East-London's Riva Starr joins Defected's illustrious list of House Masters as he continues to establish himself as one of the world's top DJs and producers. Growing up surrounded by the rich musical culture of Southern Italy, Starr's influences come from all over; the sounds of Africa, Greece, Spain and the Balkans are ever-present within his revered house releases. Genre-wise his approach is similarly expansive, first falling for breakbeat after years of experimentation in Naples, before exploding onto the UK fidget and deep house scene in the noughties. Years later, the Snatch! owner's epic catalogue is brimming with the very best club music this side of the millennium, unrestricted by genre convention and bursting with eclectic samples and unpredictable references. This compilation features club belters alongside deeper cuts that seamlessly mix addictive vocal samples with hard-hitting house rhythms, as well as expert remixes and collaborations with fellow industry titans. Todd Terry, Mike Dunn, Groove Armada, Jocelyn Brown, Dennis Ferrer, Green Velvet, Harry Romero; the list of legendary artists that feature in Starr's eclectic discography is as endless as it is impressive, and throughout it all the Ibiza hitmaker maintains a signature sound that is distinctly Riva Starr.

The Loft

Riva Starr feat. Dajae ‘The Loft’

Dr. Funk

Carl Cox ‘Dr. Funk’ (Riva Starr Mo’Funk Remix)

My rmx of TANIA out now!

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Harry Romero - Tania (Riva Starr rmx) Toolroom Records

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Charli Specchio - Veo Veo

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Narratives proudly launches its record label journey with a statement debut: Blow My Mind EP, a collaborative two-track offering by label co-founders Mustafa Ismaeel and Dilby. Based between Toronto, Riyadh, and Berlin, Narratives is a creative collective where sound, art, and storytelling collide. After four years of building a global community through mixes, events, and showcases, the vision comes to life in this release, blending diverse influences into a unified deep house sound. Blow My Mind EP encapsulates what Narratives stands for – groovy rhythms, emotive storytelling, and cross-continental artistry.

The opening track Part Time Lover is a groovy, energetic cut with a rolling bassline and punchy groove that lay the foundation, while a blues-influenced lead and a memorable vocal hook give the track an anthemic, sing-along quality. In contrast, the title track Blow My Mind takes a sensual, late-night direction, oozing an old-school house vibe, driven by a warm bassline and accented with sassy vocals that weave through the melody. 

Mustafa and Dilby pour their passion and pedigree into this release, a culmination of their shared experience and a bold declaration of what’s to come.


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Premiere | Dilby, Mustafa Ismaeel - Part Time Lover [NARRATIVES]

Ready For You

Tania (Remixes - Part 2)

Tania (Harry Romero 2014 Remix)

Out now! https://www.beatport.com/release/always/2374771

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After teaming up with Jamie Jones to release ‘Rushing’ earlier this summer, Darius Syrossian returns to Defected for his latest musical output. ‘Come On Come On’ sees the DO NOT SLEEP resident flex his musical muscles by exploring a range of influences throughout, engineering the same soulful vocal sample to provide two genre-defying cuts. Opening with ‘Kouka’, a track that rumbles through with its intensified bass and tension building drops set to rock the most intense of sound-systems, while the vocal interlude at its centre adds diversity and intrigue. This is followed with the title track, where Darius delivers a dose of upbeat driving house, with a rubbery bouncing bassline and a chopped-up version of the vocal, delivering serious end-of-summer vibes. By exploring a number of avenues of sound with the same sample, ‘Come On Come On’ shows Darius’ breadth of musical knowledge, with a release that will keep a crowd on their toes.

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Darius Syrossian - Come On Come On

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Carl Cox ‘Dr. Funk’ (Riva Starr Mo’Funk Remix)

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