Revision History Defected

Artist/Label: Defected

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• 03 Apr 2009, 11:29 am
• Defrec

If you’ve ever been to a club, bar or house party where the DJ was playing House music, the likelihood is that at least one of the records you heard was signed to Defected. For the last 10 years they’ve been releasing tunes that have defined the scene and are now unquestionably the global authority within the genre.
It was legendary DJ and Space resident Steve Lawler who famously said “House music is the soundtrack to the more deviant, exciting rebellious side of life”; handily summing up much of what the Defected philosophy is all about. Every year, more than half a million people attend Defected In the House events around the globe, with millions more exposed to the DJs and tracks associated with the label. Operating in more than 40 countries, Defected are the most internationally recognisable dance brand in the world with a reputation built on the love of music. As founder and chief A&R;man Simon Dunmore says; “It’s ultimately about having a good Saturday night out “, a philosophy that is clearly evident at their long-standing residencies at Pacha, Ibiza (every Saturday through the summer) and Ministry of Sound, London.
With millions of records sold globally, the label has worked with some of the biggest and most creative names in the business, and is responsible for introducing talents such as Bob Sinclar, Junior Jack, ATFC, Sandy Rivera and Copyright to an ever-hungry audience.
“Defected is probably the one and only label that carried House music’s legacy into the 21st century. It preserved its history while continuing a new one, bridging the gap across generations of music lovers and clubbers worldwide.”
Dimitri from Paris
Running through what Defected ultimately represents is a rich vein of disco. 30 years ago the entire dance scene was rooted in disco, and in today’s musically fragmented society, it’s no surprise that clubbers are once again turning to a genre with longevity and substance. Defected’s 2009 campaign is themed ‘21st Century Disco’, delivering a respectful nod to the label’s musical heritage while championing it’s position as the music of choice in modern day clubs and bars. Disco was originally born out of the public’s need to express and enjoy themselves during a recession, so it’s no surprise that dance music is once again booming as people attempt to forget the working week.
In 2009 as the label celebrates its 10th year In the House, it has proved itself to be as adaptable as it is dedicated to the cause. Where other labels have struggled to keep up with the shifting and volatile market, Defected have embraced the dawning and subsequent prevalence of the digital age, focusing their efforts online and exercising a far broader reach as a result. Their website http://www.defected.com strives to act as a true dance portal for their ever-growing online community, setting high standards for its output based on up to date industry news and media channels as well as an online store.
With the ‘Defected In the House’ series, the ‘Playboy Mansion’ compilations and now the digital series ‘Clubland Adventures’, Defected have initiated some of the most reliable brands in the compilations market, and the list of artists to have compiled ‘In the House’ releases reads like a who’s who of discotheque mastery; Dimitri from Paris, Masters At Work, Gilles Peterson, Jazzy Jeff, Danny Krivit, Joey Negro to name but a few.
In recent years, Defected has formed strong affiliations with some of the most established labels in the game, forming solid partnerships with seminal imprints Strictly Rhythm, Subliminal, Junior Boys Own, Slip & Slide and a host of others of equal calibre.
From its first release – Soulsearcher’s ‘Can’t Get Enough’ – to its last, Defected’s sound has been deeply rooted in classic soul and disco, and while their sound has no doubt developed over the last decade with techier signings such as Ame ‘Rej’ and Lifelike & Kris Menace ‘Discopolis’, this firm belief in the essential musicality of house has never faded. Kings of Tomorrow’s ‘Finally’, Blaze ‘Most Precious Love’, Fish Go Deep ‘The Cure and the Cause’ and the chart topping ‘Another Chance’ from Roger Sanchez, are shining examples of the quality, creativity and exuberance Defected Records continually strive to represent.

