Bronx-born duo The Martinez Brothers have secured the 43rd spot on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs 2025 list, marking their fourth straight year on the poll. Christian and Steve Martinez continue to hold their place among dance music's most recognized names, reflecting consistent support from fans who vote annually in the world's largest publicly voted music poll.

The ranking comes during an active period for the brothers, who've been splitting time between major festival headlining slots, club residencies, and new music releases throughout 2024 and into 2025.

Recent Highlights

The Martinez Brothers spent much of 2024 and early 2025 bouncing between continents. They headlined Coachella's Quasar stage in April 2025 and sold out Drumsheds, the massive multi-room venue in London that holds several thousand people.

Their summer centered on Ibiza, where they've now completed four consecutive seasonal residencies at Hï Ibiza. The club earned the title of world's number one club according to DJ Mag's separate venue rankings, and The Martinez Brothers have held down Tuesday nights there throughout each summer season.

On the music production side, they released "TAKE YOU HOME" with Apex Martin, Mike Dean, and SASH, adding to their growing catalog of collaborations across different corners of dance music and beyond.

Their Sound and Influence

Christian and Steve Martinez grew up surrounded by Latin jazz, salsa, and disco thanks to their musical family background in the Bronx. Those influences shaped their approach to DJing and production, blending classic New York house foundations with Latin percussion and tech-house elements.

The brothers started playing club sets while still underage, eventually landing a residency at DC10 in Ibiza, one of the island's most respected venues for underground house and techno. That residency helped establish their reputation in Europe, which then fed back into bigger opportunities in North America and other markets.

Cuttin' Headz and Collaborations

The Martinez Brothers co-founded Cuttin' Headz, their own record label that's become a platform for both their releases and tracks from artists they want to support. The label's output tends toward stripped-back, groove-focused house music that works in club settings.

Their collaborative appetite extends beyond traditional dance music circles into hip-hop and Latin music, including work with Louie Vega, Nile Rodgers, Dominican rapper Tokischa, Rauw Alejandro, and Skepta. They've also DJ'd afterparties for pop artists like Dua Lipa, reflecting how their booking profile has expanded to include crossover events.

What the Ranking Means

Finishing at number 43 places The Martinez Brothers in the upper half of the list, though not quite at the peak tier where EDM heavyweights typically land. Their consistent placement over four years indicates stability rather than a sudden surge or drop. In an industry where trends shift quickly and new artists emerge constantly, holding position suggests they've built a reliable fanbase.

For artists focused more on club culture than festival main stages, cracking the top 50 represents solid commercial success while maintaining credibility with underground-leaning audiences. The Martinez Brothers occupy that middle ground, where they can headline major venues without being dismissed as purely commercial acts.

Looking Ahead

The Martinez Brothers will likely continue cycling through international club and festival dates across Europe, North America, and Latin America. On the production side, they've been releasing music more frequently than in their earlier years, though their approach leans toward quality over quantity, with collaborations chosen strategically.

As co-label heads at Cuttin' Headz, they'll continue shaping the label's roster and sound direction, giving them influence beyond just their own releases and DJ sets. Now in their mid-thirties, they've moved past the novelty factor of being exceptionally young talents and into a phase where longevity and consistency matter more than hype cycles.

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