Marc Steinberg

House music is now an inherent part of millions of peoples lives around the world. From their first release to their last, Defected has played, an iconic role in the house music scene. Now, the definitive records from Defected’s 17 years in the game have been collected together for the very first time. Split over four expansive mixes, We Are Defected. This Is Our House! is both an essential collection of seminal house music for lifelong fans and newcomers to Defected alike. These are the records DJs reach for to save a flagging dancefloor, or to send a peak time crowd into an absolute frenzy. Candi Staton Hallelujah Anyway, Dubtribe Sound System Do It Now, Noir & Haze ‘Around and DJ Gregory Elle are just some of the selections from this mix which arguably defines the Defected ethos more than any other.

1830, somewhere in France. Aurore is a young, beautiful and virtuous widow. She meets Raphael, a man of leisure, a debauchee. Raphael is obsessed by the death, and wait for it by chasing women and drinking. He first tries to seduce her, but is impressed by her and gives up. But Aurore felt in love with him, and tries not to look as inacessible. A romantic drama, with dispair, cynism, disgust for life and love.