• 03 Apr 2009, 11:22 am
• Defrec

If you’ve ever been to a club, bar or house party where the DJ was playing House music, the likelihood is that at least one of the records you heard was signed to Defected. For the last 10 years they’ve been releasing tunes that have defined the scene and are now unquestionably the global authority within the genre.
It was legendary DJ and Space resident Steve Lawler who famously said “House music is the soundtrack to the more deviant, exciting rebellious side of life”; handily summing up much of what the Defected philosophy is all about. Every year, more than half a million people attend Defected In the House events around the globe, with millions more exposed to the DJs and tracks associated with the label. Operating in more than 40 countries, Defected are the most internationally recognisable dance brand in the world with a reputation built on the love of music. As founder and chief A&R;man Simon Dunmore says; “It’s ultimately about having a good Saturday night out “, a philosophy that is clearly evident at their long-standing residencies at Pacha, Ibiza (every Saturday through the summer) and Ministry of Sound, London.
With millions of records sold globally, the label has worked with some of the biggest and most creative names in the business, and is responsible for introducing talents such as Bob Sinclar, Junior Jack, ATFC, Sandy Rivera and Copyright to an ever-hungry audience.
“Defected is probably the one and only label that carried House music’s legacy into the 21st century. It preserved its history while continuing a new one, bridging the gap across generations of music lovers and clubbers worldwide.”
Dimitri from Paris
Running through what Defected ultimately represents is a rich vein of disco. 30 years ago the entire dance scene was rooted in disco, and in today’s musically fragmented society, it’s no surprise that clubbers are once again turning to a genre with longevity and substance. Defected’s 2009 campaign is themed ‘21st Century Disco’, delivering a respectful nod to the label’s musical heritage while championing it’s position as the music of choice in modern day clubs and bars. Disco was originally born out of the public’s need to express and enjoy themselves during a recession, so it’s no surprise that dance music is once again booming as people attempt to forget the working week.
In 2009 as the label celebrates its 10th year In the House, it has proved itself to be as adaptable as it is dedicated to the cause. Where other labels have struggled to keep up with the shifting and volatile market, Defected have embraced the dawning and subsequent prevalence of the digital age, focusing their efforts online and exercising a far broader reach as a result. Their website http://www.defected.com strives to act as a true dance portal for their ever-growing online community, setting high standards for its output based on up to date industry news and media channels as well as an online store.
With the ‘Defected In the House’ series, the ‘Playboy Mansion’ compilations and now the digital series ‘Clubland Adventures’, Defected have initiated some of the most reliable brands in the compilations market, and the list of artists to have compiled ‘In the House’ releases reads like a who’s who of discotheque mastery; Dimitri from Paris, Masters At Work, Gilles Peterson, Jazzy Jeff, Danny Krivit, Joey Negro to name but a few.
In recent years, Defected has formed strong affiliations with some of the most established labels in the game, forming solid partnerships with seminal imprints Strictly Rhythm, Subliminal, Junior Boys Own, Slip & Slide and a host of others of equal calibre.
From its first release – Soulsearcher’s ‘Can’t Get Enough’ – to its last, Defected’s sound has been deeply rooted in classic soul and disco, and while their sound has no doubt developed over the last decade with techier signings such as Ame ‘Rej’ and Lifelike & Kris Menace ‘Discopolis’, this firm belief in the essential musicality of house has never faded. Kings of Tomorrow’s ‘Finally’, Blaze ‘Most Precious Love’, Fish Go Deep ‘The Cure and the Cause’ and the chart topping ‘Another Chance’ from Roger Sanchez, are shining examples of the quality, creativity and exuberance Defected Records continually strive to represent.

• 16 Mar 2009, 06:27 am
• Defrec

Defected is the Global Dance music brand that takes its inspiration from the heritage of soul, funk and disco.

Since its inception in 1999 the company has grown to become arguably the biggest independent Dance music imprint in the world with over 200 releases to date and is widely recognised as the ‘go to’ place for dance music.

Every year over ½ million people regularly attend over 300 Defected events at festivals and club nights across the globe, including flagship residencies at the world’s most glamorous venue; Pacha Ibiza as well as a long term residency at London’s infamous ‘Ministry of Sound’.

With over 2.5 million records sold to date the label continues to work with the world’s highest ranking Dance music artists including; Bob Sinclar, Masters at Work, Junior Jack, the Shapeshifters and ATFC.

2009 is its landmark 10th year, the label has adapted to the contemporary music marketplace by carefully developing a strong online presence and becoming a focal point for a global community that stretches across more than 20 countries worldwide.

Defected regularly lead the way in the digital arena and http://www.defected.com has become a dance music portal that is focused on high quality content in the form of Defected TV, radio, podcasts and a regular magazine style videocast, as well as regular up to date music industry news and reviews.

To cement its place in the market, partnerships have been brokered between Defected and other seminal labels including Strictly Rhythm, Subliminal, Junior Boys Own, Suburban, 4th Floor and Slip & Slide.

