Runner-Up for Pick of the Week Miguel Plasencia presents Figueroa "Cuidado con los Enbori" (YellOrange Records 12")
After putting out lots of slamming vocal tracks, YellOrange Records
release this little nugget of a driving percussive cut with a killer xylophone
on top.
Azuli Promotional 2000 (Azuli Records 4x12" Promo)
An eight track compilation including unreleased mixes of "Make a move on
me" by Z-Factor and "Dancin' with you" by Bini +
Martini and six upcoming releases. "Happiness" by Bini +
Martini is another filtered disco-ish track sampling an odd classic,
"Believe" by Ricky Montanari is a bumping house track, "Oh
Baby" by First Mission is a funky and filtered cut sampling
"Celebration" by Kool & the Gang, "Love to see
ya" by Love Rush is a driving house cut using some filtering and a
nice piano hook, "So Excited" by Pepper Mashay is a UK garage
track with a decent two-step beat while "Groovejet" by Monorage
is a funky stomper with retro keys.
Soul Boy Gold Pack (Soul Boy Records CD Promo)
This should be in the shops in january/february 2000 as a 2x12",
currently a few lucky ones have this on test pressings, and others like me have
it on CD promo which unfortunately only has edits. All eight tracks consist of
heavy garage vibes by Charles Dockins, a man that always goes his own
way. Lots of quality vocal tracks to be found here including "All for
Love" by Robin Rush, "Party of the Year" by Kimani
feat. Sheila Ford, "Can you feel it" by Lynette Smith,
"Da Party" by C-Dock with vocals remembering me of Rod
Stewart, as well as dope grooves like "Beautiful People" by
Doc Groove, "Heaven" by Soul Pie using a latin samba groove
and Robin Rush's vocals, "Life" by Charles Dockins, a
combination of heavy garage and disco, and there is also a new slamming remix of
the James Howard classic "Wake up".
Rick Wade "Quantum Expression" (Moods & Grooves Records 12")
Rick Wade brings back the warm and laidback, nearly old-school house
grooves.
Abstract Afro II Unreleased Project "Straight Magic / Afro Tech" (Nite Grooves Records 12")
Some unreleased mixes can be found here. "Straight Magic" by Ananda
Project feat. Heather Johnson comes in Wamdu Kids style deep and
moody mixes while "Afro Tech" by Jaymz Nylon comes in a
pumped-up jazz-funky style.
Incognito "I can see the Future" (Talkin' Loud Records 12")
Ex Galliano member Ski delievering these mixes on a disco-ish
tip with lots of strings and other jazzy and funky ingredients.
Weekender "Limited Sampler" (Toko Records 12")
A sampler inlcuding a preview track to their forthcoming album titled "Channel Check", a groovy and deep track in both vocal and dub versions as well as the so far unreleased 'Hyde Dub' of "Spirit in your Soul".
Runner-Up for Pick of the Week Kevin Yost "Night of 1000 Drums Pt. II (i! Records 12")
"Trouble in Paradise" is another proof that Kevin Yost is
one of the most versatile producers when it comes down to create irresistible
jazzy house tracks. Simply outstanding!! Also included are "Simply so"
and "Forgetting about it", the first being another jazzy house track
while the second is a jazzy midtempo groover.
M.A.S. Collective featuring SuSu Bobien "Stand up" (AirPlane Records 2x12")
Top notch vocal house with gospel-ish vocals by SuSu Bobien and CeCe
Rogers on background vocals. The M.A.S. Collective mixes are on smoothly
bumping house tip with a funky bass and nice horns. Various remixes supplied
here, all working the vocals to full effect, over different house grooves.
Kimara Lovelace "I love you more" (Part II)(KingStreet Records 12")
The only interesting mix for us soulful heads on this 12" is the
original version by Roland Clark with a bumpy groove topped with the
souful vocals by Kimara and a laidback flute.
Fazed Idjuts featuring Sally Rodgers "Dust of Life" (Joe Claussell Remixes)(U*Star Records 12")
Mr. Claussell giving us more of his percussive medicine with these
remixes with different edges: one version is concentrating on the guitar while
another one is going for a real jazzy piano.
Defected Millenium Sampler (Defected Records 2x12" Promo)
A double pack including the forthcoming single for Defected in the new
millenium. Included are "Rise" by Eddie Amador, "Hazin' +
Phazin'" by Choo Choo Project, "Believe" by Ministres
De-La Funk featuring Jocelyn Brown and the brand new "It's over"
by Astrotrax. "It's over" is a bumpy garage number with a more
fierce and driving dub mix by Jaxon Jinx.
Eddie Amador "Rise" (Defected Records 2x12" Promo)
Choo Choo Project "Hazin' + Phazin'" (Defected Records 2x12"
Promo)
The original mixes of "Rise" coupled with new funked and filtered
up mixes by Future Shock, CZR and Funk Force, which will give it a
great sales potential but still the original mixes are the ones for me.
"Hazin' + Phazin'" comes in its original mixes and brand new mixes by Harry
'Choo Choo' Romero as well, all on a funky and filtered tip with a crazed
out keys. The Lab Rats and Sounds of Life are responsable for the
remixes, both taking on different variations on funkily bumping tip.
Peshay feat. Kym Mazelle "Truly" (Farley & Heller Remix)(Blue Records 12" Promo)
Farley & Heller create a hypnotic groove with spaced-out synths on
top.
Lenny Fontana & DJ Shorty "Chocolate Sensation" (FFRR
Records 2x12" Promo)
Lenny Fontana & DJ Shorty "Chocolate Sensation" (FFRR Records
12" White-Label)
The original version that was promoed on a one-sided 12" kicks off the
double-promo which gets coupled with new mixes by Jazzy M, David Morales
and ATFC. Jazzy M creates a groovy bumper while David Morales
turns it into a stomping affair and ATFC go for a slightly funked up
groove. The white label has another mix by David Morales on a classic
piano-led mix and a stripped-down version by ATFC. Finally, there is a
percapella version.
Taxi Driver "On the Rails" (Estereo Records 12")
Jazzy and percussive grooves with Restless Soul giving it the housey
touch with a deep bubbling groove.
Basement Boys Allstars "Holiday" (Basement Boys Records 12")
The gospel taking over on house once again, might be a bit to cheesy for club
play, but don't miss to check the accapella.
Three Fierce Divaz "Sweet Love" (Basement Boys Inc. 12")
DJ Spen & Karizma creating a soulful and funky groover based of
the Anita Baker classic.
True Solace "Thank you" (Intimate Records 12")
This UK release includes the original vocal versions by Eric Kupper
and DJ Spen & Karizma and two new mixes by JC & Errol Henry
which are on a soulful tip with classic strings.
Glenn Turner "Runnin' away" (HipBone Records 12")
The original is a laidback jazz-funky version while Jule St. Cyr adds
a pumping groove and turns it into a soulful house track. Richard Les Crees
adds a funky bass and fierce house groove.
Nicolicious "Vermillion Vibe" (Vinylicious Records 12")
Laidback jazzy groove with a killer flute, smooth guitar vibes, a scary organ
and some spaced out elements - simply a beautiful and cool record!!
Miguel Migs "Future Flight" (Large Records 12")
Large Records continues to release great vibes. This four tracker by Miguel
Migs includes house grooves perfect for both listening and a smooth house
set.
Brothers Vibe "Can U dig it" (New Generation Records 12")
"Can you dig it" is simple house grovoe with both jazzy keys and a
laidback guitar. "Words to a Nation" is pumping house track with a
spoken message.
Ron Carroll & Spero Pagos featuring Mea Fisher "Gimme Love" (SoundMen on Wax Records 12")
Funky and bumping house track with a sample of a classic I don't remember at the moment (shame on me!!), with a more laidback dub also included.
Bob Marley "Rainbow Country" (Remix)(Edel/ClubTools Records 12")
After the remix of "Sun is Shining" which was this years Ibiza
anthem, we now get a remix package of "Rainbow Country". Funkstar
de Luxe add a bumping house beat while Knee Deep go for a funky house
groove. Also included is a so far unreleased Funkstar de Luxe remix of
"Sun is Shining" which stays close to the original version.
Kad Achouti and the London Latin Syndicate "Latiname" (Malek Records 12")
Latin music is getting an impact on house music recently, and this is a very
cool piece of it. Over the groovy house beat there are trombones, bongos,
flutes, trumpets, a piano and more which create a real jazzy latino feeling.
Jazztronik "Ms Loneliness" (Yellow Records 12")
Are you ready for more latin vibes? Taken from the "Bossa très...
Jazz" compilation, it features the original version, a DJ Gregory
remix whit a tribal-esque beat and Bougie Soliterre delievering a jazzy
and percussive interpretation with Kerri Chandler on keys.
Mistura featuring Carolyn Harding "Runnin'" (Z Records 12")
A cover of the classic "You can't run from my Love" by Stephanie
Mills, produced and mixes by Joey Negro. The club mix is pretty close
to the original while having a pumping and driving groove. The 'Solar Jazz Mix'
is an instrumental take with added jazzy keys. Both a dub and acapella complete
the package.
Jasper Street Company "Flay Away" (Frankie Knuckles Remix)(Basement Boys Records 12")
Frankie Knuckles with both a vocal and dub in classic DEF-mix style.
Also included is a Junior Vasquez remix of "God helps those (who help
themselves)".
Latanza Waters "Ordinary People" (Basement Boys Records 12")
E-Smoove remixes a Basement Boys production, and the result is
a funkyily bumpin track in typical E-Smoove style. The original version
is on an old school tip.
Glenn Underground "Moving" (NiteLife Collective Records 12")
There is a '70s Vibe Mix' with a real 70's disco feeling, a filtered dub, a
dub on the laidback garage tip, and a deep grooving dub.
Black Masses "Wonderful Person" (Remix 2000)(Oxyd Records 12" White Label)
No details about the mixes, all I know is that they are done by Italy's
hottest remixers Bini & Martini. As usual, they bring the funk into
it, and here they use a funky guitar over a nicely bumping beat.
Shaft "Sway" (Knee Deep Remix)(Universal Records 12" Promo)
The Knee Deep duo creates a stunning funky and rhumba-esque stumper of
the original salsa track.
B.O.P. Entertainment presents "Rendition of Soul Vol. 2" (SoundMen on Wax Records 2x12")
Four tracks all produced by the Brothers of Peace which will likely
get released on 12" soon with new mixes. Included are "Through the
Fire" by Dawn Tallmann, "Don't change" by Darryl
D'Bonneau, "Somebody Nu" by Carmen B and "All 4
U" by Joey Washington, all on the garage tip, but gladly not as
cheesy as some recent B.O.P. productions.
Joe T. Vannelli Project feat. Vlynn "Don't bring me down" (DreamBeat Records 2x12" Promo)
A change of style for Mr. Vannelli - but a nice one. The main version is on a classic groovy tip with gospel-ish vocals. There is also a melodic take of it as well as a tribal and a pumped up version. Mixes by Gianni Bini on a funkily pumping tip complete the package.
Shazz featuring Ken Norris "Innerside" (Ron Trent
Remix)(Distance Records 12")
Shazz featuring Ken Norris "Innerside "(Lenny Fontana Remix)(Distance
Records 12")
New mixes of this beauty that was first around with mixes by Blaze and
Joe Claussell. Once more, Ron Trent delievers superbly smooth and
soulful mixes on the first 12" while Lenny Fontana goes for mixes on
the garage tip.
Roy Davis Jr. "Michael" (Presence Mixes)(NuPhonic Records 12")
Charles Webster behind the remixes which are on a laidback atmoshperic
feeling.
U.C. Heights featuring Anthony Falagan "Never lost Faith" (Chilli Funk Records 12")
Dennis Ferrer teams up once more with Anthony Falagan to
deliever an outstanding vocal production. The original mixes are on a bumpy
garage tip while the Chilli Funk crew adds a new bassline and takes it
onto a more soulful level.
Vernessa Mitchell "Higher" (Silk Entertainment Records 12")
A Pick of the Week a few month ago when it was part of a limited
edition EP, now finally available on 12". Beside of the original 12",
there is now a dub reprise and a 13 minute "Journey to Heaven"
interpretation.
The Experiment featuring Lisa Millett "Music is my Way of Life" (SoulFuric Records 12")
A cover of the Patti Labelle disco-area classic (check the Classic
Page for a review of it), produced by in-demand remixers The Lab Rats
from the UK. A stomping beat accompanies the classic disco-ish production on the
vocal version while the dub version uses some filtering.
Indigo Tracks Part One "Rites of Passage" (Prescription Records 12")
No writer or producer credits here, but this sounds like Ron Trent
and/or Anthony Nicholson being behind it. An atmospheric U.S.G.
type groove in two different variations.
Kerri Chandler "Night Moods EP" (Metaphor Records 12")
This man is putting out record after record, and everytime it has something
to discover. Here we get a three track EP. "Dub Life" is a deep and
groovy bubbling track while "Lonely Love" is a bumpy laidback groover.
"Sunday Sunlight" sees Kerri himself providing vocals over another
laidback house groove.
Eric Clapton "(I) get lost "(Reprise Records 12")
David Morales' vocal mix is on a cheesy pop-house tip while his dub is
on a dark RedZone-style tip. The delight on this 12" are the Kevin
Yost mixes which are based on a hypnotic groove with an irresistible
accoustic guitar on top.
Yukihiro Fukutomi "Brasilia 2000 EP" (Nite Grooves Records 12")
"Brasilia 2000" is a percussive groove driven by a real jazzy
piano. "Ritomo Number One" is a house groove on a jazzy-percussive
tip. "HSG" has cathy house groove with brasilian-style vocals while
"Gemi's Afro Groove" is a simple house track driven by a gutar riff.
Rhythmcentric feat. Jeanelle "Come to me" (Look at You Records 12")
The original version is a mitdempo groover on the laidbak tip. The Pound
Boys remixes are on a bumpy house tip with a deep bass.
Aquarian Dream "Love and Tears" (Defender Records 12")
The Soul Creatures remixes found on this 12" use lots of
percussion over a bubbling bassline, topped with a groovy guitar.
Spiller "The Mighty Miami EP" (Fruit of the Moon Records 12" Test Pressing)
Already getting lots of attention from DJs (it should be out soon),
"Groove Jet" is the track to hunt down from this EP. It is a simple
bumpy house track grooving alongside classic disco-ish strings done the Salsoul
way which get completed with a cool guitar. "When the Beats" stripps
it down to the bumpy groove.
Envelop "Hear my Answer" (Plate Records 12")
The two original versions are on a jazzy old-school groove affair which gets remixed in different ways. Fredrik Stark creates a deep and laidback house groove while Kevin Yost goes for a bumpy house groove added with jazzy elements.
Intense featuring Charvoni "I got my happiness" (Remix)(SoundMen on Wax Records 12")
DJ Spen and Karizma give this their usual classy funkily
bumping feeling with a couple of cool mixes to choose from.
Groove Collective "Everything is changing" (Naked Music Records 12")
The standout cut from their "Declassified" album gets a full
12" release. The original album version gets coupled with a dub mix by Swag
that takes it to an old-school jazz-funk mission while Jay Denes gives us
a smooth housed-up version and Baby Mammoth goes for a jazzy take.
Boogie Daze & Disco Nites 12" Sampler (Slip'N'Slide Records 12")
A tastemaker for the compilation "Boogie Daze & Disco Nites"
inlcuding "Spread yourself" by Matthias Heilbronn,
"Kissin' U" by Davidson Ospina and "C/Drells" by Alliance
DC.
The Brand New Heavis "Apparently Nothing" (Roger S. Remixes)(FFRR Records 12" Promo)
A cover of the Young Disciples classic, with Roger Sanchez
providing the remixes on a nicely bumping house tip with a nice guitar on top.
Roy Davis Jr. "Michael" (NuPhonic Records 12")
Another soulful production by Roy Davis Jr. with a Charles Webster
remix with a laidback and flowing jazzy groove.
Ron Carroll "Stronger" (After Hours Records 12")
Mazi's version is a pumping affair which samples the Inner Life
classic "I'm Caught up (in a one night love affair)" and uses some
sweet filtering while the DJ Spen & Karizma remix is using a funkily
bumping groove to create a deep feeling.
Lu & Jii Hoo "Shelter" (F-Communications Records 12")
L u & Jii Hoo are L. Ulfstedt and Jori Hulkkonen,
and they create an afterhours like deep house cut with female vocals.
DJ Rasoul "Soul Searching Vol. 4" (Large Records 2x12")
A quality double-pack including a vocal version of "Soul Searching"
featuring Shawn Benson and new material ranging from a downtempo-ish
tech-houe track to funky slices of music, a worthy pack for every DJ.
Steve Lora & Kenneth Graham "Feel me" (Distant Music Records 12")
The original is a driving funky track that sounds fresher in Jon Cutler's remix
which uses an additional trumpet.
Soul Providers "Tango" (Basement Boys Records 12")
A funky and pumping house groove with a wicked guitar giving it that something special that will make you even like it or hate it.
DJ Dove meets Inaya Day "I'm touched" (Slip'N'Slide Records Test Pressing)
Another quality record for the label that just recently celebrated their
100th release. DJ Dove delievers a fierce groove with Frankie
Feliciano supporting him on the keyboard part, and Inaya Day glides
through the vocal. A melody that won't go out your head. The dub is on the
darker, Subliminal-esque side.
Tiefschwarz "Holy Music" (Benztown/ClubTools Records 12" White Label)
Destined to be the final installment of mixes but no information if they will
be commercially available, the 'Holy Mixes' are on a groovy tip with a cool,
laidback feeling.
Fire Island featuring Love Nelson "There but for the grace of God" (Remixes)(Junior Records 12")
Joey Negro on remix duty where he filters the vocals over a house
groove to create a discofied result. Futurshock speed it up a bit and add
a driving beat and simple piano line that creates a hypnotic mix.
Deep Dish "Mohammad is Jesus" (Remix)(DeepDish Records 2x12")
First around on their "Junk Science" album on DeConstruction Records last year, now here on full 12". Included are the original version and a dub, both on a classic smooth Deep Dish tip while their new remix is on a darker tip. A trippy remix by Brother Brown is also included. But why did they not include their 9 minute version that was on a limited 2x12" promo-album sampler last year?
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NuPhonic 02 Promo 12" (NuPhonic Records 12" White Label)
A 12" promo sampler from the 'NuPhonic 02' compilation (see Album
Reviews section) which includes the alternate version of "Moving
Cities" by Faze Action - a nice variation of the original version.
The flip has "Born under Punches" by Fuzz Against Junk.
Roland Clark "I already miss You" (Liquid Groove Records 12" Test Pressing)
A one-sided taster with one mix only (the other mixes aren't finished yet)
that sees Roland Clark back with a nicely bumping house track that
lives of Roland's irresistible vocals.
Antonio "Enamocandose" (Tribal Winds Records Limited Edition
12")
Antonio "Agua de Coco" (Tribal Winds Records 12")
Antonio contiues to put out more of his smooth percussive grooves on
his own label. "Enamocandose" is an easy listening track with a jazzy
edge while "Agua de Coco" is driven by a trumpet which lays over a
percussive groove with congas.
New Vision "(Just) me and you" (AM:PM Records 2x12" Promo)
AM:PM Records licensed it from Stritly Rhythm Records and put
some new mixes onto this double promo together with two of the original mixes. Joey
Negro adds some filtering and a more driving beat to it while Grant
Nelson goes for a solid bumping house groove on one mix with an added new
keyboard line and taking away the sample while his other mix isn't that far away
from the original or Joey Negro mixes. DJ Disco speeds it up heavily and
creates a progessively pumping mix.
The Revisionaries featuring Elexis Sutter and Glenn Turner "Keep it together" (Z Records 12")
Licensed from New York's HipBone Records whos original Filthy Rich
(a disco-groove with hot percussion and some smooth filtering) and Chilren of
Planet Earth (jazzy old-school club groove) mixes are also included here, it
is Joey Negro delevering the remix with a heavy 90's disco-house groove
and classy disco-strings.
Dan K "Pacific Connection EP" (SoundMen on Wax Records 12")
Percussion combined with jazzy keys and an ambient groove on "Sunburst" while on "Pacific Connection" Dan K goes for a jazzy, afterhours feeling. "Dish Washer" is a midtempo track with a jazzy piano and a classic warehouse-style groove.
Unreleased Project 2 (MAW Records 12")
Here you get an alternate vocal version and the keyapella of "Wonderful
Person" by Black Masses and the sax version of BeBe Winan's
"Thank you".
Mary J. Blige "Let no man put asunder" (Universal Vibe/MCA Records 12" Promo)
Finally available on vinyl, this is a nice cover of the First Choice
classic which has been produced by Maurice Joshua whos remix has a
classic feeling while Steve 'Silk' Hurley adds some up to date beats on
his remix.
Michael Moog "That Sound" (FFRR Records 12" Promo)
Huge on the dancefloor already in its original version with a deep bubbling
groove, this promo also includes the long awaited Full Intention remix
with a pumping beat.
Nerio's Dubwork feat. Darryl Pandy "Feel it" (Reshape Records 12" Test Pressing)
It is hard to produce a follow up to a club hit like "Sunshine &
Happiness", but the result here is set to be another club hit. With a
chic-ish guitar and a driving funky groove and Darryl Pandy's vocals,
this should rock your dancefloor.
Malawi Rocks feat. Dihanne Moore "Something to smile about" (KingStreet Records 12")
Francois K. with a lovely remix on a laidback grooy tip with nice
keyboard play on the club mix while his dub is a darker affair.
Cooly's Hot Box "We don't have to be alone" (Guiro Remix)(SoleMusic Records 12")
Yet more mixes of this club scorcher, this time by Guiro aka Steve
'Sole' Middleton. The mixes are on a gorgeous guitar stomped and bouncing
garage tip.
Kojak "You can't stop it" (DJ Spinna Remix)(ProZak Trax Records 12")
DJ Spinna adding phat beats to generate an old school feeling to the
slamming original which is included here too.
"The Rural Harvest EP" (Peng Records 12")
"Window Pain" is a house tracks with female vocals that really
takes off in the middle when the jazzy elements are coming in to top the driving
groove. "Right or wrong" has deep bubbling beats, female vocals and
some spacey keys on top to create a moody groover.
Snowboy featuring Liliana Chachian "Casa Forte" (Ubiquity Records 12")
Tru samba music in its original version (also to be found here), remixed by Joe
Claussell in two versions. Beside the very percussive beats version, there
is a full 13 minute long version with the percussive groove topped by both jazzy
and spaced out keys and horns.
Naked Soul "So happy" (NiteLife Records 12")
Kurt Harmon being the vocalist on this slice of jazzy deep house music
with wicked mixes by Roy Davis Jr. and Glenn Underground remix.
Mateo & Matos "Selective Styles" (Underground House Sounds United Records 12")
Here, Mateo & Matos are adapting what is hip at the moment:
they use some filtering over bumping grooves on the two tracks on the a-side
while the b-side track is a moody grooving track with both jazzy and spacey
keys.
Furious Styles "Furious Grooves" (Undaground Therapy Records 12")
"Get on down" is build around a classic with the same title (the
artist escapes me right now) and has some very laidback and smooth female vocals
over a bumpy beat coupled together with a wicked guitar and jazzy keys while the
instrumental version is more simple.
Money Chocolate "Keep the Love "(Midnite Records 12")
A little underground bumper in a souful retro guitar-lick style. best working
in the Smash Hunter remixes.
VJS Inc. featuring Roberta Gillian "Take me" (WestSide Records 12")
A deep bubbling groovy affair in the original Victor Simonelli mix
with a funky bass and jazzy keys. The E-Smoove mixes are on a happily
bumping funky tip.
Introducing Deluxe Audio "Promotional Sampler" (Deluxe Audio Records 2x12" Promo)
A six track sampler of a new label with some interesting stuff on it. "Bring your loving home" by Mindchime featuring Mark Mack is based around the bass of the classic "Vertigo/Relight my fire" and is a driving house track. "The Beat goes on" by Ripple comes in a really nice updated version by Luxury Unlimited Orchestra keeping the original vibe alive. "Feel the real" by David Bendeth comes in a remix by Jazz'N'Groove which is on a classic disco-ish tip (don't know wether this is a new song or a classic).
Eddie Matos presents "All the way back" (83 West Records 12")
Eddie Matos with a solo EP including four tracks sampling grooves from
the past. Not as strong as the new Mateo & Matos album (see the Album
Reviews section) but the tracks might be usefull for your set.
Sfere "First Steps" (Sfere Records 2x12")
Kerri Chandler and Dennis Ferrer present this double pack
including some dope shit. Check "Waterfall" which is a male vocal
track with a deep bubbling groove, or "Living", another track with a
deep groove featuring male vocals. The package gets completed with some jazzy,
funky and pumping grooves.
Terry Callier "I don't want to see myself (without you)" (Talkin' Loud Records 2x12" Promo)
Farley & Heller and the Kings of Tomorrow have been choosen
for the remixes. K.O.T. build a wonderful driving groove based around a
wicked guitar (check their which has a cool intro with the guitar) while Farley
& Heller decided to gor for a more percussive take with a jazz-funky
flava.
Sister Soul "How long can I wait around" (Slip'N'Slide Records 12" Test Pressing)
I only got the one-sided test pressing which includes the 'Vocal Club Mix'
(there should also be a test pressing with all three mixes that will be
released) of this Lenny Fontana production. A house groover with some
classy disco-touch to it, topped by female vocals.
King Britt & Ursula Rucker "Circe" (Guidance Records 12")
The original version by King Britt is an old school groove. Rob
Yancey created a hypnotic and deep groove while Jazzanova give it a
jazzy feeling with trippy beats on a midtempo groove.
Kavita Singh "Gypsy" (FlipSide Records 12" Test Pressing)
Bougie Soliterre responsible for the mixes which are on a guitar
driven percussively take. Both instrumental and guitarpella are inlcuded, too.
Wamdue Project "King of my Castle" (AM:PM Records 12" Promo)
A huge club hit in Europe (especially in Germany) thanks to the remix by Roy
Malone (aka Walterino from Italy) who maximized the horny vocals by Gaelle
over a bumping beat which is inlcuded here together with a brand new remix by
Bini & Martini who give it a funky feeling. Mixes by Armin Van Buuren
which will make this huge on the commercial dancefloors complete the
package.
Osio "Move your Body" (Bobby D'Ambrosio Remix)(Waako Records 12")
The classic house anthem by Marshall Jefferson got remixed by Bobby
D'Ambrosio who adds a pumping beat but it is still the original piano that
kicks the record. The 'D-Dubmental' is the mix that should rock your dancefloor
with its C&C Music Factory like keys.
Bobby D'Ambrosio "The Collection - Preview Sampler" (Definity Records 12")
This preview 12" to his forthcoming album (release in January 2000)
includes "Thinkin' of you" which he produced together with Davidson
Ospina. It is a driving house groove with a funky feeling. "Here I
am" which will be the first full single lifted from the album features Kelli
Sae on vocals and stays in the tradition of classic piano led DEF-mix style.
"So thankful" features Ronnell Bey on vocals is a laidback and
jazzy midtempo groover.
Testament "It is well" (AfterHours Records 2x12")
A production by Ron Carroll and Spero Pagas. Gosepl-ish vocals
over a bumpy groove with jazzy keys on its original version while Lenny
Fontana delievers a classy garage take on his version. Mazi's mixes
have a rougher touch and a deep funky bass added with a guitar. And the
accapella of the great vocals is also inlcuded.
Brick Nation feat. Craig Travis "Speak to me" (Velocity Records 12")
Roland Clark produces a progressively pumping track which gets saved
by 95 North on their mixes with a groovy garage beat.
Kenny Bobien "U gave me Love" (Basement Boys Records 12")
Kenny's falsetto vocals over a bumping funky groove courtesy of DJ
Spen and Karizma. Their dub may be the one for the dancefloor with
some filtering used.
Norma Jean Bell "Do you want to party" (PandaMonium Records 12")
Jazzy keys and a groovy house beat on the 'Planet Mix' while Kenny Dixon Jr. takes it a bit deeper with his moodier groove.
Groove Collective "Declassified" (Liquid Sound Lounge Records 12")
The cut on this album sampler you have to check out is "Everything is
changing", bringing back the 70's feel of soulful funky club music.
Glenn Underground "Ascension" (NiteLife Collective Records 12")
A four track EP of deep house grooves on the jazzy and disco-ish tip.
Soul Vision "Don't stop" (Remixes)(Soul Vision Records 12")
Included here is a remix that replaces the original keys with new,
atmospheric keys, and a new edit of the original version as well as an
accapella.
Satoshi Tomiie "Inspired" (Columbia Records France 12")
First out in Japan on 12", now here on a french release. Satoshi
goes for the classic DEF-mix piano-led house style in both vocal and
instrumental versions. A classic combination of disco-ish strings, the beautiful
female vocals by Diane Charlemagne, slamming drums programmed by David
Morales.
Next Evidence "Sand EP" (Versatile Records 12")
Deep percussive grooves coming our way from France. "Sands of Time"
has a flute over the jazzy percussion while "Dune" uses a sax over the
percussive vibes.
Femi Kuti "What will tomorrow bring" (Barclay Records 12")
Joe Claussell and Funmi Ononaiye team up for a percussive
afro-funk extravaganza. On the flip, there is a nice grooving deep house version
(both vocal and instrumental) remixed by Cyril K.
"The Lost Tribes of Ibadan" (Sfere Records 12")
Not many words need to be written here: there is a full vocal version of the classic "Atmosphere" and a Dennis Ferrer remix of "Orixas" which has a tougher groove than the original.
Nu Spirit Helsinki "Colors of my Mind" (Guidance Records 12")
Percussive old-school house groove with a real jazz flava on a laidback
afterhours tip. The flip has a moodier version as well as a downtempo take.
Anthony Nicholson "Dance Anthology Volume 2" (PeaceFrog Records 2x12")
Two tracks in different variations featured on this double 12". Like the
African Blues releases, lots of percussion and afro elements are present all
over the four sides of this package.
OnePhat Deeva "In and out of my Life" (Defected Records 2x12" Promo)
This
12" samples the voice of Adeva over the beat of Fatboy Slim's
"Right here right now" and was first around as a bootlegg and is
already a huge club hit in England. Defected are the lucky ones to have
it licensed for release, and they couple the original version together with new
remixes. Knee Deep give it a funky edge while the Lab Rats turn it
into a stomping dark club groover. Olav Basoski pumps things up, and an
acapella is included too.
Christian Falk "Make it right" (Tommy Musto Remixes)(Atlantic Records 2x12" Promo)
The
only interesting mixs on this double pack are the ones by Tommy Musto.
His mixes are on a melodic tip with some sweet percussion and the soulful SubUrban
sounds.
"The Night Affair EP" (Transport Records 12")
"Luv
Soundz (Transport Theme)" is a house track with both jazzy and spheric keys
and a deep bubbling groove. "Those Nights" is a house track with a
moody feel thanks to the dark keys its got.
Jersey Street "Vaya a vivir / In the beginning" (Glasgow Underground Records 12")
Two
very percussive tracks, both having a killer flute on top. "In the
beginning" has in addition a real jazz piano while "Vaya a vivir"
uses both a jazz piano and a guitar.
The Black Science Orchestra "Sunshine" (Farley & Heller Remix)(Afro Art Test Records 12")
Terry
Farley and Pete Heller deliever both a vocal and dub remix on a
smooth tip with a deep bubbling groove and laidback keys.
Crispin J. Glover presents Philip Ramirez "It's Music" (Nitelife Records 12" Test Pressing)
The
original version has a classic club-house groove with disco-ish strings, funky
elements and the gopsel vocal by Philip Ramirez. Lenny Fontana's
remixes are on a melodic and smooth house tip with a nice horns.
World, Sky and Universes "The answer" (Prescription Records 12")
Ron
Trent together with Mona Mira give us deep groover on the USG
tip.
A:xus feat. Naomi "Baghdad Cafe (Callin' U)"(Mood II Swing Remixes)(Guidance Records 12")
The
classy, old school original gets remixed by Mood II Swing in a melodic
way with a serious house groove, both in vocal and instrumental verions, while
their dub is on a darker tip. The original version is included as well.
Montana Orchestra (Philly Sound Works Records 12")
Vincent Montana Jr. is back with this four track Ep. "The best
Vibes around" has a long vibes solo by Vincent Montana Jr. backed
with a sdeep house groove. "Bonnie's Lounge Sax" is a simple funky
groove in an 80's style topped with a saxophone. "I'm still the best"
features a female vocal and comes with a deeply bubbling groove. "Jersey
Party Grind" is more club friendly version of "I'm still the
best" with a deep funky bass and rumbling beat.
The Funky People "Funky People" (Remixes)(Slip'N'Slide Records 12" Test Pressing)
The 20/20 Vision crew pump it and create an electic groove around the original funky riff. Knee Deep give it a different funky feeling while Jinx give it a funky disco-ish feeling over a stomping house groove.
Maxwell "Fortunate" (Jay Denes Remix)(Bootlegg 12")
Columbia
Records put out a very limited white label promo of these mixes that are now
bootlegged. Jay Denes of Naked Music Records did the mixes which
are on a deep mellow tip.
Seal "Latest Craze" (Bootlegg 12")
Already
the second bootlegg coming my way (the first one only had one mix included). Two
mixes by Kerri Chandler and Jerome Sydenham (no, Joe Claussell hasn't
been involved with it even when the inlcuded sheet says so) to choose from, one
on a laidback groove with jazzy horns, the other one having a deep bubbling
groove.
