Stepping up to mix Defected’s coveted In The House series is Melé, a producer whose standout percussive sound and infectious energy behind the decks makes him one of the UK’s most captivating, flourishing DJs. From 13-year-old bedroom DJ growing up in the Wirral to his breakout tribal anthem ‘Ambience’ in 2015, Melé has now fully honed his skills in production and mixing, culminating in these two mixes for ‘Defected presents Melé In The House’.
Describing working on the mixes as “like putting together a really hard jigsaw puzzle”, Melé’s In The House was mixed live, charting his obsession with deconstructing tracks and echoing his DJing technique using three or four decks, looping percussion and piano parts over each other for a uniquely layered effect. The mix draws on almost 25 years of house music, focussing on the Latin, tribal and percussive, along with a couple of slick curveballs. Also in the mix are three exclusive productions from Melé himself plus ‘Dancing Mist’ from Joe Corti, an up-and-comer from the UK.
Following epic rolling house moments from David Mayer ‘Movement’, Jimpster ‘Step By Step’ and the jacking wonkiness of Joeski ‘Acid Disco’ to kick things off, approaching the end of Mix 1 comes a bombshell moment in the form of The Stone Roses ‘Fools Gold’, a regular pinnacle of Melé’s explosive sets and an elevating moment within the mix. Finally for Mix 1 is a standout brand new release from Melé himself. With live percussion from drum warrior Shovell, the cover of ‘Pasilda’ pumps up the track’s unmistakeable rhythms and piano melody with an irresistibly hefty bassline and vocal loops. A long-time highlight of Melé’s sets but until now unreleased, ‘Pasilda’ is an exclusive and suitably high-octane ending to part one of the compilation.
Part two of Melé In The House kicks off with the explosive Armand Van Helden production ‘Loves Ecstasy’ (Peak Hour Mix) bringing the carnival vibes, matched with its energy by another exclusive new Melé production. The aptly named ‘Brooklyn Bounce’ is Melé’s ode to Danny Tenaglia, a key influence whose sought-after percussive spirit is apparent throughout the whole mix. A sophisticated pumping house cut with plenty of signature layered percussion, Mix 2 continues to build into the final Melé production ‘Tribal Harmonix’, the darker, more melodic and tech-inclined of the three. Primal Scream’s ‘Don’t Fight It, Feel It’ (Scat Mix) provides another curveball moment that has played a key role in Melé’s sets for a hot minute, while further highlights include Romanthony ‘Bring U Up’ (Jasper James Remix), Seven Davis Jr. ‘Friends’ (Eats Everything Rework) and Apollo 440 ‘Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Dub’ (Armand van Helden Snake Style Remix)’ showing Melé’s acute knack for a club-storming direction.
With his In The House contribution Melé shows his passion for dismantling seriously heavyweight house, engineering these mixes with impressive flair, taste, and plenty of percussive flavour.
