DJ Gregory

DJ Gregory (Gregory Darsa) is a pivotal figure in the 'French Touch' movement, though his sound is more deeply rooted in the New York house tradition than many of his contemporaries like Daft Punk. Emerging in the early 1990s, Gregory was instrumental in importing the soulful, deep house aesthetic of the US East Coast to Paris.

His career is defined by a rigorous apprenticeship in NYC, where he mastered the production techniques of legends like Kerri Chandler and Todd Terry. This cross-continental influence resulted in a sound that is technically precise yet emotionally expansive. His label, Faya Combo, became a beacon for high-quality, percussion-driven house music throughout the 2000s. Critical consensus views Gregory as a 'producer's producer,' admired for his drum programming and his ability to maintain analog warmth in a digital era. His work on tracks like 'Elle' and 'Tropical Soundclash' redefined tribal house, moving it away from aggressive tropes toward a more melodic, soulful, and sophisticated space. He remains a key link between the classic house era and the modern afro-house movement.