Ministers De-La-Funk feat. Jocelyn Brown "Believe" (Subliminal Records 12")
Subliminal
Records continue to release quality dancefloor music with pumping beats,
funky elements and great vocals.
Eddie Amador "Rise" (Yoshitoshi Records 12")
It
was hard for Eddie to produce a follow up to "House Music", but
this one is of the same quality and it is already rocking the dancefloors all
over the world. A simple groove with spheric keys, a few vocals, some smooth
filtering elements will keep the crowd dancing. And more mixes are already on
the way...
Kerri 'Kaoz 6:23' Chandler "Coro" (Nite Grooves Records 12")
I
stopped counting how many records this man released in the past twelve month,
and we know of some more productions still on the way. In the meantime, check
out this bumping track with deep beats.
Karizma "The Power E.P." (Black Vinyl Records 12")
"The
Power" is a track with a deep bubbling bassline and slamming beats which
are topped by a jazzy piano. "The sea" is a deep and moody track while
"K II S" is having trippy beats and some spheric keys.
K. Dope presents "Strictly Rhythms Vol. 1" (Strictly Rhythm Records 12")
Kenny
'Dope' Gonzales is best known for creating slamming beats, and this is
exactly what the rhythm tracks on this 12" are based on. Nothing
groundbreaking, but great for mixing.
Naofumi Hataya "We are burning rangers / I just smile" (KingStreet Records 12")
Both
songs are from the Sega game "Burning Rangers", but if you don't know
this fact you will never have that idea. "We are burning rangers"
features Dennis St. James on vocals and is remixed by Matthias
Heilbronn. Check his dub mixes with slamming beats and nice keys for full
effect. "I just smile" features Pamela Driggs on vocals and
comes in one remix by Maurice Joshua which is on a mellow groovy tip.
Bernard Badie feat Donna Blasingame "In love "(Distance Records 12")
Driving
house track with a jazzy piano and soulful female vocals on top of it. DJ Quad
adding some percussive elements on his take.
The Baltimore House-Ing Authority "Volume 1" (POJI Records 12")
Four
track EP coming your way. Charles Dockins presents "Desire", a
bumping house groove with female vocals. DJ Spen and JoSane present
"Tequila", a simple but effective tribal track. DJ Pope & DJ
Oji are featured with "Gotta feel the musick", a driving track
with a pumping groove. Finally, there is "BMore Bump" by DJ
Feelgood, a progressively pumping track.
Bougie Soliterre "Something" (FlipSide Records 12")
Bettina Costanzo and Orin Walters present a real nugget for the music lovers here. Jazzy, percussive and with some NuYorican Soul style beats, and all this coupled with laidbak female vocals. Quality speaks.
Unreleased Project "Smooth like this / Boogie on the dancefloor" (MAW Records 12")
Two so far commercially unreleased remixes/productions from the minds of
'Little' Louie Vega and Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales. "Smooth Like this"
is just the track from Kenny Lattimore "Days Like This" remix
with a muted trumpet replacing the vocal. "Boogie On The Dancefloor"
is a cut up of an India vocal sample from "To Be In Love" that
serves as a great dub to compliment all the other mixes.
Solar House " Universal" (Large Records 12")
Fresh & Low produced this little nugget. "Universal
(part 1)"' kicks off with some percussion befor the laidback groove with a
jazzy flava kicks in. "Universal (part 2)" is on the moody side with
an ambient groove. "Basement Nights" has a bumping beat with a
laidback moody groove.
Boyd Jarvis feat. Zap Mama "Alibokolijah" (Novus Records 12")
The main version is a percussive afro track. The mixes on the flip add a
house beat to create a tribalesque feeling.
Beth Orton "Central Reservation" (Ibadan/Spiritual Life Remix)(Arista Records 12" Promo)
Joaquin
'Joe' Claussell and Jerome Sydenham deliever the same vibe that you
could hear on "Heaven" by Glen Scott. On the flip, Deep Dish
create a deep and darker track. In the US, this is promo only so far, but it is
already released in the UK on Heavenly Records.
Cassio "Baby Love" (Remixes)(Glasgow Underground Records 12")
DJ
Q doing a 'Disco Dub' with some philly beats added while Ashley Beedle
creates a deep bubbling remix with dark beats.
Groovelet feat. Tafuri "Ever since you" (Hysteria Records 12")
Eric
Kupper licensed this from Italy's Lemon Records for a relase on his
own label, including his remixes. Nothing groundbraking, just some solid Eric
Kupper remixes with a nice bassline and the usual keyboard work.
Lovestreet feat. Rob Jones "Move me / Something in my Soul" (NiteLife Collective Records 12")
The
highlight is the Glenn Underground remix of "Move me" with a
nice bubbling house groove and jazzy elements while the original version is on a
darker, pumping underground tip. "Something in my Soul" gets remixed
by Boo Williams who adds some acidic elements to the original which has a
deep and funky bassline.
Sabrynaah Pope "Black man" (Hole Records 12")
A
lovely peace of house music coming from Italy complete with live bass and live
congas, produced by Ivan Iacobucci whos two mixes are on a groovy tip
with a funky bass. On the flip, Jamie Lewis goes for a more melodic
remix.
Edesio "La Fiesta de la Cintura" (Stella Music Records 12")
The
follow up to the massive "Blen Blen Blen", again remixed by Boris
Dlugosch and Michi Lange. A solid house groove based around the
original samba vocal.
Kerri Chandler "Night Time EP" (Bassmental Records 12")
Out for a few weeks already, containing three tracks by Kerri Chandler. Not his best release this year, but you can't deny that those tracks might work on the dancefloor. The piano heads should check 'Latin Love Affair'.
Eternal "What'cha gonna do" (Masters at Work Remix)(EMI Records 12" Promo)
Long awaited, finally here. 'Little' Louie Vega and Kenny 'Dope'
Gonzales deliever an off-da-hook remix of this r&b song, coming in
vocal, dub and beats versions. You know what to expect: slamming beats and a top
notch production!!
Cesaria Evora "Carnaval de Sâo Vicente / Sangue de Beirona" (BMG Records France 12")
An EP containing both the already classic "Sangue de Beirona" and
the new "Carnaval de Sâo Vicente", mixed by Joaquin 'Joe'
Claussell and Francois K. World music for your body and your soul.
More mixes of "Carnaval de Sâo Vicente" coming soon the 12"
release on Wave Records.
Davids Daughters "Dreaming of loving you" (ZTT Records 2x12" Promo)
A double-pack, four mixes, but only one mix is really of interest for us. Sharp
go for the pumping euro house mixes, Mark Picchiotti goes for a solid but
rather commercial house mix. The best mix is the 'Classic Club Mix' by the Basement
Boys with a driving funky groove and a really nice guitar, and the second
part of the mix gets really percussive.
Heller & Farley "Deep Sensation" (Remix)(Junior Records 12")
The Black Science Orchestra turn this into a funky and jazzy house
groover while Nick Holder gives it a laidback afro house touch.
Jazz Transit "Let's do this" (SoulFuric Deep Records 12")
Depp bubbling house track produced by Deep Swing with nice wurlitzer
keys on the jazzy tip. Brian Tappert & Marc Pomeroy add a funky
bassline to it on their take.
Clepto-Maniacs 2 (SoulFuric Trax Records 12")
Already huge in the clubs is the track "Numero uno" thanks to the
sampled Patrice Rushen classic. The flip has "X-Press", a
disco-house cut with a Chic-ish guitar and some filtering.
Kenny Bobien "I can't give you anything / Blessed" (SoundMen on Wax Records 12" Promo)
Both songs are by Kenny Bobien and Moise Laporte (aka Big
Moses), and probably taken from Kenny's forthcoming album.
"I can't give you anything" is a gospel house song, a bit to poppy for
me. "Blessed" is a splendid garage production with the wonderful
vocals by Kenny.
Aphria "I got it" (Betty Cann Research Records 12")
True garage music from the UK with a male lead vocal and female, gospel-ish
background vocals. Also included are mixes by Bobbie & Steve who add
a really funky bassline.
Johnny D. & Nicky P. "The Bay Ridge EP pt 3" (Henry Street Records 12")
As its two predecessors, this is a perfect playground for the DJ with four
tracks sampling some old-skool grooves to the max.
Sergio & Valente "Timbale Voyage EP" (Metro Trax Records 12")
The a-side has the percussive "Bang the Drumz" with vocals by Ras-Anthony,
while the b-side "Timbale Ride", a house track with laidback keys and
some percussion as well as "Timbale Beats".
Cooly's Hot Box "We don't hae to be alone" (Basement Jaxx Remix)(Sole Music Records 12")
The Basement Jaxx vocal version uses some NuYorican style beats while their dub uses some deep house grooves.
Like last week, there are many new mixes of club stormers...
95 North presents Heather Rose "Unbelievable" (Frankie Fecliano Vocal Mix)(K2 Records 12")
Haven't we been waiting for this too long? After the first 12" had just
the instrumental version by Frankie Feliciano, now here we get his full
vocal version and a beautiful acapella version along with the beats and radio
versions by 95 North.
Roger S. "I never knew" (Dlugosch & Lange Club
Remix)(INCredible Records 12" Test Pressing)
Roger S. "I never knew" (Roger S. Dub Remix)(INCredible Records
12" Promo)
The first 12" includes the full vocal version by Boris Dlugosch &
Michael Lange which was requested by many DJ's so INCredible decided
to press it up (but no info wether it will get a full release). It has more
punch than their dub version wich was on the first promo 12". The second
12" has the 'S-Man R*Senal Dub' Mix by Roger Sanchez.
Sunkids feat. Chance "Rescue me" (Bini & Martini Remix)(AM:PM Records 2x12" Promo)
Bini & Martini have been choosen to do the european house remixes.
They do not fail with adding a pumping groove with a funky bass and some nice
filter effects. The double also includes the original mix, the Masters at
Work remix and the Deep Swing dub.
Black Science Orchestra feat Jenny Devivo "Keep on keepin' on"
(Murda Mixes 1)(Afro Art Records 12")
Black Science Orchestra feat Jenny Devivo "Keep on keepin' on" (Murda
Mixes 2)(Afro Art Records 12")
Problem Kids and DJ Spen & Karizma behind these remixes.
Both deliever two versions each, spread across two 12". The Problem Kids
deliever pumping and groovy versions while DJ Spen & Karizma add
some funky flava and a wicked guitar.
And now for the fresh stuff...
Robyn "Good Thang" (Masters at Work Remixes)(BMG Sweden Records 12" Limited Edition)
Smooth and soulful vibes courtesy of 'Little' Louie Vega and Kenny
'Dope' Gonzales on this limited edition 12". A fully featured vocal
prodution with a funky bass, jazzy sax and piano.
Satoshi Tomiie "Up in Flames" (INCredible Records 2x12" Promo)
Taken from his forthcoming album, this is a driving dancefloor cut with
tribal beats and the haunting vocals of Kelli Ali. Satoshi's own mixes
are on a deep, hypnotic level while David Morales takes into a
moody Redzone style affair.
New Vision "(Just) me and you" (Strictly Rhythm Records 2x12" Promo)
Albert Cabrera is behind this production, a bumping house groover
taking off where "What you need" by Powerhouse left on the
dancefloor.
Next Evidence "One hundred Ways" (Basic Records 12")
"Over the waves" is a laidback and jazzy deep house cut with lots
of percussion and a nice bassline. "Memory" has a NuYorican style
beat which is added with a jazzy flute and female spoken words.
Faze Action "Got to find a Way "(NuPhonic Records 12")
Taken from the forthcoming album "Moving Cities", this has a 80's
club groove with male vocals and violins played in philly style, and the
percussion is here too.
Salome de Bahia "Outro Lugar / Favelas" (Yellow Records 12")
Bob Sinclair is behind this nugget where the sleeves says "This
recording is intended for people who are searching for the skills necessary for
listening to authentic latin rhythms". "Outro Lugar" is an old
Stevie Wonder song on a jazzy house tip. "Favelas" is a hypnotic
house track.
Fuzed "The Choice" (QuietRiot Records 12")
An excursion into deep percussive sounds on the housy tip.
This week is full of brand new mixes of club stormers...
Molocko "Sing it back" (Remixes)(Echo Records 12" Promo)
Mousse T. behind this brand new remixes (I stopped counting how many
mixes are around now) which are sampling the Donna Summer classic "I
feel love" to great effect.
The Messengers feat. Lisa Millett "Higher / Spread Love" (Undiscovered Records 12" Promo)
"Higher" comes in a progressively pumping disco-house mix, and
"Spread Love" sees two more mixes by Boris Dlugosch and
Michael Lang, both on a soulful and smooth house tip.
SuSu Bobien "Thank you" (DJ Spen & Karizma Remixes)(SoundMen on Wax Records 2x12")
Originally out with B.O.P. mixes, now coming with deep bubbling mixes
courtesy of DJ Spen & Karizma taking this gospel stomper to a higher
ground.
Kevin Yost & Peter Funk "Dreams of You" (i! Records 12")
The classy, laidback and jazzy original version gets coupled here with a
B-Boy style funky groover and a seriously deeper cut on the after hours tip.
Deep Swing feat. Xavior "Shelter" (Remix)(SoulShine Records 12" Promo)
7th District on remix duties. They created a bumpy house groover with
a funky bass and some nice philly elements.
And now for the fresh stuff...
United Future Organisation "Flying Saucer" (Talkin' Loud Records 2x12")
The original, jazz-funk experience is included here for your pleasure,
together with the stomping club remixes by Kings of Tomorrow and Modaji
giving it their jazzed up feeling.
Russel "Fool for Love" (Basement Boys Records 12")
Played by Tony Humphries since february, now finally released, but it
might not get the attention it would have gotten back in march or april. It
samples the bassline of "Spread Love" that is also out in two
different variations by The Messengers and Lenny Fontana. Don't
get me wrong, it is a really nice production with a funky groove and jazzy horns
but the bassline sounds so familiar...
House Avengers "Danicn' Yeah! / Go Bang!" (Focus Records 12")
"Dancin' Yeah!" is a disco-hous cut sampling the Bee Gee's
classic "You should be dancing" - ok but nothing you really need to
hunt down. "Go Bang!" is a house track with the sampled bass of
"Plastic Dreams", a funky guitar, jazzy horns and a groovy beat.
E-Smoove + Ni-che feat. The Voices of Freedom "Lift your hands up" (Focus Records 12")
Simple and gospel-ish vocals over a catchy house groove courtesy of E-Smoove.
Only one version included (pressed on both sides).
Kimara Lovelace "I luv you more" (KingStreet Records 12")
John Ciafone (of Mood II Swing fame) goes for a progressively
pumping mix while Bobby D'Ambrosio goes for a classic house remix
with on the vocal with a deeper dub also included.
Intence feat. Charvoni "I got my happiness" (SoundMen on Wax Records 12")
Tyron Payton back after some time of absence with nice little garage
number making me remember the great releases coming out of deepest New Jersey a
few years back with those great piano lines.
Len "Steal my Sunshine" (Work Records 12" Promo)
Check the Bougie Soliterre remix for a smooth and soulful housey
affair. The Idjut Boys go for an instrumental take on a laidback old
school tip. On the flip, Neon Fusion take it to a completely different
side with some nearly trip-hop like beats.
Cunnie Williams feat. Heavy D. "A world Celebration" (Peppermint Jam Records 12")
An easy floating house song with different remixers involved. Mousse T. delievers
his usual solid work, Can 7 take it a bit deeper and CJ Mackintosh
does another one of his famous soulful remixes.
Beth Orton "Central Reservation" (Heavenly Records 12" Promo)
The vocals on this one might sound a bit strange, but you should still check it out. Joe Claussell does a remix similar to his remix of Glen Scott while Deep Dish go for a bubbling groove.
Still waiting for some cool records (Stephanie Mills "Latin Lover" hasn't made it to Switzerland this week) so there are only a few 12" reviewed this week.
Saudacao Aos Orixas feat. Vera Mara "Orixas" (Ibadan Records 12")
This weeks 'runner up', close for being my pick of the week. Kerri
Chandler and Jerome Sydenham are back with another irresistable piece
of music. Pure quality as usual - outstanding 'accoustic' house music, this time
featuring a vocalist, but can someone tell me what kind of instrument a 'siku'
is?
GT Express "Baby don't stop" (Slip'N'Slide Records 2x12")
Terry Hunter, Georgie Porgie and Richard Rogers behind this
number that also has remixes by Big Bang Theory (aka Seamus Haji).
The original versions are on the soulful side (not unfamiliar to the older UBQ
stuff) while Seamus Haji goes for a 80's style old-school groove.
Soul People feat. The Black Masses Orchestra "Our time" (Tom Tom Club Records 12" Test Pressing)
The bassline and groove are remembering me of the early Marshall Jefferson
productions, although this is a fresh sounding gosepl-ish house
production.
Kathy Brown "Happy People" (Remixes Part II )(USS Records 12")
More mixes to suit your tastes. The mixes by Ralf Grim sound somewhat like an older Blaze production from the Quark days. Both Knee Deep and Birth of Cool are present with a dub mix. Knee Deep go for a nice soulful groove while Birth of Cool take it deeper on their bumping ride.
After the tons of reviews last weeks there are only a few this week.
Nine Yards "Always find a way" (Todd Terry Unreleased Mixes)(Virgin Records 12" Promo)
Decent remixes by Todd Terry, much better than his mixes on the first
promo 12".
Danny Rampling "Community of the Spirit" (Remixes)(Distance Records 12")
The original was a big club hit in the UK, now it comes back with new mixes.
The Constipated Monkeys gor for a pumping, subliminal-esque filtered
house mix. The Kings of Tomorrow add some heavy beats, and the jazzy
keyboard together with the vocals shines though in the breaks.
Roy Davis Jr. "Something inside me" (KingStreet Records 12")
In the past few month, Roy Davis Jr. has become a very reliable source
for putting out great music. This time, he delievers a deep bubbling house
groover with nice laidback vocals sung by himself.
Samble Orchestra "Inner Spirit" (NiteGrooves Records 12")
Produced and mixed by Toshiyuki Goto, this is another single lifted
from the fantastic "Abstract Afro Lounge II" compilation, and it is a
great piece of african influenced, spiritual house music on the percussive tip.
Brian Harden "Instinctive Funk" (NiteLife Collective Records 12")
The title is a bit confusing since it is all about deep and jazzy house music
with some spacey elements on the four cuts here.
Pound Boys "Jack it up" (Loot at You Records 12")
Just listen to the vocals where the female singer (isn't it Dajae?) gives a tribute to 'Chicago and the House that Jack built'. The track itself has not much to do with that classic 'House Music' from the mid 80s, it is more an uplifiting and bumpin' piece of house music.
Diana Ross "Not over you yet" (EMI Records 2x12" Test Pressing)
Among the Sharp boys who deliever the progressive mixes we've got Erick
Morillo on remix duties. Both his vocal and dub are on a pumping and groovy
house tip added with some smooth filtering.
Everything but the Girl "Five Fathoms" (Virgin Records 2x12" Promo)
The original version is a nice deep house affair. DJ Sneak speeds the
tempo up and goes for a driving funky-filtered mix. Kevin Yost adds his
tasteful jazzy flavours to produce a deep jazzy house remix.
Valerie Etienne "Misunderstanding" (CleanUp Records 2x12" Promo)
MJ Cole goes for heavy 2-step remixes while for the house heads, Roger
S. builds a nice soulful remix of this rather commercial song.
Jamiroquai "Supersonic" (Sony Records 2x12" Promo)
Pete Heller goes for an enegertic and upfront ride on his remixes using some
percussive elements. The highlight are the Restless Soul remix on a mellow deep
house tip.
Masters at Work feat. India "To be in Love '99" (ClubTools Records 2x12" Test Pressing)
This valuable double pack includes the original, '99 remix, 'Rascal Dub' and
'Indias Piano Reprise' by the Masters at Work, the accapella, the Full
Intention remixes and a brand new remix by Germany's Tiefschwarz who
turn things around by adding a new piano and an accoustic guitar which make it
sound different from all the other versions.
Gabrielle "Sunshine" (GoBeat Records 2x12" Promo)
Among 2-step mixes by Wookie, we have Frankie Knuckles on remix
duties. As on most of his recent remixes, he cominbes the sleezy techno sounds
with the classic lush piano sounds. Best is his smooth reprise mix.
Paul Johnson "Get get down" (Defected Records 2x12" Promo)
One of the hottest tracks in Europe's clubs at the moment, licensed from Moody
Records. Many mixses to choose from: the cheesy piano-led original version
gets added by heavily pumping subliminal-ish mixes by Harry 'Choo Choo'
Romero, Sounds of Life mixes which add a jazzy flavour to it thanks
to a jazzy piano and funky bass, and Nerio's Dubwork go for a jazz-funk
affair.
Mustafa feat. Natalia "Circles" (Pete Heller Remix)(GoBeat Records 12" Promo
Interesting promo 12" having "I fel good things" by Daddy's
Favourite on the a-side (released earlier this year) so "Circles is
only the aa-side. Pete Heller goes for a driving and energetic deep house
bumper with wicked keys.
The Brand New Heavies "Saturday Nite" (Full Intention Mixes)(FFRR Records 12" Promo)
What a return for the Heavies to the dancefloor, thanks to these great
Full Intention remixes. A deep bubbling groove added with a funky
bassline, disco-ish strings and the sampled "Got to give it up" (the Marvin
Gaye classic) make this a winner.
CeCe Peniston "He loves me 2" (Silk Entertainment Records 12")
Steve 'Silk' Hurley produced this 12" which already got lots attention
since played by the likes of David Morales back in February. A typical
Hurley groove on the commercial tip. The flip sees Paul Johnson responsable
for two club friendly dub mixes using a guitar as highlight.
Lovetronic "You are Love" (Nakd Music Records 12")
Jay Denes, togehter with Dave Warrin, is back with another one
of his deep and soulful house productions, this time vocoding parts of the
vocals to give us something different from the usual. And - jazzy and percussive
it is too.
Deep Bros. "Soul Talkin'" (Wave Records 12")
It is great to see that this swiss production by DJ Pino Arduini
(together with keyboarder Alessandro Oliveiro) made it to the Body
& Soul and was such a success it got licensed by Wave Records.
The original is added here by new mixes from Matthias Heilbronn who gives
it a stomping and bumpy groove.
Brothers' Vibe "Wave Files 2" (SOM Records 10")
"2 AM" is an easy-listening summer groove with a jazzy piano and
laidback guitar. "Get Away" is a deep underground house track.
Spen & Karizma presents Deepah Ones "In the Sky" (Basement Boys Records 12")
DJ Spen & Karizma going for an filtered funky and groovy affair.
Something for the DJ to play around.
Tawanna "In my World" (Basement Boys Records 12")
House music with a funky guitar, jazzy keys and a disco-ish feeling to it.
Studio 45 presents Le Pamp Play House "I like the Sounds" (Definity Records 12")
Much talked about, long awaited, the original version sounding like an
adaption of the DJ Pierre Wild Pitch mixes. DJ Sneak goes for a
pumping funky groove while Unabomber get it to the tough side.
Phunky Data "Hard Night" (Sekence/Edel Records 12")
The french funksters Phunky Data are back with "Hard Night",
a funk disco-ish groove with a catchy piano. "Hot Night Mix" on the
flip is a tougher mix of "Hard Night" without the piano.
Bob Marley "Sun is shining" (ClubTools Records 12" White Label)
When you've been in Ibiza this summer, you will know this one. A huge summer
smash produced by danish production team FunkStar Deluxe. The reggae
legend the gets the 90's treatment, a simple but effective house groove, some
filtered effect give it the special little something.
Julius Papp featuring Roger Glenn "Imaginary Voyage" (Paper Records 12")
Mr. Papp is back with a jazzy piece featurijng Roger Glenn on vibes
and flute - mellow, laidback and really jazzy.
Lynette Smith "Keep On" (SoulBoy Records 12")
Charles Dockins is behind this solid garage production with a catchy groove.
Gus Gus "Very important People" (Ron Trent Remixes)(4AD Records 2x12" Promo)
4AD Records put out to doubles: the first had the remixes by the Masters
at Work and Fire Island, and this second has the remixes by Francois
Kevorkian and Ron Trent which haven't been reviewed here so far. Ron
Trent goes for a deep and mellow percussive ride. Very enjoyable indeed,
with a jazzy piano giving it the little something extra.
Carl Cox "Dr. Funk" (Worldwide Ultimatum Records 12" Promo)
You may be surprised to see Carl Cox, one the most successfull techno
DJ's and producers here, but he really deserves it. His original album version
is on the disco-funky tip. The Rhythm Masters give it the commercial
touch on their remix. The 12" also includes an electro remix.
Mongobonix "Mas-Pito / So Deep" (Subliminal Records 12")
Harry 'Choo-Choo' Romero is back with this double-header.
"Mas-Pito" is a pumping Subliminal-style track with a featured
saxophone on top. "So deep" is a deep bubbling groovy track featuring Glenn
Turner on vocals.
Kings of Tomorrow "My Love is real" (Distance Records 12")
One-sided appetizer for the forhcoming "It's in the lifestyle"
album. The included version features a funky guitar over a driving beat, all
completed by female vocals.
DJ Romanthony presents Qiana Tara "Sommore" (Distance Records 12")
Romanthony is back with another one of his phat and deep grooves,
topped by Qiana Tara's vocals. A simple house track like most of Romanthony's
productions.
Kleshay "Rush" (The Silk Remixes)(Jerv Records 12" Promo)
You may find Steve 'Silk' Hurley's remixes too boring since they sound
very similar each and every time. But this is one of the better with a nice
'Silk Raw House Mix' on the bumpy Silk tip.
Nine Yards "Always find a Way" (Modaji Remixes)(Virgin Records 12" Promo)
Beside the commercial Todd Terry remixes, this 12" has two cool
remixes by Modaji which are on a smooth, laidback percussive tip.
Antonio "Azande" (Tribal Winds Records 12")
Antonio continues to release his own style of percussive, afro-house
music. Very special, but interesting.
Different Worlds EP Vol. 1 (83 West Records 12")
Four producers involved here. Kerri Chandler includes a deep house
track with his trademark sound, Jon Cutler goes for a nearly ambient
house groover, Eddie Matos goes for a groovy and bumpy track with a jazzy
sax. Finally, Osheen's contribution is a funky track with some filtered
keys.
Soulstice "Tenderly" (House Remixes)(OM Records 12")
Never heard the original version(s) of this. My favorites among these remixes
are Kevin Yost's remix where he combines his usual slab of jazzy elements
and percussive beats, and Pepe Bradock's remix where he gives it the
french touch on the funky tip. Not to forget to mention that the vocals are
something similar to Björk.
DJ Rasoul & Miguel Migs "True Formula" (Large Records 12")
A nice four tracker, everything on here is on the groovy tip. The styles
range from the deep mellow and jazzy to the more underground side. And a
downbeat r&b groover is inlcueded here as well.
Matthias 'Matty' Heilbronn presents "The Bass Ale EP" (4th Floor Records 12")
Three tracks featured here, my fave being 'Bass Ale Jazz', a jazzy and
percusive cut. The flip has both a tribal and progressive and hearly acidic
house track.
F&L "Love Capsule Deluxe" (Remixes)(Airtight Records 2x12")
Licensed from Guidance Records who had a big success with this one
last year. The new mixes have a tougher edge, but keep the original feeling. And
two of the original versions are included here as well.
Basement Jaxx "Rendez-Vu" (XL Records 12")
My favorite from their strange album "Remedy". A driving house cut
with vocorized vocals and a cool guitar. The flip has the so far unreleased
"Miracles keep on playin'" which samples the Jackson Sisters classic
"I believe in miracles" and is a good house track. You also can find
"All U crazies", a track that is ok but nothing special at all.
Liquid Measure feat. Jocelyn Brown "Take me up" (Airplane Records 12")
Jocelyn Brown has to be one of the busiest singers on this planet, here featured on this italian production that got remixed by the Pasta Boys. They deliever a solid remix sounding like an old Chic song with a 90's groove.
Tiefschwarz "Music" (ClubTools Records 2x12" Test Pressing)
Best known for their remix productions, Tiefschwarz aka Ali Schwarz
and Basti Schwarz release their first 12" on their own. This one was
presented at the Winter Music Conference and given away to a few lucky people.
Among the original version, this double has a smooth laidbacked version, a piano
led jazzed up version and a filtered affair on the disco tip. Remixes by Matthias
Heilbronn will be added to the retail release (planned for October 4th).
Lamagra feat. Roland Clark "Sacrifice" (Prescription Records 12")
Produced by Roland Clark and Phillip Damien, mixed by Ron
Trent who gives it his deep bubbling feeling, topped by Roland Clark's
vocals and a jazzy trumpet.
Marvin Springer "Lies" (Basement Boys Records 12")
Marvin's vocals are in a R&B style over a bumpy house groove with
both funky bass and funky guitar.
MAW featuring India "To be in Love" (MAW Records 12")
The US release including the Masters at Work reworkings and the long
awaited Frankie Feliciano remix, a lovely smooth ans soulful
'Ricanstruction' only he can do (but where is the instrumental/dub version?).
Open Door featuring Dana Jaret "Get into You" (HipBone Records 12")
Every now and then, this label brings out a 12", and they are always
stunning. Mixes inlcuded vary from a jazz-funky house version to a
midtempto funky groover, to the full house versions with a jazzy edge and a cool
organ.
Kerri Chandler & Jerome Sydenham "Powder" (MadHouse Records 12")
Kerri & Jerome back with another deep joint, featuring a wicked
flute. Deep and bubbling as usual, the mixes vary from the percussive side over
a jazzy late-night dub to the pumping club version.
Palmer Brown & Blaze "More than Gold" (NiteGrooves Records 12")
Percussive afro-house track featuring Palmer Brown on vocals, more
afro than house.
Cricco Castelli "Life is changing again" (Kult Records 12")
Back for more, these new mixes have been around since the Winter Music
Conference and got finally released. Two fierce and pumping dub mixes, but for
me it is the main pass which is the one to go for with the jazz-funky feeling.
Solaris Heights "Elements" (Guidance Records 12")
Deep house meets athmospheric house, added with jazzy elements. On the flip,
there is a more ambient take of it.
GU "Fly with me" (Mark Grant Remixes)(Guidance Records 12")
Mark goes for an old school style remix on the vocal version, while on
the dub he chooses to deliever a house groover. And don't miss to check the old
school beats.
The Exclusive Club feat. Freddy Turner "Thinkin' about your Love" (Distance Records 12" Promo)
Presented by Lenny Fontana, this cover of the Skipworth &
Turner classic stays true to the original by adding the 90's house groove to
it on the vocal version. The dubs add some smooth and jazzy keys to it.
Majestika "Majestika" (BBE Records 12")
Albert Cabrera putting out this little funky house gem driven by a mad
guitar played by Cool Daddy.
Inner Shade feat. Maysa "Heaven" (Rice Records 12")
Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick of Incognito produced this, so it is
no wonder what the main version sounds like. But also check his 'Batucada Mix'
with the jazzy flute and a driving house groove.
Southsugar "Sugar" (ClubTools Recors 12" Test Pressing)
More disco-filter stuff coming to ya, mixed by germans disco-house cracks Wackside.
The flipside has a commercial pumping filtered remix by 2 Phunky People.
Chris Gray "Trippy Fingers EP" (TrackMode Records 12")
Three track EP, all tracks on the percussive old-school tip.
USG presents African Blues "Afrodrama Therapy" (Distance Records 12")
Anthony Nicholson continues to release deep bubbling afro-house on the
jazzy edge under the moniker African Blues.
Funky-kong "Le Jazz" (Rue du Louvre Records 12")
Three tracks featured here, the one to go for is "Le Jazz" on a
jazzy samba-house tip.
Femi Kuti "Beng Beng Beng" (Talkin' Loud Records 2x12" Promo)
Included are the original Mateo & Matos vocal version as well as a
new remix by Ashley Beedle on an athmospheric afro-house tip. Also
included are mixes by Da Lata on an afro-funk tip.
PJ "Happy Days" (Defected Records 2x12" Promo)
Another Ibiza smash, here coming with lots of new mixes. Phatts & Small add some filter elements and turn the beat into a phat bumping groove. 95 North go for a Subliminal tip by looping things up. Also, the original and an unreleased version by PJ himself are incluced.
Sunkids feat. Chance "Rescue me" (Masters at Work Remixes)(YellOrange Records 12")
Finally released and already reviewed a few weeks ago on test pressing with a
slightly different mix which featured a horn a the end which has been replaced
here with some keys. As a bonus, this 12" inlcudes a ultracool 'Keyapella
Mix'.
The Messengers feat. Lisa Millett "Spread Love" (Disk 2)(Undiscovered Records 12" Promo)
This 12" inlcudes the radio edit and full club version by Boris
Dlugosch & Michael Lange as well as an edit by Brian Tappert of
the original version.
Shea Welsh "Rock this House" (SoulBoy Records 12")
Charles Dockins is known for putting out special (should I say obscure?)
garage and house records which do no apply to the mass of people. Here he uses a
heavy rock guitar and some hip-hop vocal snippets over a bumping house beat.
Heller & Farley "Deep Sensation" (Junior Records 12")
Back as a team after a long team, Heller & Farley present his
percussive and tribalesque stomper with male vocals and a cool flute.
Ron Trent "The Godson II" (KDJ Records 12")
A deep and deeper bubbling cut by Ron Trent pressed with a heavy
bassline... The flip has an obscure downbeat house track which is also on the
deep side.
