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Kate Hutchinson

Honey Dijon’s favourite tracks

Honey Dijon
Honey Dijon Photograph: Publicity image

The track I’ll be opening my next DJ set with

I never really know. It depends on where I’m playing, the size of the room, whether I’m playing peak time or closing. It varies, so I always like to be prepared for any situation that’s thrown my way.

The track I always play to rescue a dancefloor
The Aztec Mystic: Knights Of The Jaguar

This tune gets house and techno crowds alike on to the dancefloor. I try to play good music of all genres that connects with people, no matter what their tastes.

The track that currently gets the most rewinds
Jamie 3:26 & Cratebug: Hit N Quit It

I haven’t played one set in the last year where I haven’t played this track. It’s the absolute bomb.

The track that should have been a crossover hit
Honey Dijon And Tim K ft John Mendelsohn: Thunda

Not to toot my own horn, but I felt like this track had potential to cross over because John has such a great voice. I wanted people to love it as much as I did.

The track I’d play to show off my eclectic tastes
Front 242: Headhunter

In Chicago we have a lot of clubs that play industrial and punk music that I find funky and soulful. I drop this from time to time.

The track that got me out of bed this morning
Earth, Wind & Fire: Runnin’ (Danny Krivit re-edit)

I’ve been listening to loads of EW&F since the recent passing of Maurice White. We have lost so many inspirational artists since the beginning of 2016. So I’ve had lots of Bowie and EW&F on.

The track I wish I’d signed to my labeL
Wbeeza: Creek

I don’t have a label at the moment, but if I did I’d sign anything by Wbeeza. He’s a badass producer from Peckham and I love practically everything he does.

The ideal festival track
Plastikman: Spastik

There is a reason why some tunes stand the test of time and become classics. You can play this track at any party from a warehouse to a huge festival and it still kills it.

The track I’d play at my auntie’s wedding
Unlimited Touch: I Hear Music In The Streets

Knowing my family, it would have to be a basement party tune. This one reminds me of family barbecues, sunshine and laughter.

Honey Dijon plays Gloria’s at XOYO, EC2, Friday

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