With all the debate and frustration between producers, DJs and button-pushers alike these days, he explains a few elements of the craft to help clarify. Rihanna and Usher have danceable music but they are not electronic dance music artists, as the Berlin beat-master explained when he graced Vibe headquarters in NYC. Watch and become educated by the epitome of an electronic dance music artist. Catch Paul van Dyk on the Identity Tour August 16th, 17th and 18th.