Latanza Waters "Sing Sing Sing" (Focus Records 12")
E-Smoove back again on his own label with an uplifting happy-house
production featuring a funky guitar. The flip has a dub version with an ice
piano.
Calico "The Basic Funk EP" (DeepTouch Records 12")
The standout track of this ep is the laidback "Feeling you inside"
which is on the deep side with some jazzy keys coming in two variations.
Frankie Valentine featuring Anita Davis "Lift your Soul" (QuietRiot Records 12")
After a few quality instrumental takes, Frankie Valentine releases this easy-listening female houser with a laidback and groovy beat.
Men from the Nile featuring Peven Everett "Watch them come!!!" (Undaground Therapy Records 2x12")
I have no idea how I coul overlook this one when it was first out last year,
but gladly the slamming original version is included here. A deep bubbling afro
house track with Peven's vocals sitting perfectly on top of it. Jazzanova
turn it into a percussive jazzy track while DJ Pierre pumps it up to
generate a harder mix without the afro feeling and finally, Tommy Musto
heads for a deep bubbling groove.
True Solace "Thank you" (Atlantic Records 12")
The Eric Kupper vocal mix is a laidback house vocal with smooth
keyboards while his dub roughens the beat just a bit and has an extra piano
line. DJ Spen & Karizma go for a really tasty and soulful affair with
a funky bass and a nice guitar working the vocals to a maximum.
Lenny Fontana presents Black Sun "Spread Love" (Estereo Records 12")
Another cover of the Al Hudson classic, a soulful house track lead by
the male vocals and a laidback guitar. The flip side has a cool 'Musapella Mix'
with just the vocals, the keyboards and the guitar.
Alison David & The Black Science Orchestra "Sunshine" (Afro Art Test Records 12")
After the successful "Keep on keepin' on", this is a welcome return
for Ashley Beedle and his crew. A real groovy and easy summer vibe on the
house tip, should not be missed.
Busta Rhymes featuring Janet Jackson "What's it gonna be" (Elektra Records 12" Promo)
I don't know who is behind the '2000 Watts' remixes (maybe Blaze who
also did the remixes for Missy Elliott "She's a bitch"?), but
the mixes are right on point with a bumpy beat, and they are not as hard as the
"She's a bitch" remixes.
Eri Ito "Sona mi areru ec sancitu" (NiteGrooves Records 12")
Ron Trent did the remixes for this 12", and they are another
chapter in the endless story of great productions/remixes with that USG
sound, here on the percussive side with female vocals (maybe japanese) on top.
And, by the way, this is music from a game that got remixed...
Kerri Chandler featuring Treasa 'Diva' Fennie "Heal my Heart" (King Street Records 12")
After putting out a few EP's with only instrumental tracks, Kerri Chandler
is back with a full vocal production. By the first beats, you can hear that
it has to be a Kerri Chandler record, but he successfully manages to vary
his records so they get not boring.
Aaron Carl "Soldier" (Sound for People Records 12")
A very nice package of vocal house coming our way in form of this 12".
For the ones interested in gospel house, there is the 'Sunday Church Mix', for
those that go for Garage there is the 'Classic Redemption Mix'. Also included
are two remixes by C&M, taking this lovely piece into the underground
with a deep dub and a pumping vocal version.
Roy Davis Jr. and Peven Everett "Don't you are stop loving" (Nite Life Collective Records 12")
Roy and Peven team up again for a deep house song, working best
in the Glenn Undergorund remixes who gives it a deep jazzy edge on his
'Dedicated Dub'.
Terry Hunter "The Disco / Sweet Music" (MAW Records 12")
"The Disco" is a simple track with a solid house groove with a trumpet on top of it and disco arrangements. "Sweet Music" is a bumping track with disco-ish feeling to it and again, a trumpet can be found on it.
Overjoyd "Welcome to the real World" (Klub Zoo Records 12" Test Pressing)
Bobbie & Steve have done it again: a superb UK garage production full of
great gospel vocals, fierce keys and a great flute. Let the spirit flow!
Liquid Women "Gome and go with me" (Slip'N'Slide Records 12" Test Pressing)
Lenny Fontana on a roll at the moment. This is an upbeat disco vocal based
around the classic "Wear it out" by Starguard with a cool dub on
the flip side which should keep this hot for some time.
All Blue "Prisoner" (WEA Records 2x12" Promo)
A double-pack that includes an excellent r&b version by Linslee as well as
some speed garage remixes, a funky disco-ish version and two remixes by the Masters at
Work. Their vocal is a smooth affair with a funky bass, and they work out the
saxophone to full effect. Their dub is the one for the dancefloor with its rougher beat.
Common Nature "Can't you see the Sunshine through the Rain?" (Guidance Records 12")
Soulful garage music at its best featuring the very talented Mandel Turner on
vocals. Everythting to make this an outstanding experience is included: a trumpet, a
fender rhodes, percussions and a guitar. A truly joyeuse record.
Gus Gus "Very important People" (4AD Records 12" Promo #2)
This second promo includes the dub mixes by both the Masters at Work and Francois
Kevorkian as well as brand new mixes by Fire Island in their very own style,
this time on the smooth edge of things.
2 DJs At Work "All Night is Party-Time" (DreamBeat Records 12")
Swiss DJ's N-Joy and Frankie Frank team up with vocalist Sabrina
Stokes for this possible summer anthem that heavily samples the Miami Sound
Machine classic "Dr. Beat". A killer rolling bassline topped by the soulful
vocals give you an uplifting house anthem with a very deep bubbling dub included.
Markus Enochoson "Don't walk away" (Svek Records 12")
This swedish label has just started putting out quality house music (before they put
out lots of obscure techno-house). Here we get a true deep house cut featuring Ingela
Olsson on vocals. Deep grooves, percussion and a nice xylophone included to enjoy
you.
Ernest Saint Laurent feat. Chezere "We are one" (Remixes)(Yellow Records 12")
Frankie Felicano with another one of his smooth and soulful ricanstruction
grooves while the Constipated Monkeys go for a filtered dub-style club version.
Kerri Chandler "The wolrd is yours" (FlipSide Records 12")
When you hear it, you know Kerri Chandler is behind it. A beautiful record
groove with great mixes to choose from.
Matthias 'Matty' Heilbronn presents Tribute "Soul Flower EP" (Boombastic Records 12")
"Spread yourself" is the track to go for on this one. It gives a tribute to
the classic Paradise Garage sound (think of "Padlock", for example). A fresh and
funky groove coupled with a nice wah-wah guitar and a deep bassline topped by the smooth
female vocals.
Michael Procter "Paradise" (White Label 12")
A new label (I think swiss) sees Michael Procter back with a track in the same style as
his previous releases on SoulFuric Records. As usual, his voice tops perfectly
the uplifting garage beat.
Tazma Funk "Bob's Trumpet / Devestation" (MAW Records 12")
"Bob's Trumpet" is a bubbling percussive house groove with a sax giving it
the little extra while "Devastation" is a deep hypnotic groover and might indeed
be devastating on the dancefloor.
DJ Disciple feat. Taka Toom "Wannabe" (Catch 22 Records 12")
Cricco Castelli on the mix on the a-side delivering a puming house groove with
a jazzy piano and bubbling bassline while the Rhystem Masters goe for a heavily
pumping disco-ish dub.
Hardrive 2000 "The EP" (Strictly Rhythm Records 12" EP)
'Little' Louie Vega presents this taster for the forthcoming album. The
current 12" "Never forget" is inlcuded here together with four new tracks
proving that we can expect lots of slamming grooves, full of percussion and deep
basslines.
The Messengers feat. Lisa Millett "Spread Love" (Disk 1)(Undiscovered Recors 12" Promo)
This is part one of a two part set, and it was played by Tony Humphries back
in october 1998. Gladly, the fabulous original funky-house version is included here
together with a new dub version by Boris Dlugosch & Michael Lange.
MJ Cole "Waiting for the Day" (Talkin' Loud Records 2x12" Promo)
MJ Cole, one of UK's leading speed garage/2-step producers and DJ's puts out his new single, taken from the fortcoming longplayer. The main vocal version is a groovy affair with 'smooth' 2-step beats while the dub mixes take it to a harder, more underground sound. Also included is the beautiful "Sanctury", a speed garage track with a really jazzy feeling to it.
Lisa Hunt "Treat me right" (White Label 12")
Coming from the UK, this disco-house cut is based around the sampled Crusader
classic "Streetlife" and with its filtered effects sounds really fresh.
Alexkid "Soul College" (F-Communications Records 12")
A four track EP with the deep bubbling jazzy house cut "Esmeralda" taking you
on a ride through a hot summer night.
Moloko "Sing it back" (Remixes)(Peppermint Jam Records 12")
Moloko "Sing it back" (More Remixes)(ClubTools Records 2x12" Promo)
A hot contender for this years summer anthem, here coming with new mixes. Both formats
include the 'Mousse T. Bootlegg Dub', the 'Can7 Supermarket Mix' and the 'Levent
Funk-O-Rama Mix'. The single 12" on Peppermint Jam also has the 'Boris Dlugosch Funk
Dub' while the double-pack on ClubTools comes with the 'Boris Dlugosch Reprise', bonus
beats from both Mousse T. and Boris Dlugosch amd the 'Herbert Tasteful Dub'. Funky house
flava in different variations, so there sould be something for everybody.
Incognito "It ain't easy" (Many Records 12")
Coming from Italy (I wonder why Talkin' Loud Records isn't releasing a new single in
the UK), it sees Dave Sears delievering a strong, driving and soulful house
remix.
The Rurals (Peng Records 12")
Already the 4th release by The Rurals on this label, and as the previous ones,
it is an untitled EP. Three tracks, all on the deep house tip, ranging from the percussive
over the jazzy to the disco-ish side.
Li'Sha "That's why I'm here" ( Yoshitoshi Records 12")
Written by Dave Warrin and mixed by Miguel Migs, this shows us the
soulful side of Yoshitoshi Records. Two vocals and one dub to choose from.
DJ Spen "Midnight EP" (Chez Records 12")
Funky grooves to keep the party going, one side featuring a sax and the other a weird
organ ride.
Junior Sanchez "2morrows Future 2day" (R*Senal Records 2x12")
The track of interest on this EP is "Be with U" which features Dajae
on vocals. A catchy and bumping house groove right for summer.
Lenny Fontana presents Freemen "Time to get on" (Perception Records 12")
Take Bohannons' "Let start the Dance" classic and add some
percussion and new beats, and you get a rocking house track.
Nate Williams "Jump stump da Party" (Bangin' Trax Music 12")
The title says it all: jump to this simple but irresistable funky groove.
Smokin' Beats feat. Beverly T. "I feel good" (Remix)(Smokin' Beats Records 12")
Smokin' Beats moved to their style to the UK garage grooves with some 2 step influence on it. The a-side mixes are bumpy and soulful while the b-side mixes have a ultrafunky guitar.
Crystal World "You got me running" (SoundMen on Wax Records 12")
Soulful and percussive garage groove by Lenny Fontana with a ultra-laidback guitar on
top of it, and smooth male vocals. The flip has a guitarpella as well as bonus beats.
SuSu Bobien "Thank you" (SoundMen on Wax Records 12")
Finally, this record made it to Switzerland. The Brothers of Peace (aka B.O.P.)
deliever a pumping groove for this garage song.
B.I.T.S. featuring Una "Yearnin' for your Love" (Look at You Records 12")
The Brothers in Struggle (aka B.I.T.S. aka DJ Pope & DJ
Oji) are back with this deep garage production with gospel-ish background vocals
(maybe to 'black' for the mass of the people). Victor Simonelli delievers a
nicely grooving house remix.
Destiny's Child "Bills, bills, bills" (Columbia Records 12")
Maurice Joshua delievering both a vocal and dub remix of this r&b song,
smooth house with an accoustic guitar, a bit commercial but good anyway.
Crystal Waters "Who taught you how" (Bootlegg 12")
A nicely bumping house beat with Crystal Water's unmistakables vocals on top of it. No idea who produced it, but it could be the Basement Boys or DJ Spen.
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Vault Series 001 "I feel the Rhythm" (Prescription Records 12")
An old Ron Trent production from '93 gets remixed. Karl Injex & Chriss
Brann deliever a deeply bumping house groove with some ambient and jazzy keys and
percussion while Paul Johnson goes for a deep monotonous and driving groove with
a jazzy piano and jazzy keys..
Romina Johnson feat. Norma Jean & Luci Martin "My forbidden Lover" (Ocean Trax Records 2x12" Test Pressing)
Bini & Martini with behind the mixes on this double-pack. Based around the
original guitar, they create a bumping and funky groove on the main vocal mix. The other
mixes are build around a funky bassline.
?? feat. Tanya Louise "People" (Animus Records 12" Test Pressing)
No information for whom Tanya Louise is singing the vocals, the mixes are by Lenny
Fontana. A driving beat combined with a killer piano gives you an outstanding house
record.
Kiez Kidz "I found it (yes, it's you)" (ClubTools Records 12" Test Pressing)
A few lucky ones got this at the Winter Music Conference, now here is the complete set
of mixes. A pumping groove with male vocals that lets you think of the glorious disco /
philly sound area for the art of the production. Sure to be big on the dancefloors.
Restless Soul feat. Nathan Haines "After Hours" (Chilli Funk Records 12")
Quality soulful house music, featuring Nathan Haines on sax and flute. Coming in
different variations, it's the jazzy feeling that is coming through in all versions.
Included are remixes by Dennis F. & Jerome Sydenham turning it into a club
stormer.
STP feat. Kevin Yost "Sister" (i! Records 12")
When Kevin Yost gets involved, the result always includes the jazzy side of
the music. No exception here, a funky bassline added by jazzy keys can be found. Also
included is a drum'n'bass version.
The Amalgamation of Soundz feat. Yvonne Webbley "The World" (Chocoloate Boy Records 12" Test Pressing)
The 'Northern Hemisphere Mix' is a midtempo old-school groover while the 'Southern
Hemisphere Mix' is a deep bubbling house groove, both with a jazzy and laidback sax on
top. Eric Kupper delievers stunning house mixes with added keys and bubbling
organ ride.
C-Dock "Electro Pop" / Baltimore Soul Tree "Party People" (Defender Records 12" Test Pressing)
Double-header coming our way. "Electro Pop" by C-Dock is an
interesting piece of music out of the minds of Charles Dockins. A deep bubbling
house groove coupled with jazzy piano and some weird keys. "Party People" comes
in a brand new percussive remix.
DJ Spen "Disco Dreams Volume 2" (Black Vinyl Records 12")
More pumping disco grooves for your dancefloor.
Sunday Brunch "Midsummer" (SVEK Records 12")
Smooth deep house with jazzy keys on the a-side. The b-side has a killer jazzy version
on the percussive tip
Soul Vision #2 "Lowdown" (DeepVision/BassClef Records 12")
Sandy Rivera and Jose Burgos with Jaquita May Perkins on
vocals on this deep and soulful garage track with a solid groove and jazzy keys.
Bob Sinclair "The Ghetto - Uptown" (Yellow Records 12")
Bob Sinclair "The Ghetto - Downtown" (Yellow Records 12")
Funky house from Bob Sinclair in various styles. On the 'Uptwon' disc we have
Ian Pooley's simple but driving funky groove and At Jazz's jazzy old-school
take. The 'Downtown' disc has Bob Sinclair's original, a funky groove with jazzy
keys and John Cutler's groovy and effective remix featuring Nedelka Prescott
and an extra sax.
Jori Hulkkonen "Detach yourself" (F-Communications Records 12")
Two versions to choose from. The first is jazzy and percussive with a nice guitar while
the second takes it deeper and adds some spacey elements.
Roy Davis Jr. "God is Israel" (Afterhours Records 12")
Roy Davis Jr. himself is the main vocalist on this bumping houser with a
jazz-funky guitar on top.
Tim Harper "Reincarnation" (NiteLife Collective Records 12")
Check 'Sabrinas Dance' on the logo side, a bubbling house track with a funky guitar and spaced out keys which give this a jazzy edge.
Kathy Brown "Happy People" (EasyStreet Records 12" Test
Pressing)
Kathy Brown "Happy People" (Remixes - Part 1)(USS Records 12")
The oroginal (to be found on the EasyStreet test pressing) is a classy Blaze
production remembering me of their classic outings in the late 80's on Quark Records.
Check the dub for a deep bass ride. The first part of the remixes features Knee Deep
with a funky house beat and B.O.C. who inlcuded their deep pumping groove.
Romanthony "The Wanderer" (Sony Music/Epidrome Records 12")
Romanthony remixed his own classic in a club friendly way with stomping beats.
The (strange) original version is included here too.
Mettle Music Collective "Heavens Gate / Spirit / Dark Day" (Toko Records 12")
Three tracks from the minds of Nic Conef, Si Brad and Mark
Wadsworth. 'Heavens Gate' is a track based around a deep bubbling base with a killer
sax and driving rhythm. 'Spirit' is a jazz-funk fusioned house track while 'Dark Day' has
a driving organ ride over a really deep bass added by some percussions.
