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Dimitri from Paris is a French producer, DJ and remixer born on July 6, 1962 in Paris. He is considered one of the leading figures of the French disco movement of the 1980s and 1990s, with productions and remixes for artists such as Madonna, Air, Daft Punk, as well as Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars more recently. Dimitri from Paris began his career in 1981 working as a production assistant for producer Jean-Marc Cerrone. In 1986, he launched his own series of disco mixes called "Disco Forever", which became one of the most popular mix series in France. In 1991, he released his first album, "Sacrebleu", followed by two other albums, "A Night at the Playboy Mansion" (1997) and "After the Playboy Mansion" (2000). In 2003, Dimitri from Paris launched his own clothing line, "D.F.P.", and opened a store in Paris. In 2006, he released his first solo album, "Dimitri from Paris in the House", followed by two other albums, "D.F.P. Presents The Frenchy's Groove Sessions" (2007) and "Disco Forever 2" (2008). In 2010, Dimitri from Paris collaborated with French singer Émilie Simon on her album "The Big Machine", and remixed several of her songs. In 2012, he released his fourth solo album, "Seduction", and in 2013, he remixed the song "Get Lucky" by French group Daft Punk, which reached number one in France and Belgium. In 2014, Dimitri from Paris collaborated with American singer Kylie Minogue on her album "Kiss Me Once", and remixed several of her songs. In 2016, he released his fifth solo album, "After the Playboy Mansion 2", and in 2017, he remixed the song "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran, which reached number one in France. Dimitri from Paris is considered one of the best French DJs and producers of all time, and was named "DJ of the Year" at the Victoires de la Musique in 2006. He was also named "Best French Producer of the Year" at the World Music Awards in 2008. Currently #1,219 in the BookedDJ global ranking. Bookings are handled by Mona Rennalls. Also charted in The DJ Sessions #1725.