On Tuesday, March 26th, 2002 Winter Music Conference presented the 17th annual Internationald Dance Music Awards at Level.
The awards nominees were selected by their music industry peers for the exceptional innovation, perseverance and achievement, both in front of and behind the scenes, which have lead to the growth enjoyed by the worldwide dance music community.
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The presenters:
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Host - Daniel Glass |
Host - Sonique |
Sono |
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Eyra Gail (aka LaRissa) |
Soluna |
The New Miami Sound Machine (MSM) |
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DJ Encore |
Ann Nesby |
MSM |
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DJ Rap |
Chris and Erik (Ian Van Dahl) | |
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DJ Encore |
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Lucas Prata |
Ann Nesby |
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Pepper Mashay |
Georgie Porgie |
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Thea Austin |
Metro |
George Calle |
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Nicole J McCloud |
The Winners
Best Alternative/ Rock 12" : “Clint Eastwood” Gorillaz, Virgin
Best Latin 12" - “Hero” Enrique Iglesias, Interscope
Best Hi NRG/Euro 12" - “Castles in the Sky” Ian van Dahl, Robbins
Best House/Garage 12" - “Finally” Kings of Tomorrow, Atlantic
Best R&B/Urban 12" - “Family Affair” Mary J Blige, MCA
Best Rap/Hip Hop12" - “Get Your Freak On” Missy Elliott, EW/Elektra
Best Progressive House/Trance 12" - “Castles In the Sky” Ian van Dahl, Robbins
Best New Dance Artist Solo - Craig David, Atlantic
Best New Dance Artist Group - Otown, J Records
Best Dance Artist Solo - Madonna, Maverick
Best Dance Artist Group - Daft Punk, Virgin
Best Underground 12" Dance Record - “You’re the Worst Thing for Me” Pusuka, Tommy Boy
Best Pop 12" Dance Record - “Get The Party Started” Pink, Arista
Best Dance Video - “All For You” Janet Jackson, Virgin
Best Radio Mix Show DJ - The Riddler
Best Remixer - Hex Hector
Best Producer - Neptunes
Best Independent Record Label - Groovilicious
Best Independent Record Label By a Major - Astralwerks
Best Major Record Label - Virgin
Best National Promoter for An Ind't Label - Mario Alayon, Strictly Rhythm
Best National Ind't Record Promoter - Gary Deane
Best Nat'l Record Promoter for A Major Label - Cary Vance, Virgin
Best Record Pool - Dixie Dance Kings Record Pool - Dan Miller - Pool Director
Best International DJ - Danny Tenaglia
Best Compilation - “Global Underground Series” Boxed
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Pusaka (Chris Cox and DJ Irene) and Thea Austin |
Caroline BazBaz (Arista) |
Ian Van Dahl |
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Daft Punk (by video) |
Cary Vance (Virgin) |
Hex's possee |
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Nicole J McCloud and Riddler |
Dan Miller (Dixie Dance Kings) |
DJ Rich P |
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Michael McDavid (Groovilicious) |
Gary Deane (Promo Only) |
Cary Vance |
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Pusaka and Thea Austin |
Hanging out at Level
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Me, Dj Encore, Rich P (Riddler) |
Chris Cox, Shelli Andranigian, Thea Austin, Nick Drakakis |
Thunderpuss Next Generation - Jody den Broeder and Ron Thomas |
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Christophe, Chris Cox, Erik |
Devon, Harry Towers, Gillette |
Kim Sozzi |
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Rich P, Ricardo, Barry Harris |
Chris Cox and DJ Escape |
, Aubrey |
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Chris Cox, Soluna girl |
Pussy 2000 |
Melissa Scotto |
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Chris Cox and Sonique |
Joe Bermudez, DJ Encore, Tingo Jr |
Thea Austin and Manager |
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David Jurman, Shelli Andranigian |
Electro Blue |
The awesome performers
(Click here to see Live Performance Videos)
Aubrey
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Nicole J McCloud
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Georgie Porgie
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