As we look forward to a jam-packed year of new releases, we couldn’t resist sharing a preview of what is to come in 2022 with you all. With plenty of parties on the horizon and fresh from our epic New Years celebrations at Printworks, it felt a fitting time to take a beat and explore our round-up of forthcoming releases and tracks we’re feeling right now...

Check out esteemed selector Melvo Baptiste’s takeover on Defected Radio’s 2022 music showcase where you can find all the tracks keeping us pumped until summer:

S.A.M FEAT. SARAH IKUMU – SPOTLIGHT [DEFECTED]

‘This record has become a genuine underground anthem’. Denmark’s very own breakthrough producer, DJ and label manager S.A.M. joins the Defected crew with ‘Spotlight’ for a dreamy collaboration with Sarah Ikumu who covers the well-known Jennifer Hudson song. We’ve seen Sam Divine and Simon Dunmore bring in the New Year with the release, it must be a gooden.

VINTAGE CULTURE & SONNY FODERA FEAT. SHELLS – NIGHTJAR [DEFECTED]

Two titans of the house music world Vintage Culture and Sonny Fodera come together on their latest collaboration ‘Nightjar’ on Defected; a slick combination of the very best of their respective sounds, as a driving beat, dreamy chords and a playful house groove work together harmoniously with SHELLS’ hypnotic top-line. It’s set to be a ‘big, big record’. 

Pre-order here.

DAMES BROWN FEAT. ANDRÉS & AMP FIDDLER – WHAT WOULD YOU DO? (FOLAMOUR REMIX) [DEFECTED] – 7” RELEASE FORTHCOMING

‘One of the most talked about records right now’, a record that captures funk, house and soul from across the spectrum, Amp and Andrés’ production muscle pushes the musical boundaries with fitting tenacity for the Dames’ vocal delivery. A powerful combination of Detroit’s finest, the glorious tune feeds us with a hefty dose of house authenticity – positioning itself to be a future classic. With France's man-of-the-moment Folamour now stepping up to remix, expect 'What Would You Do?' to continue dominating dancefloors.

JACK BACK - FEELING [DEFECTED]

Introduce yourself to Jack Back, he’s heading back to the source and revisiting the sound that first bore his love for house music. Returning with his latest gem, ‘Feeling’, And a feeling it is indeed, just you wait…

R.E.A.D. FEAT. SAILOR JANE– WHERE'S MY PHONE? (MARCO FARAONE REMIX) [DFTD]

Already tearing up dancefloors since last summer, the anticipated release’s distinctive vocal hook caught the attention of Defected Radio residents Melvo Baptiste and Rimarkable before it was given the attention it deserves with a timely release. For those seeking that extra pump of bass, Marco Faraone’s mix goes tougher with powerful synth stabs and a fierce bass destined for peak time moments. Download and stream here.

HONEY DIJON FEAT. COR.ECE, DAVE GILES II & MIKE DUNN – WORK [CLASSIC MUSIC COMPANY] 

‘Yeah, that’s dope’, Melvo Baptiste sums up this record with three words. The inimitable Honey Dijon is back with the fourth single from her forthcoming LP ‘Black Girl Magic’. For those searching for a sprinkling of vibrancy in their playlists, Honey’s new unmissable release is destined to dominate with a gloriously deep bassline and jazz infused instrumentals. Keep one ear to the ground for Honey's music video too, it's not to be missed...

Pre-order here.

SOPHIE LLOYD FEAT. PAULINE TAYLOR – ANGELS BY MY SIDE [CLASSIC MUSIC COMPANY]

The earworm that is ‘Angels By My Side’ has been pegged by Seamus Haji as ‘the song that is on the tip of everyone’s tongues and in everyone’s earholes’. Sophie Lloyd’s creation has recently been one of the most in demand records in the sets of all discerning DJs, and there’s no question why. Keep your eyes peeled for this one.

HADIYA GEORGE - BALANCE [THE REMEDY PROJECT]

The second release from Hadiya on Melvo Baptiste’s imprint The Remedy Project, the Atlanta singer-songwriter delivers a glistening preview of what’s to come with ‘Balance’. Effortlessly cool, ultra-modern and enriched with soul, keep your ears open for the last 3 minutes of Defected Radio’s 2022 music showcase to get an early listen.

NEWNESS FROM NU GROOVE...

ACID JERKS – SQUARE ONE [NU GROOVE] - DIGITAL COMING 4TH FEBRUARY

STEVE BUG & CLE – LET IT GO (BASSMIX) [NU GROOVE] - VINYL COMING SOON 

RHEJI BURRELL – XTC [NU GROOVE] - COMING LATER IN 2022 

The new era of Nu Groove continues to release exquisite house music with its latest package from Acid Jerks, maintaining the gold-standard level of production exhibited in its earliest releases. A new year means new music and Nu Groove undeniably got the memo. With an upcoming vinyl release from Steve Bug & Cle along with Rheji Burrell’s new track ‘XTC’, if you’re craving an authentically 90’s sound - listen up. Avant-garde all the way.

B BEAT GIRLS – FOR THE SAME MAN (NASTY VERSION) [4 TO THE FLOOR RECORDS]

4 To The Floor revisits this evergreen record, one that’s up to its eyeballs in mid-eighties electro sounds – in the best way. Holding its own and standing the test of time, the sample appeal of this track never dwindles. Super hooky, and a fool proof party starter.

Pre-order here.

MIGUEL MIGS – PROMISES (GIRLS OF THE INTERNET MIX) [SOULFURIC DEEP]

A highlight from Migs’ new album ‘Shaping Visions’, imagine you’re cruising down a stretch of Ibiza coastline in a 60’s Mustang. A hell of a soundscape makes for a well imagined landscape. Deep soulful house tends to have that effect on you… 

Get to know the sound of Defected with our official ‘Defected 2022’ playlist here: