The track I’ll be opening my next DJ set with
The Blue Velvets: Summertime
A great mood-changer from the occasional warm-up DJ that is banging random tech house to an empty floor before I start.
The track I always play to rescue a dancefloor
Dan Hartman: Relight My Fire
One of the few disco songs that globally never fails. The Italians always wholeheartedly sing along to the chorus, the Japanese have this cute choreography of clapping along with the piano, and many of the British think it’s a welcome cover of Take That.
The track that got me out of bed this morning
Central Line: Walking Into Sunshine
Fun fact: a few of the biggest NYC disco-era underground classics were actually from London, like this one.
The ideal festival track
Justice Vs Simian: We Are Your Friends
Not big on festivals, as I’m not big on getting dirty in the mud. But if I must, I’d play that one. It gets people singing along, and that makes me forget I just ruined my one-of-a-kind, dead stock vintage pair of loafers.
The track that’s been unfairly slept on this year
Hifi Sean ft Crystal Waters: Testify
An unlikely blend of gospel, handbag piano and acid bassline with Crystal Waters on top. Cheeky, camp, and full of good vibes.
The track I’d play at sunset in Ibiza
The Blow Monkeys: Digging Your Scene (Long version)
I’ve always been a sucker for British blue-eyed soul: give me Dr Robert, Martin Fry, Glenn Gregory, Nick Heyward and Edwyn Collins any day.
The track I’d play at my funeral
Swing Out Sister: Notgonnachange (Frankie Knuckles Remix)
Frankie Knuckles (RIP) single-handedly gave house music a romantic and lyrical touch. I’ve been sticking to my sound since day one and I don’t intend to change till I leave this world.
Dimitri from Paris plays 51st State festival, Trent Country Park, Barnet, 5 August; Salsoul Mastermix is out 15 September
