Shining

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.

Down

The Vision feat. Dames Brown ‘Down’ (Riva Starr VIP Club Remix)

Our first release on one of our favourite labels.

Groove Motion - Try It

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Groove Motion - Try It (CLICK BUY TO DOWNLOAD)

Deep Rooted

Step Aside (Dimitri From Paris & DJ Meme Remix)

The old abandoned apartment lay vacant, it was as if nobody had ever lived there at all. It were as if there had never been an illustrious party night by night within which freedom was encouraged and liberty was embraced. It was if it had never happened. Love saved the day they'd said. This is what the night had embodied and represented to the out of towners, some of whom had travelled hundreds of miles to visit the loft. Now there was little to show for this place but for some tattered brickwork and the etched writing on the wall. 

Roll up, roll up, summer is just around the corner and we have the heat. Casbah 73 is set to release a spectacular new EP on Lovemonk Records, a dancefloor destroyer if we ever did hear one. He is remixed by none other than the finest Rahaan and together they bring us what is perhaps the biggest track of the year to date so far? You decide.

Love Saves The Day

PREMIERE: Casbah 73 - Love Saves The Day (Rahaan Remix)[Lovemonk]

Presenting his long awaited full-length album, the king of disco re-edits Dr Packer graces Glitterbox Recordings with six brand new mixes alongside twelve of his rare cuts and well-loved treasures. Dr Packer’s Different Strokes features Dr Packer versions of soulful house favourites, disco standards and groove-laden floorfillers. Following two DJ mixes from Dr Packer featuring bonus tracks, the album kicks off with a bonafide classic. Dr Packer’s take on Soulsearcher’s ‘Can’t Get Enough!’ maintains all its most iconic elements, the euphoric vocals and timeless groove given a fresh-sounding elasticity. Another highlight and an album exclusive, ‘Big Love’ from Peter Heller’s Big Love is brim full of Dr Packer’s unmistakeable warmth, cowbell accents giving the groove some bump. Next is Dr Packer’s remix of The Shapeshifter’s evergreen ‘Lola’s Theme Recut’ followed by another album exclusive, Candi Staton’s ‘Hallelujah Anyway’. Ron Hall & The Muthafunkaz featuring Marc Evans ‘The Way You Love Me’ (Dr Packer Extended Remix) is the third new cut, followed by another new remix for this album, Dr Packer’s version of Johnny Corporate’s ‘Sunday Shoutin’’, picking up the pace with a funking bassline to suit any dynamic disco set. More highlights include Dr Packer’s versions of ‘When Love Breaks Down’ by The Shapeshifters featuring Teni Tinks and ‘Set It Out’ from Purple Disco Machine & Boris Dlugosch, both brand new remixes. Dr Packer has done it again – breathing new life into your most beloved dance records so you can fall in love with them all over again.

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Ron Hall & The Muthafunkaz featuring Marc Evans 'The Way You Love Me' (Dr Packer Extended Remix)

Joey Negro - Must Be The Music (The Original Disco Mix)

Michael Gray Reworks

Ride On The Rhythm (Michael Gray Radio Edit)

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Tasha LaRae
‘TASHA’
DJ Friendly LP

Sean Spencer, Thommy Davis, Kelly Spencer & Tasha LaRae Executive Producers

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Spencer Morales Ft Tasha LaRae  I Need Your Lovin (Opolopo Remix)

All percussion was recorded at my home studio

Dancin’ 2020 (Joey Negro Disco Rebuild Edit) - Single

Dancin’ 2020 (Joey Negro Disco Rebuild Edit)

Available now from - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

For many people the standout cut from last years Sunburst Band album was the Chic-esque title track.
 
Now Frankie and Eric have pumped it up and given us a peak time, sing along floor filler.
 
DJ Reactions:
 
Karizma – Dope rub
Danny Rampling - Excellent silky house Frankie Knuckles continues delivering quality remixes productions 
Johnny Fiasco - Esta muey chingon!
Danny Krivit – Fantastic
Robert Owens – Great mix
Ron Carroll – Excellent
Scott Wozniak - Absolutely loving the dub on this. Pure class
Shur-i-kan - Classic sounding track - like proper house
Pookie - Another great work by Frankie and Eric
Gareth Sommerville - Fautless club music
Carl Hanaghan (Hed Kandi) - Amazing. In Love. 
Casio Social Club  - Knuckles & Kupper? YES!
Andy Daniel - I need to be listening to this in the sun on the beach
John Jones (Hed Kandi) – Love this, a lot
Graeme Park - Its beautiful, it's wonderful and so are you
CJ Mackintosh - Quality...Love it
Gregor Salto – Sweet
Sam Divine (Defected) - Good feelin’ music! Amazing vocal!
Copyright - Classic vibe, love it
Freemasons – Really nice
Craig Stewart - Light touch paper and stand well back, breathtaking phew
Groove Assassin - Classy stuff from the Directors
Lewis Dene - At last real music in an otherwise sea of mediocrity 
 

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The Sunburst Band - The Secret Life of Us (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper's Director's Cut Mix)

Professional percussionist offering remote recording. I played and recorded percussion at my home studio on all the tracks on my Soundcloud page.

Dancin’ 2020 (Joey Negro Disco Rebuild Edit)

Matt Hodge - Online Percussion Studio