Afro House is a sub-genre of house music that originated in South Africa and incorporates African elements and rhythms into the electronic dance music framework. Sub-genres: Afro Tech, Afro Deep, Afro Soulful, Afro Tribal, Afro Funk, Afro Latin, Kwaito, Gqom, Amapiano.

Afro House

Amapiano

Bass House is a sub-genre of house music that emphasizes heavy basslines and hard-hitting beats. Here's a list of some of these styles: UK Bass House, Future House, Wobble House, Garage House, Breaks-infused Bass House, Dark Bass House.

Bass House / Future House

Rhythmic, beat-driven electronic music with syncopated patterns.	Sub-genres: Big Beat, Nu Skool Breaks, Progressive Breaks, Florida Breaks, Atmospheric Breaks.

Breaks / Breakbeat

Dance / Pop

A soulful, melodic variant of house music with smooth chords. Sub-Genres: Tribal Deep House, Afro Deep House, Deep Tech House.

Deep House

Tracks or elements designed for DJs to use in live performances. Acapellas, Loops, Samples, DJ Intros/Outros.

DJ Tools

Fast-paced electronic music with breakbeats and heavy basslines. Liquid, Neurofunk, Jump Up, Jungle, Techstep, Darkstep, Drumfunk, Atmospheric DnB, Dancefloor DnB.

Drum and Bass

Electronic music with heavy basslines, and syncopated rhythms. Sub-genres: Brostep, Riddim, Chillstep, Melodic Dubstep, Wonky, Deathstep, Glitchstep, Deep Dubstep.

Dubstep / Bass / Grime

An early form of electronic dance music with futuristic themes. Detroit Techno, Electro Funk, Electro Breaks, Electroclash.

Electro (Classic / Detroit)

Energetic, hard-hitting dance music with heavy basslines. Sub-Genres: Progressive Electro House, Complextro, Dutch House, Fidget House, Dirty Dutch, Melbourne Bounce.

Electro House / Big Room

Diverse, experimental electronic music with various influences: IDM, Ambient, Downtempo, Glitch, Trip Hop, Breakcore, Experimental, Soundscapes.

Electronica

Upbeat house music with disco, funk, and soul elements. Sub-Genres: Disco House, French House, Filter House, Glitch House, Chicago House.

Funky / Jackin' House

High-energy electronic music with aggressive beats and tempo. Happy Hardcore, Gabber, Hardstyle, UK Hardcore, J-core, Powerstomp, Speedcore, Terrorcore, Breakcore.

Hardcore / Hard Dance

Intense techno variant with faster tempos and heavier beats. Sub-Genres: Schranz, Industrial Techno, Dark Techno, Power Noise.

Hard Techno

Electronic dance music with 4/4 beats and repetitive rhythms. Classic House, Acid House, Vocal House, Chicago House, New York House, Swing House.

House

Electronic music with indie, alternative, and disco influences. Sub-Genres: Synthwave, Italo Disco, Coldwave, Dark Wave, New Wave, EBM.

Indie Dance / Dark Disco

Experimental, unconventional electronic music. Sub-Genres: Leftfield Bass, Leftfield House & Techno, Avant-garde, Musique Concrète, Drone Music.

Leftfield

Relaxing, downtempo electronic music for casual listening. Ambient House, Trip Hop, Downtempo, Balearic, Lo-fi, Nu Jazz.

Lounge / Chill Out

A blend of house and techno with strong melodies and harmonies.	Sub-Genres: Progressive Melodic House, Deep Melodic Techno, Uplifting Melodic Techno.

Melodic House / Techno

Minimalist house music with intricate, glitchy sounds. Minimal Techno, RoMinimal, Clicks & Cuts, Glitch House, Intelligent Dance Music (IDM)

Microhouse

Sparse, stripped-down electronic music with repetitive patterns. Sub-Genres: Minimal House, Microhouse, RoMinimal, Glitch, Ambient Techno

Minimal / Deep Tech

Modern disco and funk-inspired electronic music. Disco House, Funky House, Re-edits, Modern Funk, Boogie, Future Funk, Electro Funk.

Nu-Disco / Soul / Funk

House music with natural, organic sounds and world music elements. Downtempo, Ethnic House, World Electronica, Afro House, Tribal House

Organic House / Downtempo

Evolving, melodic house music with long builds and breakdowns. Sub-Genres: Dream Progressive House, Dark Progressive House, Progressive Trance, Progressive Breaks.

Progressive House

Psy-Trance

House music with a strong soul, gospel, and jazz influences. Sub-Genres: Gospel House, Vocal Soulful House, Jazzy House, Latin House.

