Just Stay The Night by David Penn x Vintage Culture x Raphaella

The long-awaited collaboration from David Penn, Vintage Culture, and Raphaella, "Just Stay The Night," kicks off Defected's 2025 release schedule, previously appearing exclusively on the label's now sold-out 25th-anniversary limited edition vinyl boxset.

Building on his fruitful relationship with the London label is Spanish selector David Penn, a Defected House Master whose label catalog includes quality house cuts like 2020's "Nobody" featuring Dames Brown as well as celebrated remixes of Pete Heller's "Big Love," Sandy Rivera's "I Can't Stop" and Candi Staton's "Hallelujah Anyway."

The decision to collaborate with Lukas (Vintage Culture) was an easy one! I sent him an idea and thankfully he loved it, so it all flowed from there. I was already working on another idea with the super-talented Raphaella, so we experimented with chopping up the vocals from that and "Just Stay The Night" was born. The track works great in my sets and I'm so excited to get it out there for the world to enjoy now!
David Penn

Kickstarting this year's releases, he collaborates with Brazilian titan Vintage Culture, a DJ Mag Top 10 artist for the past two years thanks to his distinct and almighty tech sound that has pounded stages from Tomorrowland to Coachella; he is also no stranger to the Defected catalog, his modern house hit "Nightjar" with Sonny Fodera featuring SHELLS received global play.

Working with David Penn and Raphaella was a real collaborative effort. David's mastery of house music brought a classic energy to the track. Our work together produced something truly unique. Raphaella's voice takes the track to another level - she added so much depth and emotion to the song. Together, we created something that feels fresh yet classic.
Vintage Culture

Acclaimed dance music writer and vocalist Raphaella quickly joins these powerhouses, having worked with the likes of MK, Sonny Fodera, and Martin Solveig.

I wrote and produced the vocal topline one night in my studio in East London. I'd been sent this amazing track by David I remember the first thing I immediately just hummed was the opening line of hook melody and the lyrics just came out. I wanted to write a sultry club record, where you've just met someone new and don't want to hide you're into them. It was so much fun working with the amazing David Penn and Vintage Culture, and I can't wait to share it with everyone.
Raphaella

"Just Stay The Night" brings together all three artists' signature sounds; David Penn's impactful piano lines meld with Vintage Culture's driving basslines and rolling percussion, as Raphaella's alluring vocals come to the fore for an unforgettable collaboration on Defected.

David Penn x Vintage Culture x Raphaella - Just Stay The Night
Release Date 31st January 2025
Label Defected Records

Tracklist
1. David Penn x Vintage Culture x Raphaella - Just Stay The Night