While some people's idea of the perfect New Year's Eve is to stay in and watch the ball drop in Times Square on TV with Ryan Seacrest (or Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin), all cuddled up with a loved one and a bottle of Cabernet, many others will dance 'till the sun comes up.
DJs are the new rock stars -- and they're the tastemakers of the year's biggest party night. So what constitutes the perfect New Year's Eve playlist? ETonline reached out to the world's biggest DJs -- many of whom regularly play to crowds of tens of thousands -- to get their go-to tracks and tips for curating the soundtrack for the perfect New Year's party.
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DJs are the new rock stars -- and they're the tastemakers of the year's biggest party night. So what constitutes the perfect New Year's Eve playlist? ETonline reached out to the world's biggest DJs -- many of whom regularly play to crowds of tens of thousands -- to get their go-to tracks and tips for curating the soundtrack for the perfect New Year's party.
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1. The Chainsmokers: This DJ duo had a huge 2014 - cracking DJ Mag's prestigious Top 100 list for the first time at No. 97 riding support...
- 12/30/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Producer fell 7 meters when a skylight shattered during a birthday party at his apartment.
By Gil Kaufman
DJ Mehdi
Photo: Getty Images
Some details emerged on Wednesday (September 14) about the shocking death of French electro producer DJ Mehdi. The popular DJ (born Mehdi Favéris-Essadi) died on Tuesday at age 34 when he was fatally injured after falling from the roof of his Paris home.
Click for photos from the life and career of DJ Mehdi.
According to Liberation Next, Mehdi suffered fatal injuries when a skylight in the Plexiglas floor of his apartment in Paris' 20th arrondissement shattered, causing the DJ and three of his friends to plummet 7 meters. The three unidentified friends were sent to the hospital as well. One of Mehdi's publicists said the party at the DJ's home was a birthday celebration for pal DJ Riton, according to the French newspaper France Soir.
The Paris Social Club, where Mehdi often worked,...
By Gil Kaufman
DJ Mehdi
Photo: Getty Images
Some details emerged on Wednesday (September 14) about the shocking death of French electro producer DJ Mehdi. The popular DJ (born Mehdi Favéris-Essadi) died on Tuesday at age 34 when he was fatally injured after falling from the roof of his Paris home.
Click for photos from the life and career of DJ Mehdi.
According to Liberation Next, Mehdi suffered fatal injuries when a skylight in the Plexiglas floor of his apartment in Paris' 20th arrondissement shattered, causing the DJ and three of his friends to plummet 7 meters. The three unidentified friends were sent to the hospital as well. One of Mehdi's publicists said the party at the DJ's home was a birthday celebration for pal DJ Riton, according to the French newspaper France Soir.
The Paris Social Club, where Mehdi often worked,...
- 9/14/2011
- MTV Music News
Internationally-known French DJ and music producer DJ Mehdi has died, according to confirmed reports. He was 34 years old. The details of the accident, which occurred on Monday night, vary depending on source, with some reporting he fell from the roof of his Paris home and others claiming a mezzanine collapsed beneath him. At least two other unknown individuals were also injured in the accident. DJ Mag claims Mehdi was hosting a birthday party for his friend and creative partner Riton, with whom he had recently launched a music project entitled "Carte Blanche". Born Mehdi Faveris-Essadi in Hauts-de-Seine, France, DJ Mehdi...
- 9/14/2011
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
Update, 11:42 a.m.:According to French site Liberation Next, the accident happened at DJ Mehdi's home, when the mezzanine collapsed and fell several meters. Three others have been hospitalized.
Update, 11:30 a.m.: According to Le Monde, the PR agency Phunkster confirmed to 20 Minutes that there aren't any more details about the death of Mehdi, though it seems that he fell from a mezzanine level with some other people. Others are reporting he fell off a roof.
Hip hop/electro producer DJ Mehdi died Monday night at age 34. DJ Mehdi's publicist has confirmed the news, Consequence of Sound reports, though the cause of death is still unknown. Initial reports are calling it an accident.
The news first started trickling out on Twitter and was thought to be a hoax. DJ Cut Killer wrote (in French), “DJ Mehdi !!! There are no words to tell you the sorrow which I feel…...
Update, 11:30 a.m.: According to Le Monde, the PR agency Phunkster confirmed to 20 Minutes that there aren't any more details about the death of Mehdi, though it seems that he fell from a mezzanine level with some other people. Others are reporting he fell off a roof.
Hip hop/electro producer DJ Mehdi died Monday night at age 34. DJ Mehdi's publicist has confirmed the news, Consequence of Sound reports, though the cause of death is still unknown. Initial reports are calling it an accident.
The news first started trickling out on Twitter and was thought to be a hoax. DJ Cut Killer wrote (in French), “DJ Mehdi !!! There are no words to tell you the sorrow which I feel…...
- 9/13/2011
- by Gazelle Emami
- Huffington Post
Hip-hop/dance producer/DJ reportedly died from fatal injuries on Tuesday after roof of his Paris home collapsed.
By Adam Murphy
DJ Mehdi
Photo: Taylor Hill/ WireImage
French hip-hop/dance producer DJ Mehdi, who began his career on the underground Parisian hip-hop scene, died on Tuesday (September 13). According to several reports, the DJ/producer (born Mehdi Favéris-Essadi) was fatally injured when the roof of his Paris home collapsed. He was 34 years old.
Click for photos from the life and career of DJ Mehdi.
After working his way up to premier producer status, Mehdi linked up with French electro-house DJ/producer Pedro Winter (a.k.a. Busy P), whose label, Ed Banger Records, rose to international prominence with acts like Mr. Oizo, and SebastiAn and Justice. Mehdi's 2007 single "I Am Somebody," featuring Chromeo, enjoyed Stateside success, including placement in a commercial for Xm Radio.
But Mehdi was equally well-known for his remixes,...
By Adam Murphy
DJ Mehdi
Photo: Taylor Hill/ WireImage
French hip-hop/dance producer DJ Mehdi, who began his career on the underground Parisian hip-hop scene, died on Tuesday (September 13). According to several reports, the DJ/producer (born Mehdi Favéris-Essadi) was fatally injured when the roof of his Paris home collapsed. He was 34 years old.
Click for photos from the life and career of DJ Mehdi.
After working his way up to premier producer status, Mehdi linked up with French electro-house DJ/producer Pedro Winter (a.k.a. Busy P), whose label, Ed Banger Records, rose to international prominence with acts like Mr. Oizo, and SebastiAn and Justice. Mehdi's 2007 single "I Am Somebody," featuring Chromeo, enjoyed Stateside success, including placement in a commercial for Xm Radio.
But Mehdi was equally well-known for his remixes,...
- 9/13/2011
- MTV Music News
DJ Mehdi has died at the age of 34. The French hip-hop and electro producer, real name Mehdi Favéris-Essadi, passed away after an undisclosed "accident", his publicist has said. Reports have suggested that Mehdi fell from a roof. A message in French from Mehdi's friend DJ Cut Killer on Twitter translated as: "DJ Mehdi! There are no words to tell you the pain I feel... rest in peace, brother." Other names from the world of music joined Cut Killer to pay tribute to the Ed Banger Records star. (more)...
- 9/13/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
DJ Mehdi has reportedly died at the age of 34. The French hip-hop and electro producer, real name Mehdi Favéris-Essadi, is believed to have died after falling from a roof, though the details have not been confirmed. A message in French from Mehdi's friend DJ Cut Killer on Twitter translated as: "DJ Mehdi! There are no words to tell you the pain I feel... rest in peace, brother." Other names from the world of music joined Cut Killer to pay tribute to the Ed Banger Records star. BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie (more)...
- 9/13/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
DJ Mehdi -- a world famous DJ and music producer who's worked with Daft Punk and Chromeo -- has died after reportedly falling off of a roof. 34-year-old Mehdi -- real name Mehdi Favéris-Essadi -- was a big time French hip hop and electro producer. So far, no details from the accident have been released. Moments ago, Chromeo tweeted, "We lost our brother. No words." Drake also posted, "Damn...Rip Mehdi. 11:58 Am: A rep...
- 9/13/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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