BBC Radio Features House Specials
BBC Radio 1 Dance aired a two-hour special with Defected Records featuring a headline mix by Grigore x Serve Cold. Charlie Hedges hosted classic dance anthems bringing Watermät and Bakermat back into the spotlight. BBC Asian Network ran a "House Party Mix" with DJ Kizzi blending house anthems with South Asian influences.
- Berlin-based producer Grigore and his collaborator Serve Cold made their debut on Defected Records in June 2025 with the single 'Dancing', a track that received early support from notable DJs like Sam Divine and the Keinemusik collective. - Defected Records, a prominent label in house music, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking the occasion with its largest-ever event for 15,000 people at London's Drumsheds venue. - French DJ Watermät, whose real name is Laurent Arriau, first gained international recognition with his 2014 track "Bullit," which was named an 'Essential New Tune' by BBC Radio 1's Pete Tong. - Dutch producer Bakermat, known for blending jazz and soul with house music, released his debut album "The Ringmaster" in 2020, which included the track "Baianá," a song that gained widespread popularity after being featured in the FIFA 21 video game soundtrack. - DJ Kizzi, who hosts a Saturday night show on the BBC Asian Network, began her musical journey playing the Dhol at age seven before starting to DJ at fifteen. - Charlie Hedges' "Dance Anthems" show on BBC Radio 1 is a long-standing fixture, providing a mix of current high-energy dance tracks and classic anthems from previous years.
