DESIREE selects her top tracks

At the CRSSD Festival in September, we followed DESIREE to the vinyl pop-up “Chapter One” and asked them to pick their top tracks. Here’s what she chose from a gold mine of gems and why.

“House music will never die”

By Glenn Underground

The first record I chose is by Glenn Underground and is called “House Music Will Never Die”. I was drawn to it just because of the name because I truly believe that house music will never die. It’s more of a soulful house vibe which is very close to my heart because in South Africa we really listen to and enjoy soulful house music. So it’s always refreshing and nice to hear a vibe like that.

“You are safe”

From No Music

The second record is by my good friends, Keinmusik. It says “You are safe.” In fact, it’s their debut album and is probably one of the most iconic pieces of electronic music of all time. My favorite song on the album is called “Guilt Trip.” I really like the African percussion in the track. And yeah, this record was really like an introduction for me to enjoy alternative sounds that I wasn’t necessarily exposed to in my surroundings in South Africa. So yeah, kudos to Keinmusik!

Live at Robert Johnson, the Lifesaver Compilation 2

The third record is Live at Robert Johnson, the Lifesaver Compilation 2. First and foremost, Robert Johnson is one of my favorite clubs, that’s why I chose the record. And secondly because of the A-side, which comes from Tuff City Kids, Philipp Lauer and Gerd Jansen. The name of the song is “Wooden Dreams”. It’s such a jam. It’s like a melodic heaven. I am a big fan of Gerd Jansen. He’s such a nice person too. The first time I met him he actually invited me out for sushi. So yeah, that’s one of the reasons why I chose the record. Big praise to Gerd Jansen.

“Do it again”

By Greg Gauthier

Okay, this one is published on The Djoon Experience. It’s by Greg Gauthier and was called “Do It Again”. Djoon is an iconic club, that’s why I chose the record. The A-side “Do It Again” is definitelyDefinitely something I’d like to hear at the club during rush hour. It’s so groovy and sexy. I love it.

Jimi Tenor and Freestyle Man remix “Forgotten Planet Awakens”.

By Ricardo Villalobos

The last record comes from Jimi Tenor and Freestyle Man. Jimi is a legend in my eyes. I first heard his music at a fashion show. Funnily enough, it was a Fendi fashion show and I fell in love. So yeah, when I saw his name appear on this record I had to give it a listen. And it’s really, really beautiful. I particularly like the remix of “Planet Awakens” by Ricardo Villalobos. It’s very trippy, very minimalist, in true Villalobos style.

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