this is a tale of two inspirational vocalists Amadou & Miriam who's parents shamed them for being blind.  This is the story of them coming out of that shame, and into their full power! Play this song proud for the summer!

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BLOND:ISH, Francis Mercier, Amadou & Miriam - SETE

Ferreck Dawn returns to Defected Records alongside revered producer New Machine and established Irish vocalist Maverick Sabre with ‘For The Weekend’. The Dutch heavyweight producer Ferreck Dawn has had a major year so far, recently releasing ‘Friends Around (Set It Off)’ alongside GUZ, as well as collaborating with MEDUZA, Clementine Douglas and more across the Defected family of labels. Similarly, New Machine and Maverick Sabre will release their full-length LP as part of YOURS alongside SÓLLER and Jake Hall, following a string of acclaimed releases including ‘DONDÉ ESTÁ’ and ‘LOVE MIGHT MAKE ME BETTER’. Together, the three artists create throwback charm with ‘For The Weekend’; Maverick’s tight vocals are layered in octaves, looping in ecstasy over Ferreck and New Machine’s hypnotic sub-bass and expansive production touches.

For The Weekend

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Ferreck Dawn X Maverick Sabre X New Machine - For The Weekend

Back To '89

The long-awaited collaboration from David Penn, Vintage Culture and Raphaella, ‘Just Stay The Night’ kicks off Defected’s 2025 catalogue. Building on his fruitful relationship with the London label is Spanish selector David Penn, a Defected House Master whose label catalogue includes quality house cuts like 2020’s ‘Nobody’ featuring Dames Brown as well as celebrated remixes of Pete Heller’s ‘Big Love’, Sandy Rivera’s ‘I Can’t Stop’ and Candi Staton’s ‘Hallelujah Anyway’. Kickstarting this year’s releases, he collaborates with Brazilian titan Vintage Culture, a DJ Mag Top 10 artist for the past two years thanks to his distinct and almighty tech sound that has pounded stages from Tomorrowland to Coachella; also no stranger to the Defected catalogue, his modern house hit ‘Nightjar’ with Sonny Fodera featuring SHELLS received global play. Acclaimed dance music writer and vocalist Raphaella joins these powerhouses with ease, having worked with the likes of MK, Sonny Fodera and Martin Solveig. ‘Just Stay The Night’ brings together all three artists’ signature sounds; David Penn’s impactful piano lines meld with Vintage Culture’s driving basslines and rolling percussion, as Raphaella’s alluring vocals come to the fore for an unforgettable collaboration on Defected.

Just Stay The Night

David Penn x Vintage Culture x Raphaella - Just Stay The Night

Being With You

Sunshine 2025

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Being With You

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