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DJ Derek Monteiro: Top Ten Playlist

From Scissor Sisters to Lana Del Rey to Franky Rizardo.

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1. Calling (Loose My Mind): Sebastian Ingrosso + Alesso

2. Cry (Just A Little) (Reset! 2012 Alternative Remix): Bingo Players

3. Lets Have A Kiki: Scissor Sisters

4. Symphony: Prok & Fitch

5. We Own The Night (Party Starter Anthem Kingz Remix): Tiesto, Luciana, Wolfgang Gartner

6. Time: Franky Rizardo (ft. Divine Essence)

7. Blue Jeans (MK Denim Dub): Lana Del Rey

8. Lie To You ( Joe Maz Remix): Brass Knuckles

9. Also!: Ruben Mandolini-

10. Needs (Pagano's Digital Generation Mix): Pagano

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