DJ Mag Top 100
“Thicc Booty McSpin Daddy”: Redditors Rally Behind Fake Artist to Disrupt DJ Mag’s Top 100 List
It’s that time of year again: DJ Mag is about to unleash the EDM kraken with its annual Top 100 DJs competition. Hoping to change the game is one fed up Redditor who is rallying a network of trolls to cast their ballots for a fake DJ. “initially i thought deez nuts but i thought we should make it even more ridiculous,” he said of the fictitious artist, dubbed Thicc Booty McSpin Daddy. The post has since been pinned to the top of the r/EDM subreddit by its moderators. Recommended Articles Thicc Booty McSpin Daddy has gained some serious traction so far, and the nonexistent DJ’s creator has even appealed to dance music superstar Dillon Francis for help with the campaign. Now in its 28th year, the Top 100 DJs list is no stranger to jokes...
Female DJ Representation Is on the Rise—But There’s a Long Way to Go
There has long been a disparity with gender in the electronic music space. However, according to the 2021 IMS Business Report, the gap is finally starting to close—albeit at snail speed. The annual data collected by this private company analyzes its findings through the lens of Google Search volume generated by DJ Mag‘s “Top 100 DJs” list. This year women had a slightly stronger presence on list, which is traditionally dominated by men. While the polarizing list has often come under scrutiny for ranking key figures in the industry at low slots, the fact that more and more women are being nominated by the public is a key indicator that we are seeing a shift in support. The latest iteration saw 13 female DJs listed—including five newcomers—which i...
DJ Mag Announces Weekly Livestreams in Honor of Top 100 List
Each year, the controversial DJ Mag Top 100 list becomes a major talking point in the EDM world. Artists seem split between battling for the top spot or denouncing the list entirely. This year, the dance music publication will be hosting weekly livestreams for two months, which will serve as a countdown to the countdown. The voting is set to begin on Wednesday, July 15th. For the fourth year in a row, proceeds from the list will be donated to support Unicef in their battle against COVID-19. Each Saturday and Sunday from now until September, DJ Mag will host performances from many EDM mainstays and underground stars. Organizers stated that Saturdays will see sets from artists on the main DJ Mag Top 100 list while Sundays will feature artists from their house and techno-frien...
