Top 10 House DJs of 2025

Here at Funktasy, we’ve got a soft spot for music – the kind that gets even the stiffest wallflowers moving. And when it comes to pure, unfiltered rhythm, there’s nothing quite like house music. It’s the sound of dance, the pulse of parties, and the heartbeat of the global underground.

Over the past year, we’ve been watching, listening, and grooving to the freshest beats from the hottest DJs on the scene. After countless sets, sweaty dance floors, and a few too many late-night jams, we’ve narrowed down the list. Trust us – it wasn’t easy.

So grab your headphones, fire up YouTube, and get ready to vibe out to the electric energy of Funktasy’s Top 10 House DJs of 2025. Let’s dive in, shall we?

Black Coffee

Starting strong, we’re jetting off to Africa with an artist whose career is defined by their innovation and soulful rhythm. Black Coffee has become a cornerstone of global house music. Born Nkosinathi Maphumulo in Durban, South Africa, his rise began in the early 2000s, blending deep house with rich Afrobeat textures and creating a sound that’s unmistakably his own. Tracks like “Drive” with David Guetta and Delilah Montagu, and “You Need Me” with Maxine Ashley, highlight his killer ability to layer emotion into every beat, earning him the “Best Dance/Electronic Album” Grammy in 2022 for his album “Subconsciously” and widespread international acclaim.

In 2024, Black Coffee made history as the first African DJ to headline Madison Square Garden. This performance showcased his unique ability to transform a massive venue into an intimate, immersive journey. His Ibiza residency at Hi Ibiza continues to draw sold-out crowds, with sets that honour the roots of house while pushing the genre into new territory.

Through his label Soulistic Music, he remains dedicated to nurturing African talent and expanding the reach of Afro-house. His recent projects include mentoring emerging DJs and producing cross-continental collaborations that blur genre lines in the best way.

Looking ahead, Black Coffee is teasing a 2025 album packed with unexpected features and deeper experimentation into tech-infused sounds. He’s also slated for headline slots at Tomorrowland, ADE, and Afro Nation.

Black Coffee isn’t just spinning records – he’s redefining its borders, one hypnotic groove at a time.

Honey Dijon

An icon of house music past and present, Honey Dijon’s sets have reverberated in our minds since she started cutting her teeth in the Chicago house scene during the early 90s. She is widely recognized as one of the pre-eminent flag bearers of old-school house, having performed in the New York and Berlin music circuits as she brought her Chicago influences to major musical hotspots. This is where she mastered and refined her set-making skills, turning into one of the most accomplished DJs in Europe and the US from the mid-2000s onwards. Her stature has only grown exponentially since then as she has seamlessly crossed into the mainstream pop and fashion world, winning a Grammy for her production on Beyonce’s 2023 album “Renaissance” and acting as a soundtrack curator for Louis Vuitton and Dior. 

Her latest purple patch has seen her release her entry in the much-coveted DJ-Kicks series in October last year, exquisitely demonstrating her mastery of fusing classic house cuts with more contemporary records. Her innovative streak continued as she recently collaborated with the Hallé Orchestra to deliver a seminal performance at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, melding house and classical into a brilliant showcase of modern music. 

Moreover, she is set to begin an eight-week residency at Club Chinois throughout the summer, as well as perform at major music festivals such as Lost Village, Dekmantel and ARC Music Festival. 

Honey Dijon is clearly still operating at the forefront of house music exceptionalism and experimentation, staking her claim as one of the greats of the genre. 

Keinemusik

Keinemusik is a long-standing name in house music. Founded in Berlin in 2009, the collective formed by Adam Port, Rampa and &ME has been quietly redefining the genre for many years. Their sound is hard to pin down (on purpose): part Afro-house, part techno minimalism, part deep, late-night hypnosis. They’ve never chased trends, and yet somehow, the scene keeps chasing them.

“Keinemusik” in German means “no music,” but their resume says otherwise: over 60 EPs, two full-length albums, a cult-like following and production credits on Honestly, Nevermind, Drake’s bold step into dance territory. They’ve quietly become the backbone of a new electronic aesthetic – moody, soulful, elegant without trying too hard. Rockstar Games has even decided to feature them in their ever-popular game GTA 5 as supporting characters, giving them their own in-game set.

Over the past year, though, things have gone nuclear. They’ve played under the stars at the Pyramids of Giza, DJ’d for fashion week elites and soundtracked a million sunsets. Plus, their Ibiza “Kloud” nights have become a religion. Their 2024 single “Move” didn’t just top charts, it took over dance floors, car stereos and curated playlists everywhere, racking up over 500 million Spotify streams. And if that weren’t enough, this year the Berlin “crue” has also hit the stage at Coachella, showing that their sound isn’t just underground anymore, it’s universal.