From its first release, Soulsearcher’s ‘I Can’t Get Enough’, the tone was set, containing a musicality that was to become regarded as an innate ingredient in following releases. Within their first two years they licensed Masters at Work ‘To Be In Love’, Paul Johnson ‘Get, Get Down’, Bob Sinclar ‘I Feel For You’, Johnny Corporate ‘Sunday Shoutin’ and ATFC ‘Bad Habit’, pushing each of these records to anthem status.

With the ‘Defected In the House’ series, the ‘Playboy Mansion’ compilations and now the digital series ‘Clubland Adventures’, Defected have initiated some of the most reliable brands in the compilations market. The list of artists to have compiled ‘In the House releases’ reads like a who’s who of discotheque mastery; Dimitri from Paris, Masters At Work, Gilles Peterson, Jazzy Jeff, Danny Krivit, Joey Negro.

The release of Roger Sanchez’s ‘Another Chance’ in their third year scored them their first number one and Kings Of Tomorrow’s ‘Finally’, one of house music’s defining vocal records, followed shortly afterwards.

Dennis Ferrer, Martin Solveig, Copyright, Junior Jack and Reel People have also been nurtured in the Defected Records stable, the label as ever keeping a keen eye on the underground with a view to developing and exposing tomorrow’s scene leaders.

Its first artist album came from Bob Sinclar, who also brought the Africanism series, introducing DJ Gregory and Julien Jabre to the public eye. Sinclar built on the chart success of ‘I Feel For You’ when single ‘Love Generation’ became a worldwide hit and one of the official anthems of the 2006 World Cup.

In 2005 Defected informed the resurgence of all things underground with the landmark ‘Sandcastles’ from Sydenham and Ferrer. The following year they continued in this vein with ‘Rej’ by Ame and Fish Go Deep’s ‘The Cure and The Cause’.

Since 2003 Defected events has been building on popular residencies at clubs like Ministry Of Sound, Pacha Ibiza and the Winter Music Conference and large scale events such as the Sundance Festival, Zurich Street Parade and Global Gathering with forays into newer territories such as Eastern Europe, Asia and the Antipodes. It is now a core part of the company’s strategy.

So vast have recent changes in the industry been that few would be able to predict where it will be in another decade’s time. But it’s more than likely that wherever it is, Defected will still be here, maintaining its respected position on the global dance scene.

• 16 Mar 2009, 06:22 am
• Defrec

Defected is the Global Dance music brand that takes its inspiration from the heritage of soul, funk and disco.

Since its inception in 1999 the company has grown to become arguably the biggest independent Dance music imprint in the world with over 200 releases to date and is widely recognised as the ‘go to’ place for dance music.

Every year over ½ million people regularly attend over 300 Defected events at festivals and club nights across the globe, including flagship residencies at the world’s most glamorous venue; Pacha Ibiza as well as a long term residency at London’s infamous ‘Ministry of Sound’.

With over 2.5 million records sold to date the label continues to work with the world’s highest ranking Dance music artists including; Bob Sinclar, Master at Work, Junior Jack, the Shapeshifters and ATFC.

2009 is its landmark 10th year, the label has adapted to the contemporary music marketplace by carefully developing a strong online presence and becoming a focal point for a global community that stretches across more than 20 countries worldwide.

Defected regularly lead the way in the digital arena and http://www.defected.com has become a dance music portal that is focused on high quality content in the form of Defected TV, radio, podcasts and a regular magazine style videocast, as well as regular up to date music industry news and reviews.

To cement its place in the market, partnerships have been brokered between Defected and other seminal labels including Strictly Rhythm, Subliminal, Junior Boys Own, Suburban, 4th Floor and Slip & Slide.

From its first release, Soulsearcher’s ‘I Can’t Get Enough’, the tone was set, containing a musicality that was to become regarded as an innate ingredient in following releases. Within their first two years they licensed Masters at Work ‘To Be In Love’, Paul Johnson ‘Get, Get Down’, Bob Sinclar ‘I Feel For You’, Johnny Corporate ‘Sunday Shoutin’ and ATFC ‘Bad Habit’, pushing each of these records to anthem status.

With the ‘Defected In the House’ series, the ‘Playboy Mansion’ compilations and now the digital series ‘Clubland Adventures’, Defected have initiated some of the most reliable brands in the compilations market. The list of artists to have compiled ‘In the House releases’ reads like a who’s who of discotheque mastery; Dimitri from Paris, Masters At Work, Gilles Peterson, Jazzy Jeff, Danny Krivit, Joey Negro.

