Martello Bros. "Remember" (T.O.I. Records 12" Test Pressing)
A quality record coming from my country (Switzerland, of course), produced by
Pietro Becci & Mirco Esposito and remixed by Steve 'Pokerflat' Bug.
A simple but very effective groover with female vocals.
Milk & Sugar "Higher & Higher" (Parts 1, 2 and 3)(Milk & Sugar Records 3x12")
A very hot record coming from Germany that has been around for some time now,
spread over three 12". Best of the pack are the Bini & Martini
mixes that use a deep bubbling bass and cool guitar, and the David Morales
remix
Toni Braxton "Spanish guitar" (Joe Claussell Remix)(LaFace Records 12" Promo)
The main vocal version is a bit to poppy and commercial, so it is up to the
dub where Joe Claussell & Jephte Guillaume are us kinda surprise
since it is not the usual spiritual thing - check it out for yourself!
DJ Camacho featuring Claybone "Keep your head above water" (Wake Up Records 12")
Soulful vocals by Claybone over a laidback groove with jazzy keys and
guitar, produced by DJ Camacho.
Boo Williams "Jaz Mandrake / Windmill" (Ovum Records 12" Promo)
Two irresistible tracks with a jazzy edge, brought to you by Boo Williams
on one of this years most constant labels.
Bang The Drums III (Jersey Underground Records 12")
You know what this series is all about: quality grooves with fantastic drum
programming. This is chapter three, and it sounds still fresh and is a good DJ
tool.
Deidra Jones "Alive" (Part 1)(Benztown Records 12")
Did you know that she has been a background singer for Randy Crawford,
Michael Jackson and the Weather Girls? I already reviewed this
from a limited promo at the end of August, and here is now Part 1 of the retail
package with new hot and stunning mixes covering both the commercial and the soulful
areas of house music.
East West Connection presents "Once I've been there" (Chilli Funk Records 12")
The labels philosophy "soulful music for funky people" lives on and
here we get a song on a soulful house tip full of live instrumentation and
featuring male vocals. There is an outstanding selection of mixes included on
this 12" - check it out.
Andreas Bender "Cabassanova" (i! Records 12")
The title track is a cover of the Coffee classic "Casanova"
giving it a soulful and jazzy feeling with a bumpy house beat. The flip holds
two tracks, both on the jazzy tip too.
Aquanote "Only" (Naked Music Records 12")
Since its start in 1998, this label has grown and has got a reputation that
not many labels have. It simply stands for quality, and they've found their own
combination of house music with funky, jazzy and soulful vibes, covering various
styles on each and every release. The saga continues...
Update featuring Phillip Ramirez "Ride that dream" (Animus Records 12")
Soulful house music with a touch of philly and disco featuring the joyful
vocals by Phillip Ramirez, mixed by Bobby & Steve.
Johnny 'D' & Nicky P. get loose at "The Brooklyn Zoo" (4th Floor Records 12")
"Wild Kingdom" will remember you of the Miles Davis classic
"The Doo-Bop Song" which is superbly arranged over a smooth house
groove with a kicking beat, with a beats version featured too. "Outright
animals" is a simple, driving track.
The Wikkamen Project featuring Jenny B. "Down on it" (SoundMen on Wax Records 2x12")
The original vocal and instrumental versions on disc one have an old-school jazz-funky disco feeling to it while the two instrumental takes on disc two add fierce house grooves under the jazzy instrumentation.
The Rurals "Farmyard Flavours :Part 1:" (Viva Records 12")
Unbelievable!! Another EP with three smooth and soulful groovers on a
laidback tip, and it sounds as fresh as their first release.
Shaboom "Totally" (David Morales Remix)(Atlantic Records 2x12")
I don't remember when I heard first this remix, but it has to be more than
six month ago. This is the best mix of the ones available on this double
12" (the others are by Mark Bell and Doc Martin), and there
are also some other tracks included: "Sweet Sensation", "I'll
never let you down" and "Never felt this this way before".
Russell "Last dance" (Basement Boys Records 12")
The long awaited new Russell 12" is finally here. It has a
driving groove with lots of peruccsion and a guitar, topped by Russell's
stunning vocals. There is a cool 'Santana Mix' on the flip working the guitar to
the max.
Britney Spears "Stronger" (Miguel Migs Mixes)(Jive Records 12")
Surprise, surprise: Miguel Migs doing a remix for Britney. He
creates a bumpy groove topped with a smooth guitar and cool keys on laidback
tip. The mixes are a bit slow so I had to pitch it up for my mix.
Eternal Sun featuring Nedelka "Growing up" (Wave Records 12" Promo)
DJ Romain & Matt 'Keyz' Echols bring us a nice vocal house track
with a stomping groove featuring Nedelka on vocals and a jazzy
trumpet.
Boyd Jarvis "Atmos-Fear" (Wave Records 12" Promo)
This is a track with a driving and bumpy beat and wicked keyboards. The dub
is on a darker edge.
Cleptomaniacs featuring Bryan Chambers "All I do" (Defected Records 2x12" Test Pressing)
Resung by Bryan Chambers for the commercial release after the demo
version with Stevie Wonder's vocals was widely available on bootlegg.
Beside the 'Original Mix' the Cleptomaniacs add a slice of disco on their
other mixes. Jason Jinx goes for a stripped down, bumpy groove while Bini
& Martini give it a funky edge.
Chevallier "Crack city" (T.O.I. Records 12" Test Pressing)
A track with a really catchy hook over a kicking beat that won't get out off your head for some time.
Astrotrax "The Energy" (Part 1)(Defected/Edel Records 12")
Astrotrax "The Energy" (Part 2)(Defected/Edel Records 12")
Already massive from the "Summer 2000 Sampler" in the BMR
mixes by Boris Dlugosch & Michi Lange that are also featured here,
you also get the original Astrotrax mixes, bubbling mixes by King
Unique, a 2-step version by Stanton Warriors and best of the pack the
stomping mixes by Jose Nunez.
Naked Soul featuring Glenn Underground on Piano "Voices of Itur" (L'amour Records 12")
Thise one hasa laidback groove with a jazzy piano by Glenn Underground
and some vocal chants over the groove.
Scott Grooves featuring Chris Codish "Organ Nights Part 1 + 2" (Spiritual Life Records 12")
Finally out after being on promo for a more than a year. In addition to part
1 there is also part 2 on this 12". This record has the best hammond organ
solo heard in the last couple of years.
Mateo & Matos "Idris rises" (Spiritual Life Records 12")
As with "Organ Nights", this one has been around on promo for more
than a year. There is a new edit of the original promo version togehter with a
beats version. The flip has a remix by Joe Claussell with extra added
percussion, guitar, piano and strings.
Yukihiro Fukutomi "Music is the healer" (Bobby D'Ambrosio Remixes)(File Records 12")
A japanese release featuring hot, hot remixes by Bobby D'Ambrosio
which have a driving groove with nice keyboards, and not to forget the lovely
female vocals.
Universal Agents "West of Athens / East of Washington" (Ovm Records 12")
"West of Athens" is a track with an irresistible groove and jazzy
keys on top of it, creating an afterhours feeling. "East of
Washington" strips it down to a minimal groove.
Tedd Patterson presents Blackbone "Roots Revisited" (Black Vinyl Records 12")
New remixes by Albert Cabrera and Blak Beat Niks. Albert
Cabrera works the tribal groove to the max while the Blak Beat Niks
add an extra flute and give it a smoother touch.
Def Sol featuring Chellena Black "I don't need you no more" (Paradax Records 12")
"I don't need you no more" is a house track with a stomping groove
and deep bass coupled with jazzy keys, topped by the stunning vocals of Chellena
Black. The flip has "Destiny" by Martin Villeneuve, a
progressive tribal track and "Groove is in the air" by Willy
Sanjuan, a laidback percussive groove.
Marva King "Want me" (Subliminal Records 2x12")
Erick Morillo, Jose Nunez and Harry 'Choo Choo' Romero
produced this slamming track with strong vocals by Marva King which is
driven by a fierce groove. Sandy Rievera goes for a driving beat with
nice keyboards while Richard F. brings us a filtered funky remix.
Soulstice "Lovely" (OM Records 12")
The title says it all: lovely music full of soul with classy mixes to choose from.
D.P.N. "Housetronic / New York 2000" (ReWax Records 12")
The swiss label that brought you "Soul talkin'" by Deep Bros.
is back with another winner, and again this release is strictly limited.
Produced by Domenico Carluccio, "Housetronic" is a deep
bubbling track while "New York 2000" is a hommage to Jaydee.
Both tracks got remixed by C&M who turn them into afterhour jams.
Talking Heads "Once in a lifetime" (Y2KHeads Remix)(Bootlegg 12")
Another club classic getting a house re-rub for the new millenium. I don't
know who has done the mixes, but don't get fooled by the people who tell you it
is a Masters at Work remix - they didn't do it, they were just the first
ones who played it.
Monday Michiru "Sunshine after the rain" (MAW Records 12")
New mixes by Masters at Work (both a vocal and an instrumental),
similar to their original remixes that were only available on japanese promo
12".
Sade "By your side "(Naked Music Mixes)(Bootlegg 12")
There was rumour about these mixes for some time, and now here we have them
on bootlegg. Sadly, the quality of the pressing is really bad, and since the two
mixes here give the song a nice soulful house edge it is simply a shame Sony
Records won't put them out.
