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20th-century disc jockeys

228 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

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Kurtis MantronikPerson · Music memorabiliaKurtis el Khaleel (born Graham Curtis el Khaleel, September 4, 1965), known by the stage name Kurtis Mantronik, is a Jamaican-born hip hop and electronic musician, DJ, remixer, and…
Larry LevanPerson · Music memorabiliaLawrence Philpot (July 20, 1954 – November 8, 1992), known as Larry Levan, was an American DJ best known for his decade-long residency at the New York City night club Paradise Garage, which…
Lee "Scratch" PerryPerson · Music memorabiliaLee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry; 20 March 1936 – 29 August 2021) was a Jamaican record producer, singer and songwriter noted for his innovative studio techniques and…
Leeroy ThornhillPerson · Music memorabiliaLeeroy Thornhill (born 8 October 1968) is a British electronic music artist and formerly a rave dancer and occasional keyboardist for the British electronic group the Prodigy.
Lenny FontanaPerson · Music memorabiliaLenny Fontana is an American house music DJ from New York City.
Leon BothaArtist · PaintingsLeon Botha (4 June 1985 – 5 June 2011) was a South African painter and disk jockey.
Lil JonPerson · Music memorabiliaJonathan H. Smith (born January 17, 1971), better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper and record producer.
Lisa LashesPerson · Music memorabiliaLisa Dawn Rose-Wyatt (born on 23 April 1971 in Coventry, England), known by her stage name Lisa Lashes, is an English electronic dance music DJ and producer known for mixing numerous…
Lisa LoebPerson · Music memorabiliaLisa Anne Loeb (born March 11, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author and actress.
Marco VPerson · Music memorabiliaMarco Verkuijlen (pron, born 3 April 1967 in Dinther), who performs under the name Marco V and alias Vision 20/20, is a Dutch electronic music DJ.[2] He is considered to be a pioneer of…
Mark 'OhPerson · Music memorabiliaMarko Albrecht (born 23 June 1970), known by his stage name Mark 'Oh, is a German disc jockey and electronic music producer.
Mark RonsonPerson · Music memorabiliaMark Ronson (born 4 September 1975) was a British musician (born 1975). Ronson is catalogued as record producer, disc jockey, composer, musician, songwriter and singer.
Markus SchulzPerson · Music memorabiliaMarkus Schulz (lang; born 3 February 1975) is a German DJ and record producer based in Miami, Florida.
Martin SolveigPerson · Music memorabiliaMartin Laurent Picandet (born 22 September 1976), better known by his stage name Martin Solveig (lang), is a French DJ, singer, songwriter and record producer.
Martin TungevaagPerson · Music memorabiliaMartin Tungevåg (born July 9, 1993), known professionally as Martin Tungevaag or simply Tungevaag, is a Norwegian DJ and music producer who peaked at number #73 on the DJ Mag top 100 DJs…
Matt BennettPerson · Music memorabiliaMatthew H. Bennett (born November 13, 1991) is an American actor and DJ. He is known for playing Robbie Shapiro in the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious.
Maurice JoshuaPerson · Music memorabiliaMaurice Joshua (born in Chicago, Illinois), usually credited under the name Maurice, is an American record producer.
Menno de JongPerson · Music memorabiliaAnjunabeats is a British record label started in 2000 by producers Jonathan "Jono" Grant and Paavo Siljamäki of Above & Beyond.
Mike MagoPerson · Music memorabiliaMichiel Thomassen (born March 12, 1979), known professionally as Mike Mago, is a Dutch DJ and music producer.
MirwaisPerson · Music memorabiliaMirwais Ahmadzaï (born 23 October 1960), known mononymously as Mirwais, is a French electronic dance music record producer and songwriter, born in Lausanne, Switzerland to an Afghan father…
Mola AdebisiPerson · Film memorabiliaAdemola Oluwatosin Adetumbo Adebisi (born 15 February 1973) is a German television personality and presenter. He has also ventured into acting, singing, dancing and amateur car racing.
