Yesterday the producer, singer, songwriter and DJ BT, also known as Brian Wayne Transeau, went on a Twitter rampage calling out DJ/Producer Porter Robinson for his lack of appreciation and respect. No newbie to the EDM scene BT has collaborated with just about every big name on the charts. And now he’s apparently decided to let the fans know he’s ticked.

Three years ago, with the admirable goal of wanting to give back to the EDM community by helping discover and promote talented new artists, BT decided to take Porter under his wing with the intention of mentoring the young producer to stardom. BT worked hard to tell everyone he knew in the industry about Porter. As this was happening BT and Porter collaborated on two tracks from BT’s newest album, “Must Be the Love” and “Letting Go.” BT’s efforts started to pay off and Porter was asked to remix Lady GaGa’s smash hit “The Edge of Glory” as well as join Tiesto’s American college invasion tour.

After this Porter’s career skyrocketed. His name began appearing on almost every lineup for every major music festival in the United States and some abroad. His shows were selling out and his fan base growing rapidly. Sadly, Porter was to fall victim to what is so common for young adults who reach high levels of fame. According to BT, he became an elitist with no time for his old mentor. No longer interested in completing their unfinished collaborations or even answering BT’s calls Porter’s behavior is scarily similar to a prima donna’s.

On a personal note, BT’s statements are totally unsurprising to me. I first saw Porter Robinson perform live at The Vault in Gainesville Florida in 2010. There was no one there. With an empty dance floor and one local opening DJ Porter threw down his remix of “The Edge of Glory” for the first time ever and seemed absolutely elated to be doing so. As I estimate this was around the time Porter was working with BT this coincides with the more positive side of the musician that BT seems to be appealing to in his Twitter onslaught.

Despite the highly entertaining factor  of BT’s tweets he makes a positive and thought provoking point. “Most importantly remember that whatever you do, there has always been help to achieve it that deserves acknowledgement…So much has come before you to make what you do possible. It deserves your acknowledgement and respect.”
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