Paul’s big break was landing a residency at Birmingham’s Godskitchen and their globally-syndicated GlobalGathering festivals a decade back; a dream foundation for any aspiring DJ to build their career on. From here on his destiny as a DJ was inevitable, with global tours and critically-acclaimed compilations for the brand and for Toolroom Records all soon in the bag.
When you take a look at the impressive and varied list of labels he’s had track signed to, his production catalogue is astounding: Steve Angello’s SIZE Records, Toolroom Records, Doorn Records, Spinnin’, Ultra, Armada, Gareth Emery’s Garuda… the list goes on and on. His golden remix touch has been requested for releases by legends like Basement Jaxx, Chicane, Underworld, Tiesto, Paul Oakenfold, Josh Wink, D Ramirez & Mark Knight, Sebastien Leger & Deadmau5, and he’s collaborated with Mark Knight, Funkagenda, Jerome Isma-Ae and Aly & Fila amongst others.
In 2017 Paul joined Aly & Fila’s ever-growing Future Sound Of Egypt roster, launching a new label with the iconic Egyptian duo called FSOE UV. The label is a contrast to FSOE’s usually uplifting trance output, delivering an underground progressive vibe, which Paul has been accustomed to throughout his career.
He’s firmly established himself as a leading name in the wide sphere of progressive house music across the globe thanks to all this, and the small matter of 14 separate Beatport genre Top 10 successes, including 4 this year alone. Lastly it should be mentioned that he played in over 60 countries around the world for major brands such as Tomorrowland, Luminosity, EDC, Ultra, Dreamstate, GlobalGathering and in 2019 he will make his first appearance at ASOT festival in Utrecht!
Dimitris: Can you mention your biggest music career achievements in 2018?
Paul Thomas: The rapid rise of FSOE UV as one of the most successful labels in 2018, and doing our own events. Playing at Tomorrowland & Luminosity for the first time. All the incredible FSOE shows we did around the world.
Dimitris: Can you rate 2018 for you as a year with 1 being very bad until 10 that is perfect year!
Paul Thomas: 9 excellent year, It's been an amazing year but there's always room to make it better.
1) Best 3 Tracks from other artists in 2018:
Yotto - Kantsu. I could have chosen lots of Anjunadeep tracks but this has been the best in my opinion.
2) Your 3 Best of 2018 personal productions:
Paul Thomas: Aly & Fila vs Scott Bond & Charlie Walker - Shadow (Paul Thomas Remix). As soon as I heard the vocal in the original I knew exactly where to take this remix.
3) Best Artist in 2018(DJ & producer) please explain why you pick him/her up:
4) Best Remix in 2018:
5) Best Remix that you have produced in 2018?
6) Best Remixer for 2018:
7) Best New Talent in 2018 (DJ or producer):
8) Best electronic music album in 2018? Please explain your decision why you think is the best album?(b) Do you believe that albums are still relevant or you prefer singles:
Paul Thomas: Stoneface & Terminal's is great. I think it is completely to the preference of the artist who's making it. An album should be something that an artist makes for their own pleasure and personal desire, whether they are relevant to the rest of the world should be irrelevant.
9) Best electronic music compilation in 2018, please explain what exactly you liked about this compilation(the elements you appreciate):
10) Best artwork/cover for a single/ album or compilation released in 2018:
11) Best electronic music label for 2018, please justify why you choose this label and what was so special in 2018 about it:
Paul Thomas: I am biased, but FSOE UV. We have done some amazing things this year, and next year will be even better.
12) Best Club event or Festival that you have performed there or you would love one day to perform there:
Paul Thomas: Tomorrowland totally changed my perception of festivals. There isn't another festival in the world that comes to close to how good TML is.
13) Your Best personal DJ Gig for 2018 and why you believe is the finest:
Paul Thomas: Our UV London show in September. Me, Aly & Fila and John 00 Fleming in a room that fits 120. It was insane.
14) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ in 2018 and why you believe his/her set was so fantastic?:
Paul Thomas: Aly & Fila OTC in Buenos Aires in February.
15) Best Radio station in 2018, please explain why this radio station is your favourite:
Paul Thomas: DI.fm
Dimitris: Can you mention briefly your plans for your future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs for 2019!
Paul Thomas: We have lots of UV shows planned for 2019. I have more gigs booked in the diary for 2019 already than I had all this year, so I am expecting it to be insane!
Dimitris: Finally, what is your biggest wish for 2019 and give us your wishes for our readers?
Paul Thomas: Thanks for all your support and hope to see you all in a club in 2019 soon.
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