Monika KrusePerson · Music memorabiliaMonika Kruse (born 23 July 1971) is a German techno DJ/producer and record label owner, with a career in electronic music spanning more than 25 years.
Mousse T.Person · Music memorabiliaMustafa Gündoğdu (mustaˈfa ɟynˈdoːdu; born 2 October 1966), best known under his stage name Mousse T, is a German-Turkish DJ, record producer, film music composer and judge on season 15 of…
Mr. SamPerson · Music memorabiliaSamuel Joël Paquet (born 27 June 1975), better known by his stage name, Mr. Sam, is a French techno and trance music DJ, and record producer.
Munroe BergdorfPerson · Film memorabiliaMunroe Bergdorf (' Beaumont; born 11 September 1987) is an English model and activist. She has walked several catwalks for brands including Gypsy Sport at both London and NYC Fashion Weeks.
Neneh CherryPerson · Music memorabiliaNeneh Mariann Karlsson (born 10 March 1964), better known as Neneh Cherry, is a Swedish singer.
NetskyPerson · Music memorabiliaBoris Daenen (born 22 March 1989), better known by his stage name Netsky, is a Belgian drum and bass producer and musician. The name Netsky is based on the computer virus of the same name.
Nic ChagallPerson · Music memorabiliaCosmic Gate is a German DJ artist consisting of trance music producer Claus Terhoeven (born 1972) and formerly Stefan Bossems (born 1967). Both hail from Krefeld, Germany.
Nicky RomeroPerson · Music memorabiliaNick Rotteveel (born 6 January 1989), professionally known as Nicky Romero or Monocule, is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer from Amerongen, Utrecht Province.
Niki BelucciPerson · Music memorabiliaNiki Belucci (born Nikolett Pósán, on 10 March 1983) is a Hungarian DJ and former pornographic actress.
No I.D.Person · Music memorabiliaErnest Dion Wilson (born June 23, 1971), known professionally as No I.D. (formerly Immenslope), is an American record producer, DJ and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois.
Norm PrescottPerson · Music memorabiliaNorman Zachary Prescott (né Pransky; January 31, 1927 – July 2, 2005) was co-founder and executive producer at Filmation Associates, an animation studio he created with veteran animator Lou…
NujabesPerson · Music memorabilia
Nuno LopesPerson · Film memorabiliaNuno Miguel Pereira Lopes (born 6 May 1978) is a Portuguese actor and DJ. He's internationally known for his role in Saint George, the Portuguese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at…
Ørjan NilsenPerson · Music memorabiliaØrjan Nilsen (born 14 June 1982) is a Norwegian record producer and DJ ranked inside the Top 250 DJs in his genre by the annual DJ Mag Top 100 poll.
Otomo YoshihidePerson · Music memorabilia
Panjabi MCPerson · Music memorabiliaRajinder Singh Rai (born 14 February 1973), known professionally as Panjabi MC, is a British recording artist, rapper, record producer and DJ.
Parov StelarPerson · Music memorabiliaMarcus Füreder (born 27 November 1974), known professionally as Parov Stelar, is an Austrian music producer and DJ.
Paul BanksPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Clacton-on-Sea.
Paul KalkbrennerPerson · Film memorabiliaPaul Kalkbrenner (German pronunciation: [paʊ̯l ˈkʰalkˌbʁɛnɐ]) (born 11 June 1977) is a German musician and producer of electronic music.
Paul van DykPerson · Music memorabiliaMatthias Paul (born 16 December 1971), known professionally as Paul van Dyk (lang) is a German DJ, record producer and musician.
Pavel VolyaAuthor · BooksPavel Volya (Russian: Павел Воля, lit. 'ˈpavʲɪl ˈvolʲə'; born 14 March 1979) is a Russian TV host, actor and singer.
