# 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.

*By YPB Team · Published April 13, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/who-is-the-best-house-music-act-of-all-time*

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## Current results (no votes yet)

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

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