“[Up and coming DJs/ Producers] can use the Palm Balm, it keeps your hands sweet and soft. So you’re able to type smoothly on the computer, which is very important. You can find the best Palm Balm in Marrakesh.” RWD RECOMMENDS:
TEMPLE SPA PALM BALM
(templespa.com, £18.50 for 100ml) Although you don’t have to go that far for Palm Balm (Marrakesh is pushing it) we found Temple Spa’s aloe, jojoba and vitamin E enthused palm balm to be most special. Well dapper for your digits.
“[Sometimes in the mornings] my brain isn’t connected, sometimes I want to brush my teeth with my razor, which is not a good idea. Sometimes I want to shave with my toothbrush.” RWD RECOMMENDS:
CLARINS MEN SUPER MOISTURE BALM
(clarins.co.uk, £19.20 for 50ml) Nobody likes dry skin (or shaving with a toothbrush), and with key nourishing ingredients like Olive Leaf you’ll be feeling your best all summer. (BR)
AFTERSHAVE OF THE MONTH TERRE D’HERMÈS, L’EAU D’ISSEY POUR HOMME (uk.hermes.com, £38.50 for 75ml) Another unique scent from Hermes, L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme is the ultimate in elegant men’s grooming products. After only six years on the market it has discreetly surfaced as a classic. Its combination of aromas including wood, spice and citrus gives a strong masculine character with a touch of class. Packaged in a stylish glass bottle it resembles the kind of guy that wears it (you can be that guy). A dash of this will ensure to seduce the ladies so next time you’re out it will do all the work for you. (AO)
MARTIN SOLVEIG Firstly, we love Hello. You’ve recently worked with Kele (of Bloc Party fame) on Ready 2 Go. How did you link up? Thanks, I’m super happy about the success Hello had. It was a gift working with Kele; he was one of my favourite singers to collaborate with. I think he is a unique vocal talent. It has some darker dubstep elements too... I’m a bit of an eclectic person, and so it is certainly true that dubstep has been an influence for me in the last year. It was interesting to make a bit of a song with that kind of vibe. It’s absolutely not a dubstep song but there is a little nod. Tell us about your album, Smash... It’s a soundtrack to all of the mini movies and videos I have been doing for the singles. It’s a very straight to the point energetic album. And later this year you’re performing at Smirnoff Sensation at O2? Yeah, it’s a great concept for a party and it comes from Holland. Basically it starts with a very simple point; everyone goes dressed in white. That creates a unity for the whole crowd. The super production makes the role of the DJ more of a collaboration, between the production and the people. It’s not like it’s your show and what you want to give the people. You’re part of a team. It’s really a very special and very good fun to play and apparently it’s very exciting for the people. Lastly, how long do you take to get ready? I take too long [laughs]. I need probably 30 minutes to get ready including shower time. Martin Solveig is performing in London’s O2 area on 13 August when Smirnoff presents Sensation lands in the UK for the very first time. Check out facebook.com/SmirnoffGB for a chance to win VIP prize packages
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