MAW Unreleased Mixes "Ekabo / Elements of life" (MAW Records 12")
"Ekabo" by MAW featuring Wummi is featured here with an
instrumental version while "Elements of life" by 'Little' Louie
Vega featuring Blaze comes with a totally different dub
Africanism "Do it!" (Yellow Records 12")
Bob Sinclair and Eddie Amador team up on this driving funky
track with a minimalistic feel.
Elisha La'Verne "You are the one" (KingStreet Records 12" Promo)
Out earlier this year on limited promo on Avex Records, it is now set
fur a full release soon. Satoshi Tomiie has done a powerful and catchy
remix with that typical DEF piano. The dubs take it to the industrial and
harder grounds while the instrumental is based around the uplifiting piano.
Lenny Fontana presents The Exclusive Club featuring Sonya Rogers "Touch & go" (Distance Records 12")
A beautiful piece of discofied house music with Sonya Roger's vocals
remembering me of the disco divas.
Crystal Clear "Say it "(YellOrange Records 12")
After the worldwide smash "Live your life", Crystal Clear
are back with another sure club stomper. The main vocal is driven by a catchy
piano over a bumpy groove. The vocal version on the flip makes use of a stompin
house groove while the dub adds some funky flava.
Kylie Minogue "Please stay" (EMI Records 12" Promo)
7th District are really smart guys for using only a minimum of the
vocals on their mixes that are on a mellow tip with a fierce groove.
The Rurals "Lush / Grey clouds" (Peng Records 12")
I don't remember how many records I reviewed by The Rurals this year,
but you simply can't ignore their smooth and laidback grooves they create on
each and every record they do.
Soul Vision "You've been on my mind" (Fluential Records 2x12" Test Pressing)
A double pack with lots of mixes to choose from by Sandy Rivera, Ian
Pooley, Mazi and Freddy Turner. Not as strong at the first
listening as other stuff that Soul Vision put out, but still a contender
for lots of play in the clubs.
Deep Sensation "Can't give you up" (Guidance Records 12")
Three tracks here. "Can't give you up" is a jazzy deep house cut
while "Get up (Remix)" and "Don't stop" combine house
grooves with classic funk flava.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Spice Girls - Holler (MAW Remixes) (Virgin Records 2x12")
Superfierce remixes by the infamous MAW. There is nothing more to say, but
to buy this doublepack with six absolutely slammin mixes! Wicked vocal and dub mixes and pumping beats. Nothing else is to be expected if
Kenny Dope and Louie Vega reconstruct the Spice Girls.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: MJ Cole " Crazy love" (Clubtools/Edel Records 12")
Michi Lange on the Re-Mix and he fullfills all expectations. A pumping and
danceble bassline goes along with the soulful vocal. Defintly the right
stuff for the dancers of the night. Surely a great reconstruction of the already well known 2Step version. Go & spin that funky beat!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Milk & Sugar "Higher & higher" (Edition1) (MSR Records 12")
Munich: the city has more to offer than just fashionable clubs like P1 and
very chic bars. Labels like CNF, Virginmusic and definitly Milk & Sugar
show the right direction.This months uplifting housebomb gets thrown from Milk
& Sugar. I heard this song the first time a couple of months ago, when Hubee
played it at Frankfurt's ruling houseclub U60311.Now it's available for all
houselovers. My fav mix is the wicked dub on the b-side with the fattest sax and guitar part this time around. The best mix for a nice
AfterHourFuck@Home. Wanna make love?!?
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Norby feat. Edinho Queiroz "Te quero" (DeepCulture Records 12")
Summer's over and what else but a FINE latin house tune.Produced by Frederico Scavo and
Marco Di Crescenzio and sung by the Brazilian Edinho Quieroz; this stomper has all it takes to rock the clubs. A sure MUST play for all
those, who liked Pasilda and Timba! Pure Sex and smooth passion!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Georgie Porgie "Life goes on" (UrbanDJ/Universal Records 12")
The clubbers at U60311 know this song for months, and now it's out on
German vinyl. Still, Richard F's 'Le Spank Mix is' the one to play and there were
no good other mixes added. I hope it gets a broader club-play now.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: King Unique "Love is what we need" (Look ahead) (Defected/R.O.I. 2x12")
Hamburg's finest undergroundlabel R.O.I. promotes the hot records of the
British kult-label Defected now and starts with the long awaited bomb remixed
by noone else but the hot Knee Deep guys. Vocalsmasher and deepe Dubs, everyone will find the right mix on this cool doublepack.Buy
it.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Sade "By your side "(Ben Watts Remix) (Epic/Sonymusic Records 12" White Label)
Sade returns after eight years of being away from the music-bizz. Usually a deadly time to stay away from the studios. Ben Watt from EbtG helps Sade to conquer the dancefloors with his nice pumping mix. Surely a must-play during these wintermonths and finally the first officially promoted housemix of a Sade song!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Jill Scott "Gettin in the way" (MJ Cole rmx) (Epic/Sonymusic Records 12")
She is it! In my opinion the best female voice around right now. After having worked for and with The Roots and Mos Def, she delivers her own album and has no problems being compared with Erikah Badu. MJ Cole remixes the song in his typical 2-Step style and I wish it was a housemix. Nevertheless, it is high quality 2-Step and worth to listen to it!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Artful dodgers "Please don't turn me on" (FFRR/EastWest Records 12" Test Pressing)
This white label includes the superhot Sounds of Life remix. You get what you expect. Pumping and fierce beats reminding me a bit of Boris Dlugosch's mix of Moloko's "Sing it back". Made to be a clubslammer. Hunt 4 it!
Snowboy "Casa forte (Unreleased Mixes)(Spiritual Life Records 12" Promo)
There has always been speculation about these unreleased mixes. There is a
full 'Body & Soul Extended Mix' which is a complete vocal workout as well as
a organ and key driven instrumental version.
Silent Poets "Save the day" (Restless Soul Remix)(Yellow Records 12")
This is another one of those wonderful remixes by Phil Asher with lots
of live instrumentation including an acoustic guitar, rhodes, bass, percussion,
mute horn and flugel.
Sade "By your side" (Sony Records 12" White Label)
This is not the bootlegg, this is the 'official' Sony UK white label
that was sent out to the DJ's (there is also a Sony US promo around in
limited quantaties now, but I haven't managed to find one so far). This is the Ben
Watts remix that gets lots of play since it appeared on bootlegg.
Ministers De-La-Funk featuring Jocelyn Brown "Believe" (Full Intention Remix)(Defected Records 12" Test Pressing)
Full Intention bringing us a set of slamming remixes which bring Jocelyn
Brown's vocals to full effect over a fierce groove.
Ananda Project "Glory glory" (Remixes)(NiteGroove Records 12")
Not as strong as the first 12", but there is that nice dub by the Timewriters
which is on a moody tip.
Ben Hart "E.P." (Brickhouse Records 12")
This is the first release of the coming Bricktracks series. Both
"Perfect love song" and "Theme from midnight" are laidback
house grooves with decent samples and moody guitar licks.
Natural Rhythm "Orange Marmalade" (Large Records 12")
Standing in the tradition of outstanding EP's, this one here features four tracks on a deeep tip with an overall old-school feeling.
EBTG versus Soul Vision "Tracey in my room" (Virgin Records 12" Promo)
Take an acapella of Everything but the Girl, take the music of Soul
Vision's "Come into my room", combine them and you've got a
slamming track for the dancefloor.
Daft Punk versus Soul Searcher "One more time" (Bootlegg 12")
The retail 12" is selling really well with the vocoded vocals by Romanthony
over a groove only those french guys can come up with. This bootlegg uses the
vocals of Soul Searcher's "Can't get enough" and sounds a bit
different, but it has the same irresistible touch.
Loleatta Holloway "Dreamin'" (Jazz'N'Groove Mixes)(Defected Records 12")
Another set of slamming remixes of this classic. These mixes are more soulful
than the ones previously available.
The JohNick Orchestra "The dance" (SubUrban Records 12")
Nicky P. with the help of Barry D on keys, David Acker
on guitar, Ray Grappone on percussions and Latasha on vocals
creates a laidback and percussive groove. Out for a while but still worth
picking up.
Belizbeha "Hold on" (SubUrban Records 12")
This label never fails when it comes to release quality vocal productions.
Featuring vocals by Shsuna Antoniuc and both a deep bass and nice horns
over a soulful groove on the original version, there are remixes by Tommy
Musto and Choco included.
Cassioware "Hot baby the go-go dancer" (Funky Soul Records 12")
Talk about sexy vocals on this one (maybe Cassioware recorded them
while being in a certain kind of situation). Talking 'bout the music: a piano
driven, driving house groove.
Too Strong presents No Chance "Feel the vibe (DJ's in a Deep House)" (Club-U-Nite Tracks Records 12" Test Pressing)
The two producers behind this use very strong female vocals over a catchy
groove. A nice selection of mixes included from the funky side over a dub with
jazzy keys the to a deep bubbling version.
Unknown "Come over 2 my place / Roots + wings" (12")
All I know about this 12" are the track titles that are written on the labels. "Come over 2 my place" is a simple track with a rocking groove and female vocals. "Roots + wings" uses arabic female chants over a bumpy house groove.
Quincy Jones "Secret Garden" (CD-R Promo)
A very hot remix from a very talented young DJ. Staying close to the original
version by just adding a soulful groove underneath it. Should make it to vinyl -
hopefully.
Sade "Couldn't love you more" (CD-R Promo)
Like "Secret Garden", it stays close to the original by just adding
a laidback groove underneath it.
Spice Girls "Holler" (Masters at Work Mixes)(Virgin Records 2x12" Promo)
Masters at Work give the return single for the Spice Girls the
club treatment. A couple of vocal and dub mixes to choose from (but only the
vocal mixes will make it to the retail 12"), all driven by a fierce groove
with slamming beats.