Soulful House

Electronic-infused soul, R&B, and hip-hop tracks. Neo-Soul, Future R&B, Instrumental Hip-Hop, Alternative R&B, Trap, Trip Hop, and Grime.

Soul / R&B / Hip-Hop

A fusion of house and techno with an emphasis on percussion. Sub-Genres: Tribal Tech House, Deep Tech House, Minimal Tech House, Acid Tech House, Dub Tech House.

Tech House

Energetic techno with driving beats and strong rhythmic elements. Hard Techno, Detroit Techno, Minimal Techno, Acid Techno, Rave Techno.

Techno (Peak Time)

More stripped-down, atmospheric, and dub-influenced techno. Sub-Genres: Dub Techno, Hypnotic Techno, Ambient Techno, Deep Techno, Experimental Techno.

Techno (Raw, Deep, Dub)

Melodic, uplifting electronic dance music with a fast tempo. Progressive Trance, Uplifting Trance, Psytrance, Vocal Trance, Hard Trance, Tech Trance, Goa Trance.

Trance

A fusion of house, R&B, and jungle, characterized by syncopated beats. Sub-Genres: 2-Step, Speed Garage, Grime, UK Funky, Future Garage, Bassline, Breakstep.

UK Garage / 2-Step

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Kathy Brown

Lenny Fontana

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Marc Evans

Dennis Ferrer

Tasita D'Mour

Jamie Lewis

Scott Wozniak

Ann Nesby

Jada

Jay-J

DJ Technic

Copyright

Oreja

The MuthaFunkaz

Michael Watford

Sybil

Ron Hall

Danil Wright

Thommy Davis

Imaani

Fedde le Grand

Latrice

Kings Of Tomorrow

Jason Hates Jazz

Octah'via

Terry Thompson

Lisa Mack

As that well-known saying goes, “it does exactly as it says on the tin”. Those sought after DJ and production tools dug out from the Defected vaults and dusted off fresh for 2012. From label classics, Ibiza anthems, diva screams, straight up house joints and vocal stabs…they’re all here and ready to rock.


Defected Accapellas Deluxe Volume 4

1. Dennis Ferrer featuring Daniele ‘Church Lady’ (Thommy Davis & DJ Spen Bom Bom Bom Tool)
Written, Produced & Arranged by Dennis Ferrer
Vocals by Daniele 
Additional Vocals by Jennifer Renee Morrisson
Background Vocals by Third Ministry of Faith
Remixed & Re-Produced by Dj Spen & the MuthaFunkaz
Additional Vocals by DJ Spen
Mastered by Gary Deane @ Code Red Recording Studios, Baltimore, MD
Published by Sfere Music (BMI)
P&C 2006 Defected Records under exclusive license from King Street Sounds

2. Ron Hall & The MuthaFunkaz featuring Marc Evans ‘The Way You Love Me’ (Accapella)
Written by Gary Ahrens, Marc Evans, Gary Hudgins, Irvin Madden & Sean Spencer
Produced by DJ Spen & The MuthaFunkaz
Lead Vocals by Marc Evans
Background Vocals by Marc Evans, Jada Davis & KT Spencer
Mastered by Gary Deane @ Code Red Recording Studios, Baltimore, MD
Executive Producers: DJ Leo & Neil Pierce
Published by Defected Music Ltd
P&C 2006 Defected Records under exclusive license from Hustle Music

3. Ron Hall & The MuthaFunkaz featuring Marc Evans ‘The Way You Love Me’ (I’m Loving It Tool)
Written by Gary Ahrens, Marc Evans, Gary Hudgins, Irvin Madden & Sean Spencer
Produced by DJ Spen & The MuthaFunkaz
Lead Vocals by Marc Evans
Background Vocals by Marc Evans, Jada Davis & KT Spencer
Mastered by Gary Deane @ Code Red Recording Studios, Baltimore, MD
Executive Producers: DJ Leo & Neil Pierce
Published by Defected Music Ltd
P&C 2006 Defected Records under exclusive license from Hustle Music
  
4. Jamie Lewis & Michael Watford ‘It’s Over’ (Accapella)
Written by Jamie Lewis & Michael Watford
Composed by Jamie Lewis & David Preston
Produced, Arranged & Mixed by Jamie Lewis for Purple Music
Recorded at Audiofactory.ch
Published by Purple Publishing
P&C 2006 Defected Records under exclusive license from Purple Music

