The Best Trance

Top 3 Dj's Around the World (According to DJ MAG 2007)
(1) 44444 | | | ARMIN VAN BUUREN | | | 33333

STYLE: Progressive and trance
KNOWN FOR: Armin Only/A State of Trance
TUNE OF 2007: DJ Shah featuring Adrina Thorpe ‘Who Will Find Me’
PRODUCER OF 2007: Deadmau5
BREAKTHROUGH DJ OF 2008: Jennifer Rene or Blake Jarrel
Finally. Five years after entering the Top 10 of our DJmag Top 100 DJs poll, Armin van Buuren has been crowned the World’s No.1 DJ. After edging into the No.2 spot last year, he’s now clinched the title. “It’s a really big honour, I’m kind of stunned, y’know?” smiles the top dog. “To be honest, I still haven’t got it into my head yet, it’s basically a dream come true!”
(2) 44444 | | | TIESTO | | | 33333

STYLE: Maximal
KNOWN FOR: Delivering epic DJ sets and productions.
TUNE OF 2007: Red Carpet 'Alright (Doman & Pettigrew Remix)'
PRODUCER OF 2007: Deadmau5
BREAKTHROUGH DJ OF 2008: DJ Phynn and Carl B.
After winning three years in a row before losing his crown to Paul van Dyk last year, Tiësto once again came close to lifting the No.1 title. So even a second place in the Top 100 must feel like a failure. Or perhaps not… When you've played to close to two million people in the last 12 months, failure is a word that doesn’t really apply. And Tiësto refuses to hit the campaign trail, last year actively encouraging fans to vote for new talent. “I’m sure there isn't a DJ in the world who doesn’t want to win," says the big fella. "But I never promoted myself to my fans like ‘Please vote for me!’ I think if you do that it takes away the charm of winning.”
(3) 44444 | | | JOHN DIGWEED | | | 33333

STYLE: Quality electronic house
KNOWN FOR: Consistent DJ sets, ‘Transitions’ radio show and CD series, Bedrock parties and various new haircuts.
TUNE OF 2007: Motivi Tuntematon ‘I Don’t Feel Good’
PRODUCER OF 2007: Carl Craig, Guy Gerber and Eric Prydz have all had a great year.
BREAKTHROUGH DJ OF 2008: Chloe Harris and Kazell.
John Digweed is well accustomed to long journeys. That’s largely a function of his globetrotting lifestyle of course, something he’s more than happy to talk about when DJmag tracks him down at Dallas airport. “You certainly clock up the air miles — not that you ever really want to get on a plane again,” laughs John. “But I do realise how fortunate I am because there are so many people who would love to visit all these countries and play the best clubs in the world. It’s taken hard work and dedication to get here though.”
Tiësto In Concert
Forever Today (opening)

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