In previous years, the Defected party always was a not-to-be-missed event - and there will be no difference this year as they return with their most ambitious project yet: a daylong showcase where they will present their major artists and releases for 2006 to over 5'000 people. The choosen place is Nikki Beach, a beautiful beachside outdoor venue. Some of the best international DJ's in the world including Danny Krivit, Martin Solveig, Bob Sinclar, Dimitri from Paris, Sandy Rivera and Joey Negro can be heard at the event, with live PA's throughout the day and night from the likes of Blaze, Lee Fields ("Jealousy", "I’m a good man" and "Everybody"), the soul and acid jazz diva Monique Bingham, and the legendary Barbara Tucker who will host the event and perform the soon to be re-released Blaze featuring Barbara Tucker "Most precious love". Shovel will be on hand all day delivering a fitting Cuban vibe on percussion.
"Defected In the House - Miami" mixed by Simon Dunmore will celebrate the sound of the Miami Winter Music Conference, including a carefully prepared track selection that provides a mixture of the freshest and newest cuts that will dominate in Miami.
More Event Information
The event will be filmed exclusively by Rapture TV and broadcast live on the XM Satellite Network which covers the length and breadth of America and streamed live on the Defected website.
DJs: Bob Sinclar, Sandy Rivera, Junior Jack & Kid Crème, Martin Solveig, Danny Krivit, Dimitri From Paris, Joey Negro, DJ Spen, Chus & Penn, Simon Dunmore, Jamie Lewis, Copyright, Aaron Ross, Sonar Collective.
Performers: Barbara Tucker (Host / LIVE PA), Blaze LIVE, Mark Evans LIVE PA, Jay-J & Latrice Barnett (Live PA), Lee Fields LIVE PA, Monique Bingham LIVE PA, Shovell on Percussion.
Location: Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach / Date: Thursday, 23rd March, 4:00 pm 5:00 am
CD Information
"Defected In the House - Miami" mixed by Simon Dunmore
3xCD, 2 x double pack vinyl / Released March 6th, 2006
Defected bring you the next in their hugely successful "In the House" compilation series. It has now firmly established itself as a major retail title selling over 600'000 copies to date. The series has previously showcased the world's best known DJ's and producer talent including Dimitri from Paris, Masters at Work, Bob Sinclar and Danny Krivit. The "In the House" compilation series is widely regarded as the best place to hear all that is celebrated about contemporary soul, disco funk and house.
This time Defected celebrate the sound of the Miami Winter Music Conference with this compilation. The MWMC is the glamorous annual event where all the year's best tunes are broken. Every year the biggest tracks are celebrated and showcased to Miami clubbers who get the chance to hear what is going to be the future soundtracks of the year, way in advance of everyone else. You can be sure that each person will have a moment where they will here a new track and run to the decks.
It is a triple CD which includes a carefully prepared track selection that provides a mixture of the freshest and newest cuts that will dominate the Miami Music Conference. Each CD will have a unique mix which will take you through the moods of a Miami beach party from morning, noon and night. This is a chic collection of upfront global rhythms and disco grooves. The track listing reads like a who’s who of house music. The mix includes exclusive and previously unreleased tracks from the likes of Ron Hall and The Muthafunkas, Quentin Harris, Ashley Beedle and Kerri Chandler.