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Who Will Be 2014’s DJ Mag Top DJ?

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Every year DJs begin their long campaigns for votes filled with free mixes, bootleg packs and sometimes even original tracks in an effort to gain a spot, move up or become “The World’s Top DJ” on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list.

It’s basically become a tradition in the scene now; DJs go all out, blogs (like us) speculate and post information and freebies that DJs may give out and fans vote. Why all the noise for a little list? Started in 2004 with just 34 DJs on the list, ten years later, the list has grown to 100 with new up and coming DJs being added to the list every year. It is a chance for new DJs on to make a name of themselves besides the number of followers, plays on streaming sites and number of festivals played — in essence another selling point for tours or shows. The list also gives established DJs an extra ‘umph’ on ticket sales and bookings with club promoters using words like “One of the World’s Top DJs…” or the ultimate sell-out phrase, “World’s Number One DJ” And of course, fans get to vote for those DJs who made their year memorable and their commutes (Our podcast) to work or school bearable.

So who is going to be this year’s 2014 Top DJ? Dutch DJ, Hardwell, was crowned number one last year taking over what David Guetta held in 2012. This year I believe the number one spot isn’t so secure. I was lucky enough to see Hardwell at Echostage in December of 2013 and his production quality was great (not mention some of his chart topping tracks) but, in 2014, Hardwell has focused more on touring with the I AM HARDWELL tour, which could be a good thing, but, a lot of times fans tend to look at what music you’ve released than how many shows you had. For example, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, jumped 32 spots last year with releases that were played basically by every DJ like “Mammoth” and “Turn it Up”

Looking at other top DJs on the list; Afrojack, Steve Aoki and Nicky Romero will most likely stay stagnant or move among themselves but, Tiesto may have a shot at reaching number one again. Although David Guetta has released successful singles this year, the battle for top DJ will most likely land between Tiesto and Hardwell. Both have released successful tracks all year, “Dare You” from Hardwell and “Red Lights” from Tiesto, and both have had countless sold out shows and residencies in Las Vegas and other ‘EDM’ hotspots. The top DJ spot will basically come down to who can get the vote out the best.

In every election, there is always a wild card, and in this case the wild card for the top spot in my opinion would be Zedd. The young German producer has topped charts around the world with songs I don’t even have to name because you already know them, even going Platinum with his single “Clarity” Zedd would have to make a big jump though. Currently at #24, Zedd would have to attempt to repeat what he did last year, where he jumped 27 spots, to reach number one. I don’t think it would be too hard for Zedd to make that jump with all the air time, TV show appearances and even commercials he appears on — I mean the guy was the MTV Movie Awards this year.

The number one spot decision will come down to the fans, like you and me. Sure, freebies and mixes are cool and all but, at the end of the day fans will vote for the DJs who they think made the last 365.25 days of the year awesome, fun and memorable — at least from a music stand point. We all are touched by music; whether it be that DJ that was playing when you had that awesome night out with your friends that you still talk about today or that song that almost broke the repeat feature on your phone. These things, which seem cheesy and all, are going to reflect on who becomes number one this year. Who will you be voting for?

The polls for voting are open, vote for your five favorite DJs today!

DJ Style Guide: Zedd @ Coachella 2014

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Photo by Rukes

Zedd is known mostly for his hit tracks but, he is also known as ‘that one DJ that always wears flannels’ Here is with Martin Garrix at Coachella wearing a flannel, jeans and sneaks.

Nike Blazers – Teal NikeID – $135 USD:

Zedd Nike Shoes Blazers

Levi’s Premium Goods Collection 501® Original Fit Jeans – $188 USD: (I am sure you can find cheaper Levi jeans)
Premium Goods Collection 501® Original Fit Jeans

Hurley Short Sleeve Oxford Flannel – $60 USD: (Couldn’t find the right long sleeve version)
Flannel Oxford Short Sleeve Red Zedd

2014 Billboard Music Awards Finalists: AVICII, Zedd & Others

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Here is the official list of finalists for the annual Billboard Music Awards, covering various genres including Latin and Dance music. Zedd, AVICII and Daft Punk find themselves as finalists for all three Dance music categories. Full List of Dance and Latin Finalists Below.

