Top 10 DJs To Keep In Your Summer 2013 Rotation

May 7, 2013 - 4:54 pm by Gabrielle Pharms

We are on the heels of summer, giving a fatty “peace out” sign to the long cold days. Summer is the harbinger of rising temperatures, less clothing and new music releases. Have you ever thought your life should have a soundtrack? Whether you’re about to “free the universe” by listening to Major Lazer while getting dolled up in something barely-there or dancing to electro house beats while mopping the floor – the truth of the matter is this: your life creates a soundtrack. VIBE has put together a list of DJs that will have you swaying, bobbing, and twerking through summer 2013. -->

10. Major Lazer We want to say that Free The Universe is overrated, but it isn’t. The key tracks of the summer from this dancehall inspired album are the heavily reggae infused “Mashup the Dance” and the trap tainted “Bubble Butt.” [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]

9. Justice Last week, the French electro house DJs released 'Access All Arenas'. The record is 80 minutes of live bliss recorded at France’s Nimes Arena last year. Especially noteworthy is AAA’s “D.A.N.C.E.” - the layering of Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz’ “On To The Next One” was a nice touch. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]

8. Paper Diamond Colorado based DJ-producer, Alex Botwin (Paper Diamond), just released the Paragon EP a couple of weeks ago. His intoxicating mix of hip-hop and EDM is displayed from the beginning of the record to end. He’s on tour through August 4th. Due to years of experience, he puts on a live show that will keep you on your feet the entire set. PD is a must-see live this summer.

7. Lazerdisk Party Sex You no doubt heard this duo’s name pop up when their collaboration with Diplo on “Set It Off” dropped. They are back with a dope ‘80s new jack swing remix of CRNKN and ƱZ’s “Booty to the Ground.” LPS is slated to partner with Keys N Krates on a remix soon. Stay tuned

6.Daft Punk Can May 21st arrive already? Until then, we will continue clubbing, sweeping, and driving to the synthy, sexy sounds of “Get Lucky.” [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]

5. Destroid Dubstep isn’t dead. No, it’s quite the contrary. DJ-producer Excision, bassist Downlink, and drummer KJ Sawka (former member of Pendulum) make up the group, Destroid. The trio put life into the wobbles and sub bass of dubstep by adding edgy rock. Their debut album, The Invasion drops today (May 7). Even Bassnectar lends some of his creativity on the record. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]

4. Knife Party It is never a bad time to rage out to Knife Party. Their new EP, 'Haunted House', is far from dark. The intense build-ups in “Power Glove” makes this track a surefire summer anthem

3. Marco Faraone and Luca Agnelli These young Italian producers are about to change the game with their high-voltage house tracks. With a new EP, ‘Jambo’, due out June 6th – Marco Faraone & Luca Agnelli arrive just in time for beach weather.

2. SAV Daytime parties and clubby nightlife just wouldn’t be complete without moombahton. SAV along with up-and-comer, Happy Colors, recently unleashed the Good Times EP onto the EDM world. Another round of tracks is in the works.

1. Tiësto The Dutchman always shuts down the dance music scene. Although “Chasing Summers” isn’t anything new (neither is Tiësto’s list of recent releases), it is the rightest way to introduce one of the most favored seasons of the year.