Even from behind his trademark Venetian guise, there’s no masking the love Claptone shares with an audience. As shown in the success of The Masquerade, alluring crowds of thousands to sold-out venues across L.A, London, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Miami, Paris, Bogota, Santiago de Chile, San Francisco, Madrid, New York, Melbourne, and more. Claptone achieves greatness across the globe – from his irresistible live shows to countless award-winning productions – the internationally-renowned artist has reached stratospheric recognition.
After another successful season for The Masquerade, the enigmatic Claptone shares with EG his 10 favorite tracks played at his Ibiza residency this summer:
1. Adelphi Music Factory – Rise Again
“‘Rise Again’ combines the power and drive of a 2022 release with the magic of a 20/30-year-old peak time house record, I love the feel of it!”
2. Idris Muhammad – Could Heaven Ever Be Like This (Walker & Royce x Chris Lorenzo Remix)
“The original is, without doubt, one of the best soulful disco songs ever written. What spellbinding revisit of this timeless classic.”
3. Alok x Ella Eyre x Kenny Dope feat. Never Dull – Deep Down (Friend Within Remix)
“How crazy can one be? Take 2 of the greatest house classics of all time, and add Ella Eyre. Let Friends Within tear it into pieces, and finished is this contemporary piece of art.”
4. Jamie Jones – My Paradise (Vintage Culture Remix)
“Vintage Culture lifts the great hooks of ‘My Paradise’ to a new level with his remix. I love that irresistibly long piano break.”
5. Arielle Free – You Can’t Stop Me
“With this tune, Arielle created a fantastic melange of a pure rhythm, rolling tech house, and lucid vocals.”
6. James Hurr – Di Da Di
“Sometimes it is hard to find powerful original tracks that just keep the energy up as everything’s based on a well-known sample and without giving away too much, still leaving room for me. ‘Di Da Di’ is that noble supreme tune and it always delivers.”
7. Fahlberg – For You
“The main melody in this tune is unbelievably beautiful, I play this only when the moment is big enough.”
8. Chelina Manuhutu – All On You
“This one’s perfect if it gets late and powerful. And who doesn’t love De La Soul?”
9. Alexander Som & Albert Neve – People Like You ft. Elishama
“It’s not often that a record has an impact like ‘People Like Me’ straight away the first time you play it. I really love this catchy afro guitar riff, paired with that funky bassline and a great house rhythm.”
10. Oden & Fatzo – Lauren (Claptone Remix)
“I was really happy that I got the chance to put my hands on this hit record. Classic 90s French House vibes, the perfect tune for an endless summer.”
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