Defected is proud to unveil a highly anticipated project from the mind of singular artist SeeMeNot, titled ‘LEADER: Giving Them Their Flowers’. The collection represents the hymns and praises of women, sharing lyrics written by SeeMeNot over productions from some of SeeMeNot’s favourite electronic artists in recent years. A melting pot of deep house, melodic house and techno overlaid by a sheet of jazz, soul and hip-hop sonics, this mixtape is an homage to women of the BIPOC community and their everlasting strength, wisdom, methodology and a celebration of their liberation. As the sophomore project to SeeMeNot’s first mixtape ‘LONG OVERDUE: The Sound Of A Revolution’ - where a chronological diary of the evolution of slavery to abolition was the thread - LEADER features a more diverse application of harmonies and fixational genres woven into a story for the ages, in celebration of women and their contribution to the very rare parts of humanity we have left. Among its explorative tracklist, ‘LEADER: Giving Them Their Flowers’ platforms the deep recitations of artist/poet Aminata over music from Eli Escobar on ‘Gene/Sis (Intro)’, followed by a call to arms from writer/designer Fanny Vannier with production from Aaaron on ‘Mother Reign’. Defected stalwart Sam Divine also steps up to remix the focus track, ‘Have My Back’, adding her signature club-focused sound to the evocative production from Ivory (IT). These ladies are friends and sisters in arms; the conviction of women coming together and taking on roles as LEADERS, is essential to winning the war.

Defected is proud to unveil a highly anticipated project from the mind of singular artist SeeMeNot, titled ‘LEADER: Giving Them Their Flowers’. The collection represents the hymns and praises of women, sharing lyrics written by SeeMeNot over productions from some of SeeMeNot’s favourite electronic artists in recent years. A melting pot of deep house, melodic house and techno overlaid by a sheet of jazz, soul and hip-hop sonics, this mixtape is an homage to women of the BIPOC community and their everlasting strength, wisdom, methodology and a celebration of their liberation. As the sophomore project to SeeMeNot’s first mixtape ‘LONG OVERDUE: The Sound Of A Revolution’ - where a chronological diary of the evolution of slavery to abolition was the thread - LEADER features a more diverse application of harmonies and fixational genres woven into a story for the ages, in celebration of women and their contribution to the very rare parts of humanity we have left. Among its explorative tracklist, ‘LEADER: Giving Them Their Flowers’ platforms the deep recitations of artist/poet Aminata over music from Eli Escobar on ‘Gene/Sis (Intro)’, followed by a call to arms from writer/designer Fanny Vannier with production from Aaaron on ‘Mother Reign’. Defected stalwart Sam Divine also steps up to remix the focus track, ‘Have My Back’, adding her signature club-focused sound to the evocative production from Ivory (IT). These ladies are friends and sisters in arms; the conviction of women coming together and taking on roles as LEADERS, is essential to winning the war.

Defected is proud to unveil a highly anticipated project from the mind of singular artist SeeMeNot, titled ‘LEADER: Giving Them Their Flowers’. The collection represents the hymns and praises of women, sharing lyrics written by SeeMeNot over productions from some of SeeMeNot’s favourite electronic artists in recent years. A melting pot of deep house, melodic house and techno overlaid by a sheet of jazz, soul and hip-hop sonics, this mixtape is an homage to women of the BIPOC community and their everlasting strength, wisdom, methodology and a celebration of their liberation. As the sophomore project to SeeMeNot’s first mixtape ‘LONG OVERDUE: The Sound Of A Revolution’ - where a chronological diary of the evolution of slavery to abolition was the thread - LEADER features a more diverse application of harmonies and fixational genres woven into a story for the ages, in celebration of women and their contribution to the very rare parts of humanity we have left. Among its explorative tracklist, ‘LEADER: Giving Them Their Flowers’ platforms the deep recitations of artist/poet Aminata over music from Eli Escobar on ‘Gene/Sis (Intro)’, followed by a call to arms from writer/designer Fanny Vannier with production from Aaaron on ‘Mother Reign’. Defected stalwart Sam Divine also steps up to remix the focus track, ‘Have My Back’, adding her signature club-focused sound to the evocative production from Ivory (IT). These ladies are friends and sisters in arms; the conviction of women coming together and taking on roles as LEADERS, is essential to winning the war.

