garuda, and Spinnin. Not only has he had a Beatport top-10 overall smash, but his tracks receive support from the biggest names in the industry, including Skrillex, Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Above & Beyond, Gareth Emery, Sander Van Doorn, and Chuckie.
Topher’s music seamlessly crosses musical boundaries as it dips and dives between big room house, dirty baselines, and carefully crafted melodies. A songwriter as well as a producer, Topher has a hand in every aspect of the recording process and takes great pride in creating songs with depth and character.
An Indianapolis native who moved to Chicago after college, Topher continues to attack his craft with the same single-minded passion and determination. When asked about his success, he said, “Hard work trumps everything. Be kind, be courteous, be passionate and be grateful. Hard work with that mentality and a little bit of talent can go a long way.” This mindset not only affects his music but also how Topher interacts with his fans and community as he consistently donates time and money to causes in the greater Chicago area.
Topher’s 2013 was full of original music, remixes, collaborations, and a packed tour schedule that included a 30-date tour with Tritonal’s Metamorphic Tour and a bus tour with Morgan Page.
Current Location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
General Manager
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Booking agent
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