David Morales "Needin' you 2000" (Bootlegg 12")
This huge anthem from 1998 gets rereleased with vocal versions. This bootlegg
included the two versions that already got played by David Morales on New York
radio. One is the original added with female vocals while the other one is a
total rework which uses both female and male vocals. It has a nice groovy
feeling to it.
M.A.S. Collective "Release your mind" (DJ Spen & Karizma Remix)(Slip'N'Slide Records 2x12" Test Pressing)
DJ Spen & Karizma give this already huge club hit a soulful
feeling with some extra gospel elements over a stomping groove. A total of four
mixes provided including an acapella and two dubs.
Fused "Saving Mary" (Bob Sinclar Mixes)(Columiba Records 2x12")
This is already the third 12" promo, this time featuring mixes by man of
the moment Bob Sinclar. He gives it a stomping funky groove and adds some
disco-ish strings.
First Choice "The player" (Fluential Records 2x12")
This double-12" features the already classic Mousse T. & Boris
Dlugosch mixes as well as the new Olav Basoski remixes. Inlcuded are
lots of vocal and dub mixes, together with some acapella versions.
Raw Essence featuring Maxine McClain "Do U love what U feel" (Z-Records 12")
Dave Lee giving us another one of his lovely disco-ish productions.
Check the 'Sunburst Mix' which has a stomping groove that should keep the crowd
shaking their bodies.
Sheena Easton "Giving up giving in" (Universal Records 2x12" Promo)
The mixes of interest for us on this 2x12" promo are by Joey Negro
(aka Dave Lee). He gives this cover version of the Three Degrees
70's classic a touch of disco over a stomping groove. Both vocal and dub
versions inlcuded.
Elite "Satisfy my love" (Tiefschwarz Mixes)(Champion Records 12" Promo)
Germany's Tiefschwarz once more delivering fierce remixes with their
usual cool keyboards sitting on top of a bumpy groove.
Finley Quaye "Spiritualized" (Francois K. Mixes)(Epic Records 12" Promo)
Francois K. delievers two mixes. The dub is a deep and moody affair
with a driving groove while the vocal version adds an extra guitar.
Jaffa "Elevator" (MAW Mixes)(Stereo Deluxe Records 2x12" Promo)
The Masters at Work delievering a set of groove mixes on this double
12", all featuring wicked keys.
Kenny Dope "On percussion" (DopeWax Records 12")
Both "Tribal Dance" and "Buggin' on percussion" have the
one thing we love Kenny for: slamming beats. Both are simple tracks,
perfect to play around with.
Black Masses "Give it all U got" (TomTomClub Records 2x12")
This is a good example how soulful garage music should be done: groovy,
soulful and fresh sounding.
Satin Souls "Recover / The Pace" (Trax of Interest Records 12" Test Pressing)
"Recover" is a laidback and groovy track with female vocals while
"The Pace" is a perfect track for your early morning set with its even
more laidback feeling.
Arnold Jarvis "Special kind of love" (KingStreet Records 12")
Already around as bootlegg titled "My love", this is now the full
release. The 'Jazz-N-Grooe Primetime Club Mix' is the one from the bootlegg. The
'Jazz-N-Groove Old School Mix' is more soulful and doesn't use that stomping
groove. The flip has mixes by Benji Candelario which are on a deeper vibe
with a bubbling groove.
"Seasons Limited 03" (Seasons Records 12")
It's all about The Rurals on this limited edition 12" (only 1000
copies made). The tracks heare are on a laidback and soulful tip as only The
Rurals can do.
The Rurals "That feelin'" (Remixes)(Peng Records 12")
Taken from the "Headsongs" album, there are three nice and soulful
remixes on this 12" of the song which features female vocals.
Pete Moss "Deep desires" (Large Records 12")
Three tracks on a deep and moody tip.
Seafoam "Ambergris EP" (Guidance Records 12")
Four tracks on a deep, partly ambient tip for the after hours set.
Homebase "Constant love" (Guidance Records 12")
Pure afterhours music with three very different mixes.
Joe T. Vannelli Project featuring Mijan "Do you love me" (DreamBeat Records 2x12")
This is Joe T. Vannelli with another one of his energetic productions in his very own style. The Robbie Rivera mixes are on a filtered funky tip with a latino-style piano on top.
Antonio Ocasio "Whisper loudly" (Wave Records 12" Test Pressing)
Antonio Ocasio, owner of the highly acclaimed NY based label Tribal
Winds Records, brings us a journey into african rhythms featuring Boyd
Jarvis on keyboards. It is a warm, conga driven groove with a deep
atmospheric feeling to it.
Alton Miller "Deep Experience EP" (Chord Records 12")
Deep and laidback vibes courtesy of Alton Miller for your latenight
session.
The Rurals "Window pain" (Society Hill Records 12")
The original is produced by Basil. As usual, the Rurals bring
us a laidback groove on a mellow tip. Pete Moss speeds it up and gives it
heavier but still deep groove.
Star "Reality" (SoulFood Records 12")
DJ Rasoul brings Star (a female vocalist) back with a deeply
grooving track on a moody tip.The flip has "Another love", a
jazz-funky midtempo-jam.
Peter Hechter "Late night sessions" (Pentrate Records 12")
This EP has four tracks by Canada's Peter Hechter, ranging from the
deep and mellow to driving and fierce grooves, but all keeping it deep.
"AbstractFusion 2" (TrackMode Records 2x12")
This is an eight track compilation with a couple of really nice tracks. "Chigaco heights" by Glenn Underground has a moody groove topped with jazzy keys. "First call in the morming" by Larry Heard kicks off on a downbeat jazzy tip before it changes to a deep laidback jazzy groove. "Busted" by Ewan Janson is a deep ambient track on a midtempo tip. "Future Primitive" by Theo Parrish is a jazzy midtempo-groover. More do be discovered on this 2x12" - check it out for yourself.
Runner up this week: Jovonn "Vibe Strumental EP" (TrackMode Records 12")
Once again, Jovonn goes for the really deep grooves. "Circle Dance"
makes us of percussion, organs and xylophones. "Strings of De La" has
some really cool keyboards while "Floor Vibes" is a deep and
minimalistic groove.
Runner up this week: Glenn Underground "Nothing but a groove" (NiteLife Collective Records 12")
Glenn is taking is onto a jazzy vibe with this record. A deep bubbling
and percussive groove with jazzy elements on top of it. The flip has a dub with
a club friendler beat that is not to far away from Masters at Work.
Bebel Gilberto "Sem Contencao" (Ziriguiboom Records 12")
Unfortunately, the Albert Cabrera club mix is on a commercial tip so
go straight for the Ugo & Sanz remix on the flip which uses a
percussive groove with laidback keys.
Damaged Sole (Deep4Life Records 12")
Chris Gray is back with a three track EP full of deep grooves - and I
mean deep. Not to forget the laidback feeling this tracks have. Simply
beautiful.
The Open Door "Fallin'" (HipBone Records 12")
This one will target a wider audience than usual due to the mixes included.
As always, the jazzy elements are here, but the mixes vary from jazzy house
grooves (by Julius Papp) to stomping deep mixes that are close to ambient music.
Pal Joey "Sol 2 Sol EP" (Dance Tracks Records 12")
"No more" has a stomping groove with a jazzy sax, guitar and female
vocal on top of it. "This is class" uses jazzy sax, flute and piano
over a solid house groove while "It feels good" just uses jazzy sax,
xylophones and over deep bubbling groove.
Jazz'N'Groove present "Midnight Sky" (SoulFuric Trax Records 12")
Long awaited, finally here. A deep bumping groove with some filtering effects
on top. Sure to rock the dancefloors.
Sevynn "Free" (Silk Entertainment Records 12")
Produced by M-Doc, it is up to Steve 'Silk' Hurley and Kelly
G. to deliever the mixes. Mr. Hurley goes for another one of his
stomping, piano-driven grooves while Kelly G. goes for a bumpy house
groove.
Kelly G. "The Underground Basement Files Volume 1" (Silk Entertainment Records 2x12")
This 2x12" includes previous unavailbe mixes of "Go down
moses" by Kelly G. and Steve 'Silk' Hurley as well as other
tracks on the gospel-house tip.
Frankie Valentine "Midnite Sun" (Rekawa Sound Records One-Sided 12")
Jazzy and spiritual vibes over a percussive groove on a laidback tip. Go and
get it.
King Unique "Love is what you need (look ahead)" (Defected Records 2x12" Test Pressing)
The original mixes by King Unique are based around a stomping house
groove while Madison Avenue give it their flava. The standout mixes are
courtesy of Knee Deep whos vocal mix was already featured on the
"Summer 2000 Sampler". Now here we also get their cool dub versions
that are perfect for playing around. Finally, there are two acapellas inlcuded.
Soul Providers featuring Michelle Shellers "The hand that I've been dealt" (Look at You Records 12")
The original mixes make use of spaced out keys over a bubbling house groove
while the remixes by the Pound Boys (who recently changed their mixes to
a more retro style) go for a stomping groove.
Pound Boys featuring RaShaan Houston "Be with you" (Look at You Records 12")
As mentioned above, the Pound Boys now go for retro style house
grooves. This production sounds like an old philly record with an up-to-date
house beat underlaying it.
Black Mighty Orchestra featuring Be Noir "Give me your love" (Irma Unlimited Records 12")
This italian classic gets the remix treatment by none others than DJ Spen
& Karizma. A stomping groove with a soulful overall feeling is the
resuls that we get to enjoy. There is also the Crazy Penis rework
bringing back memories of the early 80's grooves.
