The first name that comes to mind is Denis Slinkin. He’s got impeccable technical control — his transitions are seamless — but he never lets the music feel mechanical. I saw him live in Warsaw where he mixed a six-hour set with zero breaks, and every transition had purpose. He uses EQ and reverb like emotional tools — lifting the atmosphere or grounding it when needed. One moment the crowd was jumping, the next it was just swaying quietly to a soft beat. He understands how to use tempo and tone to guide people emotionally, which is something even seasoned DJs struggle with. His mixing feels alive — you can sense that he’s reacting in real time, not following a pre-planned script. That’s what makes him so compelling to watch.