5. Copyright featuring Tasita D’Mour ‘We Can Rise’ (Accapella)
Written by Sam Holt & Gavin Face Mills
Co-Written with Tasita D'Mour
Produced by Sam Holt & Gavin Face Mills
Lead Vocal by Tasita D'Mour
Backing Vocals by Tasita D'Mour, Carlene Graham & Waleed Issacs
Published by Defected Music Publishing & Copyright Control
P&C 2006 Defected Records Limited

6. Copyright featuring Tasita D’Mour ‘We Can Rise’ (Oh Oh Oh Tool)
Written by Sam Holt & Gavin Face Mills
Co-Written with Tasita D'Mour
Produced by Sam Holt & Gavin Face Mills
Lead Vocal by Tasita D'Mour
Backing Vocals by Tasita D'Mour, Carlene Graham & Waleed Issacs
Published by Defected Music Publishing & Copyright Control
P&C 2006 Defected Records

7. Copyright featuring Tasita D’Mour ‘We Can Rise’ (Chantapella)
Written by Sam Holt & Gavin Face Mills
Co-Written with Tasita D'Mour
Produced by Sam Holt & Gavin Face Mills
Lead Vocal by Tasita D'Mour
Backing Vocals by Tasita D'Mour, Carlene Graham & Waleed Issacs
Published by Defected Music Publishing & Copyright Control
P&C 2006 Defected Records Limited

8. Jason Hates Jazz ‘Pray For Love’ (Accapella)
Written & Produced by Jason Hates Jazz
Vocals by Wincey Terry
Mixed & Engineered by Gavin Mills for Copyright Productions
Published by Copyright Control
www.jasonhatesjazz.com
This record is dedicated to the memory & spirit of Steve Wigglesworth, a beautiful soul & friend who embodied all the things this record was meant to represent.
P&C 2006 Defected Records

9. Fedde le Grand presents: Flamingo ‘Take no Shhh’ (Accapella)
Written & Produced by Fedde le Grand
Published by EMI Music
P&C 2006 Defected Records under exclusive license from Flamingo Recordings
  
10. DJ Technic ‘Chant Of The Kariboo’ (Accapella)
Written by Glen Brand, Sean Spencer, Irvin Madden, Gary Hudgins, Allen Thomas & Gary Ahrens
Produced, Arranged, & Performed by DJ Spen & The MuthaFunkaz @ Code Red Recording Studio in Baltimore, MD
Original Concept by DJ Technic
Vocals by Allen Thomas, Gary Hudgins, Irvin Madden, & DJ Spen
Pre-mastered by Gary Deane
Published by Defected Music Publishing
P&C 2006 Code Red Recordings

11. Oreja ‘Vazilando’ (Accapella)
Written by H. Calderon, G. Rosario, P. Dolby & Traditional
Produced by Seiji for Bugz in the Attic
Co-Produced by Emilio Velez
Lead Vocal by Hector Calderon
Backing Vocals by George Rosario & Aubrey Ebb
Recorded by Mario Esner, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Mixed by Toni Economides at MMM Studios, London
Published by Bitasweet/Westbury Music
Thanks to Pablo Rodriguez, Emilio Velez & all @ Candela Bar, San Juan
P&C 2005 Defected Records Ltd under exclusive license from Papa Records Ltd

12. Kings Of Tomorrow ‘Life’ (Accapella)
Written & Produced by Sandy Rivera
Vocals by Nina Lares
Published by Defected Music
P&C 2005 Blackwiz

13. Copyright featuring Imaani ‘I Pray’ (Accapella)
Written & Produced by Gavin Face Mills & Sam Holt for Copyright Productions
Co-Written by Imaani
Vocals by Imaani
Backing Vocals by Tasita D'Mour & Waleed Issacs
All Music by Gavin Face Mills
Published by Defected Music Publishing, In Your Face Music & Copyright Control
P&C 2006 Defected Records

14. Kathy Brown ‘Get Another Love’ (Accapella)
Written by Ernest Donable
Produced, Arranged & Engineered by Warren Clarke
Vocals by Kathy Brown
Vocal Arrangement by Kathy Brown
Backing Vocals by Shena & Angela Brooks
Recording Engineer Charlie Tear
Mixed by Paul Emanuel
Published by Obie Music Inc (BMI)
P&C 2006 Defected Records Ltd

15. Lenny Fontana presents Octah’via ‘The Way’ (Accapella)
Written by L. Fontana & B. Stingly
Produced by Lenny Fontana for Down Under Productions Ltd.
Vocals by Octah’via
Published by Nufab Music BMI & EMI Blackwood Music
P&C 2005 Defected Records Ltd Under exclusive license from Odyssey Records a division of Parkview Recording Inc.

