Defected Debut for Rising UK Producer

I love Fridays. Because, among other good stuff, Friday drops are noisy. From a music industry point of view, every label wants your attention. Every producer wants the slot. So when Defected Records hands it to someone for a debut, it usually means one thing – they’ve been watching for a while.

James Poole walks in with Lease Of Life, and he sounds like a man who has already tested this record in front of real people. The kind with sweat on the walls and low ceilings that make basslines feel heavier than they are.

Skippy Basslines and Soulful Hooks

The track splashes out his unique bounce straight away. Skippy low-end, catchy drums, vocals that glide over the groove. There’s an old-school respect in the way it’s built – groove first, ego second. Yet the finish is sharp, modern, ready for big systems and festival daylight. An extended version is also available, stretching the groove for club play.

From UK Dancefloors to International Stages

James Poole has been moving properly – UK venues like KOKO, LAB11 and 93 Feet East, plus international stops across Italy, Croatia, Malta, The Netherlands and Peru. When names like Chris Stussy, Jamie Jones and Marco Carola are playing your tracks, you’re not guessing anymore. You’re there.

Lease Of Life feels like exactly what the title suggests – momentum renewed, doors opening wider. Defected Records gives it the platform, James Poole brings the energy.

Climb this tree and find James Poole – keep your ear to it, this one’s only the beginning.

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