Shonky

Dub, disco and a family favourite from Neneh Cherry: the Apollonia man reveals his all-time favourites ahead of an appearance at Fabric next weekend.

Shonky (left) with his Apollonia mates Dan Ghenacia and Dyed Soundorom

What’s the first record you ever bought?

Impossible to remember the first CD but I know that one of the first vinyls I bought was LoSoul – ‘Open Door’ on Playhouse. I fell in love with the record. I bought it around ’98 when I had my turntables. At this time I was asking myself where I could play it, even though I was only playing in my bedroom! [laughs]

The first time you remember hearing electronic music?

In front of my TV. Snap – ‘Rhythm Is A Dancer’ and MARRS – ‘Pump Up The Volume’. They were both in the top 50. 

The guaranteed floor-filler?

I will say Donna Summer – ‘I Feel Love’. No need to explain it.

The guilty pleasure?

Fleetwood Mac – ‘Everywhere’. The video clip is so cheesy but it always puts me in a super good mood.