Take this with a humongous grain of salt — according to a leaked DJ Mag Top 100 list, Hardwell will once more be crowned #1 DJ at this year’s upcoming DJ Mag Top 100 competition. The list, often characterized as more of a popularity contest rather than an accurate depiction of skill, is based more-or-less on user submissions. With such a voting system in place, it can be seen how those with the better marketing campaign are more likely to end up on the list as opposed to fresh talent. But even with its apparent flaws, making DJ Mags Top 100 list still remains a highly sought-after achievement for any DJ. Take a look at the leaked list, which provides ranks up to 70 of the 100 total (and positions changes from last year), and keep in mind that it’s probably a complete fabrication.

1. Hardwell (-)
2. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike (+4)
3. Armin van Buuren (-1)
4. Martin Garrix (+36)
5. Tiesto (-1)
6. Avicii (-3)
7. David Guetta (-2)
8. Nicky Romero (-1)
9. Skrillex (+2)
10. Steve Aoki (-2)
11. Calvin Harris (+4)
12. Afrojack (-3)
13. Blasterjaxx (+58)
14. Dash Berlin (-4)
15. Alesso (-2)
16. Deadmau5 (-4)
17. Showtek (+10)
18. W & W (-4)
19. Deorro (new entry)
20. DVBBS (new entry)
21. Nervo (-5)
22. Zedd (+2)
23. R3hab (+35)
24. Andrew Rayel (+4)
25. Above & Beyond (-8)
26. Steve Angello (+12)
27. Dyro (+3)
28. Aly & Fila (-8)
29. Axwell (-10)
30. Dannic (+44)
31. Ummet Ozcan (+68)
32. Diplo (+32)
33. Krewella (+11)
34. Oliver Heldens (new entry)
35. Fedde Le Grand (-6)
36. Vicetone (+24)
37. Angerfist (-3)
38. Paul van Dyk (-6)
39. Sebastian Ingrosso (-21)
40. Headhunterz (-17)
41. Borgore (new entry)
42. DJ KURA (new entry)
43. Daft Punk (-21)
44. Markus Schulz (-23)
45. Frontliner (-8)
46. ​​Kaskade (-10)
47. Brennan Heart (+14)
48. Infected Mushroom (+5)
49. Zatox (+1)
50. Laidback Luke (-19)
51. Diego Miranda (+43)
52. Cosmic Gate (+28)
53. Carnage (new entry)
54. Noisecontrollers (+12)
55. Da Tweekaz (+31)
56. DJ Snake (new entry)
57. Radical Redemption (new entry)
58. MAKJ (new entry)
59. VINAI (new entry)
60. Gabry Ponte (new entry)
61. Eric Prydz (-7)
62. Carl Cox (-16)
63. ATB (-30)
64. Porter Robinson (-23)
65. Firebeatz (new entry)
66. Yves V (new entry)
67. Dillon Francis (+6)
68. Knife Party (-43)
69. Dada Life (-34)
70. Sander van Doorn (-31)