Eclipse "Makes me love you" (Azuli Records 12" Clear-Vinyl Test Pressing)
This could be one of the summer anthems coming up. Based around the guitar riff of the Sister
Sledge's classic "Thinking of you", with some filter effects added (not
unsimilar to "Big Love"), this Bini & Martini production is full of
energy and sure hit big on the dancefloor although it might be too commercial for the real
garage heads.
Love Journey feat. Latanza Waters "So Glad" (Strictly Rhythm Records 12")
Latanza Waters is back with this Eric 'E-Smoove' Miller production, a
solid piano-driven garage song with a gospel-ish chorus and nice organ rides.
DaMob feat. Jocelyn Brown "It's all good" (Subliminal Records 2x12")
In addition to the alredy reviewed nice original version, there is an instrumental and
a harder 'Dronez Dub' included. An absolute winner is the remix by Full Intention
with a stomping disco-groove.
Aniki featuring Shawnee Taylor "Betcha wouldn't hurt me" (Velocity Records 12")
Sandy Rivera from Kings of Tomorrow is behind this little gem, a
house tracks for the deep heads among us.
Shazz "Pray" (Bob Sinclair Remix)(Columbia Records 12")
The original version from the album (also featured on this 12") is a piano driven
house track with a touch of the classic chicago house. The remixes by Bob Sinclair
add a jazzy flava to it.
The Rockmelons feat. Doug Williams "Love's gonna bring you down" (Hysteria Records 12")
Bobby D'Ambrosio delievering stunning club remixes of this classic that was
out a few years ago on Mushroom Records. The 'Eric Kupper Classic Mix' from back
then is included here, too.
Jamiroquai "Canned heat" (Remixes)(Sony Music Records 12" Promo)
This UK promo has the already bootlegged Masters at Work remix as well as a
pumping house remix by Futureshock. The bootlegg also had an acapella introed
version by MAW.
Ron Trent "In the spirit" (Peacefrog Records 12" Promo)
Another great grooving and deep production from Ron Trent featuring both male
and female vocals, the dub having a nice, laidback guitar. Also included is the bonus
track 'Koda', a bubbling downtempo groover.
Richard Rogers "On the Dance Floor" (Vinyl Soul Records 12" Promo)
I would describe this as 'Disco House Music', although some funky elements are here
too. And even Richards' vocals sound like he is coming straight from the disco era...
Deep Swing presents Toney Jones "Across the Land (Spread Love)" (SoulShine Records 2x12")
Uplifting house music on SoulShine once again, with the main mix (by Louis
Benedetti) sampling some classic philly strings to full effect.
Kerri Chandler "Digitalsoul" (Large Records 12" Test Pressing)
I stopped counting how many 12" Kerri Chandler already put out this year, but his stuff is always very, very good. This is a four track EP full of deep and slamming tracks, the jazzy elements are not missing. And it is on Large so you know you get quality stuff.
Jamie Lewis feat. Michael Watford "For you" (Purple Music Records 12")
Out on a limited one-sided test pressing for about three month now, the full release finally arrived complete with remixes by Boris Dlugosch/Michael Lange. Jamie Lewis 'New Jersey Club Mix' is an uplifting garage mix, and on the three other mixes Boris Dlugosch/Michael Lange turn it into a house stomper.
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Catalan FC & Sven Love feat. Nicole Graham "Private Number" (Virgin
Records 12")
Subtle garage music coming from France with two soulful remixes on the flip by Terry
Hunter.
Martha Wash "Come" (Logic Records 2x12" Promo)
Martha Wash is back with her powerful voice, coming with lots of mixes. Best
of the package are the versions by Danny D. with a stomping beat.
Jamiroquai "Canned Heat" (Work Records 12")
Only the album version included here (the remixes will hopefully be released soon), but
this is the one that already caused lots of attention with its disco feeling. On the flip
is an unreleased version of "Deeper Underground".
Nerio's Dub Work feat. Darryl Pandy "Sunshine and Happiness" (Spotsound Records 12" Test Pressing)
Based around the sampled "My forbidden Lover" by Chic, this is a
funky-filtered happy house track.
De-Ryus "Grass ain't greener / Times together" (Word of Mouth Records 12" Test Pressing)
"Grass ain't greener" comes in a two-step remix by MJ Cole and a
'Club Dub' by CJ Macintosh. "Times together" comes in two
jazzy-ish house remixes by Northside Productions.
E-Smoove feat. Michael White "I hear Music" (Focus Recordings 12")
Uplifting, with a funky bassline and a soulful feeling, could be set for bigger things
this summer.
Monica Elam "Ebony Angel: The Resurrection" (Clairaudience Records 2x12")
My all time favorite USG record is back with slamming new mixes. The 'house
versions' can be found on disco two while on disc one there are two totally different
versions - but stop, go and listen for yourself, I'm sure you will like it!
Black Science Orchestra feat. Jenny Devivo "Keep on keepin' on" (Afro Art Test Records 12")
Take a hammond, a tenor sax and think of Ashley Beedle and Marc Woolford
as producers, spoken word by Jenny Devivo and you get this: a grooving disco-ish
house groove to die for.
Ernest Saint Laurent feat. Chezere "We ae One" (Yellow Records 12")
Another quality house record coming from France this week, and it's another proof that they know much more than doing the filtered funky stuff. A deep bubbling bass is toped by a fender rhodes and Chezere's vocals.
Deep Fellow "Flow / Juice" (Wave Records 12")
Two excellent deep house cuts for your ears.
Kevin Yost "Spring again" (Plate Records 12")
Remixes of an old Kevin Yost production that stay close to the original
version by just changing the percussion a little bit.
DJ Rasoul "Love's Theme" (Greyhound Records 12")
Another classy deep house track with the main version driven by a 303 (memories of acid
coming back to ya?) and a piano. The two versions on the flip take it deeper to the
underground.
Rasoul & McArthy "Retrospect EP" (Guidance Records 12")
In a similar vain to the above "Love's Theme" also taking a restrospective
take on classic deep house music using the classic 303 sounds of back then.
Lydia Rhodes "Unitl the Moment" (Liquid Groove Records 12" Promo)
Jahkey B. is back with this deep driving cut with rough beats. Various mixes
included by Wamdue Kids and Timewriters, all keeping the underground
feeling of this track.
DJ Pope "Help me" (SoundMen on Wax Records 12")
Bumping house groove by DJ Pope featuring Ed Ramsey on vocals.
Dina Carroll "Without Love "(Manifesto Records 2x12" Promo)
The only mixes of interest for the house and garage heads are the ones by Mood II
Swing. Two versions to choose from, the 'Special Mix' has chungky 2 step beats with a
hooky bassline, the 'Extended Mix' is a classic Mood II Swing house version.
Donna Allen "He is the Joy" (SoulFuric Records 2x12" Promo)
The recently available 12" was only available on a limited amount of test pressings, now here comes the full promo including new mixes among the original ones. Jose Nunez has been chosen for remix duties and he gives us the Subliminal style of groove on both his vocal and dub mixes.
Da Mob feat. Jocelyn Brown "It's all good" (INCredible Records 2x12" Promo)
The Dronez smoothing things down on their vocal mix here and add some jazzy
flavours to it. Unfortunately, the other mixes included aren't that good: Phat's &
Small go for a funky disco-ish mix while Future Shock go for the cheesy
house.
Romatt "Froggy'z Congaz" (Chez Records 12")
The original version by Romatt is very percussive and full of congas. Matthias
Heilbronn adds a housey beat and some jazzy keys which turn this into a driving
track.
The Ananda Project feat. Heather Johnson "Straight Magic" (NiteGrooves Records 12")
Another track taken from the Abstract Afro Lounge II compilation. It is a
laidback afro-house proudction with some spacey keys and laidback vocals on top.
Joe Claussell "Je Ka Jo" (Ibadan Records 12" Promo)
Just the 'Demo Version' included on this limited 12" which is a taster for the
forthcoming album that will be out in june. Based on his trademark percussions, Joe builds
a smooth track with a guitar and strings that make you forget this is a house record.
Jacob "Misunderstood" (NiteLife Collective Records 12")
Deep House the way it should be: kept simple with a jazzy edge.
Liquid Dope "Terra-Humara / Air Beats" (Henry Street Records 12")
Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales is back with another slamming groove based on cool beats
only he can do.
USG presents African Blues "Sunpower" (Distance Music Records 12")
Ron Trent with a classic USG groover. The flip has a wonderfully
jazzed-up version.
Mutiny UK feat. D-Empress "New Horizons/Dream Daze" (Sunflower Records 12" Test Pressing)
With a bold piano, a bouncing acoustic base and some touches of a sitar, 'New
Horizons' gives you an upfliting summer tune featuring the smooth vocal of D-Empress.
'Dream Daze' takes a harder approach with industrial beats and jazzy flutes.
Ira Levi "Let it go" (Train Records 12")
Another stunning M.A.S. Collective production, with a deep bubbling live bass.
DJ Frankie Frank Project "And the Party goes on" (DreamBeat Records 12")
Swiss DJ Frankie Frank is back with a slamming piece of vinyl. Based on a sample of the classic "In the mix" by the Mixmasters he creates a track full of energy and a pumping groove . DJ N-Joy gives it a disco-ish feeling by adding some strings. Djaimin rebuilds the track into an athmospheric groover with the very important words 'House Music is not dead' on top of it.
MAS Collective feat. SuSu Bobien "Joy" (Slip'N'Slide Records 12" Test Pressing)
Massive disco garage stomper coming from this italian production team. As the title
suggests, this is an uplifting piece of music coming in various flavours. You can choose
betwenn a classic disco-ish garage version, a filtered-up affair and a bass-driven
version.
NE-Groove "Jaded" (Pure Filth Records 12")
A classy, soulful deep-house track with a jazzy flavour featuring Marcus Begg
on vocals and Nathan haines on sax.
Miquifaye feat. Javairia Ali "Never let U go" (Metaphor Records 12")
Anthony Nicholson is getting deep again in his usual style without getting
boring.
Descendants "Light shines Truth" (Clairauidience Records 12")
And another Anthony Nicholson release, this time featuring Jenifa Mayanja on
vocals. This is a deep and fresh groove with a laidack guitar and a deep bass. The flip
has the 'Ambien Path Mix', a very cool afterhours affair taking it down to the groove and
the vocals.
Janet Rushmore "On my own" (Shelter Records 12")
Janet is back with this Eddie Perez production. Eddie together
with Freddy Sanon did the mixes which are on a mainstream house tip (maybe they
want to copy the success of B.O.P.).
The Mood Men "Lumpkins Groove (Project 1)" (i! Records 12")
i! Records continue to release cool jazzy vibes. On this 12" we see Wayne
Gardiner and Tony Varnado putting out some serious grooves all on a laidback
jazz tip.
The Astrotrax Team "You are my everything" (Astrotrax Records
12")
Astrojazz "The Groove EP" (Astrotrax Records 12" Test Pressing)
The first is a powerful UK garage production featuring female vocals and a jazzy sax on
top of the bumping groove. The second is an EP with four jazzy cuts using a sax and
trumpet with a similar groove.
Children of Planet Earth feat. Raven "Flay away" (HipBone UK Records 12")
As usual, HipBone release a 12" full of quality reproductions of a good
song. Here, it is up to Roy Davis Jr. and Pal Joey to impress us with
their jazzy interpretations.
Disco Elements "Volume 6" (Azuli Records 12")
Zaki 'Hot Pink' Dee and Rob Mello putting out another 12" in
their series of disco classic sampling house cuts. One of the two cuts is sampling Slick
classic 'Space Jam'.
East West Connection feat. Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges "The more I get" (Chilli Funk Records 2x12")
Sold as two separate 12", this is a quality package of 'Soulful Music for Funky
People' as Chilli Funk describe their label. This is a welcome re-release
including serious house remixes for the clubs by Diesel as well as laidback jazzy
versions.
The Rurals (Peng Records 3x12")
Three 12" released on Peng Records so far, all including material by the Rurals.
If you're looking for deep grooves on the deep house or jazzy tip, you should check these
records out.
Platinum Doll "Believe in a brighter day" (SubUrban Records 2x12")
A very strong and soulful production coming our way with Tommy Musto and Matthias
Heilbronn on the mix tip. Tommy's mixes are on the NYC uplifting house tip
while Matty gives us some soulful and jazzy house vibes.
Nicolicious feat. Karla Brown "Goin' on" (95 North Records 12")
2nd release for this label, and another classy one. It is a solid UK style garage
production with two dubs with heavy bumping beats turning it into a dark club monster. The
95 North remix is a smoother take with jazzy keys.
95 North "Da Holligans 3" (Henry Street Records 12")
Richard Payton and Doug Smith turn out three driving tracks on this
release. For all Sharon Redd fans, there is 'Feel it' which samples 'Can you
handle it'.
Peppermint Jam Allstars 2 (Peppermint Jam Records 12")
Two tracks included: the laidback jazzy groover "Cruisin'" and the
guitar-driven 'Dance with me' which is lifted from the 'Miami Special EP'.
Presence "Future Love" (Pagan Records 12" Promo)
Pete Heller and Charles Webster have been chosen to do the remixes. Pete Heller gives us a smooth Fire Island style groove, Charles Webster goes for his trademark deep house grooves.
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Basement Jaxx "Red Alert" (XL Records 2x12" White Label)
Already released, and a huge success in the clubs (especially in the UK). Six mixes on
this white label but I don't have a track listing. Among the slamming original there are
remixes by Erick Morillo and 2-step mixes by Marc Gurley.
Soul Dhamma "Flower" (The Original)(Velocity Records 12" Test Pressing)
More mixes of this club stormer including the vocal version by K.O.T. whit the
same slamming beat they used on their dub on the first 12". Also included are the
original mixes full of soulful vibes.
Brian Chambers "Higher Love" (Full Intention Remix)(Klub Zoo Records 12")
This massive UK garage hit gets new pumping, piano-driven remixes by Full Intention.
Mateo & Matos "The real thing" (Glasgow Underground Records 12" Promo)
For once, a vocal production from Eddie Matos and John Mateo. They
decided to cover this Stevie Wonder classic featuring Littleton Brown
and Kim Armstrong on vocals. The result is a beautifully grooving vocal house
number with club-friendly underground mixes by K.O.T.
Mistique Journey "Before the Storm / The Morning after" (Shelter Records 12" Test Pressing)
Produced by Mark Wilson and mixed by Freddy Sanon, both tracks are on
a jazzy tip with the first track having heavy beats while the second is on the deep tip.
Victor Davies "Brother" (FlipSide Records 12")
Bougie Soliterre on the mix and what do they give us? Real music on the percussive-jazzy tip.
Glenn Scott "Heaven" (Joe Claussell Mixes)(Giant Step Records 2x12")
You will be surprsised by the vocal remix which: not the usual deep underground
percussion tip, it is more a dance cut but it really works. The dub is pure percussion
heaven.
Pete Heller "Big Love" (Subliminal Records 12")
Finally released with the original version being the hightlight. The promoed b-side cut
'Atlanta' is replaced here with a 'Dronez Dub' and an accapella by the The Dronez
(aka Erick Morillo, Harry 'Choo Choo' Romero and José Nunez). The dubbs
has added vocals by Octahvia (and some background singers).
Kim English "Unspeakable Joy" (Bobby D'Ambrosio Remix)(Nervous Records 12")
Bobby D'Ambrosio delievers a piano-led New York style house interpration of
this Maurice Joshua production whos original mix is also included.
DJ Rasoul featuring Shanan "Soul Searching Vol. 3" (Large Records 12")
Like the first two volums, this is deep soulful house music can be found on this EP.
Phunky Data "Music" (ClubTools/Edel Records 12" Test Pressing)
Two-step like and filtered funky stomper build around the sampled "Music" by D-Train
(an old Prelude Records classic).
Masterbuilders feat. Philip Ramirez "Midnight Lady" (Strictly Rhythm Records 12")
Cool summer vibes on the house tip driven by both a piano and a saxophone featuring Philip
Ramerez on vocals.
José Nunez feat. Octahvia "Hold on" (Sound of Ministry Records 2x12" Promo)
Licensed from Subliminal Records and added with some remixes, this is sure to
to slamm the dancefloors. The original by José Nunez is in his own
Subliminal-style while Jazz'N'Groove go for a 'Nu Disco Mix' with soulful
disco-ish strings while Studio 45 pump things up on their funky-filtered remix.
Playin' 4 the City "Phase Two" (Straight Up Records 12")
True soulful deep-house music coming out of France with lots of jazz into it.
Antonio "Happy, Joyous & Free" (Tribal Winds Records 12")
Another percussion-led deep house cut out of the mind of Antonio with a laidback jazzy
feeling.
