French DJ/Artist Stephane Pompougnac's second installment in this popular series featuring the best tracks heard at France's premiere club, bar and cafe. The Hôtel Costes series serves as a ''tastemaker'' (read: trendsetting) for the rest of the world. His penchant for choosing the very best music for this series burns bright as he incorporates tracks on this outing from De-Phazz, Pink Martini, Mo' Horizons, I:Cube and others. An eclectic collection of jazz-styled funk with a dash of cocktail lounge and the resident DJ of the famous Hotel Costes certainly knows his stuff, mixing up more funky, uplifting house that powers these predominantly English-sung tracks. The mix maintains a steady groove, and Pompougnac continues to find a much sought after balance: music that stands out in its own right and yet makes the perfect backdrop while entertaining friends. Just like at the Hotel Costes, really.

Pompougnac has published more than 20 studio mixes, and also DJs for the fashion award show Les Venues de la Mode. He has also performed for fashion shows by Gucci and Yves Saint-Laurent. — via AllMusic