PeachesPerson · Music memorabiliaMerrill Nisker (born 11 November 1966), also known by the stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electroclash musician and producer.
Peggy GouDesigner · FashionKim Min-ji (Korean: 김민지; born 3 July 1991), known as Peggy Gou (PEG-ee GOO; 페기 구), is a South Korean DJ, singer, songwriter, record producer and fashion designer based in Berlin, Germany.
Pete RockPerson · Music memorabiliaPeter O. Phillips (born June 21, 1970), better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper.
Peter HookPerson · Music memorabiliaPeter Hook (Woodhead; born 13 February 1956) is an English musician. He is the former bassist and co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division and its successor New Order.
Prince PaulPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Amityville.
Princess SuperstarPerson · Music memorabiliaConcetta Suzanne Kirschner (born February 25, 1971), known professionally as Princess Superstar, is an American rapper, singer and DJ.
Q-TipPerson · Music memorabiliaKamaal Ibn John Fareed (born Jonathan William Davis; April 10, 1970), better known by his stage name Q-Tip, is an American rapper and record producer.
Quentin DupieuxPerson · Music memorabiliaQuentin Dupieux (born 14 April 1974), also known by his musical stage name Mr. Oizo[1], is a French electronic musician, record producer, songwriter, and filmmaker.
Rebel MCPerson · Music memorabiliaMichael Alec Anthony West (born 27 August 1964 in Islington, London, England), better known as Rebel MC and Congo Natty, is a British jungle producer, spiritual chanter, and toaster.
RedmanPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Newark.
Reggie YatesPerson · Film memorabiliaReginald Yates (born 31 May 1983) is a British television presenter, actor, writer and director with a career spanning three decades on screen as an actor, television presenter and radio…
Richard H. KirkPerson · Music memorabiliaRichard Harold Kirk (21 March 1956 – 21 September 2021) was an English composer, musician and producer.
Richie HawtinPerson · Music memorabiliaRichard "Richie" Hawtin (born June 4, 1970) is a British-Canadian electronic musician and DJ.
Rob DouganPerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Don Hunter Dougan is an Australian composer, known for his genre-blending music.
Robert MilesPerson · Music memorabiliaRoberto Concina (roˈbɛrto ˈkontʃina; 3 November 1969 – 9 May 2017), known professionally as Robert Miles, was an Italian record producer, composer, musician, and DJ.
Roni SizePerson · Music memorabiliaRyan Owen Granville Williams (born 29 October 1969), better known by his stage name Roni Size, is an English DJ and record producer.
Rosario FiorelloPerson · Film memorabiliaRosario Tindaro Fiorello (born 16 May 1960), known just as Fiorello, is an Italian comedian, singer, radio and television presenter.
Ryan LewisPerson · Music memorabiliaRyan Scott Lewis (born March 25, 1988) is an American musician and record producer based in Seattle, Washington.
Salvatore GanacciPerson · Music memorabiliaEmir Kobilić (ěmir kôbilit͡ɕ), known professionally as Salvatore Ganacci, is a Bosnian-Swedish DJ and record producer. His performances at Tomorrowland in 2018 and 2019 became viral.
Sander van DoornPerson · Music memorabiliaSander Ketelaars (born 28 February 1979), better known by his stage name Sander van Doorn (lang) or the initials SvD, is a Dutch electro house DJ and record producer from Eindhoven.
Satoshi TomiiePerson · Music memorabiliaBorn November 22, 1966 in Tokyo, Japan is a Japanese DJ and record producer.
Sean TyasPerson · Music memorabiliaSean Tyas (born November 8, 1979), is an American DJ and electronic music producer. His productions and DJ sets are mainly based upon trance music.
Sebastian IngrossoPerson · Music memorabiliaSebastian Carmine Ingrosso (born 20 April 1983) is a Swedish DJ and record producer. He is a member of Swedish House Mafia, together with Axwell and Steve Angello.
