Just Us

Just Us (Radio Edit)

Just a practise mix, Tunes were:
Jamie Jones - Moan and Groan
Cajmere - Percolator (Jamie Jones Vault Mix)

Practice - Jamie Jones mix

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’

DEEPWAVE is a high-energy electronic journey built on sharp plucks, heavy bass pushes, and hypnotic deep-house tension.
Every track rises from quiet emotional pressure into wide, explosive drops that shake the room and fill the air with shimmering echoes.
The album blends slap-house power, car-ready low end, clean percussive grooves, and razor-tight builds designed for clubs, late drives, and full-volume sessions.

Bright leads cut through dark spacious pads, airy vocals float around the edges, and each drop hits with a heavy, cinematic punch.
Minimal drums keep the structure tight, while deep bass surges hold the entire sound together like an electric wave under the surface.

DEEPWAVE is sharp, modern, emotional, and built to feel big —
a full-scale electronic experience carved from plucks, bass, tension, and release.

Hollow Drive

I See You

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.

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

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.

Darius Syrossian - Kouka

Gotta Have You

Gotta Have You (Original Mix)

Your Love

Your Love (Extended Mix)

Darius Syrossian makes his DFTD debut with storming two-track delivery ‘Tivoli’s Groove’, after releasing acclaimed EP ‘Come On Come On’ on sister label Defected in 2019. An artist who lives and breathes dance music, Darius’ latest delivery showcases his unwavering devotion to producing quality dance cuts that defy genre constraints. Opening with ‘Tivoli’s Groove’, an irresistible 4/4 swing and undulating beat give the title track infinite club appeal. The bumping ‘Mustang 74’ follows, as a full throttle bassline, percussive stabs and warm synths work in total harmony. An artist whose roots lie firmly in the principles of house and techno, Darius’ musical philosophy shines through on this stellar delivery.

Darius Syrossian - Tivoli's Groove

Launching early June 2013, DFTD is a breakout label to Defected Records. Focusing on fresh, new and undiscovered talent from around the globe - along with the occasional curveball release from established acts, DTFD has released music from the likes of Guti, Jonas Rathsman, Forrest, Andre Lodemann and NiCe 7 over the past 5 years.

DFTD complements its parent label and has a more diverse musical remit, releasing a broad range of electronic music, focussing on quality, discerning dance music.