Defected presents Melé In The House
1. Melé ‘Defected presents Melé In The House Mix 1’ (Continuous Mix)
2. Melé ‘Defected presents Melé In The House Mix 2’ (Continuous Mix)
3. David Mayer ‘Movement’
Written & Produced by David Mayer
Published by Edition Keinemusik/Budde Music
P&C 2017 connected
4. Vega & Quintero featuring Nina Rodriguez ‘Yemaya’ (Louie Vega Bassline Mix)
Written by Luis F. Vega, Nina Rodriguez & Luis Quintero
Produced by Louie Vega
Lead Vocal by Nina Rodriguez
Background Vocals by Nina Rodriguez & Luisito Quintero
All Live Drums & Percussion by Luisito Quintero
Synth Bass by Louie Vega
Mix & Recording Engineer: Yas Inoue
Mixed at Daddy’s Workshop, NJ
Published by Niconane Music, Ainaluz (BMI) & Ocaquin Music Publishing (BMI)
P&C 2017 Vega Records
5. Blaze ‘Lovelee Dae’ (Primitive Dub)
Written & Produced by Blaze
Remixed by Primitive (Chris Duckenfield)
Published by Music Of Nia Songs
P&C 1999 Defected Records Limited
6. Julien Jabre ‘Talking Walls’
Written by Julien Jabre
All Vocals, Instruments & Programming Performed by Julien Jabre
Mixed @ the Window Studio, London
Produced by Julien Jabre for Elias Music
Published by Ultra Tunes/EMI Music Publishing Ltd
P&C 2008 Defected Records Limited under exclusive license from Elias Music
7. Ian Pooley ‘Gimmie Sound’
Written, Produced & Mixed by Ian Pooley
Published by Budde Musikverlag
P&C 1997 pooledmusic
8. Quim Manuel O Espirito Santo ‘Senhor Doutor’ (Adam Port Edit)
Written & Produced by Quim Manuel O Espirito Santo
Remix & Additional Production by Adam Port
Published by Copyright Control
Courtesy of Analog Africa, under exclusive license to Keinemusik
P&C 2017 Keinemusik
9. Luciano & David Morales ‘Esperanza’ (Luciano Flow Latino Mix)
Written & Produced by Luciano & David Morales
Arranged & Mixed by Luciano
Published by Copyright Control & EMI Music Publishing
P&C 2017 Cadenza
10. Peven Everett ‘Stuck’ (Original)
Written, Produced, Performed & Arranged by Peven Everett @ Hot Box Studios Chicago, IL for Studio Confession.
Published by Studio Confession Ent. (ASCAP)
P&C 2006 Soul Heaven Records
11. Jimpster ‘Step By Step’
Written & Produced by Jamie Odell
Published by Blueprint Music Publishing
P&C 2017 Suol
12. Joe Corti ‘Dancing Mist’ (Extended Mix)
Written & Produced by Joe Corti
Published by Defected Music
P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited
13. thatmanmonkz featuring Nikki-O ‘Ooh Wee’ (Hamtramck Mix)
Written by Scott Moncrieff & Sky Covington
Produced by thatmanmonkz
Vocals by Nikki-O
Music by thatmanmonkz
Additional Keys by Pete Simpson
Published by Defected Music
P&C 2018 Classic Music Company
14. Robert Owens ‘I’m Strong’ (House Mix)
Written by Larry Heard & Robert Owens
Recorded, Mixed & Produced by Larry Heard for HWH Productions
Executive Producer: Larry Heard
Published by Alleviated Music (ASCAP) & Musical Directions/Westbury Music
P&C 1987 Alleviated Records and Music
15. Joeski ‘Acid Disco’
Written & Produced by Joeski
Published by ATAL Music Limited
P&C 2017 Relief Records
16. G Club presents Banda Sonora ‘Guitarra G’ (Warren Clarke Dub Mix)
Written by Gerald Elms, Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson
Produced & Mixed by Gerald Elms
Remix Produced, Arranged & Mixed by Warren Clarke
Additional Percussion courtesy of Steve Smith
Published by Metrophonic Music Ltd & Nick-O-Val Music Co Inc
P&C 2001 Defected Records Limited
17. DJ Gregory ‘S2’ (Beat)
Written by Gregory Darsa & Michael Tordjman
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Keyboards by Michael Tordjman
Drum Programming by Gregory
Mixed by P. Weiss at Studio PlusXXX, Paris
Mastered at Dyam
Published by Faya Editions & Basic Like This Recordings
P&C 2006 Faya Combo
18. The Stone Roses ‘Fools Gold’ (Remastered)
Written & Composed by John Squire & Ian Brown
Produced by John Leckie
Performed by The Stone Roses
Published by Imagem London Limited
P&C 2009 Silvertone Records Limited
19. Mood II Swing ‘Move Me’ (Alternative Mix)
Written & Produced by John Ciafone & Lem Springsteen
Published by Deep House Music
P&C 1995 Deep House Music
20. Melé & Shovell ‘Pasilda’ (Extended Mix)
Written by Nick Bennett, Patrick Cole & Isabel Fructuoso
Produced by Melé
Percussion by Shovell
Piano by Fraser T Smith
Published by Reservoir Reverb Music Ltd & Dizzy Heights Music Publishing Ltd/Warner Chappell Music Ltd
