dj tiesto - Tijs Verwest (born January 17, 1969 in Breda, Netherlands), or better known under his artist name DJ Tiësto or Tiësto, is one of the world's most famous trance DJs and famous figure in the electronic dance music scene. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto. However, his latest productions have him dropping the 'DJ' label and he is now known simply as 'Tiësto'.