Richie Hawtin #1 DJ in the world right now... AGREE/DISAGREE?
In terms of our global dance music scene right now (Sept.2008), would you agree with me that Richie deserves to be considered #1? (I'm not really talking about the DJ Mag 100 poll specifically, just pointing out how Richie is pretty much on top right now)
- gigs
- label
- influence
- skill
The guy is making massive waves (especially in Europe) right now and IMO is the ambassador of techno (and therefore dance music today)...
I think 20 years from now we'll look back and recognize him amongst the top 5 best dj's ever.
Its amazing how much love and respect he gets in Europe compared to his home country.
Closes almost every major techno festival (7 hour Timewarp set was amazing).
Looking forward to seeing him at Minitek on Sunday.
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Sep-11-2008 01:04
The Highroller
ad hoc and ad lib
Registered: Oct 2002
Location: Flying over the cuckoo's nest
Some more videos of the Richie World Tour that I went on last year lol:
(notice Luciano partying in the booth)
Sep-11-2008 01:05
Owen M
nightdreamer...
Registered: May 2005
Location: The Hammer (Hamilton, Ontario)/ Calgary Alberta
anyone who can get 3+1/2 half naked men (half point going to the unbuttoned shirt) in the booth should be considered the best...regardless of what their playing. ha.
Hawtin is already a dignified legend in the dance music world. In 20 years music culture in general will put him on the same pedestal.
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Sep-11-2008 01:05
jon jon
viva la clubland
Registered: Jan 2001
Location: Footwork
quote:
Originally posted by Owen M
Hawtin is already a dignified legend in the dance music world. In 20 years music culture in general will put him on the same pedestal.
I don't know too many DJs doing what Richie does and those that are doing it just do not get the same amount of attention. Richie is beyond DJing or performances or touring - his label (as much as you can love it or hate it) has been magnificently branded and rebranded several times over and has influenced legions of people worldwide. The label parties are carefully crafted, the artists on the roster live eat breathe and sleep Minus...basically what I'm saying is that Richie is a package of things now and that package has been hugely successful, and not just in niche markets either.
Sep-11-2008 01:21
petro
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jun 2002
Location: Toronto
good to know someone has their finger on the pulse, where would i be with out a jon jon thread telling me where the music scene is at today
Registered: Nov 2002
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Haven't been paying attention too much. Maybe I should be?
Sep-11-2008 01:33
activate
I <3 Boobies
Registered: Mar 2003
Location: Toronto
Re: Richie Hawtin #1 DJ in the world right now... AGREE/DISAGREE?
quote:
Originally posted by jon jon
The guy is making massive waves (especially in Europe) right now [/b][/SIZE]
did you only just find out about him recently or something? He's been huge in europe for over decade. lol
Sep-11-2008 01:56
rabbitjoker
aural sadist
Registered: Aug 2002
Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA
quote:
Originally posted by petro
good to know someone has their finger on the pulse, where would i be with out a jon jon thread telling me where the music scene is at today