P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited
21. Armand Van Helden presents Jungle Juice ‘Loves Ecstasy’ (Peak Hour Mix)
Written, Produced & Mixed by Armand Van Helden for X-Mix Productions
Published by Sorted Music administered by EMI Music
Used Courtesy of Nervous, Inc. (New York)
P&C 1994 Nervous, Inc. (New York)
22. Melé ‘Brooklyn Bounce’ (Extended Mix)
Written by Christopher Peers
Produced by Melé
Published by 70 Hz/Sony ATV
P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited
23. Emanuel Satie ‘One Love’
Written & Produced by Emanuel Satie
Published by Copyright Control
P&C 2017 Moon Harbour
24. Lord Leopard ‘The Bumps’
Written, Produced & Arranged by Lord Leopard
Published by Copyright Control
Under license from Edible
P&C 2018 Edible
25. Melé ‘Tribal Harmonix’ (Extended Mix)
Written by Christopher Peers
Produced by Melé
Published by 70 Hz/Sony ATV
P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited
26. Romanthony ‘Bring U Up’ (Jasper James Remix)
Written by Anthony Moore
Produced by Romanthony
Additional Production by Kevin McKay
Remix by Jasper James
Engineered & Mixed by Rob Etherson
Published by Ttuff Ttony Music
P 2018 Glasgow Underground
C 2018 Glasgow Underground Music Ltd
27. Harry Romero ‘Scatter’
Written & Produced by Harry Romero
Published by Copyright Control
Licensed courtesy of Play It Say It
P&C 2017 Play It Say It
28. Primal Scream ‘Don't Fight It, Feel It’ (Scat Mix)
Written & Composed by Bobby Gillespie, Andrew Innes & Robert Young
Produced by Andrew Weatherall for Boy's Own Productions
Performed by Primal Scream
Vocals by Denise Johnson
Published by Complete Music Limited & EMI Music Publishing Limited
P&C 1991 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
29. Modeler ‘Mint Condition’
Written & Produced by David Taylor
Published by Haripa Music
P&C 2002 Dubsided
30. Seven Davis Jr. ‘Friends’ (Eats Everything Rework)
Written by S. L. Davis
Produced by Seven Davis Jr.
Remix & Additional Production by Eats Everything
Published by Domino Publishing Company Limited
P&C 2017 Classic Music Company
31. Photonz ‘Osiris Resurrected’ (Palms Trax Remix)
Written & Produced by Marco Rodrigues
Additional Remix & Production by Jay Donaldson
Published by Unknown To The Unknown
P&C 2014 Hot Haus Recs In Effekt
32. Apollo 440 ‘Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Dub’ (Armand van Helden Snake Style Remix)
Written & Composed by Edward van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth & Michael Anthony
Produced & Performed by Apollo 440
Vocals by Mary Mary
Arranged by Norman Fisher Jones
Remix & Additional Production by Armand Van Helden for X-Mix Productions
Published by Warner/Chappell Music Limited & Kobalt Music Publishing
P&C 1996 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
33. Michel Clies ‘Litoral’ (Original Mix)
Written & Produced by Michel Cleis, Will Holland & Nidia Sofia Gongora for Cadenza Records
Published by Copyright Control & Full Thought Publishing
Contains a sample of the recording ‘Un Canto A Mi Tierra’ by Quantic and His Combo Barbaro
P&C 2010 Cadenza
34. The Martinez Brothers ‘My Rendition’ (TMB Bonus Beats)
Written, Produced & Mixed by Stevie Jr. Martinez & Chris Martinez
Keys & Drum Programming by Stevie Jr. Martinez & Chris Martinez
Published by Chris The Kid Music (BMI), Alter Call Music (BMI) & Sfere Music (BMI)
P&C 2006 Objektivity
35. Leo Alarcon & Ife Franklin ‘Ife Afro’ (Playroom Boston Afrodrumz Mix)
Written & Produced by Leo Alarcon
Vocals by Ife Franklin
Published by Tambor Music
P&C 2017 Tambor Music
36. Black Motion featuring Xoli M ‘Rainbow’
Written & Produced by Black Motion
Vocals by Xoli M
Published by Copyright Control
P&C 2014 Defected Records Limited under exclusive license from Spirit Motion (PTY) Limited
Describing working on the mixes as “like putting together a really hard jigsaw puzzle”, Melé’s In The House was mixed live, charting his obsession with deconstructing tracks and echoing his DJing technique using three or four decks, looping percussion and piano parts over each other for a uniquely layered effect. The mix draws on almost 25 years of house music, focussing on the Latin, tribal and percussive, along with a couple of slick curveballs. Also in the mix are three exclusive productions from Melé himself plus ‘Dancing Mist’ from Joe Corti, an up-and-comer from the UK.
