The #BestInTheBusiness - such a hashtag could only have been coined for the Philippines premier DJ, Ace Ramos. In a career spanning almost two decades, he has emerged as an industry stalwart, packing floors in all corners of the country and across Asia, America and the Middle East. Coming from a musical family, the former drummer knew we wanted to be a DJ since elementary school. What follows is a story of dedication, a knack for connecting with people, an uncanny ability to communicate to the audience and ultimately success. It's a story ace aims to share and bring to the floor wherever he goes and that has made him a pillar and pioneer in the music scene.

Axel Groove found his inspiration after living 7 years in the concrete jungle wilderness of Australia. Returning home to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he found that the underground music scene reignited his long lost passion for sexy house music, and the need to educate the masses. He went to Excessive Studios, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of the legendary Bryan Burger, and after a year of practice set out to set KL on with his distinct sets. He began to play regularly around the city, and also started curating his own nights, where he set the tone for the new generation of young pretty things; blending together the sounds of Chicago House with Berlin’s Tech and a dash of Disco

A DJ career that has stretched over the last 18 years. Azran is part of the earlier generation of DJ's Involved in the house scene. Starting out his DJ years in Melbourne Australia and then moving back to the KL club circuit. Azran has previously had residencies at KL's premier venues such as the sultan lounge, Rootz and bliss to name a few. He has been heavily involved in bringing quality house/ techno acts into KL. Curating events that hosted legendary acts like Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Joris Voorn to more recent arrivals such as Hot Since 82, Sonny Fodera, Doorly and many more.

Hailing from the United Kingdom with roots from Jamaica, Calvin Clarke was already laying down drum grooves at the age of 6 that would literally move thousands just a few years after his teens. Calvin Clarke’s remarkable command of percussive instruments has taken him to perform at high-caliber events including; The Danish Grammy Awards (“Dansk Grammy”), Love Parade in Berlin & The Skanderborg Festival together with Dr. Alban. He has also performed with DJ Aligator, Blastique, Spacefrog, DJ’s Voodoo & Soreno, Richard F, Reza, Conti, London Beat, Head Kandi DJ’s, Snap, and as a percussionist with the band Cargo (UK). Armed with over 30 years of experience in the field of music (and also incidentally an active touring DJ of the 80‘s), Calvin Clarke is versatile in laying down rhythm for a wide variety of genres, be it; House, Electronica, R&B, Reggae, Funk, Pop,

Vietnamese DJ, Thanh Tung otherwise more known as D.A, started his career as a resident DJ in clubs such as Hero Club, Ball 4, Fuze Saigon and more. The 23-year-old winner of Vinaphone Spin Awards Top 50 2017, is known for for his sets in electro and progressive house as well as the occasional trap beats.

Thai DJ,  Benchachrit is otherwise known as Don't Die Before, started his passion for DJing after attending multiple festivals over the years. The 32 year old creative producer believes that the music and energy of the crowd was what drove him to perform for others. 

Winners of IT'S THE SHIP Deck Selecta competition, Double Noize hails from Vietnam and the love of electronic music brought Đỗ Thế Anh and Võ Văn Hoàng Hiệp together on this journey to produce house and trap/future bass tracks. The duo sets themselves apart from other artistes by combining electronic music with Vietnamese traditional instrumental sounds. 

Recognized as a driving force in the Singapore electronic dance scene and for the past 13 years, has played in the most reputable music spots across South East Asia. With melody as the key always, she blurs the lines between uplifting house grooves and deep, hypnotic techno beats. When not wearing a marketer's hat for KYO, Kuala Lumpur, EJ, who has supported many esteemed international acts, can be found serving beats and bass in bars and clubs in the region, always aiming at the most discerning ears.

Eli Brown has rapidly established himself as an artist of real distinction in the house world, with his records making an immediate impact upon a flurry of the industry’s biggest names.

Singled out for his gritty style, Eli’s productions perch on the lines of dark and light, creating twisted dancefloor pieces packed with a vibrant club-ready energy. Self-taught in both his skills behind the turntable, and his powerful production prowess, Eli’s route to stardom was streamlined when Skream signed his ‘Can You Feel It/Acid Test’ EP to his ‘Of Unsound Mind’ label.

