To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of extra special collaborative releases Together, as Zach Witness’ Defected debut ‘Can’t Get It Outta My Head’ receives a remix from Detroit legend MK. Marc Kinchen’s history with Defected is defined by acclaimed, chart-topping releases, and the producer has amassed over two billion global streams thanks to his instantly recognisable brand of house music. Throughout 2023, MK continued to sell out headline shows worldwide, perform at major international festivals and release quality house music, including the UK Gold certified 'Asking' with Sonny Fodera and Clementine Douglas, and US dance radio #1 collaboration with Dom Dolla 'Rhyme Dust'. Now the revered remixer takes on ‘Can’t Get It Outta My Head’ by Dallas multi-disciplinary artist Zach Witness; by adding a heavy, rolling feel with deftly woven rhythms, MK makes the unmistakeable sound of the eclectic original his own, kicking off what is sure to be another prolific year for the Detroit-born producer.

Can't Get It Outta My Head (MK Extended Remix)

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Zach Witness - Can't Get It Outta My Head (MK Extended Remix)

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An incredible collaboration here from 2 heavyweight house artists, working together for the very first time! David Penn has a career spanning over 25 years. He was recently crowned the #1 house artist on Beatport and boasts over 1 million monthly listeners across leading streaming platforms. OFFAIAH appears on Toolroom for the first time in his career under this alias, although he was a firm part of the original Toolroom Family line up as Michael Woods. So this is a SPECIAL ONE! He is a premier act on his own merit, known for his low-slung house beats, appearing on leading imprints such as Defected and Armada Subjekt and selling out arenas all over the Globe on a weekly basis.

The record itself screams sun-drenched terraces, pool parties and chilled cocktails! A huge bass line, infectious tribal vocals and some lush house pianos for good measure. Every now and then a collab comes along that just clicks, this is one of those and Toolroom are immensely proud to be putting this heater out on the label!

Satisfied

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David Penn, OFFAIAH - Satisfied

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Marco Lys & Ben Miller - Give It To Me (Radio Version)

Get Down (Mark Knight Remix)

Get Down (Mark Knight Extended Mix) [feat. Stush & Red Rat]

British icon, DJ and actor Idris Elba returns to Defected with the fiery house heater ‘La Trumpeta’. The homegrown DJ turned global A-lister first released with the label in 2020 with ‘No More Looking Back’ in collaboration with Inner City, and in the following years the demand for more Idris culminated in headline slots at Defected’s events at The Warehouse Project and Miami Music Week. This new single comes hot on the heels of his remix of ‘The Cure & The Cause’, adding significant Afro electronic flair to the 2006 Defected anthem. Now he unveils his first solo original track with the London label, ‘La Trumpeta’, showcasing Idris’ signature global sound in full force; a powerful Latin trumpet solo dominates, signalling the arrival of pounding four on the floor breakdowns that have major club appeal. Expect more to come from the powerhouse pairing that is Defected and Idris in 2024.

La Trumpeta (Extended Mix)

IDRIS - La Trumpeta (Extended Mix)

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of extra special collaborative releases Together, integrating talent from the label’s storied past and the stars of its future, as the powerhouse pairing of Low Steppa & Crusy return for ‘Bullerengue’. The Simma Black label boss and chart-topping producer Low Steppa is a firm friend of Defected, headlining many of the label’s events globally including Dubai, Malta, Croatia and Manchester’s The Warehouse Project. His previous release with Spanish selector Crusy, ‘This Is The Sound’, made waves on DFTD in 2023, marking the start of a fruitful relationship between the two celebrated producers and DJs. ‘Bullerengue’ takes inspiration from the traditional sounds of Colombia and Panama, complete with native vocal samples over driving club-ready beats as this international collaboration fully represents the power of Defected’s Together series.

Bullerengue (Extended Mix)

Low Steppa & Crusy - Bullerengue (Extended Mix)

Reach Out

Hot Since 82 - Reach Out (feat. Rowetta & Sweet Mercy)

Nasser Baker makes his long-awaited return with an original track, the deep and mature house single ‘Notification’ on Defected. California-born and New Jersey-raised, Nasser Baker was discovered as a young artist by influential producer Dennis Ferrer, who signed Baker to his revered Objektivity label. The move resulted in several critically acclaimed EPs, putting the New Jersey talent on the maps of house music’s finest thanks to his broad and eclectic sound, holding a maturity well beyond its years as a result of analogue techniques combined with modern house sensibilities. Ever since, Nasser Baker’s approach has steered towards quality over quantity, with his releases proving well worth the wait in the eyes of tastemakers and fans alike. After remixing ‘Whisper’ on Defected in 2021, originally released by his mentor Dennis Ferrer alongside Disciples and James Yuill, Nasser Baker returns with ‘Notification’, a dark, slow burn of a record that highlights the producer’s tech side; a lively synth bass guides the creative use of voice note-like audio, weaving a story of tension and release as Nasser’s undulating production laces the track with addictive flavour.

Notification

Nasser Baker - Notification (Extended Mix)

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CASSIMM drops another peak-time club weapon on Toolroom as he returns with ‘Say Yeah’ alongside vocalist Mahalia Fontaine. The Italian born House music maestro is on fine form as always here, hot on the heels of his ‘Love Desire’ record that went stratospheric in late 2023 on Claptone’s ‘Golden Recordings’ label. The track hit the #1 spot on Beatport and was in the top 3 tracks played in 2023 on 1001tracklists.

CASSIMM was also recently crowned the #1 House producer in Beatport’s end of year awards, an accolade to be proud of for sure! Trademark stuff here from CASSIMM, big basslines and oodles of dance floor energy and Mahalia’s rasping, diva style vocal adds that classic house vibe to proceedings – Essential club weaponry right here!

Promotion will be targeted at both club DJ’s and specialist radio DJ’s both locally, and internationally.

Say Yeah

CASSIMM, Mahalia Fontaine - Say Yeah

I Don't Wanna Go Back

I Don't Wanna Go Back (Extended Mix)

Ocean EP

Beatport

Ocean (Radio Edit)

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Hot Since 82 - Reach Out (feat. Rowetta & Sweet Mercy)

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