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RA Poll: Top DJs of 2012

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Your favourite DJs of the year.




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only techno is real
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Next @ Klubnacht
Serato Face at #1? Wow.


deez heaux be trippin'
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Ben Klock should be Num 1 .


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I don't know why I'm surprised but still - what a boring list.


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Troxler isn't a technically good DJ, surely essential for a top 100 DJs list?!


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Congrats Seth, well deserved imo


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No lil louis ?

;-)




watch out for wierdos :p quoted from Adz sept 06 'darron is the only person I know (excluding the dj) that can singlehandedly turn a party from shit to good. fact.' rock on and dont u know it ;)
Who is Eats Everything??? :(


That's right, the people don't come because you grandiose motherfuckers don't play shit that they like. If you played the shit that they like, then people would come, simple as that.
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although this list, due to the change of rules, appears more "relevant" to current times then previous lists, i would still say it is driven by hype and a bit of a popularity contest tbh.


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Posted by CraigJamesConnolly
Troxler isn't a technically good DJ, surely essential for a top 100 DJs list?!



I'm pretty sure it was fan voted. I voted for him. Only saw him once but it was good.

Also check out his set at Mint Festival from September for anyone doubting that this guy can put a seriously good set together. Available on mixcloud. Stunning stuff.


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kinda a lot worse than last year,,,imo
the 50-100 has alot more talent than some of the top 10 if u ask me


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How is Eats Everything/Lee Foss rated higher then Marcel, Tama, Steffi, Prosumer and Levon. Tell me. (Oh yeah the list goes on with Harvey, Craig Richards who is an underrated DJ by many, Move D, Cassy...)
This list is shocking, I assume this is what people vote for and not RA's opinion so fair enough not gonna judge anyone.
But still... Shocking.

(So Richie is now a promoter basically, therefore he is number two?)


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Tini at no.15 is a joke, her productions are fall asleep boring and her dj sets the same.... joke
apollonia boys should be miles in front of her


Nakadia
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still a lot of the "pushed" ones with no talent are in there - but at least getting better every year ;-)


it's hard to be cool if you're funny
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Crap, i'm at 101, so close :p

Might disagree about the order, but all in all, the list does reflect what rocked the events I visited in 2012. Except Hawtin. ;)


Didier (aka Dj PsyTox) - Coincidence Records / Forteana
No Lil' Louis?


Congratulations seth.. Not my personal choice.. Luciano out of the top 20.. Villalobos out of the top 5... Dice and Carola staying put. Tini in the top 20.. Digweed still hanging in there. Congrats everyone


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Would be nice to see some more Dutchies in there next year, like: Tom Trago, Boris Werner, Makam, Job Jobse, San Proper, Legowelt, ...


so happy a decent poll at long last. cant complain with any entries to be fair. i seen 9/10 people who i would of defianlty voted for. And my vote made it in top 3!


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Oh yeah, where the fuck is SHED??


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Posted by alistairr
although this list, due to the change of rules, appears more "relevant" to current times then previous lists, i would still say it is driven by hype and a bit of a popularity contest tbh.



Some people are just never happy. All polls are a popularity contest you idiot.


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Where's Guetta?


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Second that...


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Wheres EROL!!!!


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TAMA SUMO !!


Gerd Janson's comment is a killer!!! .)


That's right, the people don't come because you grandiose motherfuckers don't play shit that they like. If you played the shit that they like, then people would come, simple as that.
Who is tINI ?


there are some really dodgy ones like miquel campbell ranked higher than Craig Richards or lee foss higher than Sven
but HEY not here to judge people`s opinions.


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No Paris?


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who is seth troxler??


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No trance Geriatrics thank God!!


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Some people just can't grasp the concept of how a voting poll works.


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where is Garnier? 2 years with LBS has been incredible. do that made luciano, loco says or dubfire to be on the list? And nina kraviz only 47? do I play much and very well throughout the year and edit an album, and Richie 2? If it takes 7 years without doing anything new. I don't understand people.


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Posted by Munireng
TAMA SUMO !!



shit list.


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Came for the list; stayed for the comments.


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Gerry Baboona


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there's more actual "dj talent" in 100-50 than 50-1. ...... very odd. RA needs to figure out how to make a Dj Poll an actual "DJ Poll"


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That #1 spot translates to max $50K booking fee per gig.


WOW, maybe i'm blind but where is Mathias Kaden ???????


Renaud Doye Insomniak Events // Dancecode Booking Agency http://www.insomniak-booking.com // http://www.dancecode.fr
Tableau Vivant
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forgot to vote because i was so excited by all this.


http://soundcloud.com/saatchi
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Ok a constructive contribution now: the most pleasing entry for me is DVS1 up to #58. Consistently a jaw-droppingly great DJ & a top guy too. The recognition is thoroughly deserved.


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Posted by ReneDaRocha
there's more actual "dj talent" in 100-50 than 50-1. ...... very odd. RA needs to figure out how to make a Dj Poll an actual "DJ Poll"


it's a fucking popular vote. most people have shit taste in music. ra does its part by reviewing mostly good stuff and by staying critical. what else can be done?


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Next @ Loop
Don't necessarily agree with the result but I think it's a fair reflection of what's popular / relevant at the minute. Even if its not all to my taste.

Still some surprises though. Had no idea some people were as popular as they apparently are.

Would like to mention my distaste at some pm's I got sent on here though from some pretty well known names. 'Dont forget to vote for us...' I had hoped the RA poll would stay free of that kinda spamming but I think it's importance has well overtaken the DJ Mag shambles now and that probably means more advertising and more spam is forthcoming in future.


http://soundcloud.com/neillmurphy
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Posted by olos
kinda a lot worse than last year,,,imo
the 50-100 has alot more talent than some of the top 10 id u ask me



110% true


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DVS1 at 68?bitch please


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Resident 'only-house-and-techno-are-cool-enough' Advisor


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scuba is not a dj, so i dont know why he is rated above anyone else in the list. yes its true, turning up to events with a pre-recorded mix isn't djing i'm afraid!


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a great producer


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Posted by ezi-on
Wheres EROL!!!!



i voted for him!

I would like to see him get back to playing smaller venues though so shhhhh.....



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