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The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Rachel Aroesti

Dillon Francis: ‘Don’t even read this, just listen to this song’

The track that currently gets the most rewinds
Jennifer Lopez: Waiting for Tonight

I don’t do many rewinds in my set, but I think right now if I was going to it would be that song. I’ve been playing it in my sets recently and it goes off!

The track that should have been a crossover hit
Arcangel & Bad Bunny ft Mambo Kingz & DJ Luian: Tu No Vive Asi

This track just seems perfect as a crossover hit. With the success of Despacito and Mi Gente it’s weird that Spanish hip-hop won’t cross over at all.

The track I wish I’d signed to my label
Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft MØ: Lean On

I didn’t even have a label when this came out but I wish I had done everything on this track.

The track that’s been unfairly slept on this year
Tourist ft Ardyn: We Stayed Up All Night

I love all of Tourist’s stuff and I think this song is amazing. If the movie Drive was made right now this song would for sure make the soundtrack.

The track I’d play to rescue a dancefloor
Dr Dre ft Snoop Dogg, Kurupt & Nate Dogg: The Next Episode

Works every time!

The track that got me out of bed this morning
Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto: Moonlight in Vermont

I love bossa nova music. It’s the best morning music ever.

The track I wish I’d never played
Abba: Dancing Queen

It was just awkward. Someone had sent me a good edit – which I thought would work – but it was awful. The minute it played I regretted it.

The best track by my favourite new artist
Yung Pinch: When I Was Yung

Everything Yung Pinch! My new single is with him and I am obsessed with this dude. He is incredible and gonna be massive.

The track I’d play to show off my eclectic tastes
Somewhere Else ft Majid Jordan: Move Together

Listen to it … don’t even read this, just listen to this song. It’s gorgeous.

Dillon Francis plays Reading festival, 25 August

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