In times of trouble and uncertainty music can provide relief for the soul, and DAVIE’s triumphant Defected debut ‘Testify’ does exactly that. A joyous introduction to the Brooklyn artist, this release demonstrates an ability to strike the balance between classic and contemporary sounds seamlessly. Steeped in music from a young age, DAVIE followed the path many soul greats did before him, joining the choir in a local church where his father was a pastor. Describing ‘Testify’ as, “a dance song not a gospel song,” the record remains inspired by his upbringing up in the church, radiating all the energy and atmosphere of worship in full flow. Rich instrumentation provides the backdrop for DAVIE’s flawless vocals, along with a serious dose of funk, making this label debut nothing short of a future classic.


DAVIE ‘Testify’
Written by James David Treadwell
Produced by DAVIE
Vocals & Drum Programing by DAVIE
Engineered by DAVIE
Recorded at The York Studios in Highland Park, Los Angeles, 2016
Church Samples Recording by DAVIE from Antioch Church in Camden, NJ
Published by KMR Music Royalties II SCSP/Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd
P&C 2017 Defected Records Limited