Paul Oakenfold & Carl Cox collaborate on ‘Concentrate’ for Perfecto’s 30th year anniversary: Listen

In a groundbreaking move, electronic music veterans Paul Oakenfold and Carl Cox have joined forces for the first time to produce Concentrate, a track that will be part of the grand 30th-anniversary celebration of Perfecto Records, known as ‘Perfecto 30.’

The duo, who have been friends since the early 90s, have frequently performed together worldwide, with their last joint performance at Stonehenge in 2018. Despite their long-standing friendship and shared stages, they had never collaborated on a track until “Concentrate.” The track is a perfect amalgamation of their distinctive styles and is sure to be a hit. It’s a fitting tribute to the iconic label’s 30-year journey.

Paul Oakenfold shared his excitement about the 30th anniversary of Perfecto Records, one of the dance world’s leading labels. He said that collaborating with Carl on ‘Concentrate’ was a natural progression for them. It’s their tribute to their shared history and a reflection of their current musical journey. Carl, a pioneering legend, was signed to the label, making this collaboration a full-circle moment. He hinted that this is the first of many collaborations to come.

Carl Cox echoed the sentiments of Paul Oakenfold, stating that working with Paul on this track was an absolute joy. He believes ‘Concentrate’ perfectly encapsulates the synergy between their styles and is eager for their fans to hear it.

Here’s my new song with @Carl_Cox called “Concentrate”. pic.twitter.com/pfQhnwnn5K

— Paul Oakenfold (@pauloakenfold) April 1, 2024

‘Concentrate’ is part of this year’s ‘Perfecto 30,’ a year-long celebration of one of dance music’s most iconic labels. The celebration includes special releases, remixes, collaborations, live events, and a documentary titled Welcome to Perfecto. The documentary features commentary from legendary artists like Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox, Todd Terry, and David Guetta, among others.

Paul Oakenfold will also make a series of special DJ appearances across America, the UK, Ibiza, and Australia. He will revisit Perfecto classics and deep cuts, including his own hits like “Starry Eyed Surprise,” a collaboration with Shifty Shellshock from his platinum debut solo album, 2002’s Bunkka.

‘Perfecto 30’ is a celebration of the dance music empire that Oakenfold has built, from nurturing DJ superstars like Hernán Cattáneo, Mark Ronson, and David Guetta to introducing underground dance sounds to new audiences. The label has influenced nearly every significant dance movement of modern times across its main imprint and four sub-labels – Perfecto Records, Perfecto Fluoro, Perfecto Black, and Perfecto House.

As for the future of Perfecto, Oakenfold plans to return to the label’s original mission. He intends to focus on producing straight club records – underground tracks that he loves. He acknowledges that Perfecto is now a thirty-year-old brand that has grown with generations of dance music lovers. To celebrate this spirit, he plans to do what he loves most – and go out in a blaze of glory for his last dance.