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 Kid Fonque joins forces with Sio for ‘Rekindled’. Both pioneers of South Africa’s deep house and neo-soul scenes in their own right, producer, DJ, and label boss Allan Nicoll aka Kid Fonque’s relationship with Johannesburg storyteller Sio continues to go from strength to strength - signposted by numerous Stay True Sounds collaborations including ‘Heartbeat’, ‘In Love’ and ‘Soulfully Broken’. The multi-faceted artist and vocalist Sio also released numerous singles as a solo artist approaching her fifth full LP, Sarang / 사랑, which landed on STY TRU BTS in May 2024. ‘Rekindled’ sees the good friends come together again for an alluring dose of Afro House on Defected, with the track holding a level of expertise only possible from two champions of the genre; Sio’s masterful lyricism weaves around Kid Fonque’s shuffling Afro rhythms to create an expressive and hypnotic work of art for the Together series.

DEFECTED CROATIA 2025 🌴 - https://croatia.defected.com/

1. Oden & Fatzo X Poppy Baskcomb - Tell Me What You Want [Defected] 00:00

2. Darius Syrossian & Olive F feat. Fountain Sound - Cereal Groover [Defected] 05:24

3. Uffie feat. Pharrell Williams - ADD SUV (Armand Van Helden Club Remix) [Ed Banger Records] 09:09

4. Catz ’n Dogz feat. Dope Earth Alien - Fired Up [DFTD] 12:47

5. ROKAR - Don’t Wanna Dance [White Label] 17:32

6. Nasser Baker - Fit Check [Thriftshoppe] 21:32

7. Cash Only & Holly Ellison – Trust In Me [Electronic Nature Records] 26:02

8. Marco Lys - The Story Continues [Bambossa Records] 29:15

9. HUGEL - La Verdolaga [Defected] 34:46

10. MOST RATED: Kings Of Tomorrow feat. Julie McKnight - Finally (Mochakk & Jay Mariani & Cesar Nardini Remix) [Defected] 38:37

