Defected Records founder, Simon Dunmore, takes you 10-years of Defected’s history with the release of Defected Clubland Adventures Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.. From Ministry of Sound to Il Divino, Pacha to the Winter Music Conference, and the 100 Club, Dunmore showcases the label’s highlights, from its early roots through its recent partnership with Strictly Rhythm Records and signings of David Penn, Yass, Chocolate Puma, Hardsoul, David Bovie & Roy Rox, and the Martinez Brothers. Besides tossing in a few mix compilations like Def Con 1, Jay J & Miguel Migs – In The House, and Giles Peterson – In The House, the video features some of the best house music ever made, including:

• 1999 – Soulsearcher – I Can’t Get Enough
• 1999 – Onephatdeeva – In And Out Of My Life
• 1999 – M.A.W. feat. India – To Be In Love
• 2000 – Bob Sinclair - I Feel For You
• 2000 – ATFC – Bad Habit
• 2001 – Roger Sanchez - Another Chance
• 2001 – Kings Of Tomorrow feat. Julie McKnight – Finally
• 2001 – Dubtribe Soundsystem – Do It Now
• 2002 – Shakedown – At Night
• 2003 – Junior Jack - E Samba
• 2004 – Martin Solveig – Sur La Terre and I’m a Good Man
• 2005 – Soul Central feat. Kathy Brown - Strings Of Life
• 2005 – Bob Sinclair feat. Gary Pine – Love Generation
• 2006 – Blaze feat. Barbar Tucker - Most Precious Love
• 2006 – Bob Sinclair feat. Steve Edwards - World Hold On
• 2007 – Dennis Ferrer - The World As I See It
• 2007 – Bob Sinclair feat. Dollarman & Big Ali – Rock This Party
• 2007 – Junior Jack – Stupid Disco
• 2008 – Marc Evans – The Way You Love Me

All tracks can be heard gotten on both Defected Clubland Adventures Vol. 1 (not available on iTunes) and Vol. 2 (buy the full length mix by Simon Dunmore) through at Defected.com.

Aqua-Booty Party

DJ Greg Cuoco has relaunched his legendary Aqua-Booty party at Sin Sin, the upstairs room at Leopard Lounge on 2nd Avenue and E. 5th St. Tonight, Greg will share the tables with prolific producer and keyboardist, Eric Kupper. The event is hosted by long time dance music industry oracle, Debra Eriksen.

Aqua-Booty was a necessary stop for many underground house music DJs in mid to late 90’s. Given focus has been so much on trance and tribal house at some of the larger venues in New York City, it’s nice to see that some folks are bringing that underground, New York house sound back.

The party will take place the third Thursday of every month. Upcoming DJs include Tony Humphries, Scott Wozniak and Oscar P.

Also tonight, Roger Sanchez is back at Cielo for his Secret Soul Sessions party. This event is probably the most heavily attended house music night in the city, save for certain parties at Pacha. It’s best to come out early. Don’t wait until 12 midnight, because you might be turned away at the door. For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page.

If you miss out tonight, check out Scott Wozniak’s and Luis Baro’s party, Moonshine, downstairs at SB2 on Friday nights. For more information, hit up their Facebook event page.

– by Tony Z