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I've played in the UAE many times, but this is only my second visit to Abu Dhabi, so I'm looking forward to it. Clubbers can expect one of my usual sets - plenty of energy and exclusive edits of new tunes and some old favourites, too.
For someone who visits (the UAE) regularly, it has to be the fact that the landscape changes so quickly. Changes that would take 10 years in London occur in 6 months in the UAE, so it is always an intriguing place to travel to.
I don't have any rituals before a show, just lots of preparation. It's essential to know your tunes well - it takes more than just turning up with records you currently think are good. You need to know your record box inside out and the effect each individual track will have.
At my many gigs, I'm constantly auditioning new tracks. Gigs are the litmus paper and I'm constantly refining my set to ensure it's totally up to speed with "now".
It's an old one: Camisra - Let Me Show You. This track works for both old and young crowds with equal explosion.
As well as being a DJ, I'm also a lawyer (specialising in music-related deals and disputes). Suffice to say, the stories that would make the best bits of a biography are not really appropriate to be told by someone in that position.
You have to be super organised and capable of spinning multiple plates. I do a lot of my legal work whilst on the go, plus I have a full-time PA who helps me with my DJ work - sorting through promos and keeping on top of new music is almost a full-time job in itself.
Very much so. Being a lawyer in the music business requires one to understand the industry better than anyone. It's about more than just drafting contracts and navigating disputes - you need to be very much on top of what's happening in the 'business' side of the music industry. That knowledge helps one make the right strategic decisions as a DJ. After all, it is a business, albeit one that's huge fun.
It would have to be in the desert in Egypt, right in front of the Pyramids of Giza. It would be impossible to find a more iconic spot (for a concert).
This is a difficult one as the island is so well covered in the press these days. One place I always recommend is a café called Can Tixedo, which serves a high quality international-fusion Tapas style menu in art cafe setting.
It's always been about avoiding burning the candle at both ends. I'll always arrive early before a gig, hang out and enjoy the party, but once I've played, I rarely stick around for long afterwards.
Avicii was one of the true talents in dance music. His tragic story demonstrates how important it is that a duty of care is provided by those supporting an artist behind the scenes.
Mostly chill out tunes. Much of 'chill out' is basically dance music without the beats, so it's tailor-made for those lazy moments.
A song that lifts you up when you're feeling down
Lovestation's Teardrops
The Clash's London Calling
Energy 52's Café Del Mar
Good Shot by Hands Burn
The Acid House reunion
. When: Friday, February 1
. Where: Casa De Cuba, Yas Marina, Yas Island
. Contact: Call 056 7427435 or visit eat@casadecubaauh.com
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