The musical partnership between Ben Westbeech and Kon has been behind a number of the most meaningful dance releases of the last twelve months. Striking the balance between classic and contemporary in a way few of their peers are able, the duo now present their eponymous debut album, 'The Vision'. Their dedication to creating honest, meaningful records shines through more than ever on this LP, its impeccable craftsmanship demonstrated through a meandering mix of soul, disco, house and funk across 14 tracks. A magnet for A-List collaborators, Roy Ayers, Honey Dijon, Andreya Triana, Dames Brown and Nikki-O all features on The Vision's album debut. Since the first teaser of The Vision's music, a white label 12" circulated to in-the-know DJs, the pair have continued to make waves with their genre-bending, multi-instrumental and ultra-modern sound. Stand-out singles 'Heaven' and 'Mountains', both featuring long-time collaborator Andreya Triana, showcased their ethos of producing completely original music, from the song-writing, to the recording of live instrumentals and meticulous production. Garnering support from tastemakers like Gilles Peterson, Gerd Janson, Annie Mac, Maryanne Hobbs and Joe Claussell to name just a few, the Vision's music and its return to traditional music-making practices has attracted champions of the highest order. With their distinctive sound formed by the song-writing and studio process, The Vision have translated this into their live act, where live vocals and impeccable DJ selection bring their joyous productions to life. Debuting at Defected's Croatia festival in summer 2019, with an intimate showcase at Colors Hoxton and Printworks London show following, bookings at prestigious festivals and venues were quick to roll in, including Lente Kabinet, Lovebox and Parklife. Now this LP allows the pair to showcase their broad range of influences and musical disciplines, the result is a listener's album in every sense, designed to be played in full, with dream-like interludes that guide its narrative. From dancefloor-friendly cuts like the disco-tinged 'Down' and funk-laden 'Satisfy', to the soul-searching 'Wasting' and 'Believe', along with heartfelt odes 'Home' and 'Missing', The Vision leave no stone unturned with the LP. The culmination of five years' work, The Vision are making their mark on the musical landscape with a non-conformist body of work that demonstrates their refusal to be pigeonholed. Via London, Boston, Ibiza and beyond, this is an album destined to break new ground, with all the makings of a future classic. The Vision are here. The Vision 'The Vision' 1. The Vision featuring Nikki-O & Andreya Triana 'Remember' Written & Produced by Ben Westbeech & Christian Taylor Vocals Written by Sky Covington & Andreya Triana Vocals Performed by Nikki-O Backing Vocals Performed by Andreya Triana Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering Published by Just Isn't Music, Defected Music & Copyright Control P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited 2. The Vision featuring Andreya Triana 'Mountains' (Extended Mix) Written by Ben Westbeech, Andreya Triana & Dee Adam Produced by Ben Westbeech & Andreya Triana Vocals Performed by Andreya Triana Bass Played by Xander Vrienten Piano Played by Daniel von Piekartz Programming by Dee Adam Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Sam Wills at Wired Masters Published by Just Isn't Music P&C 2019 Defected Records Limited 3. The Vision featuring Dames Brown 'Down' (Extended Mix) Written & Produced by Ben Westbeech & Christian Taylor Vocals Performed by Dames Brown (Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury & LaRae Starr) Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton a Alchemy Mastering 'Down' contains a sample of the recording 'Disco Boogie' by Family Attraction, used with permission and under license from Family Groove Records Published by Just Isn't Music & Defected Music P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited 4. The Vision featuring Andreya Triana & Ben Westbeech 'Missing' (Extended Mix) Written & Produced by Ben Westbeech & Christian Taylor Vocals Written & Performed by Andreya Triana & Ben Westbeech Bass Played by Xander Vrienten Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering 'Missing' contains a sample of the recording 'Disco Two Step' by John White, used with permission and under license from Elton White. 'Missing' by The Vision contains elements of 'Disco Two Step' written by John White. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Published by Just Isn't Music & Defected Music P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited 5. The Vision 'Time' Written & Produced by Christian Taylor Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis Published by Defected Music P&C 2020 Defected Records Limited 6. The Vision featuring Ben Westbeech & Roy Ayers 'Wasting' (Extended Mix) Written & Produced by Ben Westbeech & Christian Taylor Vocals Performed by Ben Westbeech Vibes & Backing Vocals Performed by Roy Ayers Bass Played by Xander Vrienten Guitar Played by Maarten Moreland Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering Published by Just Isn't Music & Defected Music P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited 7. The Vision featuring Ben Westbeech 'Believe' Written & Produced by Ben Westbeech & Christian Taylor Vocals Performed by Ben Westbeech Bass Played by Xander Vrienten Guitar Played by Maarten Moreland Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis 'Believe' by The Vision contains elements of 'Diamond Life' written by Philip John Lewin. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 'Believe' contains a sample of the recording 'Diamond Life' by Philip John Lewin, used with permission under license from Philip John Lewin. Published by Just Isn't Music & Defected Music P&C 2020 Defected Records Limited 8. The Vision 'Façade' Written & Produced by Christian Taylor Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis Published by Defected Music P&C 2020 Defected Records Limited 9. The Vision featuring Ben Westbeech 'Paradise' Written by Ben Westbeech, Christian Taylor & Reginald Lucas Produced by Ben Westbeech & Christian Taylor Vocals Performed by Ben Westbeech Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis Published by Just Isn't Music, Defected Music & Careers Music Inc./Universal Music Publishing MGB Limited 'Paradise' contains interpolation from 'Gentle Smiles' Written by Reginald Lucas. Published by Careers Music Inc./Universal Music Publishing MGB Limited P&C 2019 Defected Records Limited 10. The Vision 'Nebulous' Written & Produced by Christian Taylor Instruments by Tom Laroye Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis Published by Defected Music P&C 2020 Defected Records Limited 11. The Vision featuring Ben Westbeech, Honey Dijon & Andreya Triana 'Satisfy' (Extended Mix) Written & Produced by Ben Westbeech & Christian Taylor Vocals Written by Ben Westbeech & Honey Redmond Vocals Performed by Ben Westbeech, Honey Dijon & Andreya Triana Backing Vocals Performed by Sky Covington, Andreya Triana & Dames Brown (Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury & LaRae Starr) Bass Played by Xander Vrienten Piano, Rhodes & Synth Played by Daniel von Piekartz Guitar Played by Lorijn von Piekartz Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis Published by Just Isn't Music & Defected Music P&C 2020 Defected Records Limited 12. The Vision featuring Andreya Triana 'Heaven' Written by Ben Westbeech, Christian Taylor, Andreya Triana, Daniel Von Piekartz & Robert Watson Produced by Ben Westbeech, Christian Taylor & Andreya Triana Vocals Performed by Andreya Triana Backing Vocals Performed by Dames Brown (Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury & LaRae Starr) Bass Played by Xander Vrienten Piano, Rhodes & Synth Played by Daniel von Piekartz Guitar Played by Lorijn von Piekartz Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering Published by Just Isn't Music, Defected Music, EMI Longitude Music/EMI Music Publishing Ltd & Copyright Control This composition contains elements from 'Reachin' Searchin'' (Watson). Published by EMI Longitude Music/EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Used by permission. All rights reserved. P&C 2019 Defected Records Limited 13. The Vision 'Tenacious' Written & Produced by Christian Taylor Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis Published by Defected Music P&C 2020 Defected Records Limited 14. The Vision featuring Andreya Triana 'Home' Written by Ben Westbeech, Christian Taylor, Andreya Trianna, Cesar Portillo De La Luz Narciso, Alfred Breckler & Nora Cohen Produced by Ben Westbeech, Christian Taylor & Andreya Trianna Vocals Performed by Andreya Trianna Backing Vocals Performed by Dames Brown (Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury & LaRae Starr) Bass Played by Xander Vrienten Piano, Rhodes & Synth Played by Daniel von Piekartz Drums Played by Questlove Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise Mastered by Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering Published by Just Isn't Music, Defected Music & Peermusic (UK) Ltd P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited