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.

Superstylin’

Groove Armada ‘Superstylin’’ (Riva Starr Edit)

Love Divine

Riva Starr feat. Phebe Edwards ‘Love Divine’

In The Midnight Hour

Riva Starr feat. Dajae ‘In The Midnight Hour’

I Can See The Light

Riva Starr ‘I Can See The Light’

Hold Me Up

Junior Jack presents Glory feat. Jocelyn Brown ‘Hold Me Up’ (Riva Starr Tangerine Funk Vocal Mix)

Flying High

Riva Starr ‘Flying High’ (Extended Mix)

Dr. Funk

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

Always

Riva Starr feat. Jocelyn Brown ‘Always’

Zeros

Cassö x Jazzy Feat. Headie One - Zeros

I wrote ‘Joy’ as an expression of gratitude to the people I love; my girlfriend, family, and friends. They’ve been by my side through the coldest and darkest moments; through my grief. My last single, ‘Better days’ represented the transition out of winter into spring. ‘Joy’ represents the summer, a time to share happiness with the people I care about the most. They are my Joy.

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Established in London, 1999.

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Riva Starr ‘Flying High’ (Extended Mix)

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