Best Producer

After a brief hiatus, Skrillex returned with a more mature, experimental sound that has cemented his status as a generational talent. Moving beyond the aggressive dubstep of his early career, he now e...

Robert Glasper has single-handedly redefined the intersection of jazz, R&B, and hip-hop. As a pianist, his touch is delicate and deeply rooted in the gospel and jazz traditions, but his vision as a pr...

Donuts is a landmark instrumental hip-hop album, created by J Dilla while he was terminally ill. It is a collage of soul, funk, and jazz samples, chopped and rearranged with a level of genius that has...

Sam Shepherd, aka Floating Points, is a classically trained musician and neuroscientist who brings a unique level of depth to electronic music. His work often blends jazz, classical, and electronic el...

Jamie xx is a master of atmosphere and rhythm. Known for his work with The xx and his solo projects, he has a unique ability to blend melancholic melodies with upbeat, danceable percussion. His produc...

Kaytranada is the master of the 'bounce.' His production style, which blends house, hip-hop, and funk, is instantly recognizable for its swing and groove. He has a unique ability to make electronic mu...

Simon Green, known as Bonobo, is a master of downtempo and atmospheric electronic music. His work is characterized by lush, organic textures, intricate percussion, and a sense of warmth that makes it...

Dan Snaith, known as Caribou (and Daphni for his club-focused work), is a brilliant producer who blends indie-pop sensibilities with electronic textures. His music is often psychedelic, warm, and deep...

Flume is the pioneer of the 'future bass' sound that dominated the mid-2010s. His production is characterized by lush, distorted synths, complex vocal chops, and a sense of space that makes his tracks...

Max Cooper is a unique artist who bridges the gap between electronic music and scientific research. His work is deeply conceptual, often exploring themes of biology, physics, and mathematics through c...

Scott Hansen, known as Tycho, is the master of the 'chillwave' and ambient-electronic sound. His music is characterized by warm, nostalgic synths, crisp percussion, and a sense of serenity that makes...

Ryan West, known as Rival Consoles, is a master of analog synthesis and atmospheric electronic music. His work is characterized by deep, textured sound design, driving rhythms, and a sense of emotiona...