Two titans of electronic music, Paul Oakenfold and Carl Cox, have joined forces on a new banger called “Concentrate.” The track marks their first-ever collaboration and kicks off the year-long 30th anniversary celebration for Oakenfold’s iconic Perfecto label.
Oakenfold and Cox have been friends and frequent touring partners since the early 90s heyday of raves and clubs. Cox was even signed to Perfecto back in the day. Though they’ve shared stages all over the world, including the historic Stonehenge performance in 2018, the two scene legends had surprisingly never worked on a track together until now.
“Concentrate” seamlessly blends their unique styles into an exhilarating slice of techno showcasing cutting-edge sounds and infectious rhythms.
As Oakenfold puts it, “It’s our way of paying homage to our history and showing where we’re at musically right now.” For his part, Cox adds “Working with Paul on this was a blast. The track represents the perfect synergy between our styles.”
The single kicks off Perfecto 30 – a huge milestone celebration for the iconic dance label that will include special releases, remixes, collaborations, live events, and even a documentary called Welcome to Perfecto. Oakenfold himself will tour internationally revisiting classics like “Starry Eyed Surprise” while also shining a light on the label’s latest offerings from artists like Velvet Cash, Danny Stubbs, Blink, Adam White and Nat Monday.
From its beginnings helping launch the careers of artists like Hernán Cattáneo, Mark Ronson, and David Guetta, to bringing underground sounds to the mainstream, Perfecto has touched nearly every dance movement across its various imprints. As Oakenfold looks to the label’s future, he’s going back to its roots:
“I’m returning to doing straight club records – underground tracks that I really love. Perfecto is now 30 years old – there are generations that have grown up with the sound, gotten into dance music and collected our vinyl from the start. It’s turned into more than just a label. So to celebrate that spirit, I’m going to do what I do best and really love – go out in a blaze of glory for my last dance.”
