Category: News
Tanika Charles’ “The Gumption” Nominated for JUNOS 2020 R&B / Soul Recording
Big congratulations to Tanika Charles and her sophomore album “The Gumption” (released on Record Kicks) for being nominated for the Junos 2020 R&B / Soul…
Defend’s 2020 Grammy Nominees and Winners!
Congratulations to our clients who were a part of amazing projects that were nominated and winners at the Recording Academy’s 2020 Grammy Awards! Defend writer…
100 Knights Orchestra “Soul Fugue” in Nike UNITE Campaign
“Soul Fugue” by 100 Knights Orchestra, a group comprised of old and current members from The Dapkings & Daptone Records, is featured in a powerful…
Welcome Doug Shorts!
Introducing the latest addition to the Defend roster, Doug Shorts! A singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois, Shorts has been singing since his early teens and withholds…
Steve Choi x Lil Peep & “Everybody’s Everything”
Congrats to Defend writer Steve Choi who co-wrote on “16 Lines” & “Runaway” by emo trap rapper Lil Peep and is featured in the artist’s…
Welcome Back, Woody Jackson
Welcome back to the Defend Roster, Woody Jackson! Woody Jackson is a producer, studio session guitarist, and award-winning composer for films and video games. Jackson…
Hannah Williams & The Affirmations “50 Foot Woman” in Infiniti 2020 Winter Sales Campaign
On the heels of releasing their anticipated sophomore album, the explosive “50 Foot Woman” by Hannah Williams & The Affirmations is featured in Infiniti’s 2020…
Desi Valentine’s “Eyes On Me” in new Dell XPS Campaign
“Eyes On Me” by Desi Valentine is featured in this eye-popping ad campaign for the new Dell XPS 13 laptop! Check it out!
Defend Update: 2019 So Far
The year has been flying by and we noticed we haven’t sent an update on what’s been happening all year! Here are some headlines to…
YBN Cordae Sample Daptone co-write on “Family Matters”
You can hear “Tired of Fighting” by Menahan Street Band (co-wrote by Daptone Records writer Fernando Velez), sampled on YBN Cordae ‘s “Family Matters ft. Arin Ray” from his latest album…
Phillip Peterson x Hobo Johnson’s “Subaru Crosstrek XV”
Congrats to Defend composer and orchestrator Phillip Peterson who co-wrote on “Subaru Crosstrek XV” by Hobo Johnson! Which is the latest single from his upcoming…
Welcome Saundra Williams!
Please help us welcome the newest addition to Defend, Saundra Williams! Saundra is a seasoned vocalist who performed covers around the world since the 90’s…