Lennaert Ekelmans

I'm Lennaert Ekelmans, The Netherlands, 22 years old, serial entrepreneur, web developer, CakePHP'er, hobby-photographer and trance-addict.

Since April I've a blog, read here why.

My personal favourite DJs

Another music post on my blog. Every year you can vote for your top 5 DJ's which where special for you this year. I have a mixed feeling about the DJ MAG poll because I prefer to keep my favourites DJ's for me alone so the gigs are not crowded and the DJ does not get too arrogant. On the other hand it's important to let your favourite DJ's know you support them since this DJ MAG poll is pretty important for them.

For a very long time I'm a big fan of Armin van Buuren, but since he raised in popularity, the gigs were more crowded, the ticket prizes increased badly and the atmosphere went down. That's the prize we've to pay when our favourite DJ's getting more and more popular.

Anyway I would also like to support those who gave me a good feeling, a healthy vibe and the thrills on my back. Here's my list:

1. Armin van Buuren (Now # 1)
Armin was again awesome this year, my favourite DJ of this year especially after the successful ASOT 400 parties in Wuppertal and Rotterdam. Every week he's listening hundreds of tracks to give us his weekly radio show A State of Trance.

2. Blake Jarrell (Now # ?)
A typical 'best of the rest' DJ, I'm already following him for a while and again this year he made me smile more than once. Especially his album 'Concentrate' was fabulous, my favourite album of the year. Hopefully he will spin the wheels more in the Netherlands soon. Extra credits for him for his Twitter activity, it's always nice to follow your favourite DJ's.

3. Above and Beyond (Now # 4)
Last year my number 1 for their Sirens of the Sea album. I enjoyed their radio shows a lot, but missed the special thrill I was used of them. Hopefully next year?!

4. Marcus Schossow (Now # 124)
Ever heard his radio show 'Tone Diary'? It's hilarious! New DJ on my list, I like his style a lot, did some awesome remixes this year and did an incredible performance at Trance Energy. Come to Holland a bit more please! =) Extra credits for his funny Twitter activity!

5. Gareth Emery (Now # 23)
Gereth Emery made two of my favourite tracks this year. His performance in Rotterdam @ ASOT 400 was very nice and enough reasons to put him in my top 5.

Other DJ's who deserve some extra credits are Roger Shah, my favourite German DJ with his sexy voice, I loved the Sunlounger album! First State, an stunning performance at the Future Talent stage of Trance Energy. Markus Schulz, nice album you made!

Give your voice and vote at http://www.top100djs.net/


Badges by my girlfriend Illuminal