{"product_id":"volodja-brodsky-winterglare-vinyl-lp-copy","title":"Mele - Alive on Arrival (Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRelease Date - \u003cspan class=\"aec-title-date\"\u003e10\/2\/2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14-track LP arrives as a collaborative statement from one of dance music's most forward-thinking producers on Defected Records, Friday 25 September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable on very special 2LP vinyl. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e++ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fifteen years of shaping dancefloors around the world, Melé 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"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\u0026amp;B and wider global sounds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 Melé, 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\" - Melé aka Krissy Peers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet for release on 25 September, Alive On Arrival is Melé's most expansive project to date. Across fourteen tracks, he draws together house, hip-hop, soul and R\u0026amp;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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of Alive On Arrival is collaboration. Rather than simply assembling a list of featured artists, Melé 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured 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 \u0026amp; Marla Kether) each collaboration feels intentional, allowing every artist space to leave their own imprint while serving the wider vision of the record. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an album that feels collective without losing it's identity. Melé 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album title itself reflects this philosophy. Alive On Arrival nods to Wu-Tang Clan's C.R.E.A.M., drawing inspiration from hip-hop's tradition of lived experience, resilience and reinvention. For Melé, this isn't the beginning of a career but the culmination of years spent refining his craft, the sound of an artist arriving entirely on his own terms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile 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 Melé has a rich and storied past with. Hip-hop lyricism, soulful songwriting, global influences and club-focused production sit side by side, reflecting Melé's own varied sound as a producer and selector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTRACKS:\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"discnum\"\u003e- Disc 1 -\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e A1 Melé Intro 0:38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e A2 Melé, Jords \u0026amp; Wonky Logic So High (Extended Mix) 3:36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e A3 Melé \u0026amp; Ria Ay Si (Extended Mix) 4:02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e A4 Melé \u0026amp; Marla Kether Brazilika (Extended Mix) 5:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e B1 Melé \u0026amp; Roland Clark Wait a Minute 3:57\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e B2 Melé \u0026amp; Irah Body Move (Extended Mix) 4:02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e B3 Melé \u0026amp; Jords Protect Your Peace Interlude 2:36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e B4 Melé Featuring Lex Amor Soul Flower (Move Like Me) 3:47\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"discnum\"\u003e- Disc 2 -\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e C1 Melé \u0026amp; Reek0 \u0026amp; Marla Kether Get a Little Down 4:42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e C2 Melé Soul Makossa (Extended Mix) 5:15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e C3 Melé \u0026amp; Wonky Logic the Light 4:26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e D1 Melé This Thing of Ours Interlude 3:02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e D2 Melé \u0026amp; Bontan \u0026amp; K.O.G Adesa (Extended Mix) 5:53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e D3 Melé Another Tomorrow (Extended Mix) 5:45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will shipping take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem is In Stock\/Inbound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem is on Pre-Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem is on Backorder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrders will ship within 1 day of being available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrders will ship near or on release date, as they are checked in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrders will ship as they become available, and may take 2-12 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mele","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48136503525534,"sku":"826194719975","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/8321\/8590\/files\/image_4272c951-ad40-4390-b2cd-0141577e6152.jpg?v=1786647043","url":"https:\/\/soundslikevinyl.com\/products\/volodja-brodsky-winterglare-vinyl-lp-copy","provider":"SoundsLikeVinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}