DJ Mag's Top 100 Launches Best Electro (etc) DJ Poll

DJ Magazine unveiled details of this year's top 100 DJ poll this week and revealed
that they'll be awarding medals for new categories including 'Best House DJ', 'Best
Electro DJ' and 'Best Hard Dance DJ' at this year's awards party.

The magazine predicted they'll attract even more votes than the 123,933 the hugely
poll received last year, despite increasing criticism from many of the DJs featured
in last year's poll including Sander Kleinenburg who in December branded it 'the
most ridiculous thing that's ever penetrated our scene'.

"Don't forget that the only people that vote in these things are 19 year old spotty
guys," the Dutch star (position 20) told Australian magazine 3D World, "I don't
think you're going to get a beautiful 23 year old woman that goes to the website to
vote after having a great night out."

UK techno lord Dave Clarke (36) also spoke harshly earlier this year telling Skrufff
'if capitalism is the new Christianity, Van Dyk must be God and Tiesto Jesus.'

"The recognition that means the most to me is a room full of bouncing booty and
happy faces whilst listening to music that is alternative to the scrote that trance
DJs 'play'," Dave added.

"It's about being bankable but keeping it true, following your beliefs and yet still
being successful all over the world. Soldiers get their awards posthumously."

Danny Howells (25) also complained about stars like Slam being omitted from the
poll, while New York house star Victor Calderone (60) told Skrufff "I want to be a
part of it but it is very much about hype."

"It's great to be on the list and to be acknowledged but it's just hype in my eyes,"
said Victor, "The bottom line is that if you're working, staying focused and putting
out good music, that's what's important," he suggested.

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