Indigo "Fly to the Moon" (Mood II Swing Remix)(Defender Records 12")
Well produced vocal garage in this Mood II Swing remix with warm keys over a bumpy beat.
Alexander O'Neal "Criticize" (Bini & Martini Remix)(ClubTools Records 12" Promo)
Not the first remix of an Alexader O'Neal classic released this year, but by
far the best. Bini & Martini create a pumping groove full of energy,
featuring a filtered guitar riff in different variations on the included mixes (check the
dubs for full pleasure). Sure to rock your dancefloor.
Soul Vision "Don't stop" (Deep Vision/Bassclef Records 12")
Wicked underground track with a driving beat featuring a few vocal lines by T.J.
(sounds familiar, but can't think of the name).
Faith, Hope & Shine "Joy" (SoulShine Records 12")
A Lenny Fontana production whos original vocal mix is in a classic piano-led
garage style while on the dub he heads for a deep dub. Louis Benedetti goes for a
funky byss driven version.
Pound Boys feat. Dajae & Earl Bennett "Heaven knows" (Look at You Records 12")
Originally done by Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer, the main vocal
version sounds like an update of the original with that cheesy sounds. Best of the package
is the 'Midtown Dub', full vocal featured with a really kicking beat on the underground
house tip. There is also the tough 'Love Dub' included.
Kerri 'Kaoz' Chandler "The Deep Thoughts EP" (83 West Records 12")
'Its a jazzy thang', 'Get up', 'Eternal Life' - all these three
tracks are kick-ass jazzy house cuts.
Mateo & Matos "Club House Kit" (United Underground House Sounds Records 12")
I have to call them Masters of Tracks - each time they put out an EP our
album, there are outstanding tracks included, and this one stands in that tradition.
Teddy Douglas and Luis Radio "The Violin" (Basement Boys Records 12")
A big track from this years Winter Music Conference, driven by a beautifully played
violin by Francesco Carmignani.
Charles Dockins feat. Sheila Ford "Journey" (Tommy Musto Remix)(Slip'N'Slide Records 12" Test Pressing)
Tommy Musto up for part two of the remixes. He delievers a smooth NYC like
house version with a dub included, too.
Toka Project "U can get it / Time is up" (Earth Records 12")
Two afterhours deep house cuts with a J.T. Donaldson remix of 'Time is up' included.
Eric Benet feat. Faith Evans "Georgy Porgy" (Dance/Club Mixes)(WB Records 2x12" Promo)
Only time will tell if these mixes will get released or not. The Hani mixes are the cheesy ones for the clubs and radio while Hippie Torrales goes for a solid house remix using a real piano. Roy Davis Jr. uptempo mix has a bumpy groove with a funky guitar, but unfortunately he only uses parts of the vocals. There is also a nicely done downtempo groovy mix by Roy Davir Jr. included.
Basil "Time to be free" (King Street Records 12")
Subtle afro house by Basil with Roland Clarke providing the
background chants. Check the flipside for an athmospheric dub.
Taurus "Together" (Clairaudience Records 12")
Since their collaboration with Wave Music, Clairaudience are getting
better and better with every release . Deep beats coupled with warm keyboard sounds give
you this athmospheric groover. Anthony Nicholson has been chosen to remix this
gem. He adds a jazzy piano and makes it more clubfriendly.
Angora "Enchantment" (Prescription Records 12")
Peven Everett and Roy Davis Jr. present a deeply grooving record in
the vocal version with a real jazzy sax and fierc congas. Their dub is a different affair
running at around 130 bpm (but it is no problem to pitch it down). Over a driving bass,
the congas and additional jazzy keys give you a laidback groove.
Cooly's Hot Box "What a surprise" (Frankie Feliciano Remix)(SoleMusic Records 12")
Classy and very sutble remix by Frankie Feliciano with a killer piano line on
top of a deep groove. The packages included an instrumental as well as a reprise just
using the vocals and keyboards.
Charles Dockins feat. Sheila Ford "Journey" (Joey Musaphia Remix)(Slip'N'Slide Records 12" Test Pressing)
Joey Musaphia again on remix duties for a Charles Dockins production. And it
is another fine UK garage remix with Joey style keyboards. More mixes by Tommy
Musto to follow.
Faith Evans "All night long" (Federation of Soul Remix)(Word of Mouth/Arista Records 12" Test Pressing)
Already getting lots attention worlwide, this Federation of Soul (aka Zoo
Expericence together with Brian 'Keys' Tharme) remixes (vocal and dub)
transfer the brilliant r&b original into a kicking garage remix with tough beats.
DJ Spen "Disco Dreams Volume 1" (Black Vinyl Records 12")
The main track 'Trapped when you touch me' is a killer disco-cut sampling some old
disco classics.
Bougie Soliterre "Got the Bug" (Sfere Records 12")
Behind this little jazz-funky gem are Bettina Constanzo and Orin Walters.
This has to be called 'real music'. A beautiful production with a slammin remix by Kerri
Chandler and Dennis Ferrer by adding some fierce horns and keeping the
original alive and shining through.
Femi Kuti "Truth don die" (Sound of Barclay Records 2x12")
Afro-house out of the hands of the Masters at Work and Kerri Chandler
together with Jerome Sydenham. The Masters are featured with two
versions. The first is a full house affair while the second is in their traditon of NuYorican
Soul concentrating on the beats. Two bad the other mixes they sent in were not chosen
for the release. Kerri and Jerome are present with three versions. Two
of them are afro-house in their Spiritual Life style with the third is a real
deep house dub.
Charles Schilling "No Communication, No Love (Devastating)" (Pschent Records 2x12")
French house music on the run again. The original is a deep house cut with some jazzy
elements. Among the remixes you find Salt City Orchestra turn it into a slamming
house track while Street Corner Symphony bring some percussion and a jazzy piano
in.
DJ Eric "We are Love" (Club Tools Records 2x12" Promo)
This one won't go away. Licensed from Englands Distinctive Records, this still gets lots of attention and club play. Sampling "I can't go for that" (the Hall & Oates classic) it comes in a variety of mixes spread over two separate 12". The 'Gridlock Remix' makes use of the piano of 'Dreamlover' (from the classic David Morales remix of the Mariah Carey song). Funkforce roughen the beats. The second disk kicks off with the original version. On the flip are the filtered remixes by Robbie Rivera.
The Scorpions "To be Number One" (East West Records One-Sided 12" Promo)
House remix of a rock group by Germany's no. one remixer. Only one version here titled
'Mousse T. Club Mix'. Mousse T. does what he can do best: deliever a funky and driving
groove, added with a really nice piano. Only snippets of the vocals were used so these is
more of a dub than a club mix.
Darryl D'Bonneau "Let there be a way" (Tiefschwarz Remixes)(Easy Street 12" Test Pressing)
Actually being a german pressing but no details of the record label available to me, Tiefschwarz
deliever a slamming remix of this beautiful song that was released on limited pressing on Easy
Street Records last year. Kicking beats combined with some nice keys, topped with
Darryl's beautiful vocals, and we got a classic production. Check the dub for the funky
flava.
The Ananda Project feat. Gaelle Adisson "Cascades of Color" (Remixes)(Nite Grooves Records 12")
Jask & Mario Rivera deliever a fine remix for club play with a serious
groove and the sax and guitar on top of it while Chris Bann (from Wamdue
Productions) delievers a bubbling deep groove with jazzy keys.
Mateo & Matos "Frontiers" (Large Records 12")
I can't believe it: another stunning four track EP from John 'Roc' Mateo &
Eddie 'EZ' Matos. How can they put out that much of quality tracks?
Ruffneck "New Life" (RealTime Records 12")
A few lucky ones like myself have this one on a very limited promo 12" on MAW
Records for a year now. On this double-pack you get lots of slamming remixes by Blaze,
Backroom Productions, Basement Boys and the Nocturnal DeeJays. The
outstanding cuts are the Blaze instrumental with a killer sax on top, the funky DJ
Spen remixes and the moody dub by Backroom Productions.
95 North feat. Heather Perkins "Unbelievable" (K2 Recordings 12" Test Pressing)
95 North deliever a wicked female vocal track which will hook you immediately.
The vocal version is full of energy with driving beats and a nice flute while the dub
version is a deep groovy affair with a funky bass. Also included is a 'Ricanstruction
Istrumental' by Frankie Feliciano (his vocal version will be the next release on
the label).
Johnny D. & Nicky P. "Next to me / Yes you dew" (MAW Records 12")
More disco-ish tracks from Johnny 'D' DeMario & Nicholas Palermo, Jr. On
'Yes you dew' (the better track in my opinion) they sample India to full effect
over a slamming beat added by classic disco-elements.
Mental Instrum feat. Angel "Dancin' Free" (Smack Music Records 12")
Sounding very british with its two-step alike beats, this is a solid garage production
with a selection of slamming dubs included.
Donna Allen "He is the Joy" (SoulFuric Records 12")
Classic SoulFuric dance music from U.B.P. (Marc Pomeroy and Brian
Tappert) with a disco-edge only they can do.
Pete Moss "Late Night Up North" (Ovum Records 12")
Deep house cut for the after hours session. Check the dub for some atmospheric keys. Josh
Wink pumps up things just a little bit on his remix.
Petal Pusher "Breakin' it down" (Naked Music Records 12")
Nicely grooving house track by Miguel 'Migs' with Ledisi on vocals.
Soul 71 feat. Jaime "Save your soul" (Kumba Records 12")
Kevin 'Kimani' Wilson produced this male vocal track, but it is up to Charles
Dockins to deliever the garage remix on this one while Oscar G. does the
tribal-house mixes.
Brothers Vibe "Wave Files "(SOM Underground Records 10")
"Mood Swing" is a jazzy house track while "Disco Revolution"
samples an old Georgio Moroder song (can't remember the name).
H2O "All over your Face" (Liquid Groove Records 12" Promo)
Taken from their just released album "You can run...", this is a bumpy house track with a remix by Terry Lee Brown Jr. included.
Dewayne Davis "What cha do for me" (PandaMonium Records 12")
Based around 'Papa was a rolling Stone', this is a simple but effective house track.
The 'Kelli Hand Mix' uses a solid piano line instead of the sampled classic from the Temptations.
Ron Trent + Sonti "I fight for what I believe" (SI Project Records 12")
Ron Trent with another one of those irrestisible USG grooves he and Anthony
Nicholson created some time ago.
Full Intention "You are somebody" (ClubTools Records 12")
Strong package with four slamming mixes. The 'Original Mix' is a pumping disco-house
affair only Full Intention can do while the 'London Mix' is a stomping UK garage
mix with those slamming speed garage drums that are so hype these days. 'The Classic Mix'
is a smooth and stylished house version. Finally, the 'String Express Dub' makes most of
the sampled 'Aint no mountain high enough' strings over a pumping groove.
Rum Runnerz "Hang on / Moonlite" (Vinyl Peace Records 12")
Two killer tracks produced by Dino & Terry on the disco-funky tip.
Sabrina Johnston "Satisfy my Love" (Superbird Mixes)(Club Culture Records 12")
Another fine remix coming from germanies Superbird. Solid house music with a
funky bass.Check the to dubs for pleasure.
Edesio vs. Boris Dlugosch "Blen Blen" (Stella Music Records 12")
Boris Dlugosch delievering an tropical house remix. Check it out!
Nu Spirit Helsinki feat Kasio "Take it Back" (Guidance Records 12")
Another stunning 12" from this label that can do no wrong. Kicking off with a
jazz-funkgroover followed by a deep house version for the after hours. And there is also a
ultra funky rare groover on the flip that gets real jazzy. Should not be missed!
Ricky Nelson "Give me Love" (New Generation Records 12")
New Jersey garage the way I like it. Okay, forget about the B.O.P. mix which
is good in its own right, but it's Mike LaBirt delievering the goods here.
Sister Unlimited "High steppin' Hip Dressin'" (ClubTools Records 12")
Sure to be a huge club hit thanks to the disco-house versions sounding very much like Full Intention. The flip has a version in 70's style and a grooving midtempo version.
Harry 'Choo Choo' Romero feat. Inaya Day "Just can't get enough" (Remixes)(AM:PM Records 2x12" Promo)
Maybe the biggest hit for Subliminal Records so far, being released in the UK
through AM:PM Records with new remixes by Pete Heller. Both his vocal
and dub have a kicking latino style house groove. Robbie Riviera is present with
two of his funky filtered extravaganzas while the Live Elements have done a cool
full vocal filtered house groove.
Whitney Houston "It's not right, but it's ok" (Bootlegg 12")
Based on a funky beat, added with the sampled strings of "Love is the
message" (the MFSB classic), this is the best we got from Whitney
in the past few years (although it may be not authorized).
Donna Montgomery "Go head go on" (SoundMen on Wax Records 12")
A B.O.P. production who's original mix is on their usual poppy garage tip, the
real joy comes in the JoVonn remixes. Both his vocal and dub versions are deep as
only he can do.
Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors "Waves" (Tribal Winds Records 12")
Another exceptional and outstanding inspirational record on the percussive tip.
Fredrik Stark & Citydreams "Loungin'" (i! Records 12")
Four track EP on the jazzy tip in slightly different variations. Quality stuff for your
afterhours set.
Y.M.C. "Last Stop EP" (Yoshitoshi Records 12")
House music with an ambient edge is what you get on this EP.
Phunkie Souls "The Music (floats your cares away)" (Strictly Rhythm Records 12")
Richard F. is back with this slamming piece of driving funky house music with
the filtered elements not missing.
EDZY "Do it 'til you burn" (Strictly Rhythm Records 12")
Another strong 12" for the dancefloor on the funky house tip sampling an old disco
classic.
Sven Love Catalan FC feat. Mandel Turner "Save me" (Sony Records 12")
Nice garage music coming from France. The original is a bumping garage track while the Victor Simonelli dub is a driving house groove. Jay Denes delievers a deep and laidback groove.
Pete Heller "Big Love" (Bootlegg 12")
This had to happen: around for a couple of month now and being one of the favorites of
many DJ and still not released, someone mad this bootlegg which sounds as good as a
commercial release. Outstanding kick-ass track. My advise: buy it!!
First Choice "The Player" (One Step Music Records 12")
Get this if you don't have the original version which is included here. Also included
is the 'Bootleg Mix' which is the Johnick remixes featuring the full vocals.
NYC Live & Direct (Part 3) "I want you" (Slip'N'Slide Records 12" Test Pressing)
Davidson Ospina is back again with a slamming funky track with jazzy keys
which will rock your floor.
Soul Dhamma "Flower" (Velocity Records 12" Test Pressing)
Phat Manhatten give us the bumping 'Londonn Rose Vocal' version while K.O.T.
go deep with their 'KOT Black Orchid Dub' and the 'KOT Black Orchid Beats'. King
Britt's 'Underwater Garden Dub' is a spaced-out ambient mix.
Turnstyle Orchestra "Latin Soul" (Guidance Records 12" Promo)
The 'Original Mix' is a reworking of an old Carlos Santana classic and is in a
trancy, epic latino house style. The flip has a tribal workout with driving percussions.
Fresh Cool Juice "Feelin' strong" (Guidance Records 12" Promo)
Driving house cut coming in different flavors to ya. Blue Boy is doing the
laidback midtempo groover and you also get the 'Original Rare Version' - a rare groove
killer.
Visual Tools feat. Curtis Harman "Keep reachin'" (Distance Records 12" Promo)
Anthony Nicholson again with one of his deep driving grooves with a full
vocal. The 'Paradise Guitar Mix' is the standout cut for its lovely guitar used.
Larry Heard "And so I dance / Give me Heaven" (Distance Records 12")
"And so I dance" gets remixed by Anthony Nicholson heading for a
rhumba style remix. In the middle, this ten minute mix goes jazzy. "Give me
Heaven" gets remixed by Chris Gray in true deep house style.
Dino & Terry "Morning, Motion and Moon Dub" (Classic Music Records 12")
"Morning" makes use of a guitar over a grooving beat. "Motion" is a
house cut with jazzy keys. "Moon Dub" is simply a filter house track.
Frankie Valentine feat. Mandingo "Merangada" (Dynamite Joint Records 12")
Extremly jazzy and percussive grooving track.
March 14, 1999
DJ Spinna presents "Vibes Abroad EP" (TronicSole Records 12")
The organ ride on this one jazzy grooverwill drive you nuts...
Lost Tymeez "Every Day" (Nite Grooves Records 12")
Ron Trent and Anthony Nicholson with another one of their deep
excursions.
Tim Deluxe "I Know" (Cross Section Records 2x12" Promo)
One of last years biggest funk-house tracks is back with new mixes spread over a
double-pack. The fantastic original is included and sounds still wicked. DJ Sneak
is featured with a cool remix.
Mousse T. "Ooh Song / More I get" (Peppermint Jam Records 12")
Two kicking funky tracks by Germany's well known producer and remixer, ready to explode
on the dancefloor.
