DJ Afrojack on Paris Hilton: 'She's not Celine Dion, but she can sing

DJ Afrojack has defended working on an album with reported girlfriend Paris Hilton, saying, "She may not be a Celine Dion, but she knows how to perform."

In a new interview with the website CastaNet, the DJ talks about his "Jacked" tour, upcoming album and working with Hilton, who he has reportedly been dating since November.

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"The thing is with her shes like one of the most talented performers I know," says Afrojack, whose given name is Nick van de Wall. "She may not be a Celine Dion, but she knows how to perform on stage. She knows how to sing, believe it or not."

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DJ Afrojack is impressed by Paris Hilton's talent.

Afrojack admits that after Hilton's debut album "Paris" in 2006, he wasn't sure if she was actually talented.

"In the studio with her for the first time, I wasnt sure what to expect, he said. But the girl can sing. And she loves the dance music so we made some nice music. And it was fun."

While photos have shown Hilton and Afrojack looking quite cozy and clocking a lot of time together, Afrojack claims in the interview that they are just pals.

"We are really good friends. Its simple," he said. "People say as producers, You cant work with Paris Hilton, you cant work with Pitbull, theyre too commercial. But theyre my friends. If a friend asks you, would you produce my album Im going to do it. Shes my friend, I had the time, I was already working on my own album and I like working in a fast pace so I did some tracks on the album, and did a few tracks and helped her out with some c! onnectio ns with other producers and writers. She created some nice magic."

Hilton revealed earlier this year that she was working on a sophomore album, featuring collaborations with LMFAO and Snoop Dogg. In February, a laugh-worthy video for a song called "Drunk Text" leaked online, featuring the socialite mugging for the camera in a skimpy dress as she recited spoken word poetry.

"It was just a drunk text," Hilton sings in the song. "One stupid reply can lead to the walk of shame."

But Hilton's rep clarified that the song was not off her upcoming album, but had been recorded as a favor to the electronic music duo Manufactured Superstars.

Hiltons album is expected this summer.