Sébastien TellierPerson · Music memorabiliaSébastien Tellier (born 22 February 1975)[1] is a French singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with his song "Divine".
Seth TroxlerPerson · Music memorabiliaSeth Troxler is an American DJ and record producer from Lake Orion, Michigan. His DJ work focuses on house and techno, while he has produced on the Wolf + Lamb, Crosstown Rebels and Circus…
ShaggyPerson · Music memorabiliaShaggy is established in FAST under 396676. Established in IdRef (French universities) unde
ShantelPerson · Music memorabiliaStefan Hantel (born 2 March 1968), better known by his stage name Shantel, is a German DJ and producer based in Frankfurt.
ShygirlPerson · Music memorabiliaBlane Muise (born 4 May 1993), better known by her stage name Shygirl, is a British singer, DJ, rapper, songwriter and co-head/founder of record label and collective Nuxxe.
Simon BetaPerson · Music memorabiliaSimon Beta (born Simone Della Zoppa; 6 July 1982) is an Italian house music DJ, producer and remixer, active since 1997 who has used many aliases (Simon Beta, Furious F*ckerz, Doctors in…
SkreamPerson · Music memorabiliaOliver Dene Jones (born 1 June 1986), known professionally as Skream, is an English electronic music producer based in Bromley.
SophiePerson · Music memorabiliaSophie Xeon (17 September 198630 January 2021), known mononymously as SOPHIE (stylised in all caps), was a British music producer, songwriter, and DJ.
Soulja BoyDesigner · Fashion
Space CowboyPerson · Music memorabiliaNicolas Jean-Pierre Patrick Dresti (born 5 March 1975), better known by his stage name Space Cowboy, is a French-British singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer.
Spragga BenzPerson · Music memorabiliaCarlton Errington Grant (born 30 May 1969), better known by his stage name Spragga Benz, is a Jamaican dancehall singer.
Steve AngelloPerson · Music memorabiliaSteve Patrik Angello Josefsson Fragogiannis (Born 22 November 1982), known professionally as Steve Angello, is a Greek–Swedish DJ, record producer, remixer and record label owner.
Steven Van ZandtPerson · Music memorabiliaSteven Van Zandt (né Lento; born November 22, 1950), also known as Little Steven or Miami Steve, is an American musician and actor.
Stuart PricePerson · Music memorabiliaStuart David Price (born 9 September 1977) is an English electronic musician, DJ, songwriter, and record producer.
Sub FocusPerson · Music memorabiliaNicolaas Douwe Douwma (born 13 April 1982), better known by his stage name Sub Focus, is an English DJ, music producer, songwriter and sound engineer.
Sven VäthPerson · Music memorabiliaSven Väth (born 26 October 1964) is a German DJ and electronic music producer. He is a three-time DJ Awards winner, with a career in electronic music spanning over 40 years.
TabooPerson · Music memorabiliaJaime Luis Gomez (born July 14, 1975),[3] known professionally as Taboo[4] or Taboo Nawasha, is an American rapper, musician and actor.[2] He is best known as a member of the musical group…
Terminator XPerson · Music memorabiliaNorman Rogers (born August 25, 1966), known professionally as Terminator X, is an American DJ best known for his work with hip hop group Public Enemy, which he left in 1998.
Terre ThaemlitzPerson · Music memorabiliaTerre Thaemlitz is an American musician, composer, owner of the record label Comatonse Recordings, and a public speaker.
Thomas BrinkmannPerson · Music memorabiliaThomas Brinkmann (born 1959) is a German record producer from Mönchengladbach. He is the founder of the record label Max Ernst.
Tillmann UhrmacherPerson · Music memorabiliaTillmann Uhrmacher (ˈtɪlman ˈʔuːɐ̯maxɐ; 14 May 1967 – 30 May 2011) was a German electronic DJ, producer, and radio host.
