Back in the beginnig of the dance scene DJs were just DJ's and producers were just producers, now its all about what your name is. If you make good records that everyone likes youve got an instant demo CD to prospective bookers. Many DJs are booked on this 'name' thing and not a lot of them can mix or even own decks im sure?

Its a pity as good DJs dont get anywhere unless they make great tracks - ie. DJ Jerome - must of been THE number one techno DJ in London, but coz he doesnt make GREAT tracks (no offence I love em!) hes not up there where he should be with the Liebings and Mills of this world.

I am just a DJ, but feel I need to make tracks to get my 'name' out there or else continue to DJ at the long list of barbecues, wedding and free parties which ive played for more than 10 years.

Its all about being a BIG NAME now, when it all used to be about the DJ, now the producer has the upper hand and he controls the way the scene goes now. Fair play, Im just waiting for the emphasis to rest with the DJ again - hopefully when it comes full-circle and dance music is back in vogue in around 10 years when i'll be at my peak at 42!!!!!

Only a few have great skills at both, and i must say first time i heard Dave The Drummer DJ (instead of live set), when I used to play at the country club near Yeovil I had to take my hat off to him as he knew how to do both well.

Doesn't really answer the question, but at least I never put me top 10 in!!!! :lol:

By the way Ive seen peoples list of favorite DJs before and some of them have included people who dont play turntables!!!