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The WDM Radio Awards is an award ceremony created in 2017 by Los 40 under their ''World Dance Music'' brand, billed as "the first radio awards to electronic music". It is meant to be a global event, promoted by the twelve Los 40 stations in Spain and Latin America.


Editions


1st edition (2017)

The first edition was held on March 29, 2017 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico.


Awards and nominations

Winners indicated in bold. ;Best DJ *
The Chainsmokers The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alexander "Alex" Pall and Andrew "Drew" Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM- pop duo achieved a breakthrough with the ...
* DJ Snake * David Guetta * Martin Garrix *
Diplo Thomas Wesley Pentz (born November 10, 1978), known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ and music producer. He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer, a member of the supergroup LSD with ...
;Best Electro House DJ *
Axwell Λ Ingrosso Axwell & Ingrosso (stylised as Axwell Λ Ingrosso) is a Swedish DJ duo consisting of Swedish House Mafia members Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso. They made their debut performance at the 2014 Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City in Jun ...
* Galantis * Don Diablo * David Guetta * Zedd ;Best Party DJ *
Steve Aoki Steven Hiroyuki Aoki (, ; born November 30, 1977), best known as Steve Aoki, is an American DJ, record producer, music programmer, and record executive.
* Nervo * Martin Garrix * Skrillex * Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike ;King of Social Media *
Diplo Thomas Wesley Pentz (born November 10, 1978), known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ and music producer. He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer, a member of the supergroup LSD with ...
* Skrillex *
Steve Aoki Steven Hiroyuki Aoki (, ; born November 30, 1977), best known as Steve Aoki, is an American DJ, record producer, music programmer, and record executive.
*
Calvin Harris Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter who has released six studio albums. His debut studio album, ''I Created Disco'', was released in June ...
* Martin Garrix ;Best Global Track *
The Chainsmokers The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alexander "Alex" Pall and Andrew "Drew" Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM- pop duo achieved a breakthrough with the ...
feat. Halsey - ''Closer'' * Major Lazer feat. Justin Bieber &
Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted Andersen (; born 13 August 1988), known professionally as MØ (), is a Danish singer and songwriter. She signed a recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment in 2012, releasing her debut extended play, ''Bikini ...
- ''Cold Water'' *
Calvin Harris Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter who has released six studio albums. His debut studio album, ''I Created Disco'', was released in June ...
feat.
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the ...
- ''This Is What You Came For'' * David Guetta feat. Zara Larsson - ''This One's for You'' * Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha - ''In the Name of Love'' ;Best Documentary EDM * Hardwell - ''I Am Hardwell - Living the Dream'' *
Steve Aoki Steven Hiroyuki Aoki (, ; born November 30, 1977), best known as Steve Aoki, is an American DJ, record producer, music programmer, and record executive.
- ''I'll Sleep When I'm Dead'' * Zedd - ''True Colors'' * Tomorrowland - ''This Was Tomorrow'' *
Space Ibiza Space is the boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events have relative position and direction. In classical physics, physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions, although modern physicists usually consider ...
- ''27 Years of Clubbing History'' ;Best Trending Track * Flume feat. Kai - ''Never be Like You'' *
The Chainsmokers The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alexander "Alex" Pall and Andrew "Drew" Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM- pop duo achieved a breakthrough with the ...
feat. Daya - ''Don't Let Me Down'' * Skrillex &
Diplo Thomas Wesley Pentz (born November 10, 1978), known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ and music producer. He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer, a member of the supergroup LSD with ...
feat. Kai - ''Mind'' * Marshmello - ''Alone'' * DJ Snake feat. Bipolar Sunshine - ''Middle'' ;Best New Talent * Kungs * Kygo *
Lost Frequencies Felix De Laet (born 30 November 1993), known by his stage name Lost Frequencies, is a Belgian DJ and record producer. He is best known for his singles "Are You with Me" in 2014, "Reality" in 2015, and " Where Are You Now" with Calum Scott in ...
* Marshmello *
Alan Walker Alan Olav Walker (born 24 August 1997) is a British-born Norwegian music producer and DJ primarily known for the critically acclaimed single " Faded" (2015), which was certified platinum in 14 countries. He has also made several songs including ...
;Best Remix * Seeb - ''I Took a Pill in Ibiza'' by Mike Posner * Don Diablo - ''Keeping Your Head Up'' by Birdy * Tiësto - ''Dancing on My Own'' by
Calum Scott Calum Scott (born 12 October 1988) is an English singer and songwriter. In April 2015, he rose to prominence after competing on the ITV talent contest ''Britain's Got Talent'', where he performed his version of Robyn's hit "Dancing on My Own". ...
* Robin Schulz - ''I Was Wrong'' by Arizona * Filatov & Karas - ''Don't Be So Shy'' by
Imany Nadia Mladjao (born 5 April 1979), better known by her stage name Imany (), is a French pop-soul recording artist of Comorian descent. Her debut album, ''The Shape of a Broken Heart'', which was released in 2011, reached platinum status in Franc ...
;Best Electronic Vocalist * Vassy * Daya * Jake Reese *
Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted Andersen (; born 13 August 1988), known professionally as MØ (), is a Danish singer and songwriter. She signed a recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment in 2012, releasing her debut extended play, ''Bikini ...
* Conrad Sewell ;Best Dancefloor Track *
Deorro Erick Orrosquieta (born August 30, 1991), commonly known by his stage name Deorro, is a Mexican-American DJ signed to Ultra Records. He formerly used the name TON!C. Career 2005–12: Early beginnings Deorro was born in Los Angeles to Mexican ...
feat. Elvis Crespo - ''Bailar'' * Galantis - ''No Money'' * Major Lazer feat.
Nyla Nailah Thorbourne (Born 27 November 1983), better known by her stage name Nyla, is a Jamaican singer and songwriter from Kingston, Jamaica. Nyla was a member of the R&B and reggae duo Brick & Lace whose debut album, ''Love Is Wicked'', was re ...
& Fuse ODG - ''Light It Up'' * Kungs vs
Cookin' on 3 Burners Cookin' on 3 Burners are an Australian funk trio from Melbourne, consisting of Jake Mason, Dan West and Ivan Khatchoyan. Their 2009 song " This Girl" was remixed by French DJ and record producer Kungs and released in February 2016, peaking at ...
- ''This Girl'' *
Tujamo Matthias Richter (; born 18 January 1988 in Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia), better known by his stage name Tujamo, is a German electro house music producer and DJ. Tujamo, along with Plastik Funk and Sneakbo, released the single " Dr. Who!", whi ...
- ''Drop That Low''


Performers

* David Guetta *
Steve Aoki Steven Hiroyuki Aoki (, ; born November 30, 1977), best known as Steve Aoki, is an American DJ, record producer, music programmer, and record executive.
* Martin Garrix *
Alan Walker Alan Olav Walker (born 24 August 1997) is a British-born Norwegian music producer and DJ primarily known for the critically acclaimed single " Faded" (2015), which was certified platinum in 14 countries. He has also made several songs including ...
* Cedric Gervais * Nervo * Vassy


2nd edition (2018)

The WDM Radio Awards are slated to return to Estadio Azteca for their second edition on March 21, 2018.


Awards and nominations

Winners indicated in bold. ;Best DJ * Martin Garrix *
Steve Aoki Steven Hiroyuki Aoki (, ; born November 30, 1977), best known as Steve Aoki, is an American DJ, record producer, music programmer, and record executive.
* Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike * Hardwell *
The Chainsmokers The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alexander "Alex" Pall and Andrew "Drew" Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM- pop duo achieved a breakthrough with the ...
*
Armin van Buuren Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren ( , ; born 25 December 1976) is a Dutch DJ and record producer from Leiden, South Holland. Since 2001, he has hosted ''A State of Trance'' (ASOT), a weekly radio show, which is broadcast to nearly 40&nbs ...
;Best Electro House DJ *
Axwell Λ Ingrosso Axwell & Ingrosso (stylised as Axwell Λ Ingrosso) is a Swedish DJ duo consisting of Swedish House Mafia members Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso. They made their debut performance at the 2014 Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City in Jun ...
* Don Diablo * Tiësto * DJ Snake * Galantis * R3hab ;Best Party DJ *
Steve Aoki Steven Hiroyuki Aoki (, ; born November 30, 1977), best known as Steve Aoki, is an American DJ, record producer, music programmer, and record executive.
* Afrojack * Galantis *
The Chainsmokers The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alexander "Alex" Pall and Andrew "Drew" Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM- pop duo achieved a breakthrough with the ...
* Martin Garrix * Nervo ;King of Social Media * Martin Garrix * Avicii *
Calvin Harris Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter who has released six studio albums. His debut studio album, ''I Created Disco'', was released in June ...
* Skrillex * Tiësto * David Guetta * Major Lazer ;Best Global Track * Jonas Blue - ''Mama'' * Clean Bandit feat.
Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques OD (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican rapper and singer who is regarded as one of dancehall's most prolific artists. Paul's singles "Get Busy" and "Temperature" topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in the ...
and
Anne-Marie Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson (born 7 April 1991) is an English singer. She has attained charting singles on the UK Singles Chart, including Clean Bandit's "Rockabye (song), Rockabye", which peaked at number one, as well as "Alarm (Anne-Marie song ...
- ''Rockabye'' *
The Chainsmokers The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alexander "Alex" Pall and Andrew "Drew" Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM- pop duo achieved a breakthrough with the ...
& Coldplay - ''Something Just like This'' * Robin Schulz feat. James Blunt - ''OK'' * Kygo & Selena Gomez - ''It Ain't Me'' * Burak Yeter feat.
Danelle Sandoval Danelle Sandoval is an American singer-songwriter known for her feature on the multi-platinum single " Tuesday" as well as her 2018 debut EP entitled ''For Love''. The pop music and R&B artist has also performed live across North America and Eur ...
- ''Tuesday'' *
