The track I’ll be opening my next DJ set with
Trends: Dark Clouds (Slimzee VIP)
I always start off with a banger so people know what time it is. That one goes straight in.
The track that currently gets the most rewinds
Dullah Beatz: Red Hammer
This is the one Riko [Dan, an MC and member of Roll Deep], likes. Bruv that’s a tune, it gets about four reloads every time I play it.
The track I think has been unfairly slept on this year
Do you know what, whenever I put a set on SoundCloud, people always ring up the producers and get the tunes, it winds me up. So I ain’t saying.
The track I’d play to show off my eclectic tastes
Walton: Wrench
It ain’t a grime tune, it sounds like a breakbeat tune. It’s good to switch up the set.
The track that got me out of bed this morning
Sirpixalot: R Biz (VIP)
I was just listening to it when I got out of bed, yeah. Sick tune, he’s one of the best, mate.
The track I wish I’d never played
Sweet Female Attitude: Flowers
I used to like Flowers, I had it on test press as well. But people used to cuss me for playing it cos it’s a girls’ tune, innit!
The track that should have been a crossover hit
Trends & Riko Dan: Run Dem Down
I know not a lot of people have got it but it always goes off.
The track I’d play at my auntie’s wedding
Madonna: Open Your Heart
Yeah, I like Madonna, I listen to her in the car when I go out. It reminds me of weddings and stuff.
The best track by my favourite new artist
As.If Kid: Level Next
He’s got loads of new ones and they’re proper. All, like, futuristic sounds. He’s only 20 or 21 and he’s really good.
The track I’d play at sunset in Ibiza
Phats & Small: Turn Around
I went out to Ibiza years ago, back in 97 or 98, and it reminds me of being out there.
The track I’d play at my funeral
DJ Narrows: Saved Soul
You know what? This is a true story, Narrows told me his mate died when he made this song. And they played it at his funeral. Bit dark. Such a sick tune, though. Used to mash up Sidewinder with it.
Slimzee plays The Special Request, Friday 28 August, Bar-A-Bar, N16
