Halfvalue.co.uk: Why did you get involved with eJay?

Carl Cox: Dance music is obviously my passion, and I like the way that eJay opens the dance world up to everyone. It means that would-be DJs can make music at home on the PC without needing expensive decks or studio equipment. It's the only thing I've come across that makes the world of dance music accessible to all.

Halfvalue.co.uk: Do you use a PC in your work? Do you play computer games?

Cox: I use eJay, obviously. When I get time to play games, the PlayStation is my favourite console. I love Driver 2!

Halfvalue.co.uk: Apart from eJay, what else are you up to at the moment?

Cox: I'm in my studio working on my new album, which is as yet untitled. It's due out in April or May 2001.

Halfvalue.co.uk: If your house was on fire which records would you grab first?

Cox: All my 7" records.

Halfvalue.co.uk: If the numbers are dwindling on the dance floor, which records do you reach for?

Cox: Black Lace--Agadoo

Halfvalue.co.uk: What are your top 5 all-time classic floorfillers?

Cox: Gloria Gaynor, I Will Survive
Diana Ross, Love Hangover
The Isley Brothers, Harvest for the World
Stevie Wonder, As
Soul Sonic Force,Planet Rock
 

Halfvalue.co.uk: What's the best night you've ever played at?

Cox: There are too many to mention. But if I had to choose, it would have to be Glastonbury 1995.

Halfvalue.co.uk: Which DJ's do you rate?

Cox: Laurent Garnier, Sven Vath, Danny Tenaglia, Darren Emerson, Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin... (the list goes on).

Halfvalue.co.uk: Ibiza, Ayia Napa, New York or Manchester? Which one and why?

Cox: Ibiza. I've been going since 1985 and seen such a big development in club culture on one small island that there is simply nothing like it in the world.

Halfvalue.co.uk: Being a DJ, and therefore something of an arbiter of style and taste, there still must be some horrors lurking in the dark recesses of your record collection--anything to declare? The Birdie Song?

Cox: I have to put my hands up to owning Rod Stewart, Milli Vanilli, and--as I said earlier--I do have Agadoo. (The Shame!)

Halfvalue.co.uk: Where do you see club culture heading?

Cox: In one way or another, club culture has always been around. At the moment, it seems to be reaching everyone all over the world, creating a world culture. I have no idea where it will end up.

Halfvalue.co.uk: What five CDs or records topped your Christmas 2000 list?

Cox: Rui de Silva feat Cassandra, Touch Me
Hatiras, Spaced Invader (all mixes)
Ben Sims, Remanipulator Remixes
Sven Vath, L'Esperanza
Apollo 440, Charlie's Angels
 

Halfvalue.co.uk: What are your tips for budding DJs?

Cox: To all DJs: Believe in what you're playing and enjoy yourself. I got where I am because of these beliefs... and a little bit of luck.