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Defected Records

House Music·Music·established·United Kingdom
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LISTENERS
2K
YT SUBS
1.5M
CHAMPIONS
0

Defected Records is a prominent British independent record label founded by Simon Dunmore in 1999, specializing in house music and operating from London. The label has recently been acquired by former CEO Wez Saunders and has established itself as a major force in house music with significant artist signings and industry partnerships.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Publishing deal with DJ John Summit
  • Successful festival brand with sold-out Croatia festival
  • Major artist signings including Groove Armada and OFFAIAH
  • Joint venture with Warner Chappell Music UK
  • BBC Radio 1 Dance Awards nomination for Best Label
SIMILAR ARTISTS (8)
FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Defected Records underrated?

Defected Records has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 5 out of 100. they have notable achievements including publishing deal with dj john summit.

Q:What genre is Defected Records?

Defected Records works in House Music originating from United Kingdom (London). As a music artist at the "established" level, Defected Records has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader House Music scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Defected Records have?

Defected Records has approximately 2K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 1.5M YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Defected Records?

Fans of Defected Records often also enjoy Purple Disco Machine, CamelPhat, Ultra Music, Spinnin' Records, Toolroom Records. These artists share common ground in the House Music space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Defected Records's approach to house music, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Defected Records more famous?

With a Gap Score of 5/100, Defected Records's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 2K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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