11. Le Chev - Cherry [Yes Yes Yes] 43:04

12. Hot Natured feat. Anabel Englund - Reverse Skydiving (Shadow Child Remix) [Hot Creations] 47:10

13. Dam Swindle - Touch Me Again [Heist Recordings] 51:54

14. Arielle Free - Wasabi [DFTD] 56:27

15. Dennis Ferrer feat. Janelle Kroll – Mind Ur Step (Sam Divine Remix) [Defected] 59:56

16. Weiss VS James Hype - Feel My Needs [Toolroom] 1:06:00

17. Crusy - Things [DFTD] 1:10:00

18. Tony Romera - Boiling Room [Coco] 1:14:02

19. Puff (ITA) - Ghetto Games [Rawthentic] 1:18:01

20. Audiojack - Get Down [Moxy Muzik] 1:21:40

21. Sammy Virji - If U Need It [Positiva] 1:26:07

22. Dennis Cruz - Going Down [MÜSE] 1:29:04

23. Louie Vega & The Martinez Brothers with Mark E. Bassy - Let It Go [Defected] 1:33:21

24. Jayda G - Both Of Us [Ninja Tune] 1:39:28

25. Jerk House Connection - Each & Every Day (Life Goes On)(Da Capo & Mörda Remix) [One People] 1:44:46

26. beatsbyhand - SARS [Stay True Sounds] 1:50:18

27. Camelphat & Elderbrook - Cola (Tutara Peak Remix) [Defected] 1:54:50

28. YOURS - LOVE MIGHT MAKE ME BETTER [Defected] 1:58:00

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 acclaimed producer Cristoph collaborates with Defected House Master Sandy Rivera and vocalist Hayze for 'Changes'. Over the past ten years, Cristoph has risen to become one of dance music's most in demand producers. Championed early in his career by Hot Since 82, to becoming Beatport's #1 progressive house artist in 2023, the Geordie producer has collaborated with the scene's top vocalists at every turn; this incredible rise to success is signposted by standout Defected releases, from 'Slowly Burning' with Jem Cooke in 2015 to 'Time' with AWEN on DFTD in 2023. One of house music's most prolific creators, the soulful house legend and label boss Sandy Rivera has a vocal portfolio envied by many, working with the likes of Mike Dunn, Rae, and Julie McKnight while also continuing to lift new artists with debut features and collabs. Together, with vocalist Hayze, Cristoph updates Sandy's 2005 release 'Changes' nearly 20 years on, creating a deep, brooding atmosphere that sticks long after the pulsating electronic rhythms dissipate.

1. Crusy X Lubo - Fallin [DFTD] 00:00

2. CASSIMM feat. Mahalia Fontaine - The Speech [Jackies Music] 05:14

3. Arielle Free - Wasabi [DFTD] 08:56

4. Milton & D Stone - Floor Call [803 Crystal Grooves] 11:58

5. Cristoph X Sandy Rivera feat. Hayze - Changes [Defected] 16:28

6. Riva Starr - Vicino O’ Mare [Snatch! Records] 21:35

7. Purple Disco Machine - Beat Fantasy [Defected] 25:22

8. Mochakk - The Line [CircoLoco Records] 30:02

9. Camelphat & Elderbrook - Cola (Made By Pete Remix) [Defected] 35:54

10. MOST RATED: Cinthie - You Know How [803 Crystal Grooves] 40:28

11. Darius Syrossian & Olive F feat. Fontaine Sound - Cereal Groover [Defected] 44:55

12. Andruss & Draxx (ITA) - Tomala (Se Mueve Se Siente) [Elrow Music] 48:10

13. Nolek - Welcome To The Jungle [Club Bad] 52:48

14. Low Steppa - Tengo Fuego [Armada Subjekt] 56:26

15. Gome - Tell Me [Snackwax] 1:01:06

16. Crusy - Things [DFTD] 1:04:22

17. Audiojack - Get Down [Moxy Muzik] 1:09:09

18. BVNQUET feat. Emma Cannon - Too Late Now [Bad Decisions] 1:13:21

19. Rossi. - Little Man (Proud Of You) Good Company] 1:16:30

20. Dennis Quin feat. Cheshy - Treat You Right [PIV] 1:20:06

21. Tuccillo - Sundown [Kaoz Theory] 1:24:26

22. Tiga & Hudson Mohawke feat. Channel Tres - Feel The Rush (Honey Dijon Remix) [Turbo Recordings] 1:28:58

23. Hot Since 82 - Sonedo [Hot Creations] 1:32:46

24. Melé & KILIMANJARO - Yoruba Riddim [Warehouse Project Records] 1:38:07

25. HUGEL X Topic X Arash feat. Daecolm - I Adore You [Virgin] 1:42:55

26. Emmanuel Jal feat. Dan Mickoski - Eweeno [MoBlack Records] 1:47:25

27. Candi Staton - Hallelujah Anyway (Jnr SA Remix) [Defected] 1:51:58

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 Darius Syrossian and Olive F unite again for ‘Cereal Groover’ featuring Fountain Sound. Moxy Muzik label boss Darius Syrossian is known globally for his work as a modern house innovator, now acting as a mentor to the burgeoning talent Olive F. Their numerous B2B sets together, including for BBC Radio 1 Dance Presents, Defected’s ambitious 25-DJ livestream and at Defected’s Ushuaïa Ibiza residency, prove that the bond between these two electronic artists is one to watch. Now the pair enlist the help of vocalist and Moxy studio expert Fountain Sound for their latest single, ‘Cereal Groover’; as a deliciously crunchy four-on-the-floor kick dominates, Fountain Sound’s fresh vocals are supported by hypnotic guitar loops and modern production to create a unique and hard-hitting club record.