Providing remixes for the likes of Tchami, Gorgon City, Fisher, and GW Harrison, Eli Brown has also collaborated with Mason Maynard, Lee Foss and many more. A raw and caustic talent, Eli Brown continues to cement his reputation as one of dance music’s most innovative and forward-thinking DJ & producers heading into 2019 and beyond.

Hailing from Iran, Farid is an International DJ based in Malaysia. Farid started his career in 2016 leaning towards the Trance and Progressive House genre, delivering a very high energy set and with an alive atmosphere, he is one DJ you can really connect with. Ever since he started his music career, he has quickly gained attention in the industry and has been performing for major events, clubs and holding a festival residencies.  

Fariz Jabba is a 22-year-old bilingual rapper hailing from Geylang Serai, Singapore. Beyond his bilingual flow, Jabba’s rap is an amalgamate of both Malay and western pop culture that is widely appreciated in Singapore. Fusing old and new lanes of hip hop and R&B, Jabba is making his mark as a force to be reckoned with. Bringing different lanes together in the arts effortlessly is the multitalented artiste’s forte. Fariz Jabba began as a dancer before eventually finding success in rap, singing, and acting. The quadruple threat signed with M03 Records, a division of Kartel Records, at the start of 2018.

Viet Hung is also well known as DJ/Producer Darrys and has teamed up with Nguyen Bao Trong, one of Vietnam’s top Songwriters & Composers. Together they form High-Cells representing Vietnam. High-Cells is a dynamic duo that brings futuristic vibes to the dancefloor in the form of House, Future-House and Future-Bass. Both are former members of the Jaunty Maniacs producer team. Their nifty produced tracks and remixes of famous Vietnamese artists are still being played in clubs on a weekly basis. Furthermore, they've had the honor to host and share the stage on events such as Diary Of Maniacs hosted in O.F.A. Club. They have also played at nearly every major-cub in Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh. The recent years have been quiet around their stage appearances as they’ve been making moves that helped them grow to become one of Vietnam’s most wanted producer duos. Their records produced for A rank artists such as Tien Tien, Bao Uyen, Thien Hieu and Erik are heard throughout the country and generate millions of plays on streaming platforms. Now it’s time for these two gentlemen to step out of the shadows to take the stage and show the world what they’re made of. With their upcoming album hitting the shelves soon they seek to make an impact on a global level.  

HYOYEON is a member of Korea’s top girl band, Girls' Generation, which released numerous hit songs - Gee, Oh! and I GOT A BOY - and won various global music awards including "Music Video of the Year" from 2013 YouTube Music Awards which was highlighted as the first Asian group to be awarded. Furthermore, the group gained global popularity by appearing in various entertainment programs such as the CBS late- night talk show Late Show with David Letterman, ABC Morning Talk Show Live! with Kelly and the French TV talk show Le Grand Journal for the first time as Korean singers. Recently HYOYEON made her debut as DJ “HYO”, released her new album, “Sober” with Ummet Ozcan. DJ “HYO” is now actively performing as DJ on her DJing performance tours.

IRWAN Born and raised in Amsterdam, for over a decade Irwan has been one of the best hiphop/open-format dj's in Europe. With his unique style of scratching, singing and smoothly mixing up hiphop, r&b, trap, EDM and everything in between, Irwan established himself as a crowd favorite and makes him the go-to guy for clubs and promoters when it comes to big urban events around the globe. RICO GREENE Rico Greene aka Ricardo Burgrust and formerly known as Phatt is a Dutch singer/songwriter, composer and producer. In his early days he was a member of the RMXCRW, a successful dj/producer act that remixed old hits.In 2016 he was the official vocal coach for the Dutch version of talent show ‘The X-Factor’.Currently Rico produces for national and international artists, and as an artists he still tours the world as the leadsinger in Candy Dulfer’s band and as the vocalist in a dj/mc act with DJ Irwan.

