If you read Music Times article on the leaked rendition of the DJMag Top 100 DJs list, you'll probably be disappointed to see the real thing: It's exactly the same (except this time nos. 71 through 100 are included as well). Once again, Hardwell has established himself (or at least according to a poll that many EDM fans hold in very low esteem) as the no. 1 DJ on the planet. Regardless of controversy, the list gets referenced all year so the Dutch disc jockey could do worse than take the title for a second consecutive term.
Other big performers: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike moved up a few spots to the no. 2 position, while Armin van Burren lost one spot (although no. 3 in the world still sounds admirable to us). Martin Garrix, the wunderkind behind "Animals," rose 36 spots and took no. 4, making him more than just the youngest DJs on the chart but also one of the best. Deorro was the highest new entry, at no. 19, while Ummet Ozcan was the biggest mover, improving 68 spots to no. 31 from last year.
Then there are the entries that make the hardcore scene members shake their heads warily. The contest is already referred to, sarcastically, as a popularity contest, and there are a few names here that will draw "one hit wonder" criticism (whether that's true remains to be seen). Big single sellers DJ Snake (of "Turn Down For What") and The Chainsmokers ("Selfie") come in at nos. 65 and 97 respectively. The most shocking spot has to be Boy George (yes, that Boy George), who was a new entry at no. 89.
Check out the full list below.
01. Hardwell
02. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
03. Armin Van Buuren
04. Martin Garrix
05. Tiesto
06. Avicii
07. David Guetta
08. Nicky Romero
09. Skrillex
10. Steve Aoki
11. Calvin Harris
12. Afrojack
13. Blasterjaxx
14. Dash Berlin
15. Alesso
16. deadmau5
17. Showtek
18. W & W
19. Deorro
20. DVBBS
21. Nervo
22. Zedd
23. R3HAB
24. Andrew Rayel
25. Above And Beyond
26. Steve Angello
27. Dyro
28. Aly And Fila
29. Axwell
30. Dannic
31. Ummet Ozxan
32. Diplo
33. Krewella
34. Oliver Heldens
35. Fedde Le Grand
36. Vicetone
37. Angerfist
38. Paul Van DYk
39. Sebastian Ingrosso
40. Headhunterz
41. Borgore
42. KURA
43. Daft Punk
44. Markus Schulz
45. DJ Frontliner
46. Kaskade
47. DJ Brennan Heart
48. DJ Coone
49. Infected Mushroom
50. Laidback Luke
51. Sander Van Doorn
52. Dada Life
53. Knife Party
54. Dillon Francis
55. Yves V
56. Firebeatz
57. Porter Robinson
58. ATB
59. Carl Cox
60. Eric Prydz
61. Gabry Ponte
62. Vinai
63. MakJ
64. Radical Redemption
65. DJ Snake
66. Da Tweakaz
67. Noisecontroller
68. Carnage
69. Cosmic Gate
70. Diego Miranda
71. DJ Zatox
72. Quentin Mosimann
73. Tenishia
74. Gareth Emery
75. Umek
76. Tiddey
77. Zomboy
78. Bl3nd
79. Orjan Nilsen
80. TJR
81. Blau
82. Don Diablo
83. Madeon
84. wolfpack
85. Mike Candys
86. quintino
87. Borgeosmusic
88. Audien
89. Boy George
90. Richie Hawtin
91. Ferry Corsten
92. Code Back
93. Heat Beat
94. Merk & Kremont
95. Wildstylezs
96. Bingo Players
97. The Chainsmokers
98. John O'Callaghan
99. Arty
100. Felguk
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