Backlash for DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2018 list as Reddit’s is praised as more accurate
The name’s are in for this year’s DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2018 and the international DJ community (artists and fans alike) is not happy. With loads of big names in the scene criticising DJ Mag’s methods, the list has been roasted the world over; many have commented on how a great deal of the ‘top’ DJ’s are only there because of expensive, exorbitant media campaigns that ensured them spots on the list.
Luckily, our rag-tag friend Reddit saved the day on this one, sharing their very own list that seems to be way more accurate when it comes to which DJs should be in the topspots. Although there are many differences between the two lists, both have Martin Garrix placed firmly at the top, which perhaps says something for this young Dutch artist.
Check out and compare the DJ Mag list with Reddit’s selection, below.
DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2018
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1. Martin Garrix
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26. VINAI
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51. Above & Beyond
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76. Da Tweekaz
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2. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
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27. NERVO
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52. Jeffrey Sutorius (formerly of Dash Berlin)
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77. Breathe Carolina
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3. Hardwell
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28. Headhunterz
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53. Carl Cox
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78. Deniz Koyu // KO:YU
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4. Armin van Buuren
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29. Angerfist
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54. Martin Jensen
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79. Adam Beyer
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5. David Guetta
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30. Bassjackers
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55. Paul van Dyk
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80. Daddy’s Groove
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6. Tiësto
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31. The Chainsmokers
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56. Will Sparks
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81. Mosimann
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7. Don Diablo
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32. Kygo
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57. Claptone
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82. Tchami
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8. Afrojack
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33. Timmy Trumpet
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58. Steve Angello
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83. Nghtmre
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9. Oliver Heldens
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34. Vini Vici
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59. deadmau5
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84. DJ L
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10. Marshmello
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35. Wolfpack
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60. Robin Shulz
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85. Wildstylez
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11. Steve Aoki
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36. Alan Walker
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61. Richie Hawtin
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86. Marco Carola
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12. R3hab
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37. Blasterjaxx
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62. Florian Picasso
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87. Cedric Gervais
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13. Alok
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38. Danny Avila
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63. Swedish House Mafia
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88. MaRLo
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14. W&W
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39. Kura
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64. Jay Hardway
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89. Deorro
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15. Avicii
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40. Calvin Harris
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65. Miss K8
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90. Andy C
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16. DVBBS
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41. Axwell / Ingrosso
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66. Mike Williams
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91. Solomun
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17. Lost Frequencies
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42. Diplo
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67. Andrew Rayel
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92. Lucas & Steve
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18. KSHMR
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43. Nicky Romero
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68. Mariana Bo
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93. Markus Schulz
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19. Vintage Culture
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44. Zedd
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69. Radical Redemption
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94. Bobina
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20. Eric Prydz
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45. Alesso
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70. Brennan Hart
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95. Paul Kalkbrenner
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21. Skrillex
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46. Tujamo
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71. Swanky Tunes
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96. Alison Wonderland
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22. Fedde Le Grand
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47. Yellow Claw
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72. MATTN
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97. Nina Kraviz
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23. Ummet Ozcan
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48. Cat Dealers
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73. Carta
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98. Rave Republic
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24. DJ Snake
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49. ATB
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74. Aly & Fila
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99. Carl Nunes
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25. Quintino
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50. Diego Miranda
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75. Ferry Corsten
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100. SLANDER
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