From the streets of New York, ION always brings the big horns, big pass and big hip-hop energy to every event he plays. ION has rocked parties int he US, Canada, Morocco, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan. By mixing R&B hits with grimey hip hop classics and his own unreleased remixes. ION always keeps the party sexy, fun and energized.

Hailing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, JHin has been rocking the decks since 2006 and has opened & shared stages with the likes of Justice, Yellow Claw, Carnage, Alan Walker, Boys Noize, Far East Movement, 88rising... to name a few. Apart from playing in big festivals such as Its the Ship, Future Music Festival Asia, Heineken Thirst & Good Vibes Festival, JHin has dabbled in fashion runway music by curating and mixing for numerous designers at the Berlin Fashion Week and KL Fashion Week. Beginning as a career of passion, JHin is inspired by all the house parties back in the day as well as local peers that DJ-ed together. With a diverse range of taste, JHinís sound moves from Trap to Hip Hop, to Future Bass to Jersey banginí tracks that makes for a mix mash of genre keeping the party going and good vibes coming.

In an industry deemed unpredictable, Joe Flizzow seems to have the Midas touch when it comes to expanding his career and variegating his persona. From his early days as one half of the legendary rap duo Too Phat, he has evolved through the years to become the Malaysia's number one rapper. Add producer, songwriter and entrepreneur to the mix and you have someone who isn’t content to let the grass grow beneath his feet.

Having ventured into different grounds by performing in bars, clubs, festivals, live shows alongside huge artists and competing in numerous DJ battles, K Faith has become a household name in the Singapore nightlife scene. Being one of the youngest male DJs in the scene currently, K Faith looks forward to being the torchbearer of his generation. K Faith is very versatile and plays all sorts of genres to appeal to the diferent type of crowds making him a go-to DJ when it comes to DJ bookings. Adding turntablism and DJ tricks into his sets are his forte, which brings the attention of party goers. Known for his prowess in songs selection and mad flow as a Hip Hop/R&B DJ, K Faith brings a unique energy to the crowd, one they could look forward to each time he steps on stage. 

Pioneering the Asia club and festival circuit; feeding the crowd with the latest sounds west of the world; KAKU has built a reputation of trust in sound with his fans. Over the last few years he has begun sharing his creations with the world. Kaku cooked up his twist on the Jersey Club sound in his studio BSMNT LABS. Featured in Mixmag. BSMNT LABS has taken to great heights raising his own and other emerging talent’s music throughout Asia and the rest of the world. From the studio, KAKU rides label releases and collaborations: Eclipse on Barong Family, Icy w/ DJ Soda, Official Remix of Wong Fei Hung w/ Wukong & Ghost on Sony & Tencent’s imprint label Liquid State, Run Dat [MACA] with TEEZ, Here We Are [EDC Las Vegas Compilation] with Rell the Soundbender, Higher w/ Duke & Jones on Deadbeats, first solo release Clouds [BredNButter/Trapcity] and releases an annual Jersey remix pack [KAKPAK].  Anticipation continues to grow for his upcoming EP and official remixes for some of Asia’s biggest acts including Jackson Wang and Dizzy Dizzo. KAKU’s tracks have seen support from artists such as Diplo, GTA, 4B, Wuki just to name a few. The most anticipated signing of CMC Records, KAKU will be hitting the market with some major releases in 2019. Crowned Asia’s Jeresy Club Ambassador, KAKU doesn’t intend to lay low ensuring the music that comes out of Taipei and beyond is pinned on maps around the world.