Natalie Cole "Livin' for love" (Frankie Knuckles Remix)(Elektra Records 2x12" Promo)
Frankie Knuckles club mix starts a bit hard but it gets into the
piano-driven DEF-mix sound as soon as the vocals come in. His instrumental is
pure classic DEF-mix while the dub again goes for the harder edged side of Frankie.
Backroom Congregation "Sunday morning" (Basement Boys Remix)(Thickk Records 12")
DJ Spen giving the last years release new life with his gospel-ish and
stomped-up remixes.
Richard Les Crees "Dengon" (i! Records 12")
Once again, i! Records provide us with a jazzy masterpiece with japanese vocals on top. Outstanding remixes included by Fredrik Stark and Larry Heard. Not to be missed.
Runner up this week: 'Little' Louie Vega featuring Arnold Jarvis "Life goes on" (MAW Records 7")
This one has an almost acapella like version spread over two sides. For the
collector and the serious DJ, but might be hard to get hold off.
Runner up this week: Kenny Bobien "Father" (Frankie Feliciano Remixes)(SoundMen on Wax Records 2x12")
Frankie Feliciano has turned this brilliant song into an even more
brilliant remix by adding his Ricanstruction formula. Check the 'Harmonica Mix'
for the extra kick with an outstanding harmonica.
SuSu Bobien "Keep it to myself" (SoundMen on Wax Records 12")
Produced by Kenny Bobien and Big Moses, this is soulful garage
music with a mellow and laidback feeling.
Changing Faces "That other woman" (JohNick Mixes)(Atlantic Records 2x12")
This r&b monster (produced by Joe) gets the remix treatment by JohNick
who deliever a laidback and soulful groover that comes in various mixes.
Utterance "Grant me utterance" (Deep4Life Records 12")
When you're looking for a really deep grooving garage record, then this one
is for you. Deep and moody with male vocals.
Dennis Ferrer "Ghetto Discotek Building" (MadHouse Records 12")
The standout track is "So beautiful" featuring Anthony Flanagan on
vocals over a deep groove. "Shout!" is a track with a deep and moody
groove. "Is this real" is an electrifing track while "On my
way" uses gospel-ish vocals and horns over a laidback groove.
Ann Nesby "Lovin' is really my game" (Perspective Records 12" Promo)
The only interersting version is the album version produced by Steve
'Silk' Hurley which is on a disco-tip with strings and a stomping groove.
Club Session "Don't move" (Jon Cutler Remix)(Chez Records 12")
Jon Cutler delivering a fine remix on a laidback tip with a killer
trumpet solo on top of it.
Willy Washington featuring Paul D. Ralph "Ain't no runnin' away" (Tommy Musto Remix)(Dance Tracks Records 12")
Tommy Musto giving this a beautiful remix treatment with a rocking
groove that makes this one available for a wider audience.
Everything but the Girl "Lullaby of Clubland" (Atlantic Records 2x12" Promo)
The vocal version of choice is by Ben Watt who delievers a driving
remix with a simple but catchy piano. Matthias Heilbronn goes for the
deeper versions. His vocal is a deep bubbling groove while the instrumental is
on a laidback jazzy tip.
Yurai "Love light" (TetKalé Records 12")
Jephte Guillaume produced this wonderful record which has a spiritual
feeling to. Music for your body & soul.
Donna Summer "The power of one" (Altantic Records 2x12" Promo)
Tommy Musto turning out a remix with a nice saxophone over a NY-style
groove.
Frank O'Moiraghi "Soweto Funk" (YellOrange Records 12")
Funky house music from another planet. Slamming from the beginning to the end
and sure to rack the dancefloors. The flipside has just three short but usefull
acapellas.
Jerome Sydenham "Aro" (Ibadan Records 12")
Taken from the forthcoming album "Saturday", this is an afrocentric
track with a killer hook on it. There is a lso a version with an outstanding
guitar solo.
Hezekiah Walker "Let's dance" (House Remixes)(Jive Records 12")
E-Smoove delievering a fierce gospel-ish remix using driving keys and
a stomping groove while Kelly G goes for a deeper groove with a more underground
feeling.
B.O.P. Entertainment "Rendition of Soul Volume 3" (SoundMen on Wax Records 2x12")
Another sampler showcasing on productions by B.O.P. Featured are Kenny
Bobien with "See you again", Divas Inc. (Dawn Tallmann
& SuSu Bobien) with "Raise up", Donna Montgomery
with "Need somebody" and Sir Dane with
"Symphony".
Enrique Iglesias "Sad eyes" (Interscope Records 12" Promo)
The interesting version is courtesy of Eric Kupper who delievers a solid remix using his standard formula. It is a question wether you like the vocals that are a bit cheesy or if you don't like them.
Lucy Pearl "Don't mess with my man" (Unreleased Mood II Swing Remixes)(Pookie/Virgin Records 12" Promo)
This promo 12" has two new mixes by Mood II Swing that are a full
vocal and an instrumental of the 'Pacifc Ocean Highway' mix that I reviewed on
2x12" promo two weeks ago.
MJ Cole "Crazy love" (Michi Lange Remixes)(Edel Records 12")
Michi Lange turns this 2-step anthem into a strong house track on his
vocal and dub mixes.
M&S "Salsoul Nugget" (Bootlegg 12")
Bootlegged ahead of its forthcoming release on FFRR/London Records,
this is a really clever re-rub of a philly classic that is already rocking many
dancefloors all over the world.
Boney James Rick Braun "Grazin' in the grass" (WB Records 2x12" Promo)
Chris Brann delievers some fine mixes. His main mix is a driving
affair while there is also a more laidback version and a groovy dub. Not to
forget the P'Taah dub with its spaced out effects.
Ideal "Whatever" (House Mixes)(Virgin Records 2x12" Promo)
Forget about the Jason Nevins mixes on disc one, the second disc is the one to check out. Richie Jones delievers a set of tasty club-house mixes.
Grace Jones vs. Funkstar De Luxe "Pull up to the bumper" (ClubTools Records 12")
Funkstar De Luxe with a slamming remix on the funky-house tip
following their successful remixes of "Sun is shining" and
"Rainbow Country".
"Disco Forever Sampler I" (BBE Records 12")
"Disco Forever Sampler II" (BBE Records 12")
Four tracks taken from "Disco Forever" which is compiled by Dimitri
from Paris. All tracks are re-edited by Dimitri. The first 12"
includes "Que Tal America" by Two Man Sound and "Love
Hangover" by Touch, the second 12" inlcudes "Just as long
as I got you" by Love Committee and "I got a thing" by Silver
Platinum & Gold.
"Defected Accapellas Volume 1" (Defected Records 12")
"Defected Accapellas Volume 2" (Defected Records 12")
"Defected Accapellas Volume 3" (Defected Records 12")
32 Accapellas spread over three limited 12" of recent and past Defected
Records hits.
The Committee "Scream & Shout" (Full Vocal Mix)(Subliminal Records 12")
This Sandy Rivera and Jose Burgos prodcution gets a full
release which includes the full vocal version featuring Kim Armstrong on
vocals. Also included is a new dub and an accapella.
Dajae "Time" (Kit Dynamite Records 12")
The vocal mix by E-Smoove (already reviewed from the "Credence
Summer 2000" sampler) gets coupled with a dub by E-Smoove and a
funky mix by Steve 'Smooth' & Josh Da Funky 1.
E-Smoove "The guitar" (Henry Street Records 12")
E-Smoove aka Eric Miller brings us a stopming house groove with
a laidback guitar on top of it.
8B "It's alright, it's alright" (YellOrange Records 12")
Todd Gardner back with his latest production which uses a jazzy piano
over a groovy beat with a deep bassline - a jazz-house monster jam.
Soul Brothers featuring Joi Cardwell "Let it go" (DeepSoul Records 12")
It was about time that this wonderful vocalist got a soulful song!! Produced
and mixed by Mike Dunn and Byron Stingily, this is simply a
beauty. Ralphi Rosario does his thing on the flip.
Mutiny "Secrets" (Sunflower Records 12" Test Pressing)
A stomping groove with a sample of a disco-classic and female vocals on top
of it.
Kings of Tomorrow "IN the night" (Distance Records 12")
Lifted from the triple-album "It's in the lifestyle", this 12"
has a fierce and driving remix by Sandy Rivera and two mixes by Soul
Vision that are on a deeper tip.
Already a hit when
first released on Metro Trax Records, now we get a Joey Negro
remix with a stomping disco-house beat and Linda Clifford vocals. Digital
Soul pumpt it up the heavy way.
Jasper Street Company "Smile" (Basement Boys Records 2x12")
This has the full 12" version and the 'Smile Da Deepah Dub' - yes, this
is the one with the beautiful guitar. Also included are remixes by Stefano
Gamma that add a funky guitar and an accapella version.
Karizma "Shades of 'K' EP" (Basement Boys Records 12")
There is this slamming vocal track "Don't go" featuring Sandy that comes complete with a 'Deepah Dub' that makes use of a killer guitar. The flip has "Shades of K" is a funky groove with weird sounds. "Oneofdemnites" samples "Knights of the Jaguar" over a funky groove.
Bob Sinclar "Champs Elysées Sampler Part 1" (Defected Records
12")
Bob Sinclar "Champs Elysées Sampler Part 2" (Defected Records
12")
Bob Sinclar "Champs Elysées Sampler Part 3" (Defected Records
12")
Three limited and numbered 12" sampler as preview to the forthcoming
"Champs Elysées" long player. A diverse release including the club
hit "I feel for you" as well as soulful moments, and retro vocals by
the classic voice of D-Train. Also there are sure floorfillers included.
