ANPMartin Garrix was named the most popular DJ in the world for the fifth time
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Martin Garrix is by the prestigious magazine DJ Mag voted the most popular DJ in the world. It was the fifth time that the 28-year-old Dutchman received the prize.
He takes over the title from David Guetta, who came first last year. The year before, Garrix also finished in first place, just like in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Garrix thus equals the record of Armin van Buuren, who presented him with the prize. Van Buuren himself also won prizes this year; he finished in sixth place. AfroJack came seventh. Van Buuren came first in the most popular trance DJ subcategory.
“I’m on the list with all my idols,” Garrix said as he accepted the award. “I look up to Armin, I look up to Tiësto. My biggest concern when I came into the list and finished at the top was that it could only go downhill from there. So it’s very special that we’re back in first place. “
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The award was presented during the Amsterdam Music Festival in the Johan Cruijff Arena. After his win, Garrix took the stage for a performance.
Today is the last day of the five-day Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). During the largest annual dance festival in the world, well-known and unknown DJs perform at dozens of locations in the city.
Martin Garrix Crowned World’s Most Popular DJ – Again!
Well, well, well! Looks like the DJ world hasn’t found a new flavour of the month yet. Martin Garrix, the 28-year-old Dutch maestro of electronic beats, has been awarded the title of Most Popular DJ in the World for the fifth time by the illustrious magazine DJ Mag. That’s right, folks, he’s got more wins than David Guetta has wrinkles — and you know how many those are!
A Champ and His Idols
Garrix, who seemingly bats away competition like it’s a pesky fly, takes the crown back from none other than David Guetta, who was last year’s victor. To be fair, winning once is great, but winning five times? That’s like being the DJ version of a Marvel superhero – but without the spandex suit and awkward cape. Perhaps he should consider a side gig in superhero films, where his superpower could be “Dropping Beats at Light Speed.”
Now, let’s not forget our boy Armin van Buuren, the legend who shared the stage with Garrix when he received the award. You know you’re doing well when the guy handing you the trophy is a living legend himself. Van Buuren clinched sixth place this year, which places him as the elderly statesman of the DJ world, possibly considering retirement but still managing to manipulate the public with his intoxicating trance beats.
As Garrix humbly accepted the award, he had the audacity to say, “I look up to Armin, I look up to Tiësto.” Oh, please! Isn’t that like Tom Hanks saying he looks up to Meryl Streep? They’re all at the top of their game. Maybe we should just give them all participation trophies and call it a day!
Performances, Parties, and Persistence
The emphatic prize ceremony took place during the grand Amsterdam Music Festival at the Johan Cruijff Arena, a venue that hosted Garrix’s silky moves and glorious beats after he basked in his latest triumph. And if you’ve never been to the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), let me tell you, it’s the place to be! More DJs than you can shake a glow stick at are performing across the city, making this the ultimate playground for beat droppers and glow-in-the-dark enthusiasts alike.
In an era where DJing is as complex as Rubik’s cube and often involves less than 20% actual DJing, it’s refreshing to see Garrix hold onto his crown. Sure, he might not be spinning vinyl in a dusty basement, but have you heard his drops? They could make even a panda dance at a wedding, and what more can you ask of a DJ?
The Final Beat
So, as Mr. Garrix sweeps his fifth title, let’s raise a glass (or an overpriced drink at a festival) to the maestro who’s not just a giant in the world of electronic music but also a shining star in the carefully curated – and often chaotic – universe of DJs. With a smile, rhythm in his step, and a talent for not just surviving, but thriving, it seems that every time he takes the stage, it’s never just a performance; it’s a celebration.
And who knows, maybe next year we’ll be discussing his sixth trophy while David Guetta is busy wondering where all his hair went. Until then, keep those beats pumping and your glow sticks waving, because Garrix is not done yet!
