Play Paul

Play Paul delivers a punchier, more aggressive take on the classic French Touch sound. While his contemporaries often leaned into the shimmering side of disco, Paul De Homem-Christo brings a grit informed by his background in heavy metal bands. The result is house music that feels muscular and physical, defined by heavy sidechain compression that makes the tracks breathe with a violent, rhythmic pulse.

What truly sets him apart is the tension between the soulful disco samples and the industrial-leaning production. You'll hear familiar funk tropes twisted through overdriven filters and layered with drum machine patterns that hit with the weight of a live kit. It is music that prioritizes the 'kick' above all else, creating a relentless momentum that works perfectly for high-intensity dance floors.

Start with 'La La Land' or 'Bounce' to hear the peak of the French house era's transition into more electro-influenced territory. These tracks represent the bridge between the smooth Roulé sound and the distorted 'French Touch 2.0' that would later be popularized by labels like Ed Banger.