A planned remix release of Everything But The Girl’s “Missing” has been pulled following a public dispute involving John Summit, Pete Tong and Franky Rizardo.
Franky Rizardo has confirmed that his collaborative remix with Pete Tong will no longer be released after John Summit accused Pete Tong of reusing elements from a remix the two had previously been developing together. The track had reportedly been scheduled for release on July 17, but Franky Rizardo has now said it will remain a set-only track.
The decision arrives after John Summit publicly claimed that Pete Tong had promised to release their version of “Missing” before moving forward with a separate version involving Franky Rizardo.
John Summit Claims His Remix Was Repurposed
The dispute began when John Summit posted on X, accusing Pete Tong of “jacking” his remix after allegedly abandoning their collaborative version.
According to John Summit, he and Pete Tong had discussed releasing an orchestral version of the remix through Pete Tong’s FFRR label, with the possibility of performing the track live also reportedly part of the conversation. John Summit later shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp exchange that appeared to show the two discussing production details around the track.
Hey @petetong thanks for promising to release my missing remix with u… then jacking my remix to release with franky rizardo,
John Summit wrote on X, adding that he had once looked up to Pete Tong.
John Summit also claimed that he ultimately completed the orchestral version himself and plans to premiere it this weekend.
Pete Tong has not publicly responded to the allegations at the time of writing.
hey @petetong thanks for promising to release my missing remix with u (while doing nothing in terms of production) then jacking my remix to release with franky rizardo
— John Summit (@johnsummit) July 8, 2026
release class act you are. to think i actually looked up to u too.
Franky Rizardo Steps Away From the ReleaseA Global Community Around One Anthem
Following the accusations, Franky Rizardo issued his own statement on X, explaining that he had learned more about the circumstances surrounding the release and no longer felt comfortable moving forward.
After learning more today about the background surrounding this release, I’ve come to the conclusion that it no longer feels right for me to be part of it,
Franky Rizardo wrote.
Franky Rizardo stressed that his decision was “not about taking sides or blaming anyone,” but rather about staying aligned with his own values. Franky Rizardo also explained that he had been excited about the opportunity to release the remix and remained proud of the version he created.
For now, it’ll remain a set-only track,
Franky Rizardo added.
At the end of the day, staying true to my values matters more to me than releasing a record.
John Summit later stated that he had spoken with Franky Rizardo and believed Franky Rizardo had not been aware of the wider situation.
A personal update regarding Missing.
— Franky Rizardo (@FrankyRizardo) July 8, 2026
After learning more today about the background surrounding this release, I’ve come to the conclusion that it no longer feels right for me to be part of it. This isn’t about taking sides or blaming anyone – it’s simply the decision that feels…
Two Versions, One Classic Track
Both John Summit and Franky Rizardo had already played their respective versions of “Missing” in recent sets.
Franky Rizardo reportedly debuted his edit during a set at Swing in Barcelona in March, while John Summit played his version during a set at Space Miami around the same period. The track’s history as a dance music classic adds extra weight to the dispute, with Everything But The Girl’s “Missing” long recognised as one of the defining crossover records between alternative pop and club culture.
Originally released in the 1990s and later transformed into a global dancefloor anthem through remix culture, “Missing” remains one of those records that continues to move between generations of DJs, producers and audiences.
That legacy makes any new version especially visible and especially sensitive.
A Dispute About Credit, Trust and Creative Process
Beyond the immediate controversy, the situation touches on broader questions within electronic music: who owns an idea, when does collaboration become authorship, and how should credit be handled when multiple versions of the same remix exist?
In a scene where IDs, edits, remixes and unofficial versions often move through DJ sets long before release, creative overlap can become difficult to untangle. But when major artists, major labels and iconic records are involved, those questions become much harder to ignore.
For now, Franky Rizardo’s decision removes one version from the official release calendar while allowing the track to remain part of his live sets.
Waiting for Resolution
At this stage, the full background of the dispute remains unclear.
John Summit has made his position public. Franky Rizardo has stepped away from the release while wishing all parties the best. Pete Tong has not yet issued a public response.
Until more information emerges, the situation remains unresolved, but it has already sparked conversation across the electronic music community about transparency, communication and respect in collaborative production.
For a track built around one of dance music’s most enduring emotional hooks, this latest chapter now carries a very different kind of tension.
📷 : Cover Photo / Courtesy of Franky Rizardo, Courtesy of John Summit, Courtesy of Pete Tong
📷 : Additional Photo Credits / Courtesy of Franky Rizardo, Courtesy of John Summit, Courtesy of Pete Tong