Top Dance/Electronic Song:
Avicii “Wake Me Up!”
Daft Punk Featuring Pharrell Williams “Get Lucky”
Icona Pop Featuring Charlie XCX “I Love It”
Lady Gaga “Applause”
Zedd Featuring Foxes “Clarity”

Top Latin Song:
Marc Anthony “Vivir Mi Vida”
Daddy Yankee “Limbo”
Enrique Iglesias Featuring Romeo Santos “Loco”
Prince Royce “Darte Un Beso”
Romeo Santos “Propuesta Indecente”

Top Latin Album:
Marc Anthony “3.0”
Alejandro Fernandez “Confidencias”
Jenni Rivera “1969- Siempre: En Vivo Desde Monterrey: Parte 1
Prince Royce “Soy El Mismo”
Romeo Santos “Formula: Vol. 2”

Top Dance/Electronic Album
Avicii “True”
Daft Punk “Random Access Memories”
Lady Gaga “ARTPOP”
Lindsey Stirling “Lindsey Stirling”
Zedd “Clarity”

Top Latin Artist
Marc Anthony
Gerardo Ortiz
Jenni Rivera
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos

Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Avicii
Daft Punk
Calvin Harris
Lady Gaga
Zedd

COMPLETE LIST:

TOP ARTIST:
Miley Cyrus
Imagine Dragons
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Justin Timberlake

Top New Artist:
Bastille
Capital Cities
Ariana Grande
Lorde
Passenger

Top Male Artist:
Luke Bryan
Drake
Eminem
Bruno Mars
Justin Timberlake

Top Female Artist:
Beyoncé
Miley Cyrus
Lorde
Katy Perry
Rihanna

Top Duo/Group:
Florida Georgia Line
Imagine Dragons
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
One Direction
OneRepublic

Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Beyoncé
Luke Bryan
Eminem
One Direction
Justin Timberlake

Top Hot 100 Artist:
Miley Cyrus
Imagine Dragons
Lorde
Katy Perry
Justin Timberlake

Top Digital Songs Artist:
Miley Cyrus
Imagine Dragons
Lorde
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Katy Perry

Top Radio Songs Artist:
Imagine Dragons
Lorde
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Justin Timberlake

Top Touring Artist
Beyoncé
Bon Jovi
P!nk
Rihanna
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

Top Social Artist:
Justin Bieber
Miley Cyrus
One Direction
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Top Streaming Artist:
Miley Cyrus
Imagine Dragons
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Katy Perry
PSY

Top R&B Artist:
Beyoncé
Pharrell Williams
Rihanna
Robin Thicke
Justin Timberlake

Top Rap Artist:
Drake
Eminem
Jay Z
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Pitbull

Top Country Artist:
Luke Bryan
Florida Georgia Line
Darius Rucker
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift

Top Rock Artist:
Capital Cities
Fall Out Boy
Imagine Dragons
Lorde
Passenger

Top Latin Artist
Marc Anthony
Gerardo Ortiz
Jenni Rivera
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos

Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Avicii
Daft Punk
Calvin Harris
Lady Gaga
Zedd

Top Christian Artist
Mandisa
Skillet
tobyMac
Chris Tomlin
Matthew West

Milestone Award presented by Chevrolet
Imagine Dragons
John Legend
Luke Bryan
Ellie Goulding
OneRepublic
Carrie Underwood

ALBUM AWARDS

Top Billboard 200 Album:
Beyoncé “Beyoncé”
Luke Bryan “Crash My Party”
Drake “Nothing Was The Same”
Eminem “The Marshall Mathers LP 2”
Justin Timberlake “The 20/20 Experience”

Top R&B Album
Beyoncé “Beyoncé”
R. Kelly “Black Panties”
Robin Thicke “Blurred Lines”
Justin Timberlake “The 20/20 Experience”
Justin Timberlake “The 20/20 Experience (2 of 2)”

