It has been some time since the dance music community witnessed such a high-profile dispute, but the latest controversy involving John Summit and Pete Tong has certainly captured everyone’s attention. Early this morning, Summit took to X to publicly call out the legendary broadcaster and DJ, alleging that Tong had effectively stolen a remix he had been working on.
The track in question is a remix of Everything But The Girl’s iconic hit, ‘Missing,’ a record that Summit has been teasing in his sets for some time. According to Summit, the project was intended to be a collaborative effort, yet he claims that Tong failed to contribute any meaningful production work. Despite this, the remix was reportedly slated for release as a collaboration between Pete Tong and Franky Rizardo, leaving Summit understandably frustrated by the turn of events.
Summit did not hold back, asserting that he possesses the necessary documentation to back his claims. He further noted that he has been developing a special orchestral version of the track entirely on his own, which he plans to premiere this coming weekend. In a pointed remark, he thanked his collaborator for the “zero help” provided during the creative process.
The situation took another turn when Summit clarified that he had spoken with Franky Rizardo, who appeared to be unaware of the underlying conflict regarding the track’s origins. As of now, there has been no official response from Pete Tong’s camp.
UPDATE: Franky Rizardo pulls the release
Following the public outcry, Franky Rizardo has officially stepped away from the project. In a statement posted to social media, he noted that after learning more about the background of the release, he concluded that it would no longer be appropriate for him to remain involved.