Angelo Ferreri - Smile Like That [Mood Funk Records] 00.00.00

Darius Syrossian & Olive F feat. Fontaine Sound - Cereal Groover [Defected] 00.04.08

The Checkup & DJ Merci - I Wasn’t Finished [House Puff Records] 00.07.58

Nasser Baker - Fit Check [Thrift Shoppe] 00.13.16

Dennis Ferrer - Mind Your Step (Sam Divine Remix) [Defected] 00.17.44

Weiss VS James Hype - Feel My Needs [Toolroom] 00.22.54

Cristoph X Sandy Rivera feat. Hayze - Changes [Defected] 00.28.02

Afro Medusa X Nico De Andrea X Vanetty - Ethnica (Pasilda) [Armada Music] 00.33.39

Kitty Amor X AWEN - The Answer [Mahaba] 00.38.35

Cinthie - Piano Heaven [Heist Recordings] 00.44.46

Orlando Voorn - Be With You (Crackazat Remix) [Heist Recordings] 00.49.42

Most Rated: Musclecars feat. Kamaal - Tonight (Louie Vega Remix) [BBE] 00.54.58

Maslow Unknown - Godfather Of House (Maslow Unknown Re Vibe [PHREEK015] 01.01.05

Edwards World - Soul Roots (Original Pianohouse Mix) [Streetheat Music] 01.07.25

Crusy - Feels Like Summer [Golden Recordings] 01.10.46

George Smeddles - Waiting (RUZE Remix) [South] 01.14.51

Melle Brown - All The Mels [Utopia] 01.19.20

William Kiss feat. Roland Clark & Todd Terry - House Machine [Gudu Records] 01.23.08

Oliver Dollar & Brillstein - Pill Popper [Rekids] 01.26.27

DJ Sneak - Full Cycle [Heist Recordings] 01.31.07

Hilit Kolet - Gate 33 [Rekids] 01.34.54

Selbor - Surrender (Austin Ato Remix) [No Fuss Records] 01.38.31

Santos - Rich Zempo [Let Me Understand Records] 01.42.23

Coflo, The BAANGBROTHERS & See - Persuade You (Tomahawk Bang Remix) [Ocha Records] 01.46.23

Brittany Turnipseed - Right Here [Poji Music] 01.49.58

Stefan Ringer, Ash Lauryn, Divine Interface & Kai Alce - ATL Sh*t [FWM Entertainment] 01.53.58

Last track of one hour is Most Rated: Musclecars feat. Kamaal - Tonight (Louie Vega Remix) [BBE] 00.55.21

The GRAMMY award-winning Purple Disco Machine returns to Defected with a unique original that shows off the signature PDM aesthetic in its full glory, ‘Beat Fantasy’. One of the world’s most recognisable producers, sonically and visually, Purple Disco Machine has captured fans worldwide thanks to a slew of unforgettable releases, including collaborations with Nile Rodgers & Shenseea, Duke Dumont, Chromeo, Kungs and his recent club-ready remix of Wolfram & Josh Ludlow’s ‘YoYo Disco’ on Defected. His electrifying and wildly popular electro, funk and nu disco hybrid sets have earned him slots at the very best clubs in the world, recently including Hï Ibiza with Glitterbox and Ushuaïa Ibiza with Defected. His latest outing on the London label, ‘Beat Fantasy’ is the perfect representation of Purple Disco Machine’s club sound, as an addictive vocal sample works in tandem with a deliciously satisfying synth-laden build and release. Choir-like harmonies join in the latter half, juxtaposing the driving rhythms to form a quirky and joyful club record that is quintessentially PDM.