Once in a while a record will come along that from its first inception in the studio has all the promise of being something truly special. For Sam Divine, who needs little introduction and has been producing, playing and supporting house music for over two decades, ‘Take My Hand’ is that record. An artist who, “does everything with joy,” this striking house track is no exception, with the record already teased at her shows across the globe for close to 12 months as she worked it to perfection. 

Featuring Josh Barry on vocals, who has sung on records alongside Nile Rogers and Gorgon City, and supported the likes of Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, ‘Take My Hand’ demonstrates a new side to Sam’s ever-dancefloor-focussed style, as Josh’s soaring vocal and Sam’s intricate production harmonise for a slice of heavenly house music. Already turning the heads of tastemakers of the highest order, expect ‘Take My Hand’ to do serious damage on and off the dancefloor.

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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. Kicking off with a release from three electronic powerhouses, all with their own respective relationships with the East London label, Hannah Wants, Sam Divine and Jem Cooke deliver ‘Cruel Intentions’ to launch the series. With Sam Divine, one of Defected’s longest-running residents, radio show host and continual star of the label’s roster, Hannah Wants who is a firm favourite of Defected shows across the globe with a string of recent hits on the label, and Jem Cooke, one of house’s most in demand vocalists and songwriters, this dynamic trio deliver an unmissable launch single. Having regularly DJ’d alongside each other while being good friends off the circuit, ‘Cruel Intentions’ is a seamless amalgamation of the two producers’ styles, married together with Jem’s enchanting top line.

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Hand on Rose is a warm, sensual cinematic night-groove built on intimacy rather than impact. Blending melodic EDM with R&B-infused storytelling, the track moves confidently between close-mic vulnerability and controlled club energy.

At 122 BPM, the production stays smooth and magnetic: deep pads, subtle piano pulses, soft guitar textures and a heartbeat-driven kick create a late-night atmosphere that feels physical and present. The verses stay low and close, carried by a warm, raspy male vocal with spoken intimacy and short, confident rap accents — grounded, masculine, never aggressive.

As the track opens into the chorus, melodic EDM elements bloom gently rather than explode. Emotional leads, soft sidechain movement and a deep rolling bass give the moment lift while preserving its sensual restraint.

Hand on Rose is about that instant when time slows down — a touch, a breath, a shared silence that says more than words. No promises, no drama. Just the kind of connection that lingers in the body long after the night fades.

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