Steve Aoki Steven Hiroyuki Aoki (, ; born November 30, 1977), best known as Steve Aoki, is an American DJ, record producer, music programmer, and record executive.
&
Louis Tomlinson Louis William Tomlinson (; born Louis Troy Austin; 24 December 1991) is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. Tomlinson began his career appearing in television dramas before he auditioned ...
- ''Just Hold On'' ;Best Bass Track * Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs David Guetta feat.
Kiiara Kiara Saulters (born May 24, 1995), known professionally as Kiiara, is an American singer and songwriter from Wilmington, Illinois. She is currently signed to Atlantic Records. Her 2015 single "Gold" peaked at number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Ho ...
- '' Complicated'' * Zedd & Alessia Cara - ''Stay'' * Marshmello feat.
Khalid Khalid (variants include Khaled and Kalid; Arabic: خالد) is a popular Arabic male given name meaning "eternal, everlasting, immortal", and it also appears as a surname.
- ''Silence'' * David Guetta feat. Justin Bieber - ''2U'' * Martin Garrix &
Dua Lipa Dua Lipa ( , ; born ) is an English and Albanian singer and songwriter. Possessing a mezzo-soprano vocal range, she is known for her signature disco- pop sound. Lipa has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Gramm ...
- ''Scared to Be Lonely'' *
Alan Walker Alan Olav Walker (born 24 August 1997) is a British-born Norwegian music producer and DJ primarily known for the critically acclaimed single " Faded" (2015), which was certified platinum in 14 countries. He has also made several songs including ...
feat.
Noah Cyrus Noah Lindsey Cyrus (born January 8, 2000) is an American singer and actress. As a child actress she voiced the titular character in the English dub of the film ''Ponyo'' (2008), as well as having minor roles on shows like ''Hannah Montana'' and ' ...
& Digital Farm Animals - ''All Falls Down'' ;Best Trending Track * Dillon Francis feat. Yung Pinch - ''Hello There'' *
Tujamo Matthias Richter (; born 18 January 1988 in Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia), better known by his stage name Tujamo, is a German electro house music producer and DJ. Tujamo, along with Plastik Funk and Sneakbo, released the single " Dr. Who!", whi ...
feat. Sorana - ''One on One'' *
Nora En Pure Daniela Di Lillo (formerly Niederer, born 20 July 1990),
Star-Telegram ...
- ''Tears In Your Eyes'' * Skrillex & Poo Bear - ''Would You Ever'' *
Alesso Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad (born 7 July 1991), better known by his stage name Alesso (), is a Swedish DJ and music producer. He has worked with numerous artists, including Tove Lo, Theo Hutchcraft, Ryan Tedder, Hailee Steinfeld, Calvi ...
- ''Take My Breath Away'' * Major Lazer feat. Travis Scott, Camila Cabello & Quavo - ''Know No Better'' * Sofi Tukker feat. Nervo, The Knocks &
Alisa Ueno Alisa Ueno (植野有砂, born 21 December 1989) is a Japanese singer, disk jockey, model, fashion designer, businessperson, and internet personality based in Tokyo. She is best known for featuring on the Sofi Tukker song " Best Friend", alongs ...
- ''Best Friend'' * Galantis - ''Rich Boy'' *
Alan Walker Alan Olav Walker (born 24 August 1997) is a British-born Norwegian music producer and DJ primarily known for the critically acclaimed single " Faded" (2015), which was certified platinum in 14 countries. He has also made several songs including ...
- ''Tired'' *
Armin van Buuren Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren ( , ; born 25 December 1976) is a Dutch DJ and record producer from Leiden, South Holland. Since 2001, he has hosted ''A State of Trance'' (ASOT), a weekly radio show, which is broadcast to nearly 40&nbs ...
feat. Josh Cumbee - '' Sunny Days'' * David Guetta & Afrojack feat. Charli XCX &
French Montana Karim Kharbouch (Arabic: æɾiːm χɑɾbuːʃ born November 9, 1984), better known by his stage name French Montana, is a Moroccan-American rapper. Born and raised in Morocco, he emigrated to the United States with his family when he was 13. ...