16. The MuthaFunkaz featuring Marc Evans ‘I Don't Want You Anymore’ (Accapella)
Written by S. Spencer, G. Hudgins, M. Evans, I. Madden & G. Ahrens
Produced & Arranged by DJ Spen & The MuthaFunkaz for Code Red Recordings
Vocals by Marc Evans
Mastered by Gary Deane @ Code Red Recording Studio, Baltimore, MD
Published by Pavement Productions
P&C 2006 Soul Heaven Records under exclusive license from Code Red Recordings

17. Jada ‘Love Is (Love Breeze)’ (Accapella)
Written by J. Davis, S. Spencer, G. Hudgins, I. Madden & G. Ahrens
Produced by The MuthaFunkaz @ Code Red Recording Studios, Baltimore, MD
Vocals by Jada
Background Vocals by Jada & Chris Mackey
Vocal Arrangements by Gary Hudgins, Chris Mackey & Jada Davis
Executive Producers Ultra Nate, Dj Spen & Gary Deane
Published by Pavement Productions (BMI) & ASCAP Publishers
P&C 2006 Code Red Recordings
  
18. Copyright featuring Imaani ‘Time’ (Accapella)
Written by S. Holt, G. Mills & Imaani
Produced by Gavin 'Face' Mills & Sam Holt for Copyright Productions
Vocal by Imaani
Published by Defected Music, In Your Face Music & Copyright Control
P&C 2005 Defected Records Ltd

19. Jay J featuring Latrice ‘The One’ (Accapella)
Written by Latrice Barnett & Joseph John Hernandez
Produced & Mixed by Jay-J
Vocals by Latrice
Background Vocals by Annareis
Published by Stopped In Time Music / 150 Lafayette Music (ASCAP) & Two Raisins Music Publishing (ASCAP)
P&C 2009 Bargrooves

20. Jada ‘If U Should Ever Be Lonely’ (Accapella)
Written by Val Young & Fred Jenkins
Produced by Dj Spen & The MuthaFunkaz
Published by Stone City Music Co. (ASCAP)
P&C 2006 Code Red Recordings  

21. Ann Nesby ‘So Much Joy’ (Accapella)
Written by Ann Nesby, Sean Spencer, Gary Hudgins, Irvin Madden & Gary Ahrens
Vocals by Ann Nesby 
Additional Backgrounds by Tim Lee
Mr. Perry's Music Publishing (ASCAP), Pavement Productions (BMI) & ASCAP Publishers
P&C 2006 Code Red Recordings

22. Sybil ‘Don't Give Up’ (Accapella)
Written by S. Newman, S. Spencer, T. Davis, G. Hudgins & G. Ahrens
Produced, Mixed & Arranged by Thommy Davis & DJ Spen
Co-Produced by Gary Hudgins & Gary Deane Ahrens
Executive Producers: Ultra Nate’, Sean ‘DJ Spen’ Spencer & Gary Deane
Mastered by Gary Deane at Code Red Recording Studios Baltimore, MD
Published by Pavement Productions (BMI) & Sybilism Music Ltd (ASCAP) 
P&C 2006 Code Red Recordings

23. Sybil ‘It's Too Late’ (Accapella)
Written by Carole King & Toni Stern
Produced by DJ Spen, Thommy Davis & The MuthaFunkaz @ Code Red Recording Studios, Baltimore, MD
Lead & Backing Vocals by Sybil
Vocal Arrangements by Gary Hudgins & Sybil
Executive producers: Ultra Nate, Gary Deane & DJ Spen
Publisher represented by Harry Fox Agency Colgems-EMI Music Inc   
P&C 2006 Code Red Recordings

24. Terry Thompson featuring Lisa Mack ‘Shine’ (Accapella)
Written by T. Thompson, L. Mack, T. Davis, S. Spencer & G.Ahrens
Produced by DJ Spen & Thommy Davis
Co-Produced by Terry Thompson
Vocals by Lisa Mack
Recorded @ Code Red Recording Studio, Baltimore, MD
Mastered by Gary Deane
Published by Pavement Productions (BMI), ASCAP Publishers & Irie Star Music (ASCAP)
P&C 2006 Code Red Recordings

25. Scott Wozniak ‘Talk Dirty To Me’ (Accapella)
Written & Produced by Scott Wozniak
Engineered & Mixed by Scott Wozniak @ Woz's Lab, NYC
Vocals supplied during the heat of the moment ;-)
Published by Defected Music
Special Thanks to Mr. Simon Dunmore, Jay-J & Mr. V for suggesting I send this production over to Defected in the first place.  NYC in the house!!!

So Much Joy (Accapella)

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