David Guetta To DJ Back-To-Back With will.i.am At London's Alexandra Palace
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Written by Elliott Batte
Superstar DJ David Guetta has announced that he will share the stage with Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am for an exclusive back-to-back performance at London's Alexandra Palace on June 2nd.
The long-time friends and collaborators will spin together for the first time ever in the UK, with the special performance promising to electrify the landmark London venue. The pair have partnered up behind the decks in the US and blown the roof off a handful of lucky venues, but have never before joined forces on British turf. As a DJ, will.i.am has played many major shows - including Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival and David's Fuck Me I'm Famous party at Pacha Ibiza.
The artists have worked together in the studio a number of times over the past few years, ever since Guetta produced Black Eyed Peas track 'I Gotta Feeling' and will.i.am wrote and performed on David's 'One Love' beats. will.i.am features on Guetta's current platinum album - 'Nothing But the Beat - with 'Nothing Really Matters' also the title track of Guetta's movie.
Speaking of their collaboration, Guetta said: “Working with will changed my life; he's such a great person and a true friend. He's an alien! A genius! He was into the rave scene early and was the first to spot 'Love Is Gone'. He called me and I was like "wow - you want ME to produce for The Black Eyed Peas?" Crazy.. That call led to me producing 'I Gotta Feeling'. It's so organic - we still make music just for fun. We share the same passions. When we play together its us sparking off each other - and for the first time ever, the UK can see it live. We're both competitive on the decks, so expect a battle - of brothers!"
The gig follows 'The Voice' finale on the same night, where will.i.am and Guetta's other collaborator - Jessie J - go head to head.
If you're a fan of Guetta, you can check out his UK dates below and grab yourself tickets – and remember, he'll be joined by will.i.am on June 2nd.
Fri June 1st 2012 - Alexandra Palace, London
Sat June 2nd 2012 - Alexandra Palace, London
Fri August 24th 2012 - Daresbury Estate, Halton
Sun August 26th 2012 - Custom House Square Belfast, Belfast
Sat August 25th 2012 - Daresbury Estate, Halton
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The long-time friends and collaborators will spin together for the first time ever in the UK, with the special performance promising to electrify the landmark London venue. The pair have partnered up behind the decks in the US and blown the roof off a handful of lucky venues, but have never before joined forces on British turf. As a DJ, will.i.am has played many major shows - including Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival and David's Fuck Me I'm Famous party at Pacha Ibiza.