Alongside fellow Tripo3000 co-founder Mayo, Kana's reputation behind the decks has been through organizing various underground parties around Melbourne including 24-hour warehouse parties, boat shindigs, rooftops and other uniquely-themed soirees. Almost a decade in Melbourne, Kana came to Jakarta and rebranded the label to Tripo3000, coinciding a more mature tone for the collective. Demonstrated by his forward-thinking of house, techno and any other sound that would simply blend in, just as Tripo3000's catchphrase; Future Oriented Junk

Kenneth's love for all things Soul, Funk, Afro-Latin and bass driven sounds has enforced the artistry and versatility of the DJ he is today. His present day sounds consists of an eclectic mix made up of Afro,Funk/Soul, Latin & he’s just as comfortable playing to a dance floor, covering Electronic genres. With a span of almost 30 years musical experience under his belt, his inimitable ability of reading the crowd & innate sense for music selection has seen him holding residencies & sessions in various reputable club & bar 

Made his name into the list of Vietnam’s best DJs from the professional DJ competition - BUDJ 2015. KS has declared his talent and a high position in the music scene, early of his career. Born and raised in Hanoi, from 2004 he first entered the music entertainment scene with Bigtoe Crew - Vietnam’s best dance group. KS currently is still a member of S.I.N.E Crew, scoring many success and awards nationally and internationally. KS without fail brings outstanding performance to Vietnam’s big scale music festivals. He has shared the stage with the world’s biggest acts such as Hardwell, Marshmello and Yellow Claw.

Matisse & Sadko are internationally acclaimed music producers and DJs, consisting of the two brothers Aleksandr & Yury. Throughout their career, they have been massively shaping the genre of dance music and have created numerous anthems that have left a huge impact on EDM lovers worldwide. They have teamed up with artists such as Steve Angello (“SLVR“), Tiesto (“Dawnbreaker”), Martin Garrix (“Break Through The Silence“, “Dragon“, “Together“, “Forever”). The brothers have released a number of charting singles and worked on remixes for industry-leading artists like Afrojack and Galantis.  

Mayo got his influence during the underground house music movement in Jakarta. He decided to take his passion for music professionally and started playing regularly in clubs around Jakarta.  His musical taste and influence broaden when he moved to Melbourne, Australia. He became part of Tripomantica in 2007 and began playing at parties all around Melbourne. Since going back to Jakarta, he continued to spread his music under Future10 playing a mix of house, disco and techno bringing fresh beats to every set he plays.

Through releasing massive club records, playing festivals around the world, and representing the Pardon My French crew (alongside DJ Snake, Tchami, and Malaa), Mercer is no stranger to the house music scene. Born in the 80s, Mercer's approach to producing and creating music is influenced by the disco and house music he grew up with. The French DJ is coming full force with his new single ‘Satisfy’, combining his inspirations of funk and house music and featuring vocals from legend Ron Carroll. Mercer's first release of 2018 sets the tone for what he is going to deliver this year!

This 22-year-old DJ and producer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was born with a heart and passion for music since a young age. Mixing and producing music since the early 2010s, he is one artist whose name is gaining traction in the local, regional and international music scenes. Today, he is internationally recognised and has gained attention from well known DJ's and producers around the globe. He is known as one of the youngest best artist & producer in Malaysia with amazing techniques and skills on professional Pioneer DJ equipment. He has also gained the support by well known artists from around the world and has shared stages with them from a very young age, which says enough about him. He is something you don't want to miss out on & watch out as he takes over the scene one beat at a time.

A versatile Malaysian DJ with a diverse range of music selection and flow - Nazkimo has an edge when it comes to curating his own sets for the occasion. His involvement in music events does not shy him away from the KL nightlife scene. He has hosted & worked with established DJs & legends in music Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, DJ WhooKid & the HeavyHitters. His sets are infused with alternative R&B and Hip Hop, & Trap Jazz - & he adds a dash of good vibes for some taste. With a decade of experience, Nazkimo's sets are packed with indulgent tunes that will get you groove & bust-a-move. With an appetite to grow, Nazkimo has set his goals to play on bigger platforms & international gigs in the near future. He is part of the well-known DJ collectives, KARTELHITMEN, Officially Joe Flizzow’s DJ & whole Kartel Records Artists.