Following epic rolling house moments from David Mayer ‘Movement’, Jimpster ‘Step By Step’ and the jacking wonkiness of Joeski ‘Acid Disco’ to kick things off, approaching the end of Mix 1 comes a bombshell moment in the form of The Stone Roses ‘Fools Gold’, a regular pinnacle of Melé’s explosive sets and an elevating moment within the mix. Finally for Mix 1 is a standout brand new release from Melé himself. With live percussion from drum warrior Shovell, the cover of ‘Pasilda’ pumps up the track’s unmistakeable rhythms and piano melody with an irresistibly hefty bassline and vocal loops. A long-time highlight of Melé’s sets but until now unreleased, ‘Pasilda’ is an exclusive and suitably high-octane ending to part one of the compilation.
Part two of Melé In The House kicks off with the explosive Armand Van Helden production ‘Loves Ecstasy’ (Peak Hour Mix) bringing the carnival vibes, matched with its energy by another exclusive new Melé production. The aptly named ‘Brooklyn Bounce’ is Melé’s ode to Danny Tenaglia, a key influence whose sought-after percussive spirit is apparent throughout the whole mix. A sophisticated pumping house cut with plenty of signature layered percussion, Mix 2 continues to build into the final Melé production ‘Tribal Harmonix’, the darker, more melodic and tech-inclined of the three. Primal Scream’s ‘Don’t Fight It, Feel It’ (Scat Mix) provides another curveball moment that has played a key role in Melé’s sets for a hot minute, while further highlights include Romanthony ‘Bring U Up’ (Jasper James Remix), Seven Davis Jr. ‘Friends’ (Eats Everything Rework) and Apollo 440 ‘Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Dub’ (Armand van Helden Snake Style Remix)’ showing Melé’s acute knack for a club-storming direction.
With his In The House contribution Melé shows his passion for dismantling seriously heavyweight house, engineering these mixes with impressive flair, taste, and plenty of percussive flavour.
Defected presents Melé In The House
1. Melé ‘Defected presents Melé In The House Mix 1’ (Continuous Mix)
2. Melé ‘Defected presents Melé In The House Mix 2’ (Continuous Mix)
3. David Mayer ‘Movement’
Written & Produced by David Mayer
Published by Edition Keinemusik/Budde Music
P&C 2017 connected
4. Vega & Quintero featuring Nina Rodriguez ‘Yemaya’ (Louie Vega Bassline Mix)
Written by Luis F. Vega, Nina Rodriguez & Luis Quintero
Produced by Louie Vega
Lead Vocal by Nina Rodriguez
Background Vocals by Nina Rodriguez & Luisito Quintero
All Live Drums & Percussion by Luisito Quintero
Synth Bass by Louie Vega
Mix & Recording Engineer: Yas Inoue
Mixed at Daddy’s Workshop, NJ
Published by Niconane Music, Ainaluz (BMI) & Ocaquin Music Publishing (BMI)
P&C 2017 Vega Records
5. Blaze ‘Lovelee Dae’ (Primitive Dub)
Written & Produced by Blaze
Remixed by Primitive (Chris Duckenfield)
Published by Music Of Nia Songs
P&C 1999 Defected Records Limited
6. Julien Jabre ‘Talking Walls’
Written by Julien Jabre
All Vocals, Instruments & Programming Performed by Julien Jabre
Mixed @ the Window Studio, London
Produced by Julien Jabre for Elias Music
Published by Ultra Tunes/EMI Music Publishing Ltd
P&C 2008 Defected Records Limited under exclusive license from Elias Music
7. Ian Pooley ‘Gimmie Sound’
Written, Produced & Mixed by Ian Pooley
Published by Budde Musikverlag
P&C 1997 pooledmusic
8. Quim Manuel O Espirito Santo ‘Senhor Doutor’ (Adam Port Edit)
Written & Produced by Quim Manuel O Espirito Santo
Remix & Additional Production by Adam Port
Published by Copyright Control
Courtesy of Analog Africa, under exclusive license to Keinemusik
P&C 2017 Keinemusik
9. Luciano & David Morales ‘Esperanza’ (Luciano Flow Latino Mix)
Written & Produced by Luciano & David Morales
Arranged & Mixed by Luciano
Published by Copyright Control & EMI Music Publishing
P&C 2017 Cadenza
10. Peven Everett ‘Stuck’ (Original)
Written, Produced, Performed & Arranged by Peven Everett @ Hot Box Studios Chicago, IL for Studio Confession.