The release of Roger Sanchez’s ‘Another Chance’ in their third year scored them their first number one and Kings Of Tomorrow’s ‘Finally’, one of house music’s defining vocal records, followed shortly afterwards.

Dennis Ferrer, Martin Solveig, Copyright, Junior Jack and Reel People have also been nurtured in the Defected Records stable, the label as ever keeping a keen eye on the underground with a view to developing and exposing tomorrow’s scene leaders.

Its first artist album came from Bob Sinclar, who also brought the Africanism series, introducing DJ Gregory and Julien Jabre to the public eye. Sinclar built on the chart success of ‘I Feel For You’ when single ‘Love Generation’ became a worldwide hit and one of the official anthems of the 2006 World Cup.

In 2005 Defected informed the resurgence of all things underground with the landmark ‘Sandcastles’ from Sydenham and Ferrer. The following year they continued in this vein with ‘Rej’ by Ame and Fish Go Deep’s ‘The Cure and The Cause’.

Since 2003 Defected events has been building on popular residencies at clubs like Ministry Of Sound, Pacha Ibiza and the Winter Music Conference and large scale events such as the Sundance Festival, Zurich Street Parade and Global Gathering with forays into newer territories such as Eastern Europe, Asia and the Antipodes. It is now a core part of the company’s strategy.

So vast have recent changes in the industry been that few would be able to predict where it will be in another decade’s time. But it’s more than likely that wherever it is, Defected will still be here, maintaining its respected position on the global dance scene.

• 11 Feb 2009, 04:15 am
• Defrec

From it’s small office in Soho, London, Defected Records has, over the course of the last decade, moved from it’s early beginnings as an enthusiastic independent, through a stage of becoming a successful benchmark to which all others aspired, to its current position as one of the few reliable brands left standing in a blighted industry.
First release, Soulsearcher’s ‘I Can’t Get Enough’ set the tone, containing a musicality that was to become regarded as an innate ingredient in following releases. Within their first two years they licensed Masters At Work ‘To Be In Love’, Paul Johnson ‘Get, Get Down’, Bob Sinclar ‘I Feel For You’, Johnny Corporate ‘Sunday Shoutin’ and ATFC ‘Bad Habit’, pushing each of these records to anthem status.
With the Defected In The House series, the Playboy Mansion compilations and now the digital series Clubland Adventures, Defected have initiated some of the most reliable brands in the compilations market. The list of artists to have compiled In The House releases read like a who’s who of discotheque mastery; Dimitri from Paris, Masters At Work, Gilles Peterson, Jazzy Jeff, Danny Krivit, Joey Negro.
The release of Roger Sanchez’s ‘Another Chance’ in their third year scored them their first number one and Kings Of Tomorrow’s ‘Finally’, one of house music’s most defining vocal records, followed shortly afterwards.
Dennis Ferrer, Martin Solveig, Copyright, Junior Jack and Reel People have also gone on to be nurtured in the Defected Records stable, the label as ever keeping a keen eye on the underground with a view to developing and exposing tomorrow’s scene leaders.
It’s first artist album came from Bob Sinclar, who also brought the Africanism series, introducing DJ Gregory, Julien Jabre and DJ Meme. Sinclar built on the chart success of ‘I Feel For You’ when single ‘Love Generation’ became a worldwide hit and one of the official anthems of the 2006 World Cup.
In 2005 Defected informed the resurgence of all things minimal with the landmark ‘Sandcastles’ from Sydenham and Ferrer. The following year they continued in this vein with ‘Rej’ by Ame and Fish Go Deep’s ‘The Cure and The Cause’.
The internet has changed almost all aspects of the music industry beyond recognition in recent years. In response Defected have created a strong online presence, preparing compilations for the download market and making their back catalogue available for mp3 users. Their website also boasts a busy public forum. So, as revenue’s from the sale of records and CDs fall across the board, Defected remains a strong participant in the evolving house music community.
In 2007 their catalogue was expanded with the acquisition of defining New York label Strictly Rhythm and their well-established name enabled an easy transition into touring, building on popular residencies at clubs like Ministry Of Sound, Pacha Ibiza and the Winter Music Conference and large events such as the Sundance Festival, Zurich Street Parade and Global Gathering with forays into newer territories such as Eastern Europe, Asia and the Antipodes.
So vast have recent changes in the industry been that few would be able to predict where it will be in another decade’s time. But it’s more than likely that wherever it is, Defected Records will still be here, maintaining its respected position on the global dance scene.