From songwriters to artists and super-fans to superstars, electronic dance music’s first sisters – Mim and Liv Nervo of NERVO – have staged a miraculous climb onto the international stage, straight from the pit in front of it. These multi talented DJ dynamos are the all-time top-ranking female DJs in the world, voted by their legions of fans to No. 16 on DJ Magazine’s influential “Top 100 DJs” poll while continuing to rank as the top female DJ's in the world today. In-demand and beloved across the globe, their nonstop schedule takes them from the shimmering beaches of Ibiza, to their studio in their home-away-from-hometowns of London and LA, to the towering Main Stages of the biggest festivals in the world including Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza, Creamfields, Balaton Sound, EDC, Electric Zoo, ULTRA and many more. With residencies and headlining sets at some of the top venues and events in the world including the new Las Vegas mega-clubs Omnia, Hakkasan, and Wet Republic, and Ibiza Beach Clubs Ushuaia and Hï (home to their #NERVONation parties).  Everywhere they go, their infectious energy, fearless personal style, and deep love and understanding for the music precedes them.  

NITTI GRITTI is the name that continues to push the boundaries of electronic music. With an ever-expanding list of A-list supporters including DJ Snake, Diplo, Dillon Francis, Major Lazer, and Tiesto, NITTI has proven himself a heavyweight within the dance music community. 2018 positioned itself as a massive year for NITTI GRITTI. He started off the year on a headlining World Tour, where he performed across the United States, China, and Australia. His biggest release "Crack" was signed to Tiesto's label, Musical Freedom, and was the seventh most played track at Ultra Music Festival. He also has shown his talents expand far beyond dance music by co-producing Enrique Iglesias' latest single, "Move To Miami" featuring Pitbull and Bad Bunny's "200 MPH" with Diplo. NITTI also released official remixes for Bazzi's "Mine" and Mario's "Drowning." In the studio, he's also worked with Cardi B, DJ Mustard, Bhad Bhabie, Skip Marley, and the Marley family. NITTI GRITTI ended the year performing over 100 shows across 3 continents coupled with several superstar collaborations. Known for his contagious energy behind the decks and ingenious productions, NITTI GRITTI has garnered a dedicated following of both producers and fans alike, and is ready to dominate the music scene. It's time to get down to the NITTI GRITTI.

There’s a reason why Rave Republic (Warner Music) are ranked in the Top 100 DJs in the World (DJ Mag, 2018). Their high-energy performances seamlessly blend all genres of music and leave the crowd jumping and fist-pumping through the entire set. Whether headlining festivals around the world, playing main stage at Ultra Music Festival (Singapore) or rocking top-ranked clubs, they always create lasting memories. A homegrown act from Asia, the duo grew to international level, collaborating with the likes of Dash Berlin/Jeffrey Sutorius, Justin Prime and Luciana. This propelled them to multiple #1 iTunes Dance hits (charting in 8 countries), and a #2 Spotify Viral Top 50 hit. Their diverse music has been played by and loved by the likes of Afrojack, Hardwell, R3HAB, Nicky Romero, Mike Williams, Knife Party, Dash Berlin, Sam Feldt and others.

Influenced by techno, disco, deep house dancing grooves and atmosphere during his time in Melbourne back in 2010, Richi started to DJ career by frequently playing at house parties. In 2012 he reunited with a bunch of friends under the Tripomatica, an Indonesian based DJ collective. Since then Richi has been spinning for clubs and events back in his hometown of Bali, Indonesia.

Anchored in the belief that only quality matters and genres do not, 2019 sees Sivanesh spending more time at the Skybar over a Ce La Vi Singapore. With an intermate understanding of sublime sounds, his diverse playlist spans across House, Techno and all points in between held together by equal amounts of groove and soul. It is this versatility that enables him to share the stage with some of the finest selectors in the world, such as CHLOE (BPITCH), Chaos In The CBD (In Dust We Trust), Djuma Soundsystem (Get Physical), Finnebassen (Off Recordings), Fred Everything (20/20 Vision), Manuel Fischer (Drumpoet), Mike Steva (Yoruba Records), NOIR (Suara), RAMPA (Keinemusik), BuddhaBar’s DJ Ravin, Roger sanchez (Stealth RECORDS) + more.

