DEFECTED IN THE HOUSE featuring SIMON DUNMORE @DRAGONFLY

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proudly presents

DEFECTED IN THE HOUSE
the world's biggest & most respected house label

featuring SIMON DUNMORE
DEFECTED frontman & head honcho

@DRAGONFLY
Friday 7th November 2008

supports by
Anton Wirjono (Future10)
Joyo (Dragonfly)

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about DEFECTED
http://www.defected.com
http://www.myspace.com/defectedinthehouse

It would be hard right now to imagine house music without Defected Records. From a small office in Soho, the label has become a key player -perhaps even the key player- on the international dance music scene, attracting some of the greatest talents working in the industry, regularly trumping the majors with crossover hits and media attention, and never far from the boxes of the world's best DJs. In seven short years, the independent label has gone some way to achieving label boss Simon Dunmore's vision of an imprint worthy to stand aside the labels that inspired him, from Motown and Philly in the soul era to Strictly Rhythm.

The first release, Soulsearcher 'I Can't Get Enough' was launched on January 1st 1999 and augured well for the fledgling company's health, going to no.8 in the national charts, demonstrating Dunmore's astute judgement of the dance market, and subsequent releases consistently achieved respectable chart placings, with the early Defected discography reading like a roll call of club classics: Powerhouse feat. Duane Harden 'What You Need', MAW feat. India 'To Be In Love', Paul Johnson 'Get Get Down', Eddie Amador 'Rise', Bob Sinclar 'Feel For You', ATFC feat. Lisa Millett 'Bad Habit', Kings of Tomorrow 'Finally' and so on, culminating in a no.1 hit with Roger Sanchez 'Another Chance' in July 2001.

Whereas some labels may have started to rest on their laurels by now, this no.1 hit actually inspired some changes at Defected: 'We weren't able to celebrate that success as much as I would have liked,' says Simon, '...because Roger had so many other obligations. It was at this point that I realised that to really capitalise on a hit record you need to develop your artists "in-house". If you're there right at the beginning you've more chance of still being there when the artist makes it big.'

Subsequent signings like diverse artists/producers like Bob Sinclar, DJ Gregory, Junior Jack, Martin Solveig, Dubtribe Sound System and Sandy Rivera have all made unforgettable singles followed with well-received albums, proving Dunmore to be a man of his word.

The label recently reached the landmark 100th release, and Dunmore chose to honour his roots in soul music by choosing Blaze featuring Barbara Tucker 'Most Precious Love' for the occasion. 'It's so representative of what Defected is all about. Blaze are classic house producers who I've always admired but not had the opportunity to work with enough before. Barbara Tucker is a great house vocalist, and Dennis Ferrer who did the mix is the new kid on the block, keeping the label looking towards the future. I'm very proud of it.'

Defected's achievements have regularly been lauded in the press and by the dance music industry itself. Recent recognition has come with the awards of Best Label and Best International Event at the UK's House Music Awards, and Best Global Dance Label at the International House Music Awards. In 2005 Defected was again rewarded for Best Label for the second time, adding to best clubnight to the trophies sitting on the mantelpiece.

Defected now stands in an almost unique position for an independent dance label, with a globally recognised brand that's synonymous with quality for the discerning clubber, an unparallelled roster of production talent and an ongoing programme of artist development, and a pivotal role in shaping the tastes of the market. It looks like Defected will be in the house for some time to come!

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