The minimal techno maven also known as Plastikman empties the contents of his psychic record bag

The track I'll be opening my next DJ set with

Function: Incubation

There are two versions of this track: a slow-building atmospheric version and a more dance-friendly version that quickly accelerates the crowd from standing to lightspeed in a matter of seconds.

The track I always play to rescue a dancefloor

Mory Kante: Yeke Yeke (Afro Acid Mix)

This became such a hit for me a few years ago that I had to stop playing it. However, if I'm in a real tough spot, it would be a surefire song to go to.

The ideal festival track

Josh Wink: Balls

Usually festivals are a little bit more primal in their feeling, especially UK ones with the wonderful "summer" weather you guys have, so tracks with serious energy and thumping kicks usually do the trick.

The track I'd play to show off my eclectic tastes

Nicki Minaj: Beez In The Trap



Rocks all the correct frequencies in exactly the right ways. This song lies at the intersection of many of the sounds I heard in my formative years in Detroit.

The track that currently gets the most rewinds

Tale Of Us: Discochord

Weaves in an incredible teasing melody that disappears as quickly as it appears, creating a tension that makes me want to rewind it over and over again.

The best track by my favourite new artist

Recondite: Tie In

Reminds me of how absolutely beautiful the Roland TB-303 "acid" machine is if used correctly.

The track I wish I'd never played

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Time Warp

One of my first gigs each year is at the Timewarp event in Mannheim, Germany. In my mind, Time Warp should have been the perfect song to drive 15,000 people completely insane, but possible cultural differences meant the moment just fizzled.

The track I'd play at my auntie's wedding

Prince: Take Me With U

When I was 15, I had my dad paint one of the walls in my bedroom purple because I was so in love with Prince. Take Me With U is the perfect song for taking that next big step together as a couple. Hope I can play it at my wedding, too!

The track I want played at my funeral

Reload: Amenity

In my early days in Detroit, we used to throw these warehouse parties. I'd often find myself left at the end with only my true hardcore friends, and with the sun rising this would be the last track of the night.

Richie Hawtin Presents ENTER, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9, Sun