#14 Feat. Staff Picks in Afro House

2024-10-04 Defected

Sandy Rivera

#33 Feat. Staff Picks in Nu Disco / Disco

The GRAMMY award-winning Purple Disco Machine returns to Defected with a unique original that shows off the signature PDM aesthetic in its full glory, 'Beat Fantasy'. One of the world's most recognisable producers, sonically and visually, Purple Disco Machine has captured fans worldwide thanks to a slew of unforgettable releases, including collaborations with Nile Rodgers & Shenseea, Duke Dumont, Chromeo, Kungs and his recent club-ready remix of Wolfram & Josh Ludlow's 'YoYo Disco' on Defected. His electrifying and wildly popular electro, funk and nu disco hybrid sets have earned him slots at the very best clubs in the world, recently including Hï Ibiza with Glitterbox and Ushuaïa Ibiza with Defected. His latest outing on the London label, 'Beat Fantasy' is the perfect representation of Purple Disco Machine's club sound, as an addictive vocal sample works in tandem with a deliciously satisfying synth-laden build and release. Choir-like harmonies join in the latter half, juxtaposing the driving rhythms to form a quirky and joyful club record that is quintessentially PDM. Purple Disco Machine 'Beat Fantasy' (Extended Mix) Written & Composed by Jean-Paul De Coster, Phil Wilde, Anita Doth, Raymond Slijngaard, Tim Schmidt & Bobby Orlando Produced & Arranged by Purple Disco Machine Synths, Bass, Drums & Programming by Tino Piontek Mixed by David 'Monte' Paulicke for Trigonomics Mastered by HP Mastering Published by Universal Music Publishing Limited 'Beat Fantasy' contains a sample of 'Fantasy' performed by Hotline. Written & composed by Bobby Orlando, Published by Universal Music Publishing Limited. All rights administered by Bobby O / Universal Music Publishing. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Courtesy of Avex Entertainment Inc. 'Beat Fantasy' incorporates elements of 'Let The Beat Control Your Body' performed by 2 Unlimited. Written & Composed by De Coster / De Wilde / Doth / Slijngaard / Schmidt. Published by Universal Music Publishing Limited. All rights administered by Universal Music Publishing. Used by permission. All rights reserved. All elements replayed. P&C 2024 Defected Records Limited

Purple Disco Machine

#45 Feat. Staff Picks in Melodic House & Techno

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of extra special collaborative releases Together, integrating talent from the labels storied past and the stars of its future as CamelPhat and Elderbrooks definitive Defected smash Cola receives a remix from Made By Pete. A strikingly modern and essential house record signed by now Defected CEO and co-owner Wez Saunders, CamelPhats Cola roared to the top of dance charts globally, changing the landscape of club culture with its hypnotic and subversive lyrics before receiving a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 2018 GRAMMY Awards. Stepping up on remix duties, Made By Pete is an electronic artist with a unique point of view, celebrated by some of the industrys most influential tastemakers including Damian Lazarus, Black Coffee, Bedouin, Vintage Culture and Pete Tong. The British DJ and producers sonic is oft bolstered by his artistic visual productions, leading to acclaimed sets at the worlds top clubs, from fabric in London to Black Coffees residency at Hï Ibiza. With a catalogue of releases that more than qualifies him for the job, Made By Pete delivers a transformative remix of Cola; eccentric percussion combines with avant-garde synthwork and Elderbrooks signature vocal to create a one-of-a-kind house record that is a shining triumph for Defecteds Together series. CamelPhat featuring Elderbrook Cola (Made By Pete Extended Remix) Written by Mike Di Scala, David Whelan & Alexander Kotz Produced by CamelPhat Vocals by Elderbrook Remix & Additional Production by Made By Pete Remix Published by Defected Music & Promised Land Music BB Ltd/BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited P&C 2024 Defected Records Limited

CamelPhat, Elderbrook

#92 Feat. Staff Picks in Afro House

House icon Jack Back returns to Defected alongside CeCe Rogers for 'Freedom 2024', a fresh take on the record reworked for today's dancefloors. One of the industry's A-list names, David Guetta releases under his Jack Back alias as a reminder of his authentic house roots, partnering with Defected on many occasions since his chart-topping label debut '(It Happens) Sometimes' in 2018. In 2024 the producer has already released twice on the label's Together series - first remixing Dennis Ferrer's legendary 'Hey Hey' then collaborating with South African house pioneer THEMBA for 'Give Me Something To Hold' – and now he returns to revamp one of his notable releases in Defected's catalogue, 'Freedom'. The collaboration with CeCe Rogers, one of house music's most loved artists, first made waves in 2019, then receiving a remix from Defected House Master Harry Romero; this 2024 update to the much-loved record demonstrates Jack Back's constantly evolving sound alongside CeCe's unforgettable vocal. Jack Back & CeCe Rogers 'Freedom 2024' (Extended Mix) Written & Composed by David Guetta, Timofey Reznikov & Kenneth J Rogers III Produced by David Guetta & Timofey Reznikov Vocals by CeCe Rogers Programming by David Guetta Published by JackBack Publishing Ltd admin by Write Here Music (SACEM) & Reservoir Music (ASCAP), Copyright Control & KASM Publishing 'Freedom' contains elements from 'All Join Hands' (CeCe Rogers). Published by KASM Publishing. P&C 2024 Defected Records Limited under exclusive license from What A Music Ltd & Warner Music France S.A.

CeCe Rogers, Jack Back