In an industry hooked on appearance and trend-chasing, Keinemusik is living proof that authenticity and sonic depth still win. As it turns out, when everyone’s shouting, whispering the truth hits louder.

Calvin Harris

With a career marked by nonstop hits and dancefloor dominance, Calvin Harris has become a household name in global music and a legend in the world of dance and house. Born Adam Wiles in Scotland, Harris is best known for his infectious, high-energy tracks that fuse pop with the pulse of house music. From the start, he’s made dance music accessible without losing its edge, weaving house elements into nearly every track he touches.

His chart-topping catalogue includes era-defining hits like “Feel So Close,” “Summer,” and the iconic “We Found Love” with Rihanna. More recently, his 2023 smash “Miracle” with Ellie Goulding marked a powerful return to his roots, channelling trance and classic house energy into a single that ruled both clubs and airwaves. It was one of the year’s biggest dance tracks, reminding everyone that Harris is always in tune with the moment.

In 2024, he lit up Ushuaïa Ibiza with a residency that fused his biggest hits with unreleased gems, while his underground alias Love Regenerator dug deeper into raw house and techno territory. But 2025 brought an unexpected twist: the release of “Smoke the Pain Away,” a genre-bending single that sees Harris returning to lead vocals for the first time in years. Blending country-inspired melodies—complete with acoustic guitar and harmonica—with laid-back electronic production, the track reveals a more introspective side of the hitmaker while still pulsing with his signature house undertones.

Hot Since 82

With a career spanning over a decade, Hot Since 82 remains a pivotal figure in house music. Born Daley Padley in South Yorkshire, England, has been a formidable force in the scene since his emergence in 2011. His signature style – a fusion of deep house, tech house, and soulful grooves – has garnered him a dedicated global following. Tracks like “Buggin'” featuring Jem Cooke and “Nightfall” featuring Temple showcase his ability to blend emotive melodies with dance floor energy. In 2025, he released “Sunshine 2025,” a collaboration with Tomaz and Filterheadz, further cementing his reputation for crafting infectious house anthems.

Hot Since 82’s influence extends beyond the studio. His label, Knee Deep in Sound, continues to spotlight emerging talent, reflecting his commitment to the evolution of house music. In 2025, he embarked on a five-month residency at Pacha Ibiza, curating nights that pay homage to classic house while introducing contemporary twists. His upcoming performances include major festivals such as EDC Las Vegas, Forbidden Forest, and Creamfields, where fans can experience his dynamic sets firsthand. 

Hot Since 82 isn’t just spinning tracks – he’s spinning the story of house music’s evolution, one bassline at a time. Catch him if you can – just don’t blame us when you lose track of time on the dancefloor.

Green Velvet

Another graduate of the early house scene, Green Velvet most notably played an instrumental role in driving the second wave of Chicago house in the 90s. Initially releasing his music under the moniker Cajmere, the house extraordinaire was part of a pioneering core that started incorporating elements of techno and hip hop into the genre’s sonic identity, expanding the potentialities of house into more abstract and experimental sounds that have stood the test of time. Explosive records such as “Percolator”, “Flash” and “La La Land” still sound novel in this day and age, illustrating how Green Velvet’s vision transcended his era and that modern house and techno are heavily indebted to innovators such as him. His 2023 release “Hot n Spicy” featuring house stalwarts DJ E-Clyps and Dajea proves that he is still top of the class and ahead of the curve, never losing that golden touch in the studio. 

His wondrous production talent easily translated to phenomenal work behind the decks, becoming a mainstay of the electronic music scene ever since he first entered the circuit. The work has not stopped for him either, as he is still going strong playing events across the globe, planning to churn out electrifying sets in the US, Canada, Costa Rica, Colombia and Italy over the coming months. He also features as a main fixture across numerous events in Ibiza this summer, still taking the house scene by storm with his penchant for constant evolution while keeping the classic 90’s spirit alive. 

Roger Sanchez

Another house heavyweight hailing from NY, Roger Sanchez has etched his name into the genre’s hall of fame through his fusion of styles and his far-reaching global impact. He has a substantial stack of remixes for artists including Michael Jackson, The Police, Maroon 5, Diana Ross and No Doubt, for whom his funk-rock revamping of “Hella Good” grabbed a Grammy in 2003. He’s also been honoured with the DJ Awards ‘Best House DJ’ title four times. Sampling is a central part of his production palette, from his early days merging Latin and soul influences within his songs and setlists. His career’s crowning hit, “Another Chance”, draws from Toto’s “I Won’t Hold You Back”, transforming the soft-rock ballad into an iconic, brooding, emotional dance number that nabbed the No. 1 spot on the UK Singles Chart in 2001.

Sanchez has stated that “The job of the DJ is to take their audience on a musical journey and connect with them.” He’s still bringing that journey to life, holding his Pacha Ibiza Residency throughout April 2024 to 2025. He’s kept up international appearances at festivals and venues in Europe, such as his historic return to Liverpool’s Club 051 after two decades in May 2025. He also hosts his weekly radio show and podcast, “Release Yourself”, showcasing his own productions as well as emerging artists, attracting over 20 million listeners globally. His last single, “Save Me Now” featuring Jem Cooke, showed he’s still capable of cooking up emotive house bangers just as he did 20 years ago. With his strong studio skills and his technically precise DJ sets (often using up to four decks simultaneously!), Sanchez is still a master of the craft that can sweep the crowd off their feet into another atmosphere.

David Morales

A strong-standing name who has been a key player in house music for decades now, David Morales has earned his stripes in shaping the genre and crafting a legendary legacy through his soulful, high-spirited sound. He’s made his mark through anthems like his breakthrough track “Needin’ U” or his 2005 hit “How Would You Feel”, both exemplifying his uplifting and energizing classic house style. His remix roster ranging from Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey is a dazzling lineup – he can even branch out and bridge genres when he needs to, like in his remix of U2’s “Lemon” or his dancehall-inflected drum-heavy 90’s track, “In De Ghetto”. Also, as one of the first DJs to tour internationally, spreading the sounds of house music worldwide, he paved the way for many of the stars of today.

He’s still dropping dimes these days, with tracks like the joyful, gospel-infused track “Celebrate” in last October, followed by the “David Morales Exclusive Unreleases”, a Bandcamp-exclusive featuring 6 brand-new bangers as well as a rare mix of “Needin’ U”. His live schedule has been busy too, with extensive sets in the UK during spring, and he’s started a new residency at Pikes Ibiza from April to October – his seven-hour sets planned for it will have house heads cutting shapes all night long. Even after all these years, giving us classics and club fire, it seems David isn’t planning on dropping the tempo just yet. 

Meduza

Let’s be honest, most people wouldn’t pick them out of a lineup. But play five seconds of “Piece of Your Heart” and watch the room light up. That track didn’t just put Meduza on the map; it ripped the map open, amassing over 1 billion streams on Spotify and receiving numerous accolades, including a GRAMMY nomination.

Luca, Mattia and Simone were just three Italian producers who, not too long ago, were trying to make something stick. Then in 2018, they linked up, cooked up that now-iconic drop and accidentally made one of the biggest house records of the decade. And yeah, they almost trashed it. Go figure.

Since then? Straight heat. “Lose Control” with Becky Hill, “Paradise”, “Tell It to My Heart” with Hozier and “Bad Memories”. Meduza became the kind of name you hear in a DJ set and instinctively reach for your phone to Shazam. But they’ve never stayed still. Lately, their sound’s grown up. Still catchy, still danceable, but with darker grooves, tighter drums and a bit more underground bite.

In 2024, they landed the official anthem for UEFA Euro. No big deal. “Fire” with OneRepublic and Leony was everywhere. Fast-forward to now, they just dropped “Freak” with GENESI and Aya Anne, a proper mainstage weapon that will ignite the crowd at all major festivals in the world.

And what about 2025? They’re taking over Hï Ibiza along with James Hype with their “Our House” residency, locking down Vegas with Zouk Nightclub and basically running house music like they’ve been doing it forever. You don’t need loud branding or flashy gimmicks when the music speaks that loud.

Sam Divine

Dubbed the ‘Queen of Defected Records’, the UK-born Sam Divine is one of the leading DJs in the global house music line-up, rocking crowds across the world with her diverse, smooth setlists that have set the scene ablaze. Before reaching the pinnacle of her craft, she got acquainted with the nightlife circuit by working in several record shops in Bristol, rubbing shoulders with DJs, promoters and tastemakers in the UK’s underground scene. Her career started taking off after moving to London, where she gained residencies in the city’s garage and house scene and subsequently got in contact with the Defected Records team in 2008. Initially, climbing the ranks as a behind-the-scenes member of the Ibiza base, she finally landed her first DJ gig in 2009 and never looked back. 4 years later, she was the first female DJ to join the Defected roster full-time and the face of their radio show. This was only the beginning of her rise in house music. She has since powered through to the very top with innovative mixes that seamlessly blend the soul roots of classic house with her underground UK breakbeat heritage. 

Having recently been named ‘Best House DJ’ at the DJ awards in Ibiza, Sam Divine has seen her hard work being rewarded in spades. She is set to headline major festivals on the European calendar, such as Creamfields and Parklife, as well as feature at events in Ibiza and Barcelona.  

From all Different Corners of the World…

These artists proved they’re redefining the art of house music through their raw talents and passion. Their dynamic live performances, big-name collaborations and commitment to making music sets them apart not only from other house DJs but from the music industry as a whole. 

Whether you like house music or not, these artists’ songs are guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance. And with the weather heating up and vacation season starting to take full swing, they’re guaranteeing to give us the best soundtracks of our summer. 

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