TimbalandPerson · Music memorabiliaBorn and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he is widely acclaimed for his distinc
Timo MaasPerson · Music memorabiliaTimo Maas (born July 27, 1969) is a German DJ/producer and remixer. His remix of Azzido Da Bass's single "Dooms Night" helped launch his career in 2000.
Todd TerryPerson · Music memorabiliaTodd Norton Terry (born April 18, 1967) is an American DJ, record producer and remixer in the genre of house music.
Tom RobinsonPerson · Music memorabiliaThomas Giles Robinson (born 1 June 1950) is an English singer, bassist, radio presenter and long-time LGBT rights activist, best known for the hits "Glad to Be Gay", "2-4-6-8 Motorway", and…
TomcraftPerson · Music memorabiliaThomas Brückner (12 June 1975 – 15 July 2024), known by his stage name Tomcraft, was a German DJ and producer.
Tony De VitPerson · Music memorabiliaAntony de Vit (12 September 1957 – 2 July 1998) was an English DJ and music producer. He is considered one of the most influential of his generation.
Tony JuniorPerson · Music memorabiliaTony Claessens (born 21 October 1989), better known by his stage name Claessens (previously Tony Junior), is a Dutch DJ and record producer from Utrecht.
Torsten StenzelPerson · Music memorabiliaTorsten Stenzel is a German music producer, composer and Honorary Consulate of Germany. Classically trained from an early age, his roots are within the field of electronic dance music.
TrentemøllerTerminology · Music memorabiliaAnders Trentemøller (Danish: [ˈɑnɐs ˈtsʰʁɑntəˌmøˀlɐ]; born 16 October 1972) is a Danish indie artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Tress MacNeillePerson · Film memorabiliaTeressa Claire "Tress" MacNeille (née Payne) is an American voice actress. She is known for her roles such as Dot Warner on the animated television series Animaniacs and its revival, Babs…
Victor CalderonePerson · Music memorabiliaVictor Calderone (born March 20, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York, United States) is an American electronic music producer, DJ and remixer.
Vika JigulinaPerson · Music memorabiliaVika Jigulina (born Victoria Corneva; February 18, 1986) is a Moldovan-Romanian record producer, singer, and DJ.
VitalicPerson · Music memorabiliaPascal Arbez-Nicolas (paskal aʁbɛz nikɔla; born 18 May 1976), better known by his stage name Vitalic, is a French electronic music producer.
WankelmutPerson · Music memorabiliaJacob Dilßner (born 17 July 1987), better known by his stage name Wankelmut, is a German electronic music DJ and record producer based in Berlin.
Warren GPerson · Music memorabiliaWarren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970) is an American rapper, record producer and DJ.
WestBamAuthor · BooksMaximilian Lenz (born 4 March 1965), known by his stage name WestBam, is a German DJ and musician. He is the co-founder of the record label Low Spirit.
Wolfgang VoigtPhotographer · PhotographyHe was born in Cologne.
Wolfman JackPerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Weston Smith (January 21, 1938July 1, 1995), known as Wolfman Jack, was an American disc jockey active for over three decades.
YaejiPerson · Film memorabiliaKathy Yaeji Lee (born August 6, 1993), known professionally as Yaeji, is an American singer, DJ, and producer based in Brooklyn, New York.
Yasuharu KonishiPerson · Music memorabiliaYasuharu Konishi is a Japanese musician, composer and DJ. He was a founding member of Pizzicato Five and the only such to stay with the group until its breakup in 2001.
YellowmanPerson · Music memorabiliaWinston Foster, (born 15 January 1956) better known by the stage name Yellowman and also known as King Yellowman, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay.
Zoë BallPerson · Film memorabiliaZoe Louise Ball (born 23 November 1970) is a British broadcaster and presenter. She was the first female host of the Radio 1 and Radio 2 breakfast shows for the BBC, and in 2024 was…

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