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Stream & download: https://defect.click/DFTD612D It is a fair assessment to say that Vintage Culture (aka Lukas Ruiz) has taken his native Brazil by storm, gracing the cover of the country’s edition of Rolling Stone and nominated as one of the most influential ’30 under 30’ in Forbes. His musical career has gone from strength to strength since bursting onto the scene in 2013, with 2020 proving a landmark year as […]

Download and stream: https://defect.click/DFTD614D Following the release of their acclaimed debut album The Vision, Ben Westbeech and Kon unveil a sublimely arranged remix package of one of the standout cuts from the LP, ‘Down’ featuring Detroit soul trio Dames Brown. Opening with The Vision’s blissful original, with its warm percussion and string-drenched interludes, ‘Down’ highlights the soul and funk leaning side of The Vision’s sound. Snatch! label boss Riva Starr […]

Download and stream: defect.click/DFTD604D6 After releasing Louie Vega & The Martinez Brothers ‘Let It Go’ earlier this year, Defected now deliver a package of new mixes to continue the longevity of this irresistible summertime jam. The original record, a homage to NYC’s rich Latin American dance culture, was as slick, soulful and groove-filled as expected from two generations of the city’s finest, unsurprisingly catching the attention of house sensation Honey […]

Download and stream: https://defect.click/DFTD614D Following the release of their acclaimed debut album The Vision, Ben Westbeech and Kon unveil a sublimely arranged remix package of one of the standout cuts from the LP, ‘Down’ featuring Detroit soul trio Dames Brown. Opening with The Vision’s blissful original, with its warm percussion and string-drenched interludes, ‘Down’ highlights the soul and funk leaning side of The Vision’s sound. Snatch! label boss Riva Starr […]

Download and stream: defect.click/DFTD604D6 After releasing Louie Vega & The Martinez Brothers ‘Let It Go’ earlier this year, Defected now deliver a package of new mixes to continue the longevity of this irresistible summertime jam. The original record, a homage to NYC’s rich Latin American dance culture, was as slick, soulful and groove-filled as expected from two generations of the city’s finest, unsurprisingly catching the attention of house sensation Honey […]

Download & stream: https://defect.click/DFTD623D3 The definitive Defected playlist: https://defstream.lnk.to/Defected2021 With a string of chart hits and countless underground favourites to his name, Vito Lucente is one of Europe’s essential house names. From the international cross-over hit ‘Make Luv’ produced under his Room 5 moniker, his Junior Jack alias allowed him to explore a much clubbier sound. Releasing a number of Defected catalogue essentials including ‘Thrill Me’ and ‘E Samba’ as […]

Download & Stream: https://defect.click/DFTD616D One of Italy’s brightest dance talents Marco Faraone teams up with rising star of the scene Greeko on ‘Armaghetton’ for a striking Defected debut. Initially released on Marco’s own imprint Uncage, with support from tastemakers like Radio 1’s Danny Howard, Annie Mac and Pete Tong, it quickly pricked the ears of Defected’s A&R team with its lively spoken-word vocal and bounding bass. Perhaps best known for […]

Download & stream: https://defect.click/DFTD623D3 The definitive Defected playlist: https://defstream.lnk.to/Defected2021 With a string of chart hits and countless underground favourites to his name, Vito Lucente is one of Europe’s essential house names. From the international cross-over hit ‘Make Luv’ produced under his Room 5 moniker, his Junior Jack alias allowed him to explore a much clubbier sound. Releasing a number of Defected catalogue essentials including ‘Thrill Me’ and ‘E Samba’ as […]

Download and stream: https://defect.click/DFTD618D2 “Music is a weapon of the future.” “Music is the weapon of the progressives.” “Music is the weapon of the givers of life.” These are the words of legendary Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti, words that remain as true as ever over two decades since his untimely death. A pioneer of the Nigerian revolution, his fight against police oppression remains an ongoing conversation in the […]

Download & stream: https://defect.click/DFTD625D The definitive Defected playlist: https://defstream.lnk.to/Defected2021 Following a string of chart topping remixes for the label, Riva Starr returns to Defected to release ‘Love Divine’, his first original production on the imprint since 2016’s ‘The Superdope EP’. Featuring London vocalist Phebe Edwards, ‘Love Divine’ showcases Riva’s intuitive, multi-faceted production style at its finest. Twisting Phebe’s soaring vocal around menacingly gradual builds, bubbling synths and spectacular organ breakdowns […]

Download and stream: https://defect.click/DFTD618D2 “Music is a weapon of the future.” “Music is the weapon of the progressives.” “Music is the weapon of the givers of life.” These are the words of legendary Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti, words that remain as true as ever over two decades since his untimely death. A pioneer of the Nigerian revolution, his fight against police oppression remains an ongoing conversation in the […]

Playlist: 'Hello my name is...' - https://spoti.fi/2PYCV4X We are pleased to announce that US dance music pioneer Todd Edwards’ catalogue is available on streaming services and DSPs. After releasing two original singles with us in 2019, ‘You’re Sorry’ and ‘Deeper’, we are proud to now house Edwards’ vast collection of 140+ productions, allowing fans old and new to discover his rich catalogue of productions and remixes, which have been fully […]