- ''Dirty Sexy Money'' ;Best New Talent * Jax Jones * Ofenbach * Mike Williams * Bruno Martini * Cheat Codes * Yellow Claw ;Best Remix *
Alan Walker Alan Olav Walker (born 24 August 1997) is a British-born Norwegian music producer and DJ primarily known for the critically acclaimed single " Faded" (2015), which was certified platinum in 14 countries. He has also made several songs including ...
- ''Issues'' by Julia Michaels *
Ryan Riback Ryan Riback (born 19 September 1981), is an Australian DJ, record producer and remixer based in Caulfield, Victoria. Ryan Riback is most known for his remix of Australian pop artist, Starley's debut single " Call on Me" which exceeded triple ...
- ''Call on Me'' by Starley * Don Diablo - ''Something Just like This'' by
The Chainsmokers The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alexander "Alex" Pall and Andrew "Drew" Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM- pop duo achieved a breakthrough with the ...
& Coldplay * MOSKA - ''Mi gente'' by J Balvin & Willy William * Sam Feldt - ''Oceans Away'' by Arizona * EDX - ''How Long'' by Charlie Puth *
Steve Aoki Steven Hiroyuki Aoki (, ; born November 30, 1977), best known as Steve Aoki, is an American DJ, record producer, music programmer, and record executive.
- ''The Best'' by Mangchi ;Best Dancefloor Track * Martin Solveig - ''All Stars'' *
Axwell Λ Ingrosso Axwell & Ingrosso (stylised as Axwell Λ Ingrosso) is a Swedish DJ duo consisting of Swedish House Mafia members Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso. They made their debut performance at the 2014 Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City in Jun ...
- '' More than You Know'' * Jax Jones feat. Raye - ''You Don't Know Me'' * CamelPhat & Elderbrook - ''Cola'' * Hardwell & Kshmr - ''Power'' * David Tort, Markem & Yas Cepeda - ''Strangers'' ;Best Electronic Vocalist * Julia Michaels * Bebe Rexha *
Dua Lipa Dua Lipa ( , ; born ) is an English and Albanian singer and songwriter. Possessing a mezzo-soprano vocal range, she is known for her signature disco- pop sound. Lipa has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Gramm ...
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Ina Wroldsen Ina Christine Wroldsen (born 29 May 1984), previously known simply as Ina, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. She was a part of the electropop duo Ask Embla with Icelandic producer and songwriter Arnthor Birgisson. Career Wroldsen's caree ...
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Anne-Marie Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson (born 7 April 1991) is an English singer. She has attained charting singles on the UK Singles Chart, including Clean Bandit's "Rockabye (song), Rockabye", which peaked at number one, as well as "Alarm (Anne-Marie song ...
;Best Deep House DJ *
Nora En Pure Daniela Di Lillo (formerly Niederer, born 20 July 1990),
Star-Telegram ...
* Kygo *
Lost Frequencies Felix De Laet (born 30 November 1993), known by his stage name Lost Frequencies, is a Belgian DJ and record producer. He is best known for his singles "Are You with Me" in 2014, "Reality" in 2015, and " Where Are You Now" with Calum Scott in ...
* Robin Schulz * EDX


Performers

* Don Diablo * Jax Jones * Robin Schulz *
Steve Aoki Steven Hiroyuki Aoki (, ; born November 30, 1977), best known as Steve Aoki, is an American DJ, record producer, music programmer, and record executive.
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Tujamo Matthias Richter (; born 18 January 1988 in Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia), better known by his stage name Tujamo, is a German electro house music producer and DJ. Tujamo, along with Plastik Funk and Sneakbo, released the single " Dr. Who!", whi ...


References

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