Top Rap Album:
J. Cole “Born Sinner”
Drake “Nothing Was The Same”
Eminem “The Marshall Mathers LP 2”
Jay Z “Magna Carta…Holy Grail”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis “The Heist”

Top Country Album:
Garth Brooks “Blame It All On My Roots: Five Decades of Influences”
Luke Bryan “Crash My Party”
Florida Georgia Line “Here’s To The Good Time”
The Robertsons “Duck The Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas”
Blake Shelton “Based On A True Story”

Top Rock Album:
Lana Del Rey “Born To Die”
Fall Out Boy “Save Rock And Roll”
Imagine Dragons “Night Visions”
Lorde “Pure Heroine”
Mumford & Sons “Babel”

Top Latin Album:
Marc Anthony “3.0”
Alejandro Fernandez “Confidencias”
Jenni Rivera “1969- Siempre: En Vivo Desde Monterrey: Parte 1
Prince Royce “Soy El Mismo”
Romeo Santos “Formula: Vol. 2”

Top Dance/Electronic Album
Avicii “True”
Daft Punk “Random Access Memories”
Lady Gaga “ARTPOP”
Lindsey Stirling “Lindsey Stirling”
Zedd “Clarity”

Top Christian Album:
Alan Jackson “Precious Memories: Volume II”
Skillet “Rise”
Third Day “Miracle”
Chris Tomlin “Burning Lights”
Various Artists “WOW Hits 2014”

SONG AWARDS

Top Hot 100 Song:
Miley Cyrus “Wrecking Ball”
Imagine Dragons “Radioactive”
Lorde “Royals”
Katy Perry “Roar”
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams “Blurred Lines”

Top Digital Song:
Imagine Dragons “Radioactive”
Lorde “Royals”
OneRepublic “Counting Stars”
Katy Perry “Roar”
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams “Blurred Lines”

Top Radio Song:
Avicii “Wake Me Up!”
Lorde “Royals”
Katy Perry “Roar”
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams “Blurred Lines”
Justin Timberlake “Mirrors”

Top Streaming Song (Audio)
Daft Punk Featuring Pharrell Williams “Get Lucky”
Imagine Dragons “Radioactive”
Lorde “Royals”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton “Can’t Hold Us”
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams “Blurred Lines”

Top Streaming Song (Video)
Baauer “Harlem Shake”
Miley Cyrus “We Can’t Stop”
Miley Cyrus “Wrecking Ball”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz “Thrift Shop”
Katy Perry “Roar”

Top R&B Song:
Beyoncé Feat. Jay Z “Drunk In Love”
Drake Featuring Majid Jordan “Hold On, We’re Going Home”
Pharrell Williams “Happy”
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams “Blurred Lines”
Justin Timberlake Feat. Jay Z “Suit & Tie”

Top Rap Song:
Eminem Featuring Rihanna “The Monster”
Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake “Holy Grail”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton “Can’t Hold Us”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz “Thrift Shop”
Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha “Timber”

Top Country Song:
Luke Bryan “Crash My Party”
Luke Bryan “That’s My Kind Of Night”
Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly “Cruise”
Darius Rucker “Wagon Wheel”
Blake Shelton Featuring Pistol Annies & Friends “Boys ‘Round Here”

Top Rock Song:
Capital Cities “Safe And Sound”
Imagine Dragons “Demons”
Imagine Dragons “Radioactive”
Lorde “Royals”
Passenger “Let Her Go”

Top Latin Song:
Marc Anthony “Vivir Mi Vida”
Daddy Yankee “Limbo”
Enrique Iglesias Featuring Romeo Santos “Loco”
Prince Royce “Darte Un Beso”
Romeo Santos “Propuesta Indecente”

Top Dance/Electronic Song:
Avicii “Wake Me Up!”
Daft Punk Featuring Pharrell Williams “Get Lucky”
Icona Pop Featuring Charlie XCX “I Love It”
Lady Gaga “Applause”
Zedd Featuring Foxes “Clarity”

Top Christian Song
Building 429 “We Won’t Be Shaken”
Mandisa “Overcomer”
Sidewalk Prophets “Help Me Find It”
Chris Tomlin “Whom Shall I Fear (God Of Angel Armies)”
Matthew West “Hello, My Name Is”

Zedd – Find You (Official Video) [Teaser]

Looks like Zedd has followed the same creative route as the “Clarity” music video with the “Find You” one. Lookin’ good though.

