David Guetta

The man behind some of the biggest anthems of the past few years, David Guetta is probably the best of his kind.

Previously not a house music fan, my mind was changed after a friend bought me a ticket to see David Guetta at Alexandra Palace in 2012. Reluctantly I went along, little did I know that after a 3 hour set, I would be converted forever!

Opening with ‘Titanium’ and following up with by blasting out hits like ‘When Love Takes Over’, ‘Sweat’ and ‘Wild Ones’, the crowd were sent into a frenzy as the energy in the room just kept on rising.

Clearly displaying why he is so respected by fellow DJs and artists alike, it may sound cheesy, but it really seemed like this is what David Guetta was born to do, as his permanent smile revealed just how much he was enjoying every minute. Huge production, made up of fireworks and confetti cannons, made the show even better.

It has always astounded me how DJs are able to sell out arenas, even stadiums in some parts of the world. The secret is in the infectiousness of their beats, something the David Guetta has perfected, making him one of the best. He has definitely converted me into a lifelong house music fan.

Black Coffee is a DJ who knows exactly what he is doing with his original beats and his flow with the music that he so proudly creates. He is definitely one of those musicians who has embarked on a crossover sort of sound, incorporating traditional African and East Asian instruments into his sound, but somehow it is done in a way that just makes him sound current throughout this set. There are some huge peaks of this set where everyone around me is in a state of euphoria when one of the beat drops into a mid tempo groove. There are people showing off some of their best shapes. I’ve got to admit also, that it is just amazing to see so many people around me smiling. That’s what music is all about – uniting people and making people feel something whether it’s good or bad. It’s a feeling and it’s art and that’s exactly what Black Coffee is doing with his fantastic music that he makes. The audience ride the wave of his music throughout, “Buya” being one of my favourite.