Playin' for the City feat. Karl the Voice "A Remix Tribute" (Density Records 2x12")
One of the most uniqe house ensembles that comes from France got the remix treatment from Miguel Migs and Dave Warrin among others. Two songs were choosen for this project: "Orbit" and "Interplanetary Dream". A deep and moody affair.
Runner up this week: Dennis Ferrer "Soul Collectives Volume 1" (Large Records 12")
A stunning four track EP that shouldn't be missed. "Unconditional
Love" is a soulful song featuring Christopher McCray on vocals over
a soulful and deep bubbling groove. "Give it up" is a deep groover
with a laidback jazzy edge. "NJF" is driven by a jazzy piano over a
driving house groove. "All the things I look 4" has got a bumpy house
groove with a jazzed-up underground feeling.
Runner up this week: Lucy Pearl "Don't mess with my man" (Mood II Swing Remixes)(Pookie/Virgin Records 2x12" Promo)
We haven't heard much of Mood II Swing recently, but they are back
with a big bang!! Smooth and soulful with the vibe of the original r&b
version kept alive, but with the energy that is needed to rock the dancefloors
on the main vocal and instrumental mixes. There is also a harder dub and the
'Pacific Ocean Highway Mix' that is on an old-school groove with a laidback
feeling - my favorite.
Eric Kupper presents Organika "Havana" (Wave Records 12")
After being around on limited one-sided 12" on Hysteria Records,
this is the full release that includes the 'Bonus Beats' on the flip, created by
Rob Rives.
Modjo "Lady" (Roy Davis Jr. Remix)(Barclay Records 12")
The original mixes are really huge over here in Europe although they are too
commercial for my taste. Here, Roy Davis Jr. gives it a more underground
feeling with a deep groove. There is also a 'Acoustic' version included for the
more sensual moments of your life.
Andricka Hall "Stay inside my life" (SoulShine Records 12")
Sweet garage music coming your way with a cool organ ride and a laidback
guitar. Swiss DJ Jaime Lewis giving it a different touch with a nice
bubbling funky groove.
DJ John 'Julius' Knight "Knighttime Funk 2" (SoulFuric Trax Records 12")
Both "Crazy" and "First love" will satisfy the lovers of
house music with a funky edge and filtered effects.
B-Funk Production (T.O.I. Records 12" Test Pressing)
"Ladies & Gentlemen" is a simple and funky but very attractive
funky house track. "How smooth you are" is a deep and minimalistic
track with a funky edge.
"The Baltimore - Chigaco - Phoenix EP" (POJI Records 12" Test Pressing)
Let's get underground - real underground - now and discover grooves from different cities. Phoenix: Saint brings us his track "Sunshine" which is on a moody tip with a simple and deep bubbling groove. Baltimore: DJ Oji & DJ Pope (B.I.T.S.) bring us "Die for my brother", a track with a stomping beat and a true underground feeling. Chicgao: DJ Greg Cash brings us "Celebration to the lord", a stomping track with keys played in a gospel-ish way - I really can imagine a vocal version on that one!
Erykah Badu "Next Lifetime" (Deluxe Pusher Mixes)(Bootlegg 12")
These mixes come from the Naked Music camp, and they are as good as
their own productions. Too bad these mixes are only available on bootlegg (were
they ever commissioned?), but hopefully you'll be able to get a copy.
Kim English "Higher things" (Jazz'N'Groove Mixes)(Nervous Records 12")
Released at last, after being out on promo for many month now. Jazz'N'Groove
bring us fierce mixes with a driving groove. The original version by Maurice
Joshua is included as well.
Jask presents The Thaisoul Orchestra "The latin vision / Jack's theme" (SoulFuric Deep Records 12")
"Jack's theme" is a driving, deep and jazzy track with a killer sax
solo. "The latin vision" uses both jazzy keys and a jazzy sax to
create a nice latin flavoured track.
Fused "Saving Mary" (Robbie Rivera Mixes)(Columbia Records 12" Promo)
Robbie Rivera with a fine remix using funky elements, and soulful they
are too.
Arnold Jarvis "My love" (White Label 12")
I'm not sure if this is the correct title, and also I don't know who is
behind the production. But what I know for sure is that this one is set to blow
the dancefloors with its driving groove and the stunning vocals by Arnold
Jarvis.
Melanie B "Tell me" (Steve 'Silk' Hurley Mixes)(Virgin Records 2x12" Promo)
Steve 'Silk' Hurley is giving us a nice package of vocal and
instrumental/dub mixes that are all based around a kicking beat.
Bibi "Summer" (Chez Records 12")
A laidback track on the jazzy tip, perfect for a warum summer night (damn,
why is summer already gone?).
Heller & Farley "Rising sun / Deep sensation" (Remixes)(Junior Records 12")
"Rising sun" gets remixed by Scott Grooves. The mix starts
with a cool organ ride before the vocals come in and the mix starts to really
kick off. "Deep sensation" is on a minimalistic and progressive tip,
remixed by Peace Division.
Miguel Migs featuring Leedia "Mi destino" (Black Vinyl Records 12")
A smooth and soulful vibe topped with lush vocals by Leedia, produced
by Miguel Migs. Interested? Listen to it in my mix!
Dajae "Time" (Credence Records 12" Promo)
Joeski delievers a simple but effective dub that makes us of a jazzy
sax over a stomping groove. Dano add a more aggresive feeling on their
mixes.
Kenny Dope presents "Brazilica" (DopeWax Records 12")
"Brazilica" is a twelve minute peace of samba house with those
heavy beats we love Kenny for. "At the bank" takes us back in
time with its old-school feeling over a slamming groove.
Brother of Soul "Music" (Guidance Records 12")
Paul Hunter brings has three tracks, all with really deep
bubbling grooves with a jazzy edge, the standout being "Music".
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: The Team "The word is grease" (Zeitgeist/Polydor Records 12")
If there wasn´t this nice and kicking "Hart & Held" mix, I
would call this vinyl just a waste of remix-budget. Anyway, the guys from Wackside
safe another time a shitty song from meaninglessness. Smart and groovey, you
know what I mean!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Milk & Sugar "3rd anniversary E.P." (Milk & Sugar Recordings 12")
Nice sample of some fine work coming from the Munich based underground dance
label. It´s their third year and it seems they get better each year.
Congratulations and keep on jamming.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Spike "Never gonna let u go" (Zeitgeist/Polydor Records 10")
Fierce mixes by Tiefschwarz and Sharam make this 10 inch collectors item to my personal hot tune of this month. Only 40 copies sent out in Europe and a double-vinyl with more kicking mixes by Tiefschwarz, Sharam, DJ Antoine and Nerio´s Dubwerk will lead to a major club-success and a heavy radio rotation! Spike are back and we are really happy about this with those mixes!
Monday Michiru "Sunshine after the rain" (White Label 2x12")
Available in large quantaties so you should find a copy without any problem.
It kicks off with the classic Masters at Work remix that was previously
only available on limited japan 12" promo or japan album. The other three
mixes here are by Knee Deep, two of them already reviewed earlier this
year on limited promo.
Ananda Project featuring Terrance Downs "Glory glory" (Nite Grooves Records 12" Promo)
This, the third single taken from the forthcoming album "Release",
features mixes by David Morales who gives us a glamourous production
which uses piano chords, a thumping bass and keyboards by Peter Daou.
Tony Touch featuring Total "I wonder why? (He's the greatest DJ)" (MAW / Kelly G Mixes)(Tommy Boy Records 12")
The a-side features the already reviewed vocal and dub mixes by Masters at
Work, the b-side has new mixes by Kelly G who creates a bumping house
track.
Mariah Carey "Against all odds" (Pound Boys Mixes)(Columbia Records 12" Promo)
This ballad (originally written by Phil Collins) sees the Pound
Boys on remix control. Their mixes use a thumping beat that is topped with a
funky bass, a piano and a guitar.
Brothers Vibe Traxx "El Baile (the Dance)" (SOM Underground Records 12")
A bubbling house track with a laidback groove that uses cool percussions.
Deepswing featuring Xavior "Takin' me higher" (Bini & Martini Remix)(R.O.I. Records 12")
Bini & Martini delievering a fierce and funky, retro-style remix
with a nice slab of percussion.
Johnny Corporate "Sunday shoutin'" (Defected Records 12" Test Pressing)
I don't know how many more mixes will come... Here we get a new edit by Albert
Cabrera and two new accapellas making just use of the "Clap your
hands" chant and the screaming. The flip has the 'Erick Subliminal Mix'.
Janet "Doesn't really matter" (DefSoul Records 12")
Surprisingly, Jonathan Peters is bringing us decent remix with a
laidback groove. The Spensane mixes use a stomping beat.
Mineral Music "More than you know" (T.O.I. Records 12")
"More than you know" is a stomping house track with a funky edge
and an irresistible feeling. "Bright phase" on the flip is on the
moody tip with a funky bassline and nice keyboards.
Subsystem featuring Lisa Millett "The Best of you" (Azuli Records 12" Promo)
The Bini & Martini mixes are using a driving beat and some filtering with an overall disco-ish feeling while Knee Deep deliever once more a slamming remix with a nice funky edge.
Sisqo "Incomplete" (DefSoul Records 12" Promo)
Forget about the 'Mainstream Dance Mixes' by Jonathan Peters, they are
crap. The mixes to check out are the 'Slang Gospel Mixes' by Joe Smooth,
they are on a decent house tip with a gospel feeling.
K. D. Lang "Summerfling" (WB Records 2x12" Promo)
Chris Brann delievering the mixes on this double-promo. The Wamdue
mixes use spaced-out keys while the Ananda mixes use a wicked guitar over
a warm house groove.
The Temptations "I'm here" (Metro Mixes)(Motown Records 12" Promo)
Metro giving this r&b song the house treatment. Nothing special at
all, but still a solid record. I'm still trying to figure out the differences
between the 'Main Mix' and the three edited versions on the flip - all sound the
same and play for about four minutes...
Jazzy M "Jazzin' the way you know" (Knee Deep Mixes)(Perfecto Records 12" Promo)
Knee Deep turning it into a lovely jazz-funky house groover.
Loleatta Holloway "Dreamin'" (Reshape Records 12")
No, this is not the Satoshi Tomiie remix (that should be out on Defected
Records later this year), this is an italian remix with a nice dub that
plays around with the original beats and groove.
The White Legend "Let the music play" (Funkstar Deluxe Mixes)(White Label 12")
Funkstar Deluxe remixing the (of course !!) black legend Barry
White. The result will please the lovers of pumpig house grooves, and Funkstar
Deluxe keep the formula they already used for their Bob Marley
remixes. The flip has a remix that stays closer to the original.
Native Soul featuring Oliver Cheatham "Our day will come" (Afro Art Test Records 12")
Soulful house music featuring the legendary Oliver Cheatham (remeber "Let's get down saturday night"?) on vocals. On the flip, Black Science Orchestra giving it some afro feel and the Problem Kids adding the funk on their take.
DJ Mike Cruz presents Inaya Day & Chino Ro "Movin' up" (Wamdue Mixes)(Nervous Records 12")
Chris Brann delievering both a solid vocal and dub mix on this
12" with a catchy groove and nice keys.
K-Ci & JoJo "Tell me it's real" (AM:PM Records 12" Promo)
Out of the four mixes, three are for UK-Garage heads, the one for the house
people comes from Astro Trax and uses a deep bubbling bass and and a
laidback, jazzy guitar.
Romero "What hope have I" (Champion Records 2x12" Promo)
Deep Swing are hot in the UK at the moment, and these remixes prove
why. The first vocal mix goes for a discofied groove while the second vocal mix
goes for a jazzy feeling. A dub is included too. DJ Antoine & Mad Mark
go for a piano-driven and more commercial mix. With Sabrina Johnston on the
vocals, this should do well in the clubs.
Charlie Watts Jim Keltner Project "Airto" (CyberOctave Records 2x12" Promo)
Restless Soul and Modaji bringing us a nice selection of mixes
on this double-pack. It's all about jazzy music here with accoustic,
contemporary and even a housey version included.
Soul' Amour "Uknown" (White Label 12")
It kicks off with a tribal-ish groove and a repeated 'Allegria' chant before
the trumpet comes in to give it some jazzy flava. Simple but very effective.
Jasper Street Company "Music" (Basement Boys Records 12")
Taken from the "New Birth EP", this has the extended version and an
instrumental. As usual, DJ Spen & Karizma give us a stomping groove with
some funky elements.
Mateo & Matos "Don't ever stop lovin'" (Glasgow Underground Records 12")
Jersey Street add lots of percussion and give it a laidback, jazzy
feeling.
Johnny Corporate "Sunday shoutin'" (Defected Records 2x12" Promo)
More remixes, this time from Harry Choo Choo Romero who uses some
jazzy elements over an irresistible groove and Erick Morillo who adds
some nice breaks and re-edits to the original. This double-pack also includes
the original version and some of the remixes that are already available on the
US double-12".
Benjamin Diamond "In your arms" (Joey Negro Remix)(Epic Records 12" Promo)
Dave Lee can't be beaten on his game of producing slamming disco-house
tracks. Listen and enjoy.
Knee Deep "Can we really do this?" (Fluential Records 12")
"Can we really do this" is taken from the "W.M.C. 00"
12" (out on R.O.I. Records a couple of month ago) and is featured
with the original version and a slamming remix. The flip includes two new
tracks, both made to rock the dancefloors.
Atlantis featuring Naomi Nsombi "No more escuses" (Giant Step Records 12" Promo)
Ron Trent and Jonathan Maron produced this one. A typical Ron
Trent production, with an extra jazzy edge and female vocals.
Fredrik Stark "Restrospect" (i! Records 12")
Four tracks, all with an old school feeling and some jazzy flava.
Christopher Cross, one of Americas biggest ballad singer and popstar of the 80s, got a very pumping remix-treatment on this wicked hot testpressing "Ride like the wind" did never get sampled so cool before. Actually, I don't remember right now at all having heard a housetrack using "Ride like the wind" as a source for samples. Filter effects and a very kicking and steamy bassline are the right contents to make this track outstanding! A great buy!!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Soul Providers "Rise" (UrbanDJ Records 12")Including the Bini & Martini, as well as a Pound Boys and a new Gardeweg remix, this vinyl will easily satisfy every DJ's needs and make every clubber happy. The Bini & Martini mixes are probably the most often played ones for months now in Germany's houseclubs; I do prefer the Pound Boys mix, which is more soulful and more gospelish in my opinion and knows how to please the Garage-lovers. The Gardeweg mix is a bit too hard and commercial for my ears, but perfect for the big clubs.
Runner up this week: Tiefschwarz featuring Deidra Jones "Alive" (Benztown Records 12" Promo)
Just a few weeks after the one-sided taster of "Water", there is
already another hot promo by Tiefschwarz featuring Deidra Jones on
vocals. Three mixes included here, with the B1 version being my favorite with
its lovely instrumentation.
Fused "Saving Mary" (Columbia Records 12" Promo)
Fused are back with a new single that comes complete with Sounds of
Life remixes who give it a summer feeling with a lating edge.
Squallor vs. DJ N-Joy "Uh Playboy's" (DJ N-Joy Remix)(CGD East-West Records 12")
Famous italian group Squallor getting remixed by Swiss DJ-Noy.
The mixes are based around a catchy disco-ish groove that should rock the
dancefloor. The vocal versions are a bit strange so go right to the flip for the
instrumental versions.
Awa Band "Timba" (Nerio's Dubwork Remix)(Edel Records 12")
Edel Records put out two 12" on the german market which include a
brand new remix by Nerio's Dubwork which is definitely hot for the summer
with the warm, latinesque feeling.
ATFC presents OnePhat Deeva "Bad Habit" (Jose Nunez/Sandy Rivera Remixes)(Defected Records 12" Promo)
I finally got the UK promo which has both the vocal and dub remixes by Jose
Nunez as well as the Sandy Rivera remixes. Sandy gives it a
totally different feeling with his remix that is driven by a piano over a
stomping beat.
Kylie Minogue "On a night like this " (Bini & Martini Remix)(Parlophone Records 12" Test Pressing)
Those itialian guys do it again, especially on their dub mix which really
kicks with a stomping groove.
Funky Green Dogs "Fired up" (Bini & Martini Remix)(Urban Records 2x12" Promo)
And just another hot release with Bini & Martini on remix duty.
Like the Kylie Minogue, this one has a dub mix that is set to rock the
dancefloor.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: The Beloved "With you" (Causneffect Records 12" Promo)
Michi Pohl does the remix on this vinyl. He goes for a very undergroundish
vocal-dub kind of mix, which will perfectly fit in any peak hour DJ set. Cool beats and a break, when the vocal starts. Good work from a non so known remixer of who we might hear more in the future.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Gloria Gaynor "Last nite" (Causneffect Records 12" Promo)
Remixes by Kid Alex, the Munich based DJ Linus and causneffect
artist/remixer Shahrokh deliver three really cool mixes. Two of them really underground, the third mix sticks close to Miss Gaynor's original. All of them are for
sure better than the ones, that already got released in Germany, and for this reason you should go and buy this new promo!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Giorgio Moroder feat. Amor "On the radio" (Causneffect Records 12" Promo)
Another of this "Gorgio Moroder reworked" series. This time Donna Summer gets 2Step mixes done by Delacola. Sounds extremly strange if you listen to it for the first time, but you get used to it and eventually, you might like these mixes even more, than the not so well done housemixes, which came out of this song a couple of months ago.
Runner up this week: 'Little' Louie Vega featuring Arnold Jarvis "Life goes on" (MAW Records 12" Promo)
Another 'all-star' line up here featuring Arnold Jarvis on lead vocals
and Lisa Fisher on background vocals. Then add the drum programming by Kenny
'Dope', bass by Gene Perez, guitar by Mike Ciro, trombone by John
Wheeler, trumpet by Pete MacNamara and saxophone by John Scarpulla.
What you get? An exceptional, timeless production with a soulful vibe, right for
hot summer nights.
Runner up this week: Johnny Corporate "Sunday shoutin'" (Remixes)(4th Floor Records 2x12")
Already huge in the clubs in its original instrumental form, here are the
remixes, some of them complete with female vocals. My favorite is the remix by Osunlade
that has a jazzy feeling and comes with a warm and smooth groove. 95 North
revisited their original version while Tommy Musto gives us both a
gospel-ish version as well as another one with a hypnotic groove. 95 North and
Tommy Musto team up for a vocalized original, and DJ Choco makes a
dub out of it. And finally, an acapella is included. More mixes to come on Defected
Records soon.
Byron Stingily "Stand right up / In my mind" (Nervous Records 12")
Finally, the unreleased Basement Boys mixes of "In my mind"
get released on that 2x12". It comes with a truly stomping beat.
"Stand right up" is also by the Basement Boys and is an uptempo
disco-house production (and just forgot about the included Johnny Vicious
remixes - they are so bad).
Full Intention "Everybody loves the sunshine" (Dtension Records 12")
Originally written by Roy Ayers, Full Intention updated it for
the new millenium by giving it a disco-house groove. The result is kinda cheesy,
but somehow I like it. Knee Deep turn it into a latin house vibe.
ATFC presents OnePhatDeeva featuring Lisa Millett "Bad habit" (Jose Nunez Mix)(Edel Records 12")
Another fierce remix of this song now available, courtesy of Jose Nunez.
Jose gives it a stomping groove with a latin feel that works a treet.
Unfortunately, only the vocal is on the vinyl (on the Defected promo thee
is also a dub version).
Michael Procter "Paradise" (Make Me Sweat Remixes)(MyChan Records 12")
On the a-side there are the original vocal and dub version (so far only
available on a limited white label 12") that sound somehow similar to his
older material. The b-side has the 7th District Inc. remixes on a bumpy
garage tip.
D'Layna "Special "(Fierce Records 12")
The mix of interest is courtesy of Sandy Rivera. He keeps it on a deep
bubbling vibe with nicely floating keys.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Robbie Rivera presents Rhythm Bangers "Bang" (Remixes)(Milk&Sugar Records 12" Promo)
Maybe the original promo was my "I cannot stand this track" vinyl
No.1. Cheesy pianoline, commercial track and supposedly one of the biggies at the
WMC in Miami. Anyway, this remix-vinyl has two very cool Bini & Martini
remixes and I have to say, that the boys know how to rework a track and make
a playable tune. They use a female sample and reduce the annoying male sample almost entirely, add a cooler beat and just transform this track into an
underground teaser. Respect!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Deep Swing feat. Xavior "Takin me higher" (R.O.I. Records 12" Promo)
Defintly THE gospel-BOMB to play right now!!! Phattest tune so far on the German underground, and for all those real Houselovers, label:
Records Of Interest, based in Hamburg (surely our leading city for housmusic).
Great voice and really great, very uplifting beats, reconstructed by the italian top-remixers Bini &
Martini. I'm even tempted to say, that this
is their best remix so far. It was played last saturday at U60311 in Frankfurt/Germany actually three times during the night by
DJ Karotte, DJ
Hubee from Wackside and their Italian guest and new resident at U60311,
DJ Maurizio from Nerio's Dubwork and the crowd went crazy each time. You HAVE to hunt for this
promo! As a tease, I should let you know, that we can expect more remixes of this outstanding song by the boys from
Knee Deep and B.O.C.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Mineral Music E.P. (T.O.I. Records 12" Promo)
Another high quality release from Hamburgs' R.O.I. label; this time a very deep and moody two track vinyl on their sublabel "tracks of interest". Perfect tool for all DJs, who want to build up some tension in their sets and excellent mixing tool between two vocal songs, as well as perfect background to put some fierce Diva-accapella over those pumping beats. To describe it simple: stomping Housesound from Hamburg! GO AND CHECK IT OUT!
Bobby D'Ambrosio presents Kelli Sae "Here I am" (Remixes)(ClubTools Records 12")
This remix 12" includes more mix from the DEF-mix camp. Bobby
himself is present with two vocal and one dub version while David Morales
adds both a drum and reprise version.
Roland Clark "I get deep" (Shelter Records 12")
Finally availble, the minimalistic and deep original version gets coupled
with new mixes by Freddy Sanon & Paul Simpson along with the
accapella.
New York Thunder "My definition" (The Remixes)(Aroma Records 12")
Stevie 'Sole' Middleton delievers an irresistible remix with a simple
groove and catchy keys.
DJ Pope featuring Una "Watching you" (Poji Records 12")
True garage with gospel-ish vocals and a laidback lead-guitar and nice keys
over a bumpy groove.
Cassioware presents The New Hope Baptist Choir "New Hope" (Funky Soul Records 12")
A quality gospel house production featuring a choir for the background
vocals. Uplifting from the beginning to the end.
Marlo "Wait until the morning" (Estereo Records 12" Promo)
Estereo Records are on a roll at the moment. Here we get a house track
with an irresistible and bubbling groove.
Brothers of the Underground "The Red Room Sessions" (SOM Underground Records 12")
Three tracks to make your set more interesting. "Time after time"
is on a retrospective tip while "Morning Serenade" (which is produced
by DJ Camacho) makes us of a laidback and jazzy guitar. "Reach into
the sky (heavenly horizon)" is a driving house track with a jazzy
edge to it.
DJ Camacho featuring Sheba Jordan "Love one another" (Wake Up Records 12")
Old school garage with a wicked organ ride and nice jazzy keys.
Groove Collective "Some People" (Victor Simonelli Remix)(Liquid Sound Lounge Records 12")
Victor Simonelli's mix kicks off with a percussion solo before the
instruments and the groove get added to create a jazzy extravaganza.
Aquanote "True Love" (Naked Music Records 12")
I wonder if there will ever be the day where I won't buy a release on Naked
Music. Let's keep it short: this is another classy soulful house track with
a cool selection of mixes.
Miguel Graca presents Soulnotmind "Speak my mind" (Bombay Records 12")
A laidback guitar leads the way on this soulful house groove with a remix by Johnny
Fiasco that uses a pumped up groove to create a moody affair.
Pitch Black 2000 (Next Moov Trax Records 12")
"Tu me tienes" by Trent'N'Boyz featuring Lisa Lopez
has a latin feeling over a stomping beat. "Kao's get moody" by Kerri
Chandler is another deep bubbling track as he likes to give us on a regular
basis. "Jessie's Speach (Remix)" by Romatt uses a nice organ
ride over a fierce groove. "Eclipse" by Jovonn is a deep groove
with moody keys remembering me of the "Doo-Bop Song" by Miles Davis.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Madonna "Music" (Maverick/Warnermusic Records 2x12" Promo)
Can anyone please tell the italian Supermama, that she should get new remixers please?!? Do you remember the times, when
MAW, Morales or Murk remixed her? Gosh, I wish these times came back and
Madonna would get this excellent remix-treatment that she was used. If there wasn't the original mix and the
Groove Armada remix on this doublepack, I could never ever find anything cool about that package. The original is heavily played on the radio and I'm
sure everyone knows this cool and funky song. Groove Armada keep the vibe
alive, just reduce the vocals and ad a electro-housey beat. Victore Calderone
and Deep Dish destroy the nice song and go for techno mixes, that don't touch
me at all. Boring, mainstream, commercial...just sad!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Modjo "Lady (hear me tonight)" (Barclay/Universal/France Records 12")
A big magazine from the UK wrote, that this is the follow-up from "Stardust". Well, the idea is similar and it is a really funky track, but not really
comparable to the hype that went along with "Music sounds better with you". Still, "Lady" kicks ass big time. Very nice melody and a ear-catching
voice-sample. I heard this tune last saturday three times at my favorite club
U60311/Frankfurt, Germany played by three different DJs (karotte, Hubee from
Wackside and Maurizio from Nerio's Dubwork) and the crowd was freaking out
every time! Gonna be BIG!!!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: ATFC "Bad Habit" (Remixes) (Defected/Clubtools/Edel Records 12")
This is the German release and it finally has the Jose Nunez Vocal mix
everyone has waited for here so long. Unfortunatly the ATFC dub isn't on the
release, but at least the still most played and best mix of this wicked tune: the
ATFC club mix! Great for those, who weren't lucky to catch the promos, when those were around.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Awa Band "Timba" (Remixes) (Defected/Clubtools/Edel Records 12")
Finally the most-hunted Nerio's Dubwork remix. It's a BOMB!!! It finally
uses the congas in a way, that makes you feel like being on a balearic island or partying down in Rimini, Italy, where Signore
Maurizio from Nerio's Dubwork is a well known DJ. Great remix, hard to get before and only a few
lucky ones had the acetate of it. Obviously it really rocks the clubs as I found out last weekend! There are most of the promos' remixes on these two
single 12" and we all can be happy about this smart release policy.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Tiefschwarz feat. Deidra Jones "Alive" (Benztown/Edel Records 12" Promo)
Great new tune of the guys from Tiefschwarz. More underground and less commercial as "Music", due to this maybe not such a hot seller, but definitly a DJ-pleaser, for those who like it soulful and deep. Two great vocal mixes and a incredible hot dub will rock every floor worldwide, sure about this!!!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Sharon Phillips " Touch me" (Brickhouse Records 2x12" Test
Pressing)
After their successful clubslammer "Back in the days" (Supersmack), here's
the second bomb on Brickhouse Records: "Touch me" is a really soulful and
uplifting song with a variety of really cool remixes. Wackside themselves did
two mixes, one of them uses the MAW beat of "V.I.P." by GUS GUS, the other
mix is pretty retrodisoesque and both are slamming in their own way. Kenny
Blake, well known because of his 2000 version of "Tom's Dinner" ads a very pumping mix and a dub, that samples this underground classic "The speaking of
the trees" (artist unknown). For the so called UK Garage lovers there are two mixes by the Frankfurt based producers/remixers
Crystal Cru. Including the original album version this doublepack delivers
eight excellent mixes, that
won't let anyone unsatisfied. Go on the hunt for it!
Denise Nejame "Way that I feel" (White Label 12")
Only one version can be found on this white label 12". It is done by the
Lab Rats who deliever a driving house groove.
Groove Junkies "Music is Life" (DJ Antoine vs. Mad Mark Mixes)(Champion Records 12" Promo)
DJ Antoine & Mad Mark are behind these new mixes that are driven
by a catchy piano.
Osunlade presents "Latina Cafe" (Yoruba Records 12")
Two tracks inlcuded on this 12" where the title gives you an idea what
to expect. "Power to conquer" has a stomping beat and is on a jazzy
edge with spoken words. "Udeia de Ogum" is an instrumental track on a
more laidback tip with a jazzy feeling.
Deep Theory featuring Haley "Do it" (Large Records 12")
The original 'Lava Bar Vocal' has a laidback and deep bubbling house groove
while Miguel Migs gives it the Naked Music treatmeant. More
quality sounds from Large who never dissapoint.
Rhythm Section featuring Donald O "Do you know" (MAW Records 12")
Not the kind of record I'd expect to see on MAW Records, and I guess
you'll either love or hate it. It heavily samples the Chic classic
"My forbidden lover" and the result is a bit cheesy and commercial.
Joey Negro featuring Taka Boom "Saturday" (The Azuli Remix Collection)(Yola Rcorfds 2x12" Test Pressing)
These are the 'Gridlock/Solar Remixes' and they are on a different label than
the mixes I reviewed last week (now who will release the record?). Nothing
spectacular to be found here, just solid variations playing around with the keys
and the vocals, and filtering effects are included too.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Spiller "Groovejet (If this ain't love)" (Kontor/Universal Records
2x12" Promo)
Doublepack of this years italian summer hit by DJ Spiller (Housenation/Italy). It's a BIG clubtrack for months by now and who doesn't know this
beautiful mediteranean track with its dreamy Salsoul sample "Love is you" by
Carol Williams. This doublepack has, besides the original version, new vocal
versions by Germany's most know remix and production team, Boris Dlugosch &
Michi Lange, as well as new mixes by Todd Terry and Ray Roc, who all keep the
original vibes alive. Great doublepack with nice mixes, definitly worth to buy!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Moca feat. Deanna "Higher" (Knee Deep Remixes) (UrbanDJ/Universal
Records 12" Promo)
For those who liked the Knee Deep teaser on the Azuli Records doublepromo, this is
the perfect full pleasure vinyl. It has all Knee Deep mixes in its full lenghts - a dub mix, the Classic club mix and the really outstanding Magic
Disco Ride!!! As expected Knee Deep add their magic beats and make this anyway
already great song even cooler and more underground. The Classic club is very soulful and has a murderbreak, that will make the crowd freak on the
dancefloor and their Magic Disco Ride mix is a complete modification of the original with new keys and uses the lyrics only as teasing sample. Great rework
done by great remixers!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Tony Touch "I wonder why (He's the greatest DJ)" (TommyBoy/EastWest
Records 12" Promo)
The bomb, another MAW remix or just one of the hottest and most thought after promos right now?!?! Anyway, the MASTERS are back with some new stuff
and their Tony Touch remixes are wicked and slamming! The song reminds totally
of "He's the greatest dancer" and this is most likely its intention. Louie
and Kenny add their magic beats and deliver a really undergroundish dub, that
is perfect for the after hours and a Main mix for the peak hours. Hey Mr. DJ play this funky song for us, okaaayyy?!!?!!?
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Alex Gopher "The child (Remixes)" (Solid/V2 Records 2x12"
Promo)
Brandnew and another of those most hunted MAW remixes on the Berlin based
underground label V2 Records. If you liked the Alex Gopher original, you'll like
Kenny Dope's and Faze Action's totally slammin' reconstructions of this smooth
housetrack. My favorite is the Kenny Dope Bonus Beats mix, that shows his
outstanding skills to program beats. Flawless! Fits perfect to all these Latin influenced housetracks of this summer. Beats that make you freak out,
simply said: way cool!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Magma 2001 "Bum Bum Baby" (Undiscovered/UrbanDJ Records 12")
If it hadn't this totally deep and smooth Magma Dub mix, I would never recommend buying this corny record. The
Klubheads mixes are commercial and not very interesting, as well as the Extended edit...BUT the the Magma dub out!
Boy, this is freakin' cool! One of those dubs, that I can completly imagine in a
Boris Dlugosch set at the break of dawn, when he sents the crowd into Xanadu, who know what I mean?!?
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Different Gear vs. The Police "When the world is running down"
(UrbanDJ Records 12")
If you think Stings voice is cool and if you like the remixes of "Voices
inside my head" a couple of years ago, then you'll LOVE these mixes. Surely one of the hottest records that were around the last few months since the WMC
in Miami this spring as bootleg gets now a release for all these DJs who were hopeless about finding the bootleg ever. Additionally to the bootleg
vocal mix, there is a dub mix, with just some background vocals. Great stuff with a pumping beat.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: ATFC presents OnePhatDeeva "Bad Habit" (Test/Defected/Clubtools
Records 12" Test Pressings)
Man, THIS is one of the hottest records of this summer! Since I heard Brian Tapert and
Boris Dlugosch play this in late spring this year I was crazy for it. Now there is a single promo with remixes by
Armin Van Buuren, ATFC and the Stanton Warriors and a excellent doublepack, that will please all the
better DJs in this world with a accapella, very useful, when it comes to mixing it with the original. I heard
Michi Lange doing this and the crowd was completly freaking out. Spen
& Karizma add some remixes, buts ound kind od old school this time with a groovey piano. My favorite mixes are still the
ATFC mixes. BIG TIME MUST BUY! I heard there are some cool remixes by the
Dronez around as well, but still didn't find these.
Cleptomaniacs vs. Stevie Wonder "All I do" (Bootlegg 12")
Already hot with those that have it on CD-R or acetate, now that it is
available on bootlegg it will rock the dancefloors all over the world for sure. The
Cleptomaniacs use the original Stevie Wonder track and add a drving funky
groove.
Joey Negro featuring Taka Boom "Saturday" (Incentive Records 12" White Label)
Joey Negro back with a winner, a y2k update of the '97 smash by East
57th St. A stomping groove with Taka Boom suppling the vocals.
Magic Touch "Good inside" (Azuli Records 2x12" Test Pressing)
Loleatta Holloway's "Crash goes love" gets sampled over a
fierce and stomping disco groove. Remixes are courtesy of the Harlem Hustlers
and Eddie Amador.
Linda Eder "Vienna" (Tommy Musto Mixes)(Atlantic Records 2x12" Promo)
Tommy Musto saving this one (forget about the other mixes by Lenny
Bertolodo) with his warm and smooth groove working perfectly with Linda's
vocals.
Bah Samba "All I ever wanted" (Dubs)(Estereo Records 12")
If you like the vocal versions (released this week), you wan to search this
promo 12" with the dub mixes that is believed not to be released.
Basement Jaxx "Bingo bango" (David Morales Remixes)(Astralworks Records 2x12")
Out for a few weeks now, David Morales turns this massive UK club hit
into a strong latin houser coming in a variety of mixes.
Miguel Migs "Take me to paradise" (Naked Music Records 12")
A classy follow-up to the previous 12" that keeps the high standard of
the Naked Music releases and stays to their tradition.
Markus Encohson featuring Frank Adahl "C-Ourselves" (Vinyl Soul Records 12")
After delievering a couple of standout remixes, Markus brings us a
production on his own on a soulful garage tip with gospel-ish vocals on top.
IPO featuring Emily Davis "Freedom" (EasyStreet Records 12")
A Mitch 'Mad' Moses production with the standout mixes coming from John
Cutler on a groovy tipy with smooth keys.
Catalan FC & Sven Love featuring Connie Harvey "Make a joyful noise" (Look at You Records 12")
A smooth gospel-ish houser with a laidback guitar. The remixes by the Pound
Boys strip the groove down to a stomping beat.
De'Lacy "No more lies" (EasyStreet Records 12" Test Pressing)
Long time no see for De'Lacy. This is a solid house track with a jazzy
piano, but some new mixes could help this one break to a wider audience.
Matthias 'Matty' Heilbronn "Arriba, Abajo!" (Wave Records 12")
A groovy track with jazzy keys, an irresistible groove and acidic tones on
top of it.
Moonchildren "Beyond love" (Deep4Life Records 12")
As the previous released on this label, the four tracks included on this
12" are pure soulful and laidback deepness.
En-Core featuring Stephen Emmanuel and Eska "Coochy Coo" (Virgin Records 2x12" Promo)
The props go to the Fusion Groove Orchestra for their groovy mixes on a jazzy tip. As with their own "If only I could" (I hope you got that one!) there is a cool George Benson-ish guitar featured.
Credence Summer 2000 (Credence Records 2x12" Promo)
The new dance offshot of EMI Records, Credence Records, present
a summer sampler with six tracks. Among them there are a pumping Stella
Browne remix of "I want you" by CZR featuring Delano,
"Holding on" by Damien J. Carter featuring Mel Candy on a funky
disco-ish tip and "What a night" by 7th District featuring Janine
Cross (which I already reviewed a few weeks ago). The highlight is
"Time" by Dajae, an E-Smoove produced funky houser with
a wicked guitar.
Different Gear vs. The Police "When the wolrd is running down (you can't go wrong)" (Pagan/Urban/Universal Records 12" Promo)
One of the biggest records at the Winter Music Conference in Miami this year
gets its official release. In addition to the bootlegg version there is also a
dub included.
Sonique "It feels so good" (Serious Records 12")
The mix of interest comes from Can 7 who deliever a chunky and soulful
mix.
Amel Larrieux "Get up" (Remixes)(White Label 12")
Not an official release from her label, this looks like a bootlegg with mixes
on a bubbling uptempo tip, probably done by Nakes Music's Miguel Migs.