New Show: The Beatport 20
We have launched The Beatport 20 on Mugasha!
Here's how they describe the show in their own words:
The Beatport 20 is the definitive global chart show brought to you by the recognized leader in electronic music downloads, Beatport.com. Each week The Beatport 20 showcases the top 10 best selling tracks as well as the 10 hottest new releases chosen by Beatport's team of experts.Hosted by Thomas Madvig, this show is a unique first hand view of the fast paced and ever changing international dance scene. The show was launched in November 2008 and is already proving to be a global radio sensation.
Thomas Madvig has had an interesting career. He’s been a major player in the Scandinavian music scene for over 20 years. It seems like this guys done it all.
- He began working on local radio stations in 1985
- In 1989 he began his career as a club DJ and quickly made a name for himself
- As his fame grew, he was offered a job with MTV Europe and became an international personality presenting MTV News and Select MTV from 1996 to 1999
- In 2000, Thomas returned to Denmark to start a new job on Danish National Radio DRP3 (Denmark’s equivalent to BBC Radio 1). His show Det Store Mix (The Big Mix) became an institution and a must-stop for every single top DJ visiting Copenhagen.
- Madvig also started the record label Welt Recordings, in 2000, which produced a number of deep house bombs including his own “No, No, No” under the name Manijama.
- He has been producing massive parties in Copenhagen and all throughout Scandinavia. Regular parties like Very Disco and Mein! Mein! have brought in the best of the best DJs in the world.
- Thomas remains one of Scandinavia’s most popular club DJs. Regularly playing all over Denmark and beyond. He’s the head of the jury at Heiniken’s Thirst DJ competition and has presented at the Danish Grammys for the past two years.