Published by Studio Confession Ent. (ASCAP)
P&C 2006 Soul Heaven Records
11. Jimpster ‘Step By Step’
Written & Produced by Jamie Odell
Published by Blueprint Music Publishing
P&C 2017 Suol
12. Joe Corti ‘Dancing Mist’ (Extended Mix)
Written & Produced by Joe Corti
Published by Defected Music
P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited
13. thatmanmonkz featuring Nikki-O ‘Ooh Wee’ (Hamtramck Mix)
Written by Scott Moncrieff & Sky Covington
Produced by thatmanmonkz
Vocals by Nikki-O
Music by thatmanmonkz
Additional Keys by Pete Simpson
Published by Defected Music
P&C 2018 Classic Music Company
14. Robert Owens ‘I’m Strong’ (House Mix)
Written by Larry Heard & Robert Owens
Recorded, Mixed & Produced by Larry Heard for HWH Productions
Executive Producer: Larry Heard
Published by Alleviated Music (ASCAP) & Musical Directions/Westbury Music
P&C 1987 Alleviated Records and Music
15. Joeski ‘Acid Disco’
Written & Produced by Joeski
Published by ATAL Music Limited
P&C 2017 Relief Records
16. G Club presents Banda Sonora ‘Guitarra G’ (Warren Clarke Dub Mix)
Written by Gerald Elms, Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson
Produced & Mixed by Gerald Elms
Remix Produced, Arranged & Mixed by Warren Clarke
Additional Percussion courtesy of Steve Smith
Published by Metrophonic Music Ltd & Nick-O-Val Music Co Inc
P&C 2001 Defected Records Limited
17. DJ Gregory ‘S2’ (Beat)
Written by Gregory Darsa & Michael Tordjman
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Keyboards by Michael Tordjman
Drum Programming by Gregory
Mixed by P. Weiss at Studio PlusXXX, Paris
Mastered at Dyam
Published by Faya Editions & Basic Like This Recordings
P&C 2006 Faya Combo
18. The Stone Roses ‘Fools Gold’ (Remastered)
Written & Composed by John Squire & Ian Brown
Produced by John Leckie
Performed by The Stone Roses
Published by Imagem London Limited
P&C 2009 Silvertone Records Limited
19. Mood II Swing ‘Move Me’ (Alternative Mix)
Written & Produced by John Ciafone & Lem Springsteen
Published by Deep House Music
P&C 1995 Deep House Music
20. Melé & Shovell ‘Pasilda’ (Extended Mix)
Written by Nick Bennett, Patrick Cole & Isabel Fructuoso
Produced by Melé
Percussion by Shovell
Piano by Fraser T Smith
Published by Reservoir Reverb Music Ltd & Dizzy Heights Music Publishing Ltd/Warner Chappell Music Ltd
P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited
21. Armand Van Helden presents Jungle Juice ‘Loves Ecstasy’ (Peak Hour Mix)
Written, Produced & Mixed by Armand Van Helden for X-Mix Productions
Published by Sorted Music administered by EMI Music
Used Courtesy of Nervous, Inc. (New York)
P&C 1994 Nervous, Inc. (New York)
22. Melé ‘Brooklyn Bounce’ (Extended Mix)
Written by Christopher Peers
Produced by Melé
Published by 70 Hz/Sony ATV
P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited
23. Emanuel Satie ‘One Love’
Written & Produced by Emanuel Satie
Published by Copyright Control
P&C 2017 Moon Harbour
24. Lord Leopard ‘The Bumps’
Written, Produced & Arranged by Lord Leopard
Published by Copyright Control
Under license from Edible
