Time flies, its that time of the year again for the "strangely influential"(as quoted by A&B) Top 100 DJs award...I actually do bother to vote (since 2004) since if it improves the reputation of the DJ and hence increase (however slight) the chance of him performing at an accessible venue, why not aye?
The reason why trance djs are always top picks are probably because trance lovers are the most passionate about the music and all. For tranceheads, its always about the music, not who is cool and what not. Sad to say, for so called "lovers" of other genres, its all mostly pseudo posing and what-not, hence the dearth of DJs of other genres making it high up the list. (Respect to the true lovers of other genres though).
Without further ado, here's my top pick this year, not many changes, if there were more than 5 slots i would definitely have lots more candidates (including other genres) I would love to enter!
1. Gareth Emery
He has been pretty much my numero uno fave for his stunning productions and mixes for quite a while now. He is the only consistent producer / DJ who has maintained his high standards over a long period of time. Only a genius like him can come up with tracks like Metropolis and Exposure and deliver awesome classic remakes like Sunrise at Palamos, but his supreme genius this year must be found in his lethal mashup of Stadium Four and Lethal Industry (only found in his sets). Simply the best mashup this year, despite many other creative mashups.
2. Markus Schulz
I have always admired his work and he seems to be improving his standards unlike the other relative established personas whose works have depreciated from the golden years which catapulted them to awesomedom in the first place. This year sees the release of his album in his Dakota guise, all of which are surefire hits on any dancefloor (well, the remixes at least).
3. Lange
Old timer who is probably “under-valued” in terms of popularity considering the number of hits he has had. It is about time that I give him my vote!
4. Andy Duguid
He has been doing almost everything this year but unfortunately it seems like his creative juices may be tapering off just a wee bit, but his production values are still Boss. And still gets my vote! Hope he makes it in this year, he is one who deserves it fully.
5. Roger Shah
While his sound is getting a bit more predictable and generic now he has still unleashes a fine few gems here and there. Still waiting for his debut gig in SG. Haha.
Predictions This Year
1. Armin van Buuren
AvB again..how many years now? He seems unstoppable. Why? I do not know. But it is likely he’s gonna be top again.
2. Above and Beyond
They are pretty much unstoppable right now (and by right now I mean half a decade too late, which is pretty much Mixmag’s reaction time to DJs at their peak) and I think they may even edge 1st!
3. Tiesto
Exactly what path is he taking with his latest single? A slippery path downslope! Then again he has legions of mindless noob fans, coupled with his countless remixes of cheesy teeny bopper pop acts so anything can happen
4. Paul van Dyk
No matter what he does he seems to be able to maintain more street cred unlike his contemporaries (although imho he sold out equally as much as Tiesto and the rest).
5. Random Noob Non-trance DJ
I don’t really give a shit about this one. David Guetta again? Or maybe they’ll spin the random two-tier wheel again to see who to include. Why two tier? Well, one tier to decide which genre they should include and then the 2nd tier to decide which specific DJ, of course.
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