Si sono conclusi da poche ore a Miami gli International Dance Music Awards 2011 (IDMA 2011), cerimonia cardine del Winter Music Conference che premia i migliori artisti, brani musicali e prodotti tecnologici per quanto riguarda il mondo della musica dance elettronica.
Gli oltre 2 milioni di voti provenienti da 183 paesi hanno decretato la lista dei 56 vincitori. I mattatori di questa edizioni sono senza dubbio Armin Van Buuren (5 premi tra cui Miglior Dj Internazionale), Swedish House Mafia (4 premi tra cui Miglior Gruppo Musicale), Pioneer (4 premi tra cui Miglior Produttore Di Componenti Elettronici), David Guetta (3 premi tra cui Miglior Producer) e Deadmau5 (3 premi). Doppiette da non sottovalutare anche per Afrojack e Duck Sauce, esplosi nel 2010 e pronti a continuare la loro crescita anche in questo 2011.
And the winners are…
International Dance Music Awards 2011: I vincitori
1. Best Underground Dance Track: Duck Sauce – Barbra Streisand
2. Best Alternative / Rock Dance Track: The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition
3. Best Latin / Reggaeton Track: Yolanda Be Cool & Dcup – We No Speak Americano
4. Best Commercial Dance Track: David Guetta & Chris Willis feat. Fergie & LMFAO – Gettin’ Over You
5. Best House / Garage Track: Duck Sauce – Barbra Streisand
6. Best R&B / Urban Dance Track: Rihanna – Only Girl (In The World)
7. Best Electro / Tech House: Swedish House Mafia feat. Pharrell – One (Your Name)
8. Best Rap / Hip Hop Dance Track: Far East Movement feat. The Cataracs & DEV – Like a G6
9. Best Trance Track: Armin Van Buuren vs. Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Not Giving Up On Love
10. Best Progressive Track: Swedish House Mafia feat. Pharrell – One (Your Name)
11. Best Dubstep / DnB / Jungle Track: Deadmau5 – Raise Your Weapon
12. Best Pop Dance Track: Lady Gaga – Alejandro
13. Best Minimal / Techno Track: Cirez D – Glow
14. Best Break-Through Dj: Afrojack
15. Best European Dj: Armin Van Buuren
16. Best American Dj (North America): Deadmau5
17. Best Global Dj: Armin Van Buuren
18. Best Radio Station (Global): BBC Radio 1
10. Best Terrestrial Radio Station (US): KCRW 89.9 (Los Angeles)
20. Best Radio Mix Show Dj: Armin Van Buuren – A State Of Trance
21. Best Compilation: Ministry Of Sound: Annual 2010
22. Best Full Length Dj Mix: Armin Van Buuren – State of Trance 2010
23. Best Producer: David Guetta
24. Best Remixer: Afrojack
25. Best Music Video: David Guetta & Chris Willis feat. Fergie & LMFAO – Gettin’ Over You
26. Best Dance Music Website: Beatportal.com
27. Best Podcast: Armin Van Buuren – A State of Trance
28. Best Break-Through Artist (Solo): Avicii
29. Best Break-Through Artist (Group): Swedish House Mafia
30. Best Artist (Solo): Deadmau5
31. Best Artist (Group): Swedish House Mafia
32. Best Music Publication: DJ Mag
33. Best Record Label Promoter or Exec In-House: Maykel Piron (Armada Music)
34. Best Independent Record Promotion / Marketing: John Suraci (Promo Only Promotions)
35. Best Music Retailer: iTunes
36. Best Dance Music Specialty Retailer: Beatport.com
37. Best Record Pool / Promo Subscription Service: Promo Only
38. Best American Record Label: Ultra Records
39. Best Global Record Label: Armada Records
40. Best Music Event: Ultra Music Festival (Miami)
41. Best Event Promoter: ID&T
42. Best U.S. Club: Space (Miami)
43. Best Global Club: Amnesia (Ibiza)
44. Best Headphones: Pioneer – HDJ 2000
45. Best Cartridge: Ortofon – S 120
46. Best Turntable: Technics – SL-1200 MK2
47. Best Mixer:: Pioneer – DJM-2000
48. Best CD Player:: Pioneer – CDJ-2000
49. Best Club Sound System (Manufacturer): JBL Audio
50. Best Club Sound System (Design): Martin Audio – Ministry Of Sound (London)
51. Best Pro Studio Product Of The Year: Ableton – Live 8
52. Best Keyboard or Sampler: M-Audio – Axiom 49
53. Best Manufacturer Of The Year:: Pioneer
54. Best Studio Software: Apple – Logic Pro 9
55. Best Dj Software: Traktor – Scratch Pro
56. Best New Product Of The Year: Apple – iPad
