Classic Music Company is an integral part of the Defected family, known for its left-field blissed out house sounds and intimate parties. The label has been making exciting movements in 2019, check out all the latest Classic business below...
Music
JT Donaldson featuring Liv.e – Stay Inside
With a career spanning over twenty years, and an impressive discography across labels such as Cajual, Hudd Trax and Guesthouse Music, Dallas based JT Donaldson’s creative and diverse style of production makes his music a perfect fit for Classic Music Company. With soulful vocals provided by fellow Texan Liv.e, delicate instrumentals and a grooving beat come together to create a glorious dance record.
Soul Reductions – Got 2 Be Loved
Originally committed solely to vinyl in May 2017, now Soul Reductions’ disco-infused gem ‘Got 2 Be Loved’ is given its highly anticipated digital outing on Classic. A record that brings nothing but joy, with the timeless quality of a disco classic, that sounds contemporary for today’s dancefloors.
Kenny Hawkes & Louise Carver – Play The Game
Kenny Hawkes was one of the pioneering artists in British dance music and a close friend of Classic boss Luke Solomon. The pair ran the longest running mid-week house night in London, Space at Bar Rumba. Sadly Kenny died on 10thJune 2011, and Luke has spent a number of years helping his daughter Inez gather all of her Dad’s assets, with her approval, Classic are this tribute to the legendary Dark Knight of House Music.
Amir Alexander – Blessed Are The Meek
Chicago born Amir Alexander channels the classic sounds of his hometown, Detroit and NYC with his own modern and gritty twist in his Classic Music Company debut. With its gospel vocals and grooving beat, ‘Blessed Are The Meek’ showcases that trademark sound that he has become associated with through his epic sets at Berlin’s Panorama Bar.
Cody Currie – Ode To Eddie
Cody Currie had a sparkling debut on Classic last year with the ‘Ode To Eddy EP’ on 12” vinyl. Now the long-awaited full digital release will come in April. Echoing the sounds of fellow Classic artist Folamour with blissed-out synths and syncopated drum work this record has an irresistible lilting beat. A fusion of disco and house that makes for a truly memorable release.
Fiorious – I’m Not Defeated (Honey Dijon Remix)
While not strictly a Classic record, Honey Dijon remains one of the core members of the Classic family. Here she steps up to remixing duties on one of Glitterbox’s biggest releases of this year, bringing her unmistakable funk and groove to the record. This track has all the indicators for a future summer weapon.
Events
Lab 11, Birmingham // 15th March - Tickets
Underground promoters Leftfoot & Hooker bring the Classic Music Company sound to Birmingham with head honcho Luke Solomon and first lady of Classic Honey Dijon, for a night of incredible music in this industrial style warehouse venue based just beyond Birmingham’s city centre.
Pygmalion, Dublin // 30th March - Tickets
Honey and Luke join forces again this time in Dublin’s Pygmalion, the venue hosted Honey’s Irish debut in 2017, and the promoters are ready for her and Luke to rock the vaults once again.
Shoreditch Platform // 20th April - Tickets
Business As Usual head to Shoreditch Platform to play direct to East London’s party people for a cosy and intimate affair. Luke will be joined by house pioneer Mark Farina for an all night long B2B.
E1 Pride // 6th July - Tickets
With a TBA headliner guaranteed to get you excited, Luke is joined by Horse Meat Disco, Michelle Manetti and Super Drama for a night showcasing the best of London’s underground. Thee London institutions: Classic, Horse Meat Disco and Percolate, under one roof to celebrate pride.
Defected Croatia // 8th– 13th August - Tickets
Defected and Classic friends unite for a seven-night long celebration of house music in Croatia. Travelling from all corners of the globe to The Garden, Tisno on the shores of the Adriatic, the festival celebrates Defected’s house music values – inclusivity, togetherness and escapism in the sunshine and under the stars. Classic will host their own stage with a plethora of incredible artists.
Defected London FSTVL // 14th September - Tickets
Defected make their London festival debut this September, with Classic hosting their own stage at this epic party with 10,000 people. The first influx of artists includes Derrick Carter, Luke Solomon, Folamour and Luke Solomon, with many more TBA.
Merch
Classic Is Your Friend T-Shirt
A brand new evergreen T Shirt for 2019, with Classic stamping its slogan on a retro back print just in time for spring.
This stunning release in honour of Luke Solomon’s late friend Kenny Hawkes will be available on vinyl as well as digital, with contemporary photos of the artists and extra special exclusive mixes this is a real collectors' item.
Radio
Business As Usual - Classic's monthly radio show is strong as ever, last month's featured guest was Partyfine boss and French house maestro Yuksek.
Honey Dijon Radio 1 Residency - Honey Dijon is in for her first Residency and The Black Madonna pops by to welcome her to the BBC Radio 1 family. Expect New York disco, Chicago House and Detroit techno flavours. Listen here.
