DEFIED

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NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- West
Coast Canadian music group DEFIED is
the pairing of rapper and producer
Vs. (Matthew Richer-Miller) with
vocalist and music producer JJ Watts
(Jamie Joong Watts).

In their short time touring, DEFIED
has played Shambhala Music Festival
and the FriendShip Cruise and has
already shared the stage with Souls
of Mischief and K-os.

DEFIED’s music is a true genre-
bending experience, fusing classic
melodic harmonies with the intensity
of dense rap verses. Their sound is
built on the foundation of hip hop
and electronic bass music, where
elements of trap and the deep,
textured vibes of UK dubstep emerge.
Tracks like "Beast" and "Wait"
showcase their ability to seamlessly
blend these influences, creating
their own unique sound.

Their production, heavily inspired by
artists like James Blake, echoes
experimental beats and ambient
textures, but DEFIED adds their own
twist with layered vocals and hard-
hitting rhythms. Their music
effortlessly jumps between soulful,
melodic sections and high-energy
electronic drops. These combinations
make their music accessible to fans
of both underground bass scenes and
more mainstream electronic music.