Dillon Francis with His Dad & Other Family Moments [Gallery]

Dillon, Zedd and Uncle Diplo

Dillon, Zedd and Uncle Diplo
Dillon arguing with his Dad

Dillon arguing with his Dad

Papa Tiesto disaproves of Dillon's Meal

Papa Tiesto disaproves of Dillon’s Meal

Father and Son Photo

Father and Son Photo

Uncle Diplo showing some love

Uncle Diplo showing some love

D'awww (Peep Zedd's Brotherly Jealousy)

D’awww (Peep Zedd’s Brotherly Jealousy)

NOTE: These aren’t really his family, just his music family. This is just a play on Dillon’s “My Dad Hates Me” and “Are you my dad?” jokes.

Corillo Commute 011: Zedd, Diplo, Armin Van Buuren & Many More

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This episode contains tracks from Diplo, Skidope, Low Pros (Lex Luger & A-Trak), David Guetta, AVICII, Zedd, Yellow Claw and Many More!

We have a one minute snippet of Samuai James’ new track “Karbon” out March 7th, 2014.

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Track Listing:
01. Low Pros – 100 Bottles (feat. Travi$ Scott)
02. Rich Homie Quan – Some Type of Way (Sikdope Remix)
03. Audiotricz Ft. John Harris – Momentum
04. Zedd – Find You (Feat Matthew Koma & Miriam Bryant)
05. Armin van Buuren – Ping Pong (A-lusion Edit)
06. Royal Disco – Night Club Massacre
07. Blackburn Ft. Yuna-X – Shelter
08. Excision Ft. Messinian – X Rated (Geck-o & Phrantic vs Space Laces Bootleg)
09. Yellow Claw – Shotgun Ft. Rochelle (LNY TNZ Remix)
10. DJ Fresh vs Diplo – Earthquake (LNY TNZ & Yellow Claw Remix)
11. AVICII – Addicted To You (David Guetta Remix) [NEW RELEASE]
12. Samuai James – Karbon [OUT 03/07]
13. Yellow Claw & LNY TNZ – Last Night Ever (Isaac Remix)
14. Harha – Shores of Hell
15. London Grammar – Wasting My Young Years (Infuze Futuristic Soul Remix)
16. Code Black & Atmozfears – Starting Over

Zedd – Clarity (Brillz Remix) (Preview) [Electro Trap]

Washington, D.C. – Yes, really its a trap remix of “Clarity”. Zedd has slowly been releasing previews of some of the remixes for his “Clarity Remixes” album, including Tiesto’s remix, which many would call somewhat weak, and now Brillz’ trap remix. Although the original song has a progressive feel to it with vocals that reflect that, the Trap remix doesn’t sound half bad with an amazing build up and nice application of trap beats to the vocals. Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.

Stream The “Zedd – Clarity (Brillz Remix) (Preview)” Below:

Zedd Ft. Foxes – Clarity (Vicetone Remix) [Progressive House]: FREE DOWNLOAD

Washington, D.C. – If you liked the original version of Zedd and Foxes’ track, “Clarity” you will love this remix by dutch duo, Vicetone. The remix is a high energy yet tranquil progressive house track that will have you jumping and dancing along. Download both the radio edit and extended mix versions of the remix below.

Stream “Zedd Ft. Foxes – Clarity (Vicetone Remix)” Here:

Download:
Zedd Ft. Foxes – Clarity (Vicetone Remix) [Radio Edit & Extended Mix]