Between his work running the label Kalahari Oyster Cult and co-founding the distro One Eye Witness, one thing is clear about the Brussels-born, Amsterdam-based DJ Rey Colino: When it comes to dance music, the guy knows ball. So, obviously, he was an ideal choice for our Best Songs series, where he picked a grip of great songs for hyper-specific situations. Read the article below, and be sure to check out the Kalahari Oyster Cult hub on Nina.

Best Song to listen to while chilling in a park?

“Shadows From Nowhere” by Blue Gas

One that puts some Balearic in your city park.

Best Song that you have discovered in 2025?

“The One to Wait” by CCFX

One where The Cure meets Portishead.

Best Song that really needs to be heard on vinyl?

“La Blancheur Ouverture (Planetes)” by Jean Hoyoux

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One where library music is rather banging.

Best Song by a Belgian rave act?

“Opus 303” by Le Mystere

One where the 303 sings like they had never heard before in their lives in 1990.

Best Song to open a DJ set?

“Aufenthalt 5” by Dynamo

One that allows you to say you actually DJed a T++ track without too many issues.

Best Song to close a DJ set?

“Mastermind (Forthcoming Kalahari Oyster Cult)” by S.A.M. 

One where the pads just keep on giving.

Best Song that you associate with Amsterdam?

“Wat Voel Je Nou” by De Ambassade 

One that's quintessentially Amsterdam.

Best Song by a 90s progressive house producer?

“Garden of Eden” by Liquid Son

Best Song to listen to while firing off emails?

“Motor Bass Get Phunked Up (Richie Hawtin Electro funk Remix)” by La Funk Mob

One that's so fat it puts you in a transcendental groove, enabling you to go to auto-pilot for annoying tasks.