To be honest essential mix has more unknown DJs then they have popular DJs. Most of the DJs arent even in the top 100.

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Christopher Lawrence is a solid dj, as a mixer, and plays a very unique and driving sound. I wouldn't call him God, but he's definitely good. He's a lot more technical than Tiesto or Oakie, but his flavor can be a little bit weak at times. I find that he sticks in the Christopher Lawrence/Moonshine sound a little much at times, but I still respect him and plan on seeing him play again. You really can't question his credibility. Most people that are knowledgeable, know who he is and many have heard his productions (a la Mile Hi - Night Fever), even if they don't know it's him.

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Originally posted by Durrrtysouth To be honest essential mix has more unknown DJs then they have popular DJs. Most of the DJs arent even in the top 100.

That doesn't mean they aren't known outside of the US.

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Just to show you how the EM is no longer what it used to be, just look at these upcomming guest:

John O'bir (Quality DJ but unranked)
David Guetta (Popular Hose DJ, but by no means a superstar)
Nik Fanciulli (heard his name, not heard much from him)
Eddie Halliwell (again heard his name but never heard him)
Ben Watt (unranked house DJ)
Krafty Kuts (heard the name but dont know himn either)

these names I am sure are respectable DJs, just as CL is, but if we saw any of them ranked in the top 10 of a popularity poll, then you know something isnt right.

My point being, CL is a legendary DJ, but he is overated. No way he is one of the 10 most popular DJs on the planet. Yes he has skills and a cool sound, but could he fill up a club by himself in Ibiza, England, Holland, NYC?

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Originally posted by Durrrtysouth Just to show you how the EM is no longer what it used to be, just look at these upcomming guest: John O'bir (Quality DJ but unranked) David Guetta (Popular Hose DJ, but by no means a superstar) Nik Fanciulli (heard his name, not heard much from him) Eddie Halliwell (again heard his name but never heard him) Ben Watt (unranked house DJ) Krafty Kuts (heard the name but dont know himn either) these names I am sure are respectable DJs, just as CL is, but if we saw any of them ranked in the top 10 of a popularity poll, then you know something isnt right.

No, it just indicates that Chris doesn't have the same PR cabinet backing him than say Tiesto.

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My point being, CL is a legendary DJ, but he is overated. No way he is one of the 10 most popular DJs on the planet. Yes he has skills and a cool sound, but could he fill up a club by himself in Ibiza, England, Holland, NYC?

That is of course true. He's still a pretty new name DJ wise, but he's definitely been around outside of the american border.

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So in your opinion, do you think he honestly deserves the label as one of the 10 most popular DJs on the planet?

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Originally posted by Durrrtysouth So in your opinion, do you think he honestly deserves the label as one of the 10 most popular DJs on the planet?

Not at all. I can't recall giving him that label to be honest. However, saying that noone outside of the US knows his name is not fair either, as his recent exploits show.

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Originally posted by Durrrtysouth David Guetta (Popular Hose DJ, but by no means a superstar) Nik Fanciulli (heard his name, not heard much from him) Ben Watt (unranked house DJ) Krafty Kuts (heard the name but dont know himn either)

all seriously well respected DJ's, the chances are people in the UK are going to know these names instead of Christopher Lawrence, so you can hardly say the EM is going downhill

Then let me re-phrase:

EM doesnt have the international appeal it once had.

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Originally posted by Durrrtysouth Then let me re-phrase: EM doesnt have the international appeal it once had.

and you've been listening for how long? every week?
I do believe you're going on the occasional big sets
it's always been like this

I have been following EM for the past 5 years, and no it has never been like this. I remember looking at the schedules and I always knew somehting about every guest on EM. Now....who the hell is Radio Soulwax, Kings of Tomorrow? Common, if you dont notice that Tong has made a concioous effort to be more underground than he used to, the you are a blind elitist.

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