Relive Daft Punk’s First Ever Essential Mix From 1997

Sundays are lazy. Around here, we take the day off from the crazy world of EDM and try and relax with more subtle electronic music. This week, we stumbled upon Daft Punk’s first ever essential mix from 1997. Hosted by the legendary Pete Tong, Daft Punk’s essential mix is a classic throwback that is sure to never disappoint.

Throughout their mix you hear styles and songs that went on to shape the current world of electronic music which is an exciting process to relive. No one can deny Daft Punk’s influence on the world of electronic music and the fact that their 1997 essential mix is still absolute fire and a testament to the timelessness of their sound.

Check out their 1997 Essential Mix below and make sure to grab the tracklist:

Daft Punk’s classic 1997 Essential Mix tracklist

01. Daft Punk – WDPK Essential Intro
02. Paul Johnson – Summer Heat
03. Armand Van Helden – Funk Phenomena (Dope Mix)
04. CZR – Chicago Southside
05. Unknown – Git Down Saturday
06. Remix Delux #1 – Dee’s Knots
07. Parris Mitchell – Ghetto Shout Out
08. Daft Punk – Teachers
09. Martin Luther King – I Have A Dream
10. The Godson EP – Drum Patterns & Memories
11. Jammin Gerald – Get The Ho ’94
12. DJ Attack – Da Way U Work
13. Thomas Bangalter – Spinal Beats
14. Thomas Bangalter – Spinal Scratch
15. Tha West Siders – Waxscratch Trax
16. Fantom – Faithfull (Prassay Mix)
17. Fantom – Faithfull (Original Mix)
18. Fantom – Faithfull (Da Cracy Mix)
19. I:Cube – Disco Cubizm (Daft Punk Mix)
20. Daft Punk – Rock ‘n’ Roll
21. DJ Hyperactive – Chicago
22. Daft Punk – Oh Yeah
23. Cajmere – Only 4 U
24. Trankilou – Champagne
25. Unknown – And Da Beat Goes On
26. DJ Funk & Gerald – Hold Up
27. Ween – Freedom Of ’76
28. Zdar + Boombass – Foxy Lady
29. Gusto – Disco’s Revenge
30. DJ Deeon – Deeon Doez Disco
31. Sweet – Somebody’s Watching
32. Da Mongoloids – Spark Da Meth
33. Roller Rink 2000 – Shining
34. Roy Davis Jr. – Gabrielle
35. Robert J. Hairston – Preacher Man
36. Daft Punk – Around The World (Motorbass Mix)
37. Kenny Dixon Jr. – U Can Dance If You Want 2

 
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