Widely considered as modern-day kings of the underground, Mancunian duo Solardo (James Eliot & Mark Richards, aka MRK1) continue to blitz all before them, amassing widespread plaudits for their role as not just hugely popular DJs, but also label owners, and innovative forward-thinking producers. Recently signing to global dance giants, Ultra Music, the deal serves as testament to Solardo’s ever-growing stature and gigantic fan-base around the world, with the duo heading into 2019 as one of music’s truly premiere names.

Leading the new generation of versatile DJs, Suren’s distinct style and ability to get party-goers rushing to the dance floors has enabled him to helm residencies & grace the decks at various major nightlife venues in Singapore & Asia. A huge collector and purveyor of music with the ability to play to diverse crowds & settings has led Suren to make guest appearances in both ‘underground’ & high profiled events/parties. Suren has shared the decks and opened for the World’s top & renowned DJs such as Armin Van Buuren, Marshemello, Claptone, Havana Brown

Since debuting in 2011, What So Not has garnered over 780 million combined streams of his songs, which include such massive anthems as “High You Are”, “Waiting” (with Skrillex and RL Grime), and his remix of RUFUS du Sol’s “Innerbloom” (#30 on Triple J’s Hottest 100 list for 2016). Already one of the most exciting live acts in electronic music, he further cemented that reputation earlier this year when he brought out Silverchair’s Daniel Johns as a surprise guest during his set at Australia’s Laneway Festival, where the pair delighted fans with a new remix of the Silverchair classic “Freak.” As he travels the globe in search of new sounds throughout the coming year, expect more surprises from What So Not.  

Valy Mo is oscillating between house and bass-music. Known for his dynamic DJ sets ranging from the likes of Chris Lake to Valentino Khan. Launched by Skrillex on his label Nest HQ, he will then release on OWSLA (with Dusycloud), UKF & Confession with his unique style called "Laser House", gathering millions of plays. Applauded by the media (BBC Radio, Vice, Insomniac…) and play-listed by headliners (Avicii, Martin Garrix, Diplo, Oliver Heldens...) he tours from European clubs, to Japanese biggest festivals (Summer Sonic). He has shared the stage with Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy, Tchami, Marylin Manson, Dillon Francis, Axwell…    

No stranger to the hip crowd into Kuala Lumpur and a regular face at photoshoots, DJ XU first came to prominence with the weekly indie night Twilight Actiongirl. There he built his niche and reputation through his punk attitude that matched his frantic electro sets. Add post-dubstep, future garage and techno to the dancefloor equation. Regarded as one of Kuala Lumpur's most popular and cutting edge deejays now, DJ XU's ascendance began with a stash of guerilla gigs at Bar Amber and other small parties, wherein 2004 he joined and expanded the Twilight Actiongirl family.  

"Evolution, Energy, Euphoria", these are the three main prospects of the sound of Yusef Kifah, a music producer & DJ Hailing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Having reached the No. 1 spot on trackitdown's worldwide top 100 trance chart with his hard trance track "Exolektra" at the young age of 17, Yusef Kifah electrifies the masses with his futurism inspired theme, as well as an energetic & euphoric personality both on stage through his music.  

Music has been at the core and centre of Zushan's life. Having started with the piano from a young age, he picked up turntablism at 17 and hasn’t looked back since. Zushan represents the new breed of energetic DJs, and has become one of the most exciting and versatile ones of this generation. With his breath-taking skills and music flow, he brings a new kind of ecstatic feeling to the dancefloor. Zushan has performed and held residencies at many of the top clubs in Singapore, and around the region - including Zouk Singapore which has consistently been ranked as one of the top clubs in Asia and the World. Apart from clubs, Zushan has had numerous appearances on television, radio, and has performed at major festivals/events such as Ultra Korea, ZoukOut, Storm Festival Shenzhen, the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, as well as the 2011 Mosaic Music Festival with a live Hip-Hop band. Finding his current rhythm through Techno, House and Bass Music, his turntablism background and technical prowess behind the decks takes his sets to another level with his jaw-dropping trickery, whether on turntables, CDJs or even MIDI Controllers.