On Thursday 19th June, London’s Sanctum Hotel in Soho hosted an intimate screening of Perfecto: How Dance Music Changed the World. A landmark new documentary celebrating 35 years of one of electronic music’s most iconic imprints.
Recently premiered as part of the debut Cine International Film Festival, the film charts the rise and cultural impact of Paul Oakenfold’s trailblazing Perfecto Records – a label that didn’t just shape the soundtrack of a generation, but helped define the very DNA of global club culture.
“Perfecto party at the great wall of China/Stonehenge/Mt. Everest Base Camp. Planet Perfecto Radio – 17 million weekly listeners. Perfecto Documentary, coming soon!” – Paul Oakenfold on some of the highlights from the past years.
Since its inception in 1989, Perfecto has grown to become a internationally acclaimed brand that includes events, streetwear, a globally syndicated radio show and of course a much loved record label that over the last 35 years has released music from the likes of Paul Oakenfold, David Guetta, Tiësto, Carl Cox, Marc Almond, Pharrell Williams, Grace, , Tori Amos, Ce Ce Peniston, Fabio & Groove Rider, Hernan Cattaneo, Timo Maas, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ice Cube, Nelly Furtado, and many more
“I wanted to share with the world what our independent dance label has done, all of our achievements, and what we are up to today.“
Since its inception in 1989, Perfecto has grown to become a internationally acclaimed brand that includes events, streetwear, a globally syndicated radio show and of course a much loved record label that over the last 35 years has released music from the likes of Paul Oakenfold, David Guetta, Tiësto, Carl Cox, Marc Almond, Pharrell Williams, Grace, , Tori Amos, Ce Ce Peniston, Fabio & Groove Rider, Hernan Cattaneo, Timo Maas, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ice Cube, Nelly Furtado, and many more.
“The full story of the label, how dance music changed the world.” – Paul Oakenfold on what we can expect from the documentary.
With new interviews from heavyweights like David Guetta, Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Armin van Buuren, Pete Tong and Oakenfold himself, the documentary captures Perfecto’s profound influence on the evolution of dance music, from the illegal raves of the late 80’s to the biggest festivals and clubs of today.
“Growing as a label, taking over the industry and producing new global stars.” – Paul Oakenfold on the next 35 years.