Peppermint Jam Allstars "Miami Special" (Peppermint Jam Records 12" Promo)
Four-track EP with no production credits so we could only guess who is behind which
track. All four tracks are made to shock the dancefloor so you better hunt down to your
local record store to grab a copy (if they are lucky to get it).
George Michael + Mary J. Blige "As" (Epic Records 12" Promo)
Another year, another cover of this Stevie Wonder classic. And it is a welcom
back for CJ Mackintosh who did the mixes. Both a r&b and a classy house
version are included here.
Jamico feat. Jackie Cohen "This luv is real" (King Street Records 12")
A dissapointing 12", only interesting if your looking for a tribalesque and
percussive dub version which can be found here.
Kimani Wilson "Afro Kozmik Soul EP" (K2 Records 12")
This EP included two nice laidback, abmient afterhours cuts with some jazzy influences.
J.T. Donaldson (Earth Records 12")
Three tracker from Mr. Donaldson. Driving house cuts with a laidback feel to them.
Anthony Nicholson "Dance Anthology" (Peacefrog Records 2x12")
Anthony, one half of USG, is proving with this four tracker that he can
produce outstanding music on his own. Grooves for your mind, body and soul...
Lutricia McNeal "Stranded" (E-Smoove Remix)(Epic Records 12"
Promo)
From time to time, a US major label delievers a quality house record. On this
promo 12", E-Smoove is present with two nicely done remixes (both a vocal
and a dub version). Funky bass, groovy beats and a jazzy piano make this a winner.
Romanthony "Hold on" (Roulé Records 12")
His fans will by no doubt buy this just for his trademark grooves on the main mix. Also
included is a r&b version as well as a pumping dub.
Kenny Lattimore "If I loose my woman" (Columbia Records 12")
As his previous single "Days like this" (which is featured here with so far
unreleased mixes, most interesting is the 'NuYorican Soul Dub') this is again remixed by Masters
at Work. A top song with a rock-solid remix - nuff said.
95 North feat. Big D "Think About" (Hysteria Records 12")
Pumping groove with spoken (male) words by Big D courtesy of 95 North.
There is a 'Hard Version' with a groove similar to 'The Request'.
Jay-J presents Clay Cox "Searchin'" (SoulShine Records 12")
Solid male house production.
Open Door "Lights" (HipBone Records 12")
Deep house cut on the jazzy tip best working in the 'World Style Glow Mix'.
I-D feat. Michael Watford "Understand Me" (Hole Records 2x12")
Produced by Ivan Iacobucci who is also behind most mixes provided on this
double pack. He is covering the italian style of funky and garage house music. The Crash
boys deliever both a vocal and dub remix. Their vocal version is my favorite for its
subtle grooves while their dub takes it a bit deeper.
Terry Hunter "The Sound" (Vinyl Soul Records 12")
Piano driven voal house with gospelish background vocals, the main vocals provided by
Scarlett.
Toka Project "Be Free EP" (Guidance Records 12")
This EP opens with the laidback title cut "Be Free" which is followed by the midtempo groover "Pale Rider", a old school track. The flip side has "The Toka Love Project" and "7:38", the first being a pumping house cut while the second is a percussive afterhours number.
BMR feat. Felicia "Check it out (everybody)" (ClubTools
Records/Peppermint Jam Records 12")
Already a big club hit in its original instrumental version, it is now ready to
go again with a full vocal by Felicia. The 'Nu Club Mix' is just the original
added with the vocals and is as well as the 'Knee Deep Dub' on the funky tip. Sounds
of Life smooth it up a bit on their two mixes.
Jestofunk feat. CeCe Rogers "Happy" (ClubTools Records 12")
Bob Sinclair does a french-funky style remix on this beauty, made strictly for
the dancefloor and perfectly working with the vocals by CeCe Rogers.
Glasgow Gangster Funk Tracs "Deeva Feeva" (Regal Records 12")
Glasgow Gangster Funk Tracs "Deeva Feeva" (Pete Heller Remix)(Regal Records
12")
Sampling "I got the feeling" from the Two Tons of Fun classic (both
the main vocal line and the bass), this is true 90's disco-house. On the remix 12", Pete
Heller is doing a Fire Island style remix by keeping the original feeling.
Alton Miller "Sweet in the Morning / Vibrations" (Distance Music Records 12")
Nice double-header. The first one is a grooving house-track while the second is on the jazzy-house tip.
Monica "Inside" (Masters at Work Remixes)(Word of Mout/Arista Records
2x12" Promo)
Available in all good record stores (although a promo), go straight for the dubs
for the full pleasure. The record is kinda nice but not the best remix MAW have
done (just think of their fantastic remix for Kenny Lattimore and you get the idea).
Candi Staton "Love on love" (React Records 2x12" Promo)
This cover of the Jesus Loves You classic is another of those double promos
which is a bit of a disapointment just for the mixes included. The best is the 'Club of
Love Mix' by David Morales with nice percussive parts in a latin way. Robbie
Rivera is doing his usual funky thing, while K-Klass do the commercial
cheesy piano-house remix. I hope there will be an additional promo with the Morales
dub (heard that on a Morales mix on tape, and it's slamming).
Capriccio "Get on up" (Defected Records 2x12" Promo)
A cover of Jazzy D.'s "Get on up", this is a funky house track in
its orginal form with bright guitars. The Jazz'N'Groove remixes are on the K-Jee
flavoured tip while Richard F. goes for the filter extravaganza.
Jovonn "New York EP" (Estereo Records 12")
Remember his releases on Goldtone Records a few years back, and you know what
kind of deep grooves to expect on the two featured songs "Sunshine" and
"When it rains".
Brian Scott "In my life / Tonite" (Smokin' Beats Records 12")
Old school garage coming from the UK in form of "In my life", while
"Tonite" cleverly samples George Benson's "Give me the
night".
M People "Dreaming" (BMG Records 12" Promo)
Mixed by David Morales and edited by Albert Cabrera, this is the
return for M People with a new single. Just what you would expect from this
collaboration: nothing revolutionary, just solid club music.
Mateo & Matos "Just a Dub" (Glasgow Underground Records 12")
More deep house grooves by these two guys.
Merimaid "Luv is" (Remixes)(Club-U-Nite Records 12")
More remixes of this classic. Mellow Man is going for a fully vocaled
jazzy-laidback classic house remix while Michael Lange delievers a bumping
instrumental version. Sounds of Life add a funky bass on their instrumental
excursion.
USG featuring Monica Elam "Life 4 living" (Prescription Records 12")
If you remember and love "Ncameu", you won't miss this one! It could be
easily titled "Ncameu Part 2", and it is of the same excellence.
Michelle Weeks "Step out on Faith / Follow your Dreams" (Rambunctious Records 12")
"Step out on Faith" is a gospel-house stomper with a nice background choir
while "Follow your Dreams" is a deep New Jersey style garage production.
MKL vs. Soy Sos "Skin / Moments in my Life" (NiteGroove Records 12")
More jazzy house from the "Abstract Jazz Lounge II" compilation.
Alton M. "Song of the Drum" (Moods & Grooves Records 12")
Deep house music at its best coming in the form of three tracks. If you love the Guidance
stuff, you love this.
Latino Circus "In your Soul" (Yoshitoshi Records 2x12")
The original was already a hit, and these Cevin Fisher remixes and Deep
Dish edit are garanteed to slam the dancefloor.
Deep Dish "Summer's over" (DeepDish Records 12")
Something for the Deep Dish fans: strange and bizarre (at least for me).
Black Science Orchestra "Ladyland" (White Label 12")
Finally available to the masses (but why as a white label?), this is a fine house
groover coming in different flavours.
Merimaid "Luv is" (Remixes)(Shelter Records 12")
Licensed from Germanys Club U Nite Records, this still is a big club hit in
NYC. These new mixes by Paul Simpson will give it some new life on the
dancefloors.
MSD "Mystery Science EP" (Wave Records 12")
Four track EP with the driving 'Satisfy' and the percussive 'Love Line (Edit)' being
the standout cuts.
Francois K. "Time & Space" (NRK Records 12")
Thankfully, the original version with the percussions by Joaquin 'Joe' Claussell
is included on the flip, and coupled with a classic Farley & Heller remix
(their best for ages), this is a quality package.
Nick Holder "Da Sambafrique" (NRK Records 12")
Instead of 'copying' classic disco records (what he usually does for DNH Records),
Nick Holder here is on production duties on a mellow samba-house groove with a
smooth Abacus remix on the b-side.
Third Generation feat. Chavell "You don't live here anymore" (Sfere Records 12")
Nicely grooving house production, produced and mixed by Kerri Chandler. Not
for peak hour play, but good enough for after hours play.
95 North "The request" (Sounds for People Records 12")
Funny record with a spoken dialog between the male DJ and a femal guest about playing
'something with a beat'. And - what a surprise - the record does have a beat you can dance
to.
Maurice Joshua presents the Reunion Project "Yeah, Get down" (Nervous Records 12")
Maurice Joshua got Eric 'E-Smoove' Miller and Steve 'Silk' Hurley to remix his own production, a bumping house track.
Spirits of Rhythm "Music" (Original Mixes)(Azuli Records 12"
Promo)
Spirits of Rhythm "Music" (Boris Dlugosch Mixes)(Azuli Records 12" Promo)
Out last year as a limited one-sided promo, now back on full promo with a release
scheduled for march. On the first 12", we find a classy grooving club version and a
jazzy two-step take. The second 12" has the Boris Dlugosch remixes with the
usual groovy funky bass added.
Mutiny feat. Mary Joy "Bliss" (MAW 4am Mix)(Sunflower Records 12")
The so far unreleased (and unpromoed) 'MAW 4am Mix' is featured here among the original
version.
Moloko "Sing it back" (Boris Dlugosch/Booker T. Mixes)(Echo Records
12" Promo)
Moloko "Sing it back "(Todd Terry Mix)(Echo Records 12" Promo)
Boris Dlugosch & Michael Lange deliever the club-friendly mixes with a
heavy bassguitar while Booker T. does his usual speed-garage mixes. The second
12" sees Todd Terry in one of his better moments. He delievers a driving
club mix.
Tempo 2 feat. Kurt Harman "You are a superstar" (Clairaudience Records 2x12")
We have to call Anthony Nicholson a superstar when it comes to produce soulful
cuts for the garage heads. No exception here, he takes his USG grooves to another level by
adding a real jazzy piano.
Kenny Bobien "Let me show you" (SoundMen on Wax Records 2x12")
DJ Spen & Karizma take this Brother of Peace production to the
garage floors with their jazz-funk take.
Soul Creation feat. David Watson "Up in smoke" (Bassclef Records 12")
Jazzy house cut with a flute as the highlight.
Vick Lavender "P.M. Blues" (NiteLifeCollective Records 12")
Glenn Underground is involved here as the executive producer, and you can hear it: four
deep cuts from Chicago with a jazzy edge.
Urban Babies "You worry too much" (Liquid Groove Records 12" Promo)
Produced by Roland Clark who also delievers the main mix, a stomping house
version. Liquid Groove are present with a two-step version. Saucerman
see their soulful and funky bass driven take included as well.
Phunky Data "Fashion" (ClubTools Records 12" Promo)
Funky food for the DJ's to make the crowd go crazy. Ian Pooley does a superb remix with
some fine jazzy moments in there. The promo has the exlusive funky-filter attack remix by
Rok Star which won't be on the commercial 12".
Cunnie Williams feat. Monie Love "Saturday" (ClubTools Records 2x12" Promo)
Out late last year on single 12" on Peppermint Jam Records, shortly to be
re-released as double-pack. Produced and mixed by Mousse T., you get a quality
release from the beginning to the end. Now there is a total of four house mixes with two
dubs to choose from as well as the slamming D'Influence r&b remixes.
Talvin Singh "Vikram the Vampire" (Island Records 12" Promo)
Francois Kevorkian on remix duties giving us a deep and moody groove to dance
to.
Bob Sinclair feat. Lee A. Genesis "My only love" (Yellow Records 12")
The original version by Bob Sinclair is led by a funky guitar. Tommy Musto
is on remix duties on the flip side.
Kodo "Remix 1" (Kevin Yost Remix)(Columbia Records 12")
Coming from France, this is Kevin Yost on another one of his outstanding jazz
excursions.
Fini Dolo "Blow" (Arthrob Records 12" Promo)
Restless Soul are present here with grooving garage mixes.
Rise & Shine "Hungry animals '99" (ClubTools Records 12" Test Pressing)
A techno classic that got remixed for '99 including a nice grooving and delightful deep
house dub by Sinan.
Danny J. Lewis feat. Don Ricardo & Son of Noise "Best Friends" (Totolee Records 12" Promo)
Uplifting UK garage with a male vocalist. Deep Bros. deliever a niecly bumping
'Late Nite Mix' in a dubby style.
Clepto-Maniacs "Let's get down / Funk it up" (SoulFuric Trax Records 12")
Two more disco classics revamped for the late nineties.
Colourful Karma feat. Terra Deva " For the Music" (Boombastic Records 12")
Charles Webster back with a monster club track. The energetic groove will
catch you immediately. Stephan Mandrax does a dark but groovy dub on the flip.
M.A.S Collective "Where were you" (Airplane Records 12")
The italians again delievering a vocal anthem for the clubs, the keys sounding very
much like Mood II Swing. Check the dub for a hypnotic groove.
Johnick "Brooklyn" (Henry Street Records 12")
Johnny 'D' De Mairo & Nicholas Palermo Jr. kick off '99 with a four track
EP containing solid grooving tracks.
Big Muff "Feel what you know" (SM:E Records UK 12" White Label)
Bob Sinclair and Kerri Chandler providing the mixes, the ones to
check out are by Kerri. His first one is a mellow midtempo groover while his second is the
full house version with that same mellow feeling.
Underground Ministries feat. Kenny Bobien "I shall not be moved!" (Flatline Records 12")
Inspirational New Jersey style garage song with gospel-ish vocals.
Mutabaruka "Dis Poem '99" (Guidance Records 2x12" Promo)
Guidance kicking the year off with a winner. Disc one has the so called 'Real House
Mixes' with a solid and driving house groove while disc two has the 'Arican Blues Mixes'
by Ront Trent & Anthony Nicholson in the deep USG style.
Marcel "On the beach" (NuPhonic Records 12")
Licensed from Juice Records Budapest (Hungary), there are are two deep and mellow piano driven versions, both in a jazzy way, one having a long ambient intro.
Dewey B. presents Disco Surreal feat. Kim Baker "My friends" (YellOrange Records 12")
Another song made for the clubs so you might not getting hit by first hearing it at
your record store but this is real solid house music.
Colonel Abrams "Celebrate" (Smack Entertainment 12")
A Nick Jones production for the New Jersey heads.
Johnny Corporate "The Back to Work EP" (4th Floor Records 12")
Disco grooves by 95 North made to make your crowd rock the dancefloor.
Ch'i feat. Alison Crocket "Loneliness" (SubUrban Records 12")
The original version by DJ Cosmo is a nice and smooth jazzy affair. Sandy Rivera does the remixes: the first is simply the sax with the bass while the second is a driving house remix.
Blak Beat Niks "I'll be there" (Large Records 12")
Great garage track with strong remixes on the flip side by Kerri Chandler in
deep groovy style.
Roy Davis Jr. "Electric Soul / Someday" (Peacefrog Records 12")
"Electric Soul" is a groovy track with an electric organ to drive you crazy
while "Someday" feat. Peven Everett on vocals is a soulful midtempo
groover.
Jombo Life "The Jombo Life EP" (Clairaudience Records 12")
Anthony Nicholson back with another winner on this quality orientated label.
Two groovy tracks for those who understand.
Mateo & Matos "Full Circuit" (United Underground House Sounds Records 12")
These guys can do no wrong with their EP's. On each one, there is a least one
outstanding track, and here we have no exception. Slamming tracks as usual.
Kelly G. feat. Sharon Pass "Go down Moses" (Silk Entertainment Records 12")
The main mix by Kelly himself is a gospel-ish affair. Steve 'Silk' Hurley
does a short funky vocal with his kicking beats. Mark Grant does a more
underground orientated dub version.
Kerri Chandler "Finger Printz 2 EP" (Mad House Records 12")
What should I say about this? Get it while it's hot, and it will be hot for a long
time. Four tracks of outstanding quality for the dancefloor.
Kamasutra featuring Corrina Joseph "Burning" (WildFlower Records 2x12")
Classy house music coming from Italy with a very strong dub version.
Deep Swing feat. Xavior "Shelter" (SoulShine Records 2x12")
Outstanding vocal record in double-pack format. My favorite mix is the original version
by Deep Swing with a driving beat. Louis Benedetti does a couple of classy remixes with a
really nice piano.
Johnny Fiasco "The E.Z. Traks EP Vol #2" (Distant Music Records 12")
'E.Z.' means - for those who don't know - easy, and this ep has some nicely grooving tracks.
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