Style:
“Hardwell music.”
Best known for:
“My DJ sets, productions, Revealed Recordings, Hardwell On Air radio show.”
Tune of the year:
“Tiësto & KSHMR feat Vassy ‘Secrets’.”
From:
Netherlands
Breakthrough DJ/producer of 2015:
“Kill The Buzz, Wiwek and Tom & Jame.”
Is the future still bright for EDM?:
“Absolutely! Why wouldn’t it be? Dance music is very healthy right now and doesn’t look likely to disappear overnight, least not to me!”
Does the constant travelling and DJ lifestyle ever take its toll on you mentally?:
“Life as a touring artist can be gruelling at times but you have to love what you do, otherwise it’s really not the path for you.”
What cause is closest to your heart?:
“I’ve just launched my own charity project, United We Are Foundation. I’m planning to set the world record for the biggest-ever guestlist by offering 100,000 fans the chance to come to the show on my personal guestlist. The show will be in Mumbai, India on 13th December and the cause is to give back to the community by providing a social change for underprivileged kids.”
Why aren’t there more women in the Top 100 DJs poll?:
“I’m glad to see more female artists breaking through and making a name for themselves in the scene as a whole. I can only foresee that this growth in female artists in electronic music will see more women making it into the Top 100 DJs poll.”
What do you think of DJs who use ghost producers?:
“My view is if you’re not producing your own tracks, then just be honest. The fans don’t deserve to be lied to.”