P&C 2018 Edible
25. Melé ‘Tribal Harmonix’ (Extended Mix)
Written by Christopher Peers
Produced by Melé
Published by 70 Hz/Sony ATV
P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited
26. Romanthony ‘Bring U Up’ (Jasper James Remix)
Written by Anthony Moore
Produced by Romanthony
Additional Production by Kevin McKay
Remix by Jasper James
Engineered & Mixed by Rob Etherson
Published by Ttuff Ttony Music
P 2018 Glasgow Underground
C 2018 Glasgow Underground Music Ltd
27. Harry Romero ‘Scatter’
Written & Produced by Harry Romero
Published by Copyright Control
Licensed courtesy of Play It Say It
P&C 2017 Play It Say It
28. Primal Scream ‘Don't Fight It, Feel It’ (Scat Mix)
Written & Composed by Bobby Gillespie, Andrew Innes & Robert Young
Produced by Andrew Weatherall for Boy's Own Productions
Performed by Primal Scream
Vocals by Denise Johnson
Published by Complete Music Limited & EMI Music Publishing Limited
P&C 1991 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
29. Modeler ‘Mint Condition’
Written & Produced by David Taylor
Published by Haripa Music
P&C 2002 Dubsided
30. Seven Davis Jr. ‘Friends’ (Eats Everything Rework)
Written by S. L. Davis
Produced by Seven Davis Jr.
Remix & Additional Production by Eats Everything
Published by Domino Publishing Company Limited
P&C 2017 Classic Music Company
31. Photonz ‘Osiris Resurrected’ (Palms Trax Remix)
Written & Produced by Marco Rodrigues
Additional Remix & Production by Jay Donaldson
Published by Unknown To The Unknown
P&C 2014 Hot Haus Recs In Effekt
32. Apollo 440 ‘Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Dub’ (Armand van Helden Snake Style Remix)
Written & Composed by Edward van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth & Michael Anthony
Produced & Performed by Apollo 440
Vocals by Mary Mary
Arranged by Norman Fisher Jones
Remix & Additional Production by Armand Van Helden for X-Mix Productions
Published by Warner/Chappell Music Limited & Kobalt Music Publishing
P&C 1996 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
33. Michel Clies ‘Litoral’ (Original Mix)
Written & Produced by Michel Cleis, Will Holland & Nidia Sofia Gongora for Cadenza Records
Published by Copyright Control & Full Thought Publishing
Contains a sample of the recording ‘Un Canto A Mi Tierra’ by Quantic and His Combo Barbaro
P&C 2010 Cadenza
34. The Martinez Brothers ‘My Rendition’ (TMB Bonus Beats)
Written, Produced & Mixed by Stevie Jr. Martinez & Chris Martinez
Keys & Drum Programming by Stevie Jr. Martinez & Chris Martinez
Published by Chris The Kid Music (BMI), Alter Call Music (BMI) & Sfere Music (BMI)
P&C 2006 Objektivity
35. Leo Alarcon & Ife Franklin ‘Ife Afro’ (Playroom Boston Afrodrumz Mix)
Written & Produced by Leo Alarcon
Vocals by Ife Franklin
Published by Tambor Music
P&C 2017 Tambor Music
36. Black Motion featuring Xoli M ‘Rainbow’
Written & Produced by Black Motion
Vocals by Xoli M
Published by Copyright Control
P&C 2014 Defected Records Limited under exclusive license from Spirit Motion (PTY) Limited
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