DJ Mag‘s Top 100 DJs list for 2017 really stirred things up…
Whether or not the list actually matters is entirely up for debate. Although it undeniably represents some of the most talented DJ/producers in the game, there are some glaring absences and misrepresentations. It’s an imperfect system, but it’s the one we have, and it has lasting ramifications on booking fees and artist opportunities around the globe.
While some have proven to be victorious, others are bashing the entire concept. For Diplo, it’s both.
“Only 75 spots til I’m finally off this list — let’s go further next year,” he tweeted.
He’s not the only one to voice his disapproval with the list. Read down the rabbit hole below.
According to DJ Mag, there were over a million legitimate votes cast for the poll this year. The Top 100 standings include 15 new entries, seven re-entries and 5 non-movers. For a more thorough analysis, check out our full breakdown of the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2017 here.
DJs React to DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2017
Despite his No. 25 spot, Diplo goes straight savage this year…
Only 75 spots til I’m finally off this list 📉👇🏽 let’s go further next year https://t.co/2cxd0Dxuyh
— diplo (@diplo) October 22, 2017
Dieselboy points out that branding is everything…
haha dj mag top 100 dj’s. i know it’s beating a dead horse but…
djing has taken on a whole new meaning. should be the TOP 100 DJ BRAND
— Ð E S Ŧ R O Y E R (@DjDieselboy) October 22, 2017
3Lau is still waiting on an answer…
Hey @DJmag how much money did you raise for @UNICEF
— ▽ (@3LAU) October 22, 2017
It was a question, that was legitimately intended, and that I (& many more i’m sure) would like to know the answer to.
— ▽ (@3LAU) October 22, 2017
Kill the Noise speaks on real people, with real votes…
who still buys into that dj mag bullshit? are there real people that do?
— к†и (@killthenoise) October 22, 2017
the dj mag is whatever… and we know that.. buy tickets to shows that’s a real vote and if ur out there doin that, ur a true fan 🤘🍻
— к†и (@killthenoise) October 22, 2017
Shaun Frank candidly explains why he didn’t make the list…
I was offered an "advertising package". I politely declined…
— Shaun Frank (@Shaun_Frank) October 22, 2017
Josh Pan calls it all a joke…
the problem with dj mag top 100 is that nobody in america takes it seriously but everyone outside does
and they don't know it's a joke
— sliver🐱 (@joshpan) October 21, 2017
Bear Grillz explains why he cannot support…
I can't support any top DJ list if @bassnectar or @Excision aren't on it? #DJMagTOP100
— Bear Grillz (@itsbeargrillz) October 20, 2016
Kennedy Jones knows what’s really important…
My cat thinks I am the #1 Top DJ so that's what matters.
— KENNEDY JONES (@KennedyJonesTHO) November 1, 2016
Marcus Schössow asks some hard hitting questions…
When are people planning to not give a fuck about the DJ Mag Top 100 bullshit list & focus on music instead? We all know it's bullshit?
— Marcus Schössow (@marcusschossow) October 21, 2017
ZAXX points out some legitimate problems with the list…
we got porter at 96 flume at like 83 and dj fucking chester cheeto and dj candy corn in the top 30 https://t.co/lbUq9ydvXv
— greg (@ZAXXOfficial) October 22, 2017
Kayzo is just busy eating oysters — but ftw with his great attitude!
Oysters in New Orleans > dj mag
— kayzo (@KayzoMusic) October 21, 2017
In all seriousness congrats to all my dope friends that made the dj mag top 100. 🤘🏼🎉
— kayzo (@KayzoMusic) October 22, 2017