From: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

DJ style: “Electronic.”

Best known for: “Midtempo / bass music.”

REZZ kept it real in 2023. When she wasn’t gigging across North America, the bespectacled producer focused on important life matters — namely, she moved house, got engaged and spent time with her family. But she crushed it during her first year as a label boss, too. Last October, the launch of HypnoVizion kicked off an exciting role for the Canadian artist as she took on the new task of bolstering fresh talent. Diverse names like Digital Ethos, Mythm, Super Future and Runcryworld all got a boost under “Space Mom”’s watch, and the new imprint also gave REZZ a place to explore new genres in her own work — take, for example, the coyly named ‘It’s Not A Phase’ EP. The seven-track project arrived in April, boasting a hybrid goth-punk sound, inspired in part by the emo and industrial rock bands that made REZZ fall in love with music years ago. The extended player — which also features names like Grabbitz, Raven Gray, Alice Glass and fknsyd — was just one surprising offering from the HypnoVision camp. A slew of branded events also saw the bass maven try her hand in event curation, with resounding success. Now, she’s soaking up the bliss of a more relaxed schedule, and basking in the glory of another year in the Top 100. Hell yeah, REZZ! You deserve it.

Hero of 2023: “My tour manager Steve.”

Fave tune of 2023: “070 Shake ‘Black Dress’.”

Best DJ set you’ve seen in 2023: “Madeon and Porter Robinson always find hidden gems to play out, and it's always interesting.”

What was the most exciting tech development of 2023? “I'm a bit late on the train but I finally made the upgrade to CDJ3000s and quite enjoy them.”

Rising star DJ/producer of 2023: “Grabbitz.”

What gives you hope for 2024? “My tour schedule is slowed down, which allows me to have time for balance and creating art.”