Who is the best house music act of all time?

House music was born in the clubs of Chicago and New York, nurtured by DJs who turned warehouses into cathedrals of sound. From the Godfather of House to modern duos who brought it to mainstream stages, this ranking celebrates the legends who built and evolved the genre. Vote for the act whose contribution to house music history you consider the greatest.

1

Frankie Knuckles

Chicago DJ known as "The Godfather of House Music"

2

Larry Levan

New York DJ whose Paradise Garage residency defined early house music

3

Larry Heard

Chicago producer Mr. Fingers known for deep house classics like "Can You Feel It"

4

Marshall Jefferson

Chicago producer known for creating one of the first house anthems "Move Your Body"

5

Masters at Work

New York DJ duo of Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez

6

Basement Jaxx

British duo known for eclectic house music with pop and world music influences

7

Roger Sanchez

New York house DJ and producer known for "Another Chance"

8

Armand Van Helden

American DJ known for funky house and "You Don't Know Me"

9

Kerri Chandler

New Jersey DJ known as a pillar of deep and soulful house music

10

Todd Terry

New York producer known for pioneering the NYC house sound

11

Derrick Carter

Chicago DJ known for deep house and his residency at Smart Bar

12

Disclosure

British duo of brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence who revived UK house music

13

Four Tet

British electronic musician known for organic, sample-based house music

14

Daft Punk

French duo whose album "Homework" helped bring house music to mainstream audiences

15

MK

Marc Kinchen, American DJ known for classic 90s house and modern remixes