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

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)’,

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‘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.

CD TRACKLIST

CD1
1. David Mayer ‘Movement’
+ Honey Dijon featuring Seven Davis Jr. ‘Houze’ (Accapella)
2. Vega & Quintero featuring Nina Rodriguez ‘Yemaya’ (Louie Vega Bassline Mix)
3. Blaze ‘Lovelee Dae’ (Primitive Dub)
4. Julien Jabre ‘Talking Walls’
5. Ian Pooley ‘Gimmie Sound’
6. Quim Manuel ‘Senhor Doutor’ (Adam Port Edit)
7. Luciano & David Morales ‘Esperanza’ (Luciano Flow Latino Mix)
8. Peven Everett ‘Stuck’ (Original)
9. Jimpster ‘Step By Step’
10. Joe Corti ‘Dancing Mist’
11. thatmanmonkz featuring Nikki-O ‘Ooh Wee’ (Hamtramck Mix)
12. Robert Owens ‘I’m Strong’ (House Mix)
13. Joeski ‘Acid Disco’
14. G Club presents Banda Sonora ‘Guitarra G’ (Warren Clarke Dub Mix)
15. DJ Gregory ‘S2’ (Beat)
16. The Stone Roses ‘Fools Gold’ (Remastered)
17. Mood II Swing ‘Move Me’ (Alternative Mix)
18. Melé & Shovell ‘Pasilda’ (Extended Mix)

CD2
1. Van Helden presents Jungle Juice ‘Loves Ecstasy’ (Peak Hour Mix)
2. Melé ‘Brooklyn Bounce’ (Extended Mix)
3. Alec Wizz ‘Drummin” (Louis Benedetti Main Mix)
4. Emanuel Satie ‘One Love’
5. Lord Leopard ‘The Bumps’
6. Melé ‘Tribal Harmonix’ (Extended Mix)
7. Romanthony ‘Bring U Up’ (Jasper James Remix)
8. Harry Romero ‘Scatter’
9. Primal Scream ‘Don’t Fight It, Feel It’ (Scat Mix)
10. Modeler ‘Mint Condition’
+ Shakedown ‘At Night’ (Accapella)
11. Seven Davis Jr. ‘Friends’ (Eats Everything Rework)
12. Photonz ‘Osiris Resurrected’ (Palms Trax Remix)
13. Apollo 440 ‘Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Dub’ (Armand van Helden Snake Style Remix)
14. Michel Clies ‘Litoral’ (Original Mix)
15. The Martinez Brothers ‘My Rendition’ (TMB Bonus Beats)
16. Leo Alarcon & Ife Franklin ‘Ife Afro’ (Playroom Boston Afrodrumz Mix)
17. Melé ‘Colours’
+ Black Motion featuring Xoli M ‘Rainbow’ (Accapella)