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Defected acquires Todd Edwards’ catalogue
By Andy Malt | Published on Thursday 23 April 2020
Defected Records has acquired the recordings catalogue of Todd Edwards. This follows the dance producer releasing two new singles through the label last year. Much of the catalogue will now be made available digitally for the first time.
Although US-based, Edwards was a particular influence on what would become the UK garage sound in the early 90s. His influence spreads much further than that though, and he has also remixed the likes of Justice and Klaxons, as well as working with Daft Punk.
“Todd Edwards’ influence stretches extensively through the dance scene”, says Defected CEO Simon Dunmore. “From Daft Punk to UK garage you can visibly see Todd’s DNA. It’s important to recognise his significant contribution by making his work and incredible catalogue available for the new digital generation”.
Edwards adds: “For over seven years, the majority of the music that established who I am as a producer was unavailable to access online. I am very happy that my back catalogue will now be available through Defected, it is the perfect label to share the records with my core fans and also open it up to a whole new generation of listeners”.
As well as bringing Edwards’ catalogue to digital services, Defected is also planning a number of vinyl reissues, and will also continue to release his new material.
