Mele - Alive On Arrival *Pre-Order

Release Date Friday 16th October 2026 (new date)
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.

After fifteen years of shaping dancefloors around the world, Mele is set to
release his long-awaited debut album Alive On Arrival via Defected Records
Far from an introduction, the album marks the arrival of an artist operating with
complete creative clarity, bringing together the sounds, collaborators and influences
that have defined his journey into one cohesive body of work.

"Alive On Arrival draws inspiration from what feels like my entire life as a producer, a
DJ and a music fan, bringing together everything I love about house, hip- hop, UK
music, soulful R&B and wider global sounds.

The name comes from Wu-Tang Clan's C.R.E.A.M., which felt fitting to where I'm at in
my musical journey. It's been 15 years as Mele, but I'm still alive and feel like I've got
so much more to give. I've finally arrived at this point with my debut album.

The album was made in, and heavily influenced by, London, Miami and Liverpool -
three places that are close to my heart. Sonically, it's inspired by some of the best:
Jungle, The Neptunes, Gorillaz and Masters At Work." - Mele aka Krissy Peers
Set for release on 25 September, Alive On Arrival is Mele's most expansive project to
date. Across fourteen tracks, he draws together house, hip-hop, soul and R&B into a
record that reflects a lifetime spent moving between genres rather than being limited
by them. Created between London, Miami and his hometown of Liverpool, the album
captures the energy and musical history of three cities that have shaped both his
sound and perspective.

At the heart of Alive On Arrival is collaboration. Rather than simply assembling a list of featured artists, Mele has curated a cast of voices whose individual perspectives
deepen the emotional and cultural narrative of the album. Long-time collaborators sit
alongside new creative partnerships, each contributing to a record built on shared
musical language and mutual respect.

Featured throughout the album are acclaimed lyricists, vocalists and producers
including Jords, Wonky Logic, Roland Clark, Lex Amor, RIA, IRAH, Marla Kether, Reek0, K.O.G and Bontan. From the uplifting chemistry of 'So High' with Jords and Wonky Logic, to the soulful introspection of 'Soul Flower (Move Like Me)' featuring Lex Amor, right through to the sultry grooves of 'Get A Little Down' (featuring Reek0 & Marla Kether) each collaboration feels intentional, allowing every artist space to leave their own imprint while serving the wider vision of the record.

The result is an album that feels collective without losing its identity. Mele remains
the connective thread throughout, bringing together artists from different scenes,
backgrounds and disciplines with a producer's instinct for cohesion and a curator's
ear for storytelling.

While rooted in house music, Alive On Arrival pushes confidently beyond the genre's
traditional boundaries and what could be expected of an album on Defected Records,
an iconic London label Mele has a rich and storied past with. Hip-hop lyricism, soulful
songwriting, global influences and club-focused production sit side by side, reflecting
Mele's own varied sound as a producer and selector.

In doing so, the album also signals an exciting new chapter for Defected Records.
Alive On Arrival expands the label's sonic palette while remaining true to the spirit of
house music, presenting a record that feels progressive, emotionally resonant and
culturally connected. Featuring a diverse cast of collaborators whose voices span UK
rap, spoken word, soul, Afro-influenced music and house, the album demonstrates a
broader vision of what a Defected release can sound like in 2026.

Having built an internationally respected career through standout singles, acclaimed
remixes and headline DJ performances, Alive On Arrival represents a landmark
moment in Mele's catalogue. It is both a reflection of the journey so far and a
confident statement of where he is headed next.

Mele 'Alive On Arrival' will be released via Defected Records on 25 September

Tracks: Intro / So High with Jords & Wonky Logic (Extended Mix) / Ay Si with RIA
(Extended Mix) / Brazilika with Marla Kether (Extended Mix) / Wait A Minute with
Roland Clark / Body Move with IRAH (Extended Mix) / Protect Your Peace Interlude
with Jords / Soul Flower (Move Like Me) with Lex Amor / Get A Little Down with
Reek0 & Marla Kether / Soul Makossa (Extended Mix) / The Light with Wonky Logic /
This Thing Of Ours Interlude / Adesa with Bontan & K.O.G (Extended Mix) / Another
Tomorrow (Extended Mix)

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