Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike: View From the Top

The Belgian producer duo’s Dimitri Vegas on topping EDM charts, their mantra to success and why being one of the world’s top DJs isn’t a big deal.

- Riddhi Chakraborty

WHEN WE LAST SPOKE with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike aka DVLM, the duo couldn’t care less about their No.1 ranking on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs. It was just a number to them. “People sometimes talk to us like topping DJ Mag Top 100 is an Olympic achievement or something,” says Dimitri Thivaios of the Belgian DJ duo. “I don’t think there’s a big difference between being No.1, No.2 or No.3.”

Although the EDM act, comprising Dimitri and his brother Michael, lost the top spot to Dutch house producer Martin Garrix in the recently announced list for 2016, it’s not something they’re too upset about. Says Dimitri, “All the people in that list are artists that I respect so much. I mean, the recipe in general is to work hard, do your best, try to make good music and appreciate the love your fans give you.”