Teasing his Defected presents House Masters compilation, East-London's Riva Starr delivers two previously unheard house bangers as he continues to build his legacy. 'Flying High' shows off the Ibiza hitmaker's ability to seamlessly mix addictive vocal samples with hard-hitting house rhythms, while 'Feel The Heat' draws you towards the dancefloor thanks to enticing vocals from Chicago's hip-house authority Mike Dunn. The Snatch! owner's historic catalogue is brimming with the very best club music this side of the millennium, unrestricted by genre convention and bursting with eclectic samples, unpredictable references, and expert remixes and collaborations with fellow industry titans: Todd Terry, Groove Armada, Jocelyn Brown, Horace Andy, Dennis Ferrer, Green Velvet, Harry Romero; the list of legendary artists that feature in Starr's eclectic discography is as endless as it is impressive.
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released April 14, 2023
House Masters - Riva Starr Sampler
1. Riva Starr featuring Mike Dunn 'Feel The Heat' (Extended Mix)
2. Riva Starr 'Flying High' (Extended Mix)
'Feel The Heat'
Written Stefano Miele & Mike Dunn
Produced by Riva Starr
Vocals by Mike Dunn
Published by Defected Music & Blackball Muzik/Westbury Music
'Flying High'
Written by Glenn Gibbons, Stuart McMillan, Roger Sanchez & Nick Peacock
Produced by Riva Starr
Published by Soma Music/EMI Music Publishing Ltd
'Flying High' contains a sample of 'Flyin' High' by Universal Principles licensed courtesy of SOMA Recordings Limited
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