Defected hijacks One World Radio for Label Showcase!

Defected Records is an independent record label specialising in house music, established in 1999 by former AM:PM and Cooltempo A&R Simon Dunmore, and initially funded by London nightclub and label Ministry of Sound. The label’s success was immediate, with the first ever release, Soulsearcher’s ‘Can’t Get Enough’, reaching No.5 in the UK singles chart, and the hits continued to roll in ever since.

Fast forward twenty years and the label is running events globally, including their own six-day festival in Croatia, and has a number of impressive sub-labels. Musically, the label has stuck to its core identity and robust ethos whilst maintaining a versatility to evolve and adapt, allowing it to be one of the longest running independent labels of its kind.

Now, they're taking over One World Radio for an exclusive Label Showcase. None other than label mainstay Sam Divine will introduce the label and some of its key artists. Be sure to tune in.

Sam Divine (Host)

A born entertainer with a burning desire to play music to people around the world, Sam Divine’s enigmatic sets are an effortless schooling in a pure, unadulterated house. From her early days as the sole member of the Defected street team in Ibiza to fronting their radio show and now headlining the world’s biggest festivals and clubs, The First Lady of Defected has become an intrinsic part of the UK house music scene.

Ferreck Dawn

In 2023, Ferreck Dawn solidified his position as one of the premier producers and DJs in the world of House Music. Throughout the year, he delivered chart-topping records on some of the most influential labels in the industry, including Defected, Insomniac Records, and Tomorrowland Music. Notably, he inked a substantial multi-single and publishing deal with the renowned Defected label, a pivotal moment in his career.

Shermanology

An invigorating fusion of Caribbean-Dutch heritage and old-school house, Shermanology, the brainchild of brother and sister Andy and Dorothy Sherman, presents an infectious world of 90’s nostalgia and funk reinvention.

The duo have garnered global support, surpassing 250 million Spotify streams, and have been named Spotify’s Mint Artists to Watch in 2023 and 2024. Shermanology sustains a festival-packed schedule, including performances at EDC Mexico, BPM Festival, Kappa Futur Festival, ADE, Art Basel, Hideout, and Rio's The Town with a massive audience capacity of 100,000.

Low Steppa

Low Steppa is without doubt one of the most global influential house music artists to come out of the UK. With a Radio 1 ‘Essential Mix’ and well received album ‘Boiling Point’ under his belt, it's no wonder he continues to be a pivotal fixture in house music and remains a consistent top ten selling artist on Beatport.

Oden & Fatzo

Oden & Fatzo is a French electronic music trio performing only live. With a very rich sound palette, their universe is distinguished by a mixture of uptempo House beat, minimal Solar, Electro breakbeat and UK garage.

Mainly inspired by funk, jazz and hip-hop, their project is rich in various influences which allowed them to sign on labels such as Defected, Ministry of Sound, Moscow Rec, Salty Nuts, Locus, Hoarder or Hedzup.

Hannah Wants

With a career spanning beyond a decade, Hannah Wants’ rise from self-taught turntablist to global star has been nothing short of meteoric. An acclaimed producer regularly releasing on some of dance music’s most well-respected labels, and with a touring schedule that takes her to the biggest clubs and festivals in the UK, Europe, the Americas and further, Hannah continues to cement her reputation as a major player on the international scene.