Aubrey Drake Graham, Kelman Duran, Terius "The-Dream" Gesteelde-Diamant, Dave Giles II, Derrick Carrington Gray, Chauncey Hollis, Jr., Ariowa Irosogie, Leven Kali, Ricky Lawson, Tizita Makuria, Julian Martrel Mason, Daniel Memmi, Cherdericka Nichols, Ernest "No I.D." Wilson…

Fast-rising duo Dave + Sam are on a mission to transmute love, empowerment, and socio-political commentary through their genre-bending and captivating music. Upon first listen to their new single out today, “Feels Like,” the act’s chemistry here is on full-display and we’re loving everything about this tune from the clever lyricism to the silky smooth house-influenced production…

Love Feels marks Dave + Sam’s first release, since their debut album “No Shade” on Classic/Defected. Dave Giles’ effortless freestyle flow layered over Sam’s Chicago House influenced retro beat, makes for a Summer anthem, promoting positivity, love and enlightenment…

The other nine credited songwriters on “Cozy” are Beyoncé, Honey Dijon (Redmond), Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, David Giles II, Ninja Charles, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant, Mike Dean and Curtis Alan Jones… He attributes his placement on “Renaissance” to his writing team — Solomon, Honey Dijon and Giles, aka Team Honey Dijon…

I’d love to know a little about each track if that’s cool. Possibly Impossible, what’s the story on this cut and Dave Giles II`s vocal?

… It was the first song that I recorded for the project. It’s funny because at the time none of us – including Dave – were where we are now. In a few short years we’re all doing our thing respectively. It’s wild to think about. Dave is one of my favorite writers, and MCs, so I knew he would be perfect for the track.

Accordingly, the song features production by Chicago-born house and techno artist Honey Dijon, along with Dave Giles II (a previous Dijon collaborator) and Green Velvet, two more DJs rooted in the Chicago house scene…

Leading the project is Possibly Impossible which we featured here a couple of week’s ago, with RNT’s JKriv on production and Dave Giles II on the mic. The A-side fuses airy and expansive vocal soundscapes with an infectious hook, and shows Cor.ece’s dynamism as a performer & songwriter…

Chicago’s own Dave Giles II and DJ Sam O.B. are the production duo Dave + Sam. The pair’s mission is a simple one — package up love, empowerment and a bit of political commentary amidst a flurry of relentless grooves and crispy hooks…

2. COZY
Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones

02 Cozy

Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones.

2. COZY
Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones

02 Cozy
Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones…

2. COZY
Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones…

2. “Cozy”

Beyoncé, Nija Charles, Honey Redmond, Christopher Lawrence Penny, Luke Francis Matthew Solomon, MIKE DEAN, Dave Giles II, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Curtis Alan Jones…

Big track with the bad boy vocals from Mike Dunn always goes down a treat.

Work is the sort of queer and non-queer black excellence that is house music royalty.

“Work” is the first release of this year by Honey, who is also active in music production. Featuring singer-songwriters Dave Giles II and Cor.Ece, and house legend Mike Dunn, the song is a dynamic poetry rap, horn and It's a jazzy house track woven with live piano sounds, and you can feel the solidarity of the black artists…

Joining forces with lyricist Dave Giles II, Brooklyn singer-songwriter Cor.Ece and iconic house producer Mike Dunn, Dijon delivers a track dripping in the energy and panache of the ballroom…

The Chicago-bred artist brings the funk with “Work.” The sensual track boasts jazz, catchy lyrics and powerful spoken word, bouncy production and more, creating a record designed for pure dance floor elation…

Honey Dijon has been making some major moves as of late… dance-floor heaters like this mega collaboration. It's simply called, "Work" and it's a smorgasbord of elements that somehow work so unexpectedly well together. Turn it up and work!

Legendary DJ and fashion designer Honey Dijon is back with “Work,” an impeccable collaboration with Dave Giles II, Cor.Ece and Mike Dunn whose smooth, deep bass is a perfect match for late nights.

DJ, producer, and electronic musician Honey Dijon has released her fourth single titled ‘Work’ which features Dave Giles II, Cor.Ece, and Mike Dunn.

The celebrated DJ is starting the weekend the right way with her latex-clad video for her new single.

This week also delivers a flurry of fresh tracks, from house to techno to bass and beyond. Let’s dig in. Honey Dijon feat. Dave Giles II, Cor.Ece & Mike Dunn, “Work”

Featuring Mike Dunn, Luke Solomon, Cor.Ece, and Dave Giles II

Honey Dijon enlisted the help of lyricist Dave Giles II, Brooklyn singer-songwriter Cor.Ece and house legend Mike Dunn for her newest track “Work.” The three-minute cut (six minutes for the extended) is billed as the fourth single from her upcoming album Black Girl Magic!, which was first announced in 2020…

Honey Dijon featuring Dave Giles II, Cor.Ece & Mike Dunn – Work (Classic) When Honey Met Mike ( Dijon & Dunn of course ) you expect magic but this really blows up big time.

Powered by a body of club muscle and co-produced by Classic founder Luke Solomon and long-time friend of the label Chris Penny, captivating lyricist Dave Giles II (Dave + Sam), Brooklyn singer-songwriter Cor.Ece and house legend Mike Dunn, add layers of vocal texture to the release, as a live recorded instruments and Honey’s typically vibrant approach gives ‘Work’ its infinite dancefloor appeal.

Latasha and Dave Giles II are reflected in an electric vehicle at the “Black to the Future” event in Leimert Park on Saturday. Higher temperatures are on tap for the coming weekend.

Brooklyn’s Bad Colours teams up with vocalist Dave Giles II for a summertime house jam called “Back Outside.” The new track is a celebration of getting back outside in the world post the pandemic and includes Bad Colours’ signature bass and synth combo while four on the floor drums and percussion make it the perfect selection for BBQs, rooftop jams and getting groovy at a club.