Potentials

Tomorrow's World

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The next artist stepping up to mix Defected’s coveted In The House series is Melé, a producer whose standout percussive sound and infectious energy behind the decks makes him one of the UK’s most captivating, flourishing DJs. From 13-year-old bedroom DJ growing up in the Wirral to his breakout tribal anthem ‘Ambience’ in 2015, Melé has now fully honed his skills in production and mixing, culminating in two mixes for ‘Defected presents Melé In The House’ and three brand new productions. Two of these original productions are included in this sampler, demonstrating what’s to come from the compilation.

With live percussion from drum warrior Shovell, the cover of ‘Pasilda’ pumps up the track’s unmistakeable rhythms and piano melody (recorded live by prolific record producer Fraser T Smith) with an irresistibly hefty bassline and vocal loops. A long-time highlight of Melé’s sets but until now unreleased, ‘Pasilda’ is an exclusive from the upcoming compilation. The aptly named ‘Brooklyn Bounce’ is Melé’s ode to Danny Tenaglia, a key influence whose sought-after percussive spirit is apparent throughout Melé's work. This sophisticated pumping house cut with plenty of signature layered percussion is the perfect set-up for the anticipated ‘Defected presents Melé In The House’.

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Melé & Shovell ‘Pasilda’ (Extended Mix)

Josh Butler returns with yet another knockout production on Defected. The deep and groovy ‘Feels Good’ gained immediate attention when the DJ Mag and Beatport award-winning producer premiered it on his BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix on earlier this year. The track has an authentic house sound, as Josh blends uplifting synths and rave stabs with the feel-good powerhouse vocals of soul duo HanLei, noted for their work as Grace Jones’ backing singers. On the Dub, Josh brings the composition to heavy hitting grounds, with a deeply rhythmic bassline and breakdowns, which have already been slaying dancefloors in Ibiza and Croatia. Having worked closely with key players such as Kerri Chandler, Steve Lawler and Joris Voorn on previous releases, ‘Feels Good’ solidifies Josh as one of the most prolific and in demand producers currently on the scene.

Josh Butler featuring HanLei 'Feels Good' (Extended Mix)

Space Jam

Space Jam (Extended Mix)

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One of Italy’s brightest dance talents Marco Faraone teams up with rising star of the scene Greeko on ‘Armaghetton’ for a striking Defected debut. Initially released on Marco’s own imprint Uncage, with support from tastemakers like Radio 1’s Danny Howard, Annie Mac and Pete Tong, it quickly pricked the ears of Defected’s A&R team with its lively spoken-word vocal and bounding bass. Perhaps best known for his more techno-leaning releases, this confident foray into house shows Marco Faraone’s innate ability to straddle the two worlds with total finesse. Springy and playful with endless club appeal, ‘Armaghetton’ is a future hit for the dancefloors that might have been.

Armaghetton

Marco Faraone & Greeko 'Armaghetton'

The formidable team of Visionquest related artists Lee Curtiss, Ryan Crosson and Cesar Merveille debut their new Sweatshop Boys project for Matt Tolfrey’s Leftroom imprint this June with ‘Wide World’ feat Jem Cooke, backed with remixes from Mosca and Tolfrey himself.

Individually and with their respective collaborations, all of the artists on this Sweatshop Boys release are heavyweights. Curtiss and Crosson, along with Seth Troxler and Shaun Reeves have turned the Visionquest project and label into a house music phenomenon in recent years while Merveille has, via releases on Cadenza and his collaborative LP with Crosson, developed a formidable reputation himself. Mosca, via his Radio 1 show, has become a genuine flag bearer for house and techno while still enjoying a status as one of the most eclectic tastes around while Jem Cooke’s work with Matt Tolfrey and Kate Simko has seen many a plaudit.

‘Wide World’ is an 808-fuelled cut with a hefty dose of electronic soul. Urgent, relentless, funky and with Jem Cooke at her most passionate in her vocal performance, ‘Wide World’ is an unashamed slice of jacking, old school house executed with care and nous. Mosca delivers three interpretations. The London-based artist gently channels Dance Mania with his ‘Ghetto Mix’ and comes with dubby, rawness in his ‘Deep Dub’. Already extensively road tested on his R1 show, these are a rare set of remixes from Mosca and, as always, he’s delivered the perfect accompaniment to a great single.



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Wide World

Sweatshop Boys - Wide World (Mosca Ghetto Mix)

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Artist: Mat.Joe
Title: Showtime EP (Incl. Forrest Remix)
Label: OFF Recordings
Release number: OFF058
Format: Digital / Vinyl
Distribution: Baseware Distribution (Digital) / Deejay.de (Vinyl)
Releasedate: 28.05.2013 (Digital) / 06.2013 (Vinyl)
File Under: DeepHouse / TechHouse
Web: www.off-recordings.com

get your MP3 here:
http://www.beatport.com/release/showtime-ep/1091978

and your Vinyl here:
http://www.deejay.de/Matjoe-Showtime_Ep_incl_Forrest_Remix__124791

TRACKS:
1. Mat.Joe - Showtime
2. Mat.Joe - Hypnotic
3. Mat.Joe - Somebody
4. Mat.Joe - Somebody (Forrest Remix)

OFF regulars Mat.Joe from Berlin already proved to be a quintessential part of the new movement that fuses deep house beats with heavy basslines with hip hop and r&b influences. They come back strong with a new multitrack ep. No fillers here, everything is crafted to be an amazing dancefloor weapon.

'Showtime' starts up the party with a killer house groove topped with luscious hip hop vocals and ghetto arrangements while 'Hypnotic' drops a supersexy r&b vocal hook and a bouncy bassline for yet another peak deep house bomb. 

Last comes 'Somebody', a 909-infused house masterpiece with soul influenced vocals that will sure jack everyone's bodies.

On remix duties, with releases and features on Visionquest, Mobilee, Noir and Souvenir comes Forrest, who reworks 'Somebody' into yet another dancefloor mover with a sub-bass driving groove that takes the vocal work to a different dimension. 

This is one of those records where you can't really pick a favourite so you better grab them all!

SELECTED FEEBDACKS:

Huxley - forrest mix is dope. thanks

Kerri Chandler - Forrest remix is the one

Maxxi Soundsystem - Forrest remix!!

Kolombo - Support as always!

Richard Ahmed - somebody is cool

Lee Jones - i like showtime. will play. oh hypnotic too.. remix ain't bad either.

Stee Downes - always sweet

Robosonic - showtime ist cool! danke jungs

Monte - I gonna play, ALL OF EM !! Well done guys and another great OFF Record on the loose ! 

Supernova - Full Support! We will play some of them for sure. Thanks ;)

Mat.Joe - Somebody (Forrest Remix) - OFF058 cut

Mat.Joe - Somebody - OFF058 cut

Mat.Joe - Hypnotic - OFF058 cut

After featuring on their 2020 album ‘We All Move Together’, Idris Elba teams up with Inner City once more to release Defected debut ‘No More Looking Back’. Making for a formidable pairing, the London born-and-bred DJ and actor has forged a rich studio relationship with the legendary Detroit group, fronted by techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson with his son, Dantiez, as well as the latest addition to the group vocalist Steffanie Christi’an. With a chugging bassline, expressive piano chords and soaring pads, Christi’an’s velvety vocal brims with soul and emotion. Teased on Idris’ Defected Virtual Festival set which has been viewed over 1 million times, this sought-after cut has an unwavering groove that is begging to be heard on the dancefloor.

Idris Elba & Inner City featuring Steffanie Christi'an 'No More Looking Back'

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