When Radio 1’s Danny Howard brought his Lockdown Linkup series to the world in 2020, he set about teaming up the world’s leading dance producers for a collection of very special collaborations. Among those set up by the series was long-time friend of Defected Dennis Ferrer and South London trio Disciples, making for a powerful but perhaps unexpected transatlantic partnership. With both artists boasting impressive accolades that include platinum-selling records as well as bona fide underground anthems, they enlisted the help of acclaimed songwriter James Yuill to create ‘Whisper’. With its ethereal vocal, atmospheric keys and memorable guitar strings, married together by a club-friendly bassline, it’s no surprise this exquisitely produced debut would catch the attention of Defected’s Simon Dunmore, who now gives the track a full release on the imprint.
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released January 22, 2021
Dennis Ferrer & Disciples with James Yuill ‘Whisper’
Written by James Yuill, Dennis Ferrer, Nathan Duvall, Luke McDermott & Gavin Koolmon
Produced by Dennis Ferrer, Nathan Duvall, Luke McDermott & Gavin Koolmon
Vocals & Guitar by James Yuill
Keys by Dennis Ferrer, Nathan Duvall & Gavin Koolmon
Bass by Gavin Koolmon
Drum Programming by Dennis Ferrer & Luke McDermott
Recorded at Objektivity Recordings, NJ & Phrased Differently, Shoreditch
Mixed by Dennis Ferrer & Nasser Baker
Mastered by Schnittstelle, DE
Published by Budde Music Publishing, Sfere Music (BMI), Phrased Differently Ltd & Fly-Eye/Sony ATV
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