SIXTH ANNUAL GLOBAL SPIN AWARDS NOMINEES & HONOREES ANNOUNCED

The Global Spin Awards (GSA), honoring the most dynamic and talented DJ’s from around the world, alongside REVOLT, unveiled the 2018 nominees.  The award show will take place in Los Angeles, at the Novo Theater on February 15th, 2018. The announcement was made exclusively on “Power 105.1’s - The Breakfast Club” which airs on REVOLT.

Now in its sixth year, the Global Spin Awards has become a pillar of the music industry and is celebrated by top-talent, including nominees, DJ Khaled, DJ Envy, Marshmello, The Chain Smokers and Funk Flex. Each year, the nominees are chosen from submissions across 30 categories, showcasing some of the most talented creators and breakthrough DJs.  The most reputable DJs in the industry, celebrities, and top music executives, will gather to celebrate their work and the growth of the DJ industry.

The Global Spin Awards also announced the 2018 honoree recipients: Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Timbaland will receive the “Lifetime Achievement Award” and CEO of So So Def and Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Jermaine Dupri will receive the “Breaking Barriers Award.” Each year GSA recognizes two respected visionaries that have contributed to the continuous growth and success of the industry. This year, both recipients share a timeless legacy and influence on music, and beyond.

2018 Global Spin Awards Nominee List:

DJ OF THE YEAR
Calvin Harris
Metro Boomin
DJ Khaled
The Chainsmokers
DJ Envy
Diplo

HIP HOP DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Self
Funk Flex
DJ Drama
DJ Khaled
DJ Envy           
Metro Boomin

EDM DJ OF THE YEAR 
A-Trak
Steve Aoki   
Skrillex           
Diplo
Calvin Harris
Marshmello

CELEBRITY DJ OF THE YEAR
Brody Jenner 
DJ Snoopadelic
Jermaine Dupri
Lil Jon
Questlove       
Swizz Beatz     

NATIONAL MIXSHOW DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Drama
DJ Self           
Funk Flex
DJ Envy
LA Leakers
DJ Suss One
           
NATIONAL CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR       
D-Nice           
Diplo               
DJ Quicksilva 
DJ Camilo
Chase B

FEMALE DJ OF THE YEAR 
DJ Kiss
DJ Diamond Kuts
DJ Duffey
DJ Carisma
Vashtie
DJ Poizon Ivy

NATIONAL OPEN FORMAT DJ OF THE YEAR
A-Trak       
IRIE                   
Vice                 
D-Nice
DJ Ruckus       
DJ Cassidy

ONLINE/SATELLITE RADIO DJ OF THE YEAR   
Statik Selektah
DJ Suss One
DJ Whoo Kid
DJ Superstar Jay           
DJ Wonder
DJ Drama

MIXTAPE DJ OF THE YEAR       
DJ Superstar Jay
DJ Kay Slay     
DJ Drama   
DJ Esco

TURNTABLIST OF THE YEAR     
Jimmi Riggz (Canada) 
DJ Osyris (Australia)   
DJ RENA (Japan)           
DJ Perly (USA)
DJ Ease (USA)

REGGAE DJ OF THE YEAR         
Bobby Konders
Jahlion Sound
DJ Norie
DJ Young Chow
DJ Waggy Tee

LATIN DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Cassanova
DJ Lobo
SANTAROSA
Alex Sensation
DJ C-Lo         

INTERNATIONAL DJ OF THE YEAR         
Martin Garrix
Steve Aoki
DJ Snake
Calvin Harris
Diplo

BREAKTHROUGH DJ OF THE YEAR     
Chase B
Austin Millz
DJ SpinKing
Metro Boomin
DJ Wallah
           
DJ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Calvin Harris - Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1
DJ Kay Slay – The Big Brother
DJ Khaled - Grateful
DJ Drama & Mista Maeham - Position of Power

DJ PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Metro Boomin
DJ Mustard     
DJ Nasty (Orlando)     
Calvin Harris   
Statik Selektah
DJ Snake         
DJ Khaled

DJ REMIXER OF THE YEAR         
DJ Ted Smooth
DJ Snake
DJ Mustard     
Diplo
DJ Mike D
DJ Suede The Remix God                         
           
DJ ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR                       
IRIE                 
DJ Quicksilva
DJ Camilo
DJ Khaled       
DJ Envy
DJ Drama
                           
REGIONAL CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR (NORTHEAST)
Austin Millz
DJ Envy
DJ Will
DJ Camilo
DJ Quicksilva 
DJ Self
           
REGIONAL CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR (SOUTH)
Stevie J
DJ GQ
DJ Infamous
DJ E Feezy
DJ ACE           
DJ Holiday       

REGIONAL CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR (MIDWEST)
Sean Mac       
DJ Steph Floss
DJ Pharris       
DJ Mile High   

REGIONAL CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR (WEST)
Justin Credible
DJ Orator
Dre Sinatra
DJ Franzen     
DJ Mark Da Spot
Vice               
           
REGIONAL OPEN FORMAT CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR (NORTHEAST)
DJ M.O.S         
D-Nice
DJ Mister Vince (New York)     
Austin Millz             
A-Trak         
Big Ben

REGIONAL OPEN FORMAT CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR (SOUTH)
Mr Mauricio   
Stevie J
DJ GQ
DJ E Feezy       
DJ Baby Yu
IRIE

REGIONAL OPEN FORMAT CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR (MIDWEST)
Chuck Inglish
Sean Mac
DJ Steph Floss
DJ Metro         
BOI JENIOUS
           
REGIONAL OPEN FORMAT CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR (WEST)
Jermaine Dupri
Justin Credible
DJ FIVE           
DJ Politik         
Vice
                           
REGIONAL MIXSHOW DJ OF THE YEAR (NORTHEAST)
DJ Prostyle
DJ Self       
DJ Envy
Funk Flex
DJ Camilo
DJ Enuff

REGIONAL MIXSHOW DJ OF THE YEAR (SOUTH)           
DJ Scream
DJ Holiday
DJ E Feezy
DJ GQ
DJ Drama
                           
REGIONAL MIXSHOW DJ OF THE YEAR (MIDWEST)
DJ BJ3525
DJ Bonics
Sean Mac
DJ Pharris
DJ Steph Floss
                           
REGIONAL MIXSHOW DJ OF THE YEAR (WEST)
LA Leakers     
DJ Felli Fel       
Dre Sinatra     
DJ Carisma     
DJ Damage
DJ Big Von
           
ONLINE RECORD BREAKERS
LA Leakers     
DIGIWAXX
DJCity             
Bottom Feeders
DJBooth           
Funk Flex         

DJ RECORD LABEL OF THE YEAR             
DJ Drama/Don Cannon - Generation Now
A-Trak - Fool's Gold Records
Diplo - Mad Decent
DJ Khaled - We The Best Music Group
           
THE RED AWARD (ADULT CONTEMPORARY)
DJ Jazzy Jeff   
DJ Mister Cee
DJ Scratch
DJ Clark Kent 
Kid Capri         
DJ Premier     

TOUR DJ OF THE YEAR
Chase B
DJ Aktive
DJ Boof
Dre Sinatra
DJ Esco 

The 2018 Global Spin Awards will air exclusively on REVOLT.  For channel listings and for more information on the Global Spin Awards, visit REVOLT.tv.