DJ Chart: Varoslav

Jean-Claude Varoslav Catel is a Parisian self-starter who cut his teeth directing Berlin's much-loved Supplement Facts alongside Guy Gerber. In that time, he managed to fine-tune his production method, resulting in a short burst of quality house singles on Percusa, Dirt Crew and Tishomingo.

By 2011, his four-year stint at Supplement Facts had afforded Varoslav enough connections among the fresh crop of worthy French and German producers to start building his own label, Rue de Plaisance. Early efforts from David K and Professor Inc. did enough to prick the ears of Detroit icon Norm Talley, leading him to donate his mesmerising Riviere D'etroit EP to the cause last year.

The label goes into 2014 off the back of an impressive Idjut Boys re-issue and, with another single, Forbidden Love, from the head honcho himself, due to land at the end of this month, it looks sure to continue on a rapid upward trajectory. Check out that track and more as V-man runs us through a few tasteful selections from his eclectic palate.

Ol' Dirty Bastard – Raw Hide [Elektra]

This one is a special record for me that will never die; I remember specifically that I bought it at Satellite NYC in 2000. My roots come from hip-hop and I'm a major Wu Tang fan.

KC Flightt – Let's Get Jazzy (Dope Mix) [TMT]

I have the bootleg of this record; don't quote me but I'm fairly certain that it's an edit from Kenny Dope. A dancefloor burner even after all this time... straight up housy vinyl vibes.

Dialect – Sitting in the Sun (Derrick Carter's Winter Crazy Dub Reprise) [Distance Music]

I have always been a huge fan of Derrick Carter's grooves and this track epitomises what I love about his production style. It shows the warm Windy City vibes that he was spreading at the time.

Moodymann – Silentintroduction LP [Planet E]

I can't make a playlist without including something from the boss. KDJ has made such an imprint in my life and this album is probably one of the best in the entire field of electronic music. Timeless masterpiece.

Idjut Boys & Quakerman – Suicide Lover [Rue De Plaisance]

Originally out on their album on Glasgow Underground, I had the chance to personally meet the Idjut Boys last year. The fact that we decided to re-issue some of their old tracks on my own label really is a dream come true.

Dettmann & Klock – Dawning [Ostgut Ton]

As I am totally into techno sounds, I decided to select one of the first EPs from the supreme Ostgut stable. It's the proper template for a timeless techno track; melodic, dark, groovy and deep.

DJ Qu – Times Like This [The Corner]

Dj Qu is, for me, one of the hottest new talents we have on the scene. I really like his music because it comes from the heart and this record really shows his sensibility. A must have from a great guy with a great vibe.

Oskar Offermann – The Fog Burns Off [White]

I've picked this record for many reasons. The first is that I couldn't take it out of my bag from the moment I bought it. Oskar is one of my favourite new artists for his eclecticism and his versatility; he delivers so many different moods. The Fog Burns Off is more disco-centric but it shows his capability to make a big track nonetheless.

Norm Talley – The Journey [Nouveau Riche]

A basic sampled house track with an amazing funky aesthetic, great work from a great master. There's some records from Detroit that you will end up loving for life, this is one of them.

Baby Ford – Tin of Worms [Autoreply]

This is one of the most magical tracks I've ever had the chance to listen to. There's not so much in the way of complicated drum patterns, FX etc., but Baby Ford's focus on that pumping minimal sound really shines through.

Paul Rutherford – Get Real (Happy House Mix) [Island]

The last track is one that I can't forget, a track that passed years and will stay with me until the end of the days. It's a classic from the late 80s that I discovered back when I was a club addict. Ricardo Villalobos played it in his set last week which brought it back to mind. Fasten your seatbelt for this one.