East-London’s Riva Starr joins legends Louie Vega, Harry Romero, Frankie Knuckles, Armand Van Helden and more as a Defected House Master - continuing to establish himself as one of the world’s top DJs and producers. 

Growing up surrounded by the rich musical culture of Southern Italy, Starr’s influences come from all over; the sounds of Africa, Greece, Spain and the Balkans are ever-present within his revered house releases.

Genre-wise his approach is similarly expansive, first falling for breakbeat after years of experimentation in Naples, before exploding onto the UK fidget and deep house scene in the noughties. Years later, the Snatch! owner’s epic catalogue is brimming with the very best club music this side of the millennium, unrestricted by genre convention and bursting with eclectic samples and unpredictable references.

“I have always regarded the House Masters series as the MBE of house music, so it's an incredible honour to have my music celebrated in this way. Each track tells a story, from the classics that inspired me to start making music, to the new and exciting sounds that are pushing the genre forward. I hope it will bring some good vibes to listeners around the world.” - Riva Starr

Todd Terry, Mike Dunn, Groove Armada, Jocelyn Brown, Dennis Ferrer, Green Velvet, Harry Romero; the list of legendary artists that feature in Starr’s eclectic discography is as endless as it is impressive, and throughout it all the Ibiza hitmaker maintains a signature sound that is distinctly Riva Starr.

Defected presents House Masters - Riva Starr is out on 28th April, pre-order HERE.

  1. Riva Starr X Todd Terry ‘This Is The Sound’
  2. Riva Starr featuring Phebe Edwards ‘Love Divine’ (Extended Mix)
  3. Riva Starr featuring Dajae ‘The Loft’
  4. Groove Armada ‘Superstylin’’ (Riva Starr Edit)
  5. Riva Starr ‘Piknik’
  6. Riva Starr featuring Jocelyn Brown ‘Always’
  7. Dennis Ferrer ‘Hey Hey’ (Riva Starr Paradise Garage Club Mix)
  8. Sophie Lloyd featuring Dames Brown ‘Calling Out’ (Riva Starr Warehouse Remix)
  9. CamelPhat & Riva Starr featuring Ursula Rucker ‘Crystal Clear’
  10. London Grammar ‘If You Wait’ (Riva Starr Remix)
  11. Fatboy Slim & Riva Starr featuring Beardyman ‘Eat Sleep Rave Repeat’
  12. Harry Romero ‘Tania’ (Riva Starr Remix)
  13. Mike Dunn ‘Natural High’ (Riva Starr Mo’ Funk Extended Remix)
  14. Spiller featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor ‘Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)’ (Riva Starr Skylight Hard Dub)
  15. Malandra Jr. ‘Dance Warriors’ (Riva Starr Remix)
  16. Carl Cox ‘Dr. Funk’ (Riva Starr Mo’Funk Remix)
  17. Riva Starr presents Hyperloop ‘Resilience’
  18. Riva Starr ‘Can You Feel The Sunshine’
  19. Riva Starr ‘Raw Feel’
  20. Reboot ‘Enjoy Music’ (Riva Starr Remix)
  21. Riva Starr featuring Dajae ‘In The Midnight Hour’
  22. Green Velvet & Riva Starr ‘Robots’
  23. Junior Jack ‘Thrill Me’ (Riva Starr Remix)
  24. Riva Starr ‘I Can See The Light’
  25. Riva Starr featuring Fideles ‘The Superdope’
  26. The Vision featuring Dames Brown ‘Down’ (Riva Starr VIP Club Remix)
  27. Junior Jack presents Glory featuring Jocelyn Brown ‘Hold Me Up’ (Riva Starr Tangerine Funk Extended Vocal Mix)
  28. Riva Starr, Dennis Cruz & Gene Farris ‘Play’
  29. Riva Starr & Trim ‘Dance Me’
  30. Arthur Baker, Nona Hendrix & LaDonna ‘Tear Down The Walls’ (Riva Starr Remix)
  31. Riva Starr featuring Mike Dunn ‘Feel The Heat’ (Extended Mix)
  32. Riva Starr ‘Flying High’ (Extended Mix)