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ALY & FILA
THE fi rst international DJs to come from Sunlounger, Armin Van Buuren and Ben
Egypt, Aly & Fila, aka Fadi Wassef Naguib Gold to Filo & Peri and Lange.
and Aly Amr Fathalah, have enjoyed a “For the rest of the year, gig-wise there is a
meteoric rise to fame with their pumping, debut in Norway, France at Les Baines
anthemic trance. Since they released their Douches, Romania at Trance Vibrations
debut single in 2004, they’ve received 2008, Bulgaria at Trance Culture 2008,
support from big trance names like Paul Czech Republic at Transmission, Estonia, a
van Dyk and Markus Schulz, edging from very big show in Poland, UK gigs including
the Top 150 last year into the coveted Top Goodgreef, shows in USA and Canada,”
100 this year. they say.
The duo’s gig schedule has been busier Next year doesn’t look like it’ll be any
than ever, with shows in places as exotic as quieter, with “big shows in Australia, USA,
Slovakia, Tunisia, Indonesia and Malaysia, Canada, South America and Europe,
as well as more familiar cities like Berlin, summer festivals around the world and a
London and Amsterdam. tour of Asia”.
Despite their non-stop touring, this year They also plan to put out their debut album
they still managed to release the ‘Trance next year, concentrate on more remix work
World 2’ compilation on Armada, put out and have “lots more releases to come”.
three singles and remix everyone from RICHARD BROPHY
First record you ever bought? The Thrillseekers ‘Synaesthesia’ (Vandit Records)
Weirdest thing you’ve seen all year? Argentinean crowds during the
breakdowns of tracks. You have to see that!
Top gadget of 2008? iPhone 3G
Style: Melodic banging trance. Best known for: FKN feat Jahala
Your year in fi ve words… Planes, trains and auto mobiles!
‘Why (Aly & Fila Remix)’ Tune of 2008: Akesson ‘Perfect Blue’
Most important thing you’ve learned recently? Always think positive.
(Offshore Music) Producer of 2008: Philippe El Sisi and Akesson.
JUDGE JULES
“THERE hasn’t been a revolutionary Also interesting is the recent appearance
difference to what I’ve done before,” of his fi rst clothing range, Heroes &
Judge Jules says after a few minutes of Villains.
reeling off a list of incredible “I’ve always had a love-it-or-hate-it loud
achievements, “but it’s defi nitely been a taste in clothes,” he recognises. “The same
very strong year.” way that a lot of DJs start making records
That’s some understatement. In addition because they haven’t got enough tunes to
to at least 200 gigs in more than 30 adequately represent their music style, I
countries (including a great Judgement guess the same applies to my clothing
Sundays season in Ibiza), his Radio 1 show line.”
has been bumped up the schedule to a
more sociable 11pm – 1am slot on a Friday The biggest change in DJing for Jules this
night. He’s also ready to drop his new year has come from the smoking ban.
album, ‘Bring The Noise’. “There’s a different science to getting a
“I try to put an artist album out every crowd reaction,” he says. “If people decide
couple of years and then spend the they want a cigarette midway through your
intervening time roadtesting new tracks,” set, it doesn’t matter if you’re playing the
he says. “Only the tracks that have worked biggest record in your box. You need to
on the dancefl oor appear.” learn to live with it.” JAMES KENDALL
First record you ever bought? Joni Mitchell ‘Big Yellow Taxi’
Weirdest thing you’ve seen all year? A sub-zero dancefl oor in the
Ukraine with people dancing frantically in overcoats.
Top gadget of 2008? Pacemaker
Style: Trance with funky undertones. Best known for: Glasses and Your year in fi ve words… A good advance on the last.
Radio 1 persona. Tune of 2008: Arnej ‘They Always Come Back’
Most important thing you’ve learned recently? It’s a slow process
(Cold Harbour) Producer of 2008: Will Atkinson
but have patience.
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