To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of extra special collaborative releases Together, integrating talent from the label’s storied past and the stars of its future. Kicking off with a release from three electronic powerhouses, all with their own respective relationships with the East London label, Hannah Wants, Sam Divine and Jem Cooke deliver ‘Cruel Intentions’ to launch the series. With Sam Divine, one of Defected’s longest-running residents, radio show host and continual star of the label’s roster, Hannah Wants who is a firm favourite of Defected shows across the globe with a string of recent hits on the label, and Jem Cooke, one of house’s most in demand vocalists and songwriters, this dynamic trio deliver an unmissable launch single. Having regularly DJ’d alongside each other while being good friends off the circuit, ‘Cruel Intentions’ is a seamless amalgamation of the two producers’ styles, married together with Jem’s enchanting top line.
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released January 19, 2024
Hannah Wants x Sam Divine x Jem Cooke ‘Cruel Intentions’ (Extended Mix)
Written by Hannah Alicia Smith, Samantha Craddock, Jemma Cooke & Nick Sheldon
Produced by Dennis White, Hannah Wants, Sam Divine & Nick Sheldon
Vocals by Jem Cooke
Vocals Recorded by Jem Cooke
Mixed by Dennis White
Published by Ultra Music Publishing, Defected Music & Kobalt Music Ltd
P&C 2023 Detected Records Limited
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