Michael Canitrot is a French DJ, producer and creator of the “So, Happy in Paris?” parties.
Canitrot's 'So Happy in Paris?' brand has grown from a single party in Paris to an international name, currently hosting over 100 shows a year all over the world from Paris to Miami and Barcelona to Tokyo. Most notably, the 10th anniversary party, which was the first ever club night to be held in the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
His own productions are championed by the planet's finest house music aficionados. Michael Canitrot's musical style has become widely known as an eclectic, rhythmic and melodic blend of House, Pop and Modern Disco. However, Michael grew up listening to Soul, Funk, Disco and Rock and is widely travelled, all factors that are reflected in his music. As a producer, Michael first received commercial success with his single , released on Defected Records in 2010. Michael then signed to Hed Kandi, sub label of the global Ministry of Sound brand and released of his follow-up single . Most recently, Canitrot released the commercial house cross-over track featuring Ron Carroll.
Michael also mixed on the Defected's 'Playboy Session' in 2012, joining the likes of Bob Sinclar, Dimitri from Paris, Tensnake, Masters at Work and many other world class DJ’s who have been given the honor to mix a Defected compilation.
A large part of Michael's career revolves around film and fashion and the marriage of these industries with music. Canitrot creates custom sound designs for luxury brands such as Dior, Chanel, Cartier, Versace, D&G and Prada, and provides live music and performance for some of the worlds most prestigious catwalk shows. In 2003, Michael also became the first official DJ of the International Cannes Film Festival.
At the moment Michael Canitrot has a regular radio show on FG Radio, and he's touring the world with several parties coming up including Brazil and Asia in 2014, he is also spending his time in the studio, preparing a new vocal anthem called 'Young Forever' recorded with a kids vocal in London, “a note of hope in a uncertain world” - says Michael.