Music · 15 May 2026
Moodymann remixes ‘Take Me As I Am’ by Detroit artists Dames Brown, from their 2026 Defected LP of the same name. First distributed as an exclusive dubplate at the Amsterdam Dance Event in late 2025, this remix transforms the track's soulful feel into a provocative, groove-laden sonic experience.
Music · 17 November 2025
Detroit’s vocal trio Dames Brown - Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury, and LaRae Starr - are set to release their debut album, ‘Take Me As I Am’, on 21 January, 2026, via Defected Records. The album stands as both a celebration of Detroit’s musical heartbeat and a deeply personal tribute to their late mentor and producer, Amp Fiddler.
Music · 06 May 2023
Dames Brown release their new single 'Glory' on Defected. The vocal ensemble have been a big part of the label since their first release on Classic five years ago, leading up to their label debut with ‘What Would You Do?’ featuring Andrés and soul musician Amp Fiddler in 2021.
Music · 06 July 2022
Aiming to epitomise the very best of their hometown’s musical heritage, Detroit’s Dames Brown are the vocal trio you may not yet know by name but possibly know by voice.
Music · 05 May 2022
Aiming to epitomise the very best of their hometown’s musical heritage, Detroit’s Dames Brown are the vocal trio possibly becoming one of house’s must-know names. Lending their range to a number of modern house tracks, including Sophie Lloyd’s ‘Calling Out’, The Vision featuring Andreya Triana ‘Heaven’ and David Penn’s ‘Nobody’ in recent years, Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury and LaRae Starr unveiled ‘What Would You Do?’ in 2021.