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Mattei & Omich - Drop the Bomb (Hijack Remix)

Defected are proud to revisit the legendary Todd Edwards catalogue with the second instalment of House Masters Remixes featuring Shermanology. Released in 2021, Todd’s original compilation demonstrated his approach to experimentation in its full glory; his entirely new sound, born from chopped up samples and vocal clips, birthed the UK Garage genre while giving the American-born producer major underground credibility. Ever since those pioneering releases in the 90s, Todd has continued to inspire artists around the world, artists like Dutch duo Shermanology and their frequent collaborator Conquer Jones, who bring their hearty mix of UKG, Caribbean and soul influences to ‘Show Me A Sign’.

Show Me A Sign (Shermanology Extended Remix Feat. Conquer Jones)

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Todd Edwards - Show Me A Sign (Shermanology Extended Remix Feat. Conquer Jones)

Defected is proud to revisit the legendary Todd Edwards catalogue on the third instalment of House Masters Remixes with a remix from Grammy-nominated producer and DJ, A-Trak. Released in 2021, Todd’s original compilation demonstrated his approach to experimentation in its full glory; his entirely new sound, born from chopped up samples and vocal clips, birthed the UK Garage genre while giving the American-born producer major underground credibility. Ever since those pioneering releases in the 90s, Todd has continued to inspire artists around the world, artists like A-Trak, whose eclectic productions and work as one half of Duck Sauce have helped to establish him as a bona fide Canadian electronic icon. Now taking Todd’s spiritual classic ‘When Your Alone’, A-Trak gives the record a frenetic twist as we have come to expect from the eccentric talent.

When Your Alone (A-Trak Extended Remix)

Todd Edwards - When Your Alone (A-Trak Extended Remix)

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Tesfa Williams celebrates his personal ancestry and the diversity of black electronic music with a name change on his Heist Recordings debut. 

First things first. T. Williams is now Tesfa Williams. And although the dot is gone after the T, by taking that away, the artist openend up a whole world of meaning, personal storytelling and recognition of his roots.  

“Originally when I started "T.Williams" it felt like my African first name Tesfa wouldn't be welcomed in the scene. Something I've experienced in general from school, college, work etc….. I grew up in a Rastafarian family with Carribean heritage and my parents decided to give me and my siblings African names to connect us to our African ancestry. I now feel like I’m ready to embrace this part of me as an artist and share it with the world.” 

Tesfa Williams is an artist with a long history in UK club music. Long before his critically acclaimed debut album in 2024 ‘Raves of future past’, he was knee-deep in the UK grime scene and throughout the years, he has built a strong reputation in UK funky, soulful house and Garage with remixes of Latch for Disclosure and Sam Smith (yes, that track), bumping originals on Strictly Rhythm, Local Action with Julio Bashmore, and much more. On his debut for Heist, we see the artist dig deep into his black roots and deliver an EP that celebrates his eclectic sound with 4 originals full of high notes.    

The ’Beyond today’ EP kicks off with ‘Moments Ahead’, a classic filter-house jam with lovely soulful chops and the perfect amount of grit. It’s the type of funky, peak-time house track that will ignite any dancefloor with its irresistible groove. ‘Get it together’ is a collab with likeminded Bristolian producer Wilfy D, and sees the artists layer some classic R&B vocals over an infectious warehouse groove. It’s the kind of track that’ll grab anyone’s attention on a first listen. The breakbeat loop in the background gives the percussion its dry immediacy and the sparse melodic hits and irresistible vocal chops turn this track into an absolute dancefloor monster.  

On the flip, the London producer merges his love for soulful house with contemporary electronics on ‘Brighter life’. There’s something deliciously breezy about this song, where the vocals, chord hits, sweeps, and hits deliver a groove that’s laidback and powerful at the same time. The electronic parts of this track are cleverly laid out to contrast the syrupy sweet vocal and underline the class of the artist’s ability to effortlessly blend genres.  

The EP closes with ‘Futures’, a bottom-heavy late-night burner much in the style of Dam Swindle’s 2023 Heist outing ‘Soul’s lament’ or the percussive goodness of Alma Negra tracks such as ‘Conversation’. There’s a nice blend of trippy electronics and driving Rhodes hits, which makes this a track perfect for those moments you simply want to go deep, heads-down, and feel the music.  

With ‘Beyond Today’, Tesfa Williams has written a piece of music that pays homage to so many of the genres that have influenced him as well as to his black roots. ‘Beyond Today’ is a contemporary club record that oozes positive energy just the way we like it and we can’t wait to play this one out to all of you.  

Enjoy the music and get ready to dance! 

 
Lars & Maarten 

Beyond today EP

Tesfa Williams - Get it together

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Please, Take Note (DJ Windows 7 Rework ft. Julzy)

MK - Dior Ft Chrystal (SouthEast Groove Remix) Free Download

An edit I have made for one of my favourite tracks ready for summer! 

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Shadow Child & Doorly - Piano Weapon (Charles Pierre Warehouse Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Future Disco - A Disco Fantasy

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Taken from the  12" Proton Blue by Crackazat, out on Local Talk Records.

Artwork by Michal Rafaj
Vinyl release 28th of August
Digital release September 15th

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Crackazat - Proton Blue (12'' - LT079 - Side A1) 2017

Established in London, 1999.

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Todd Edwards - Show Me A Sign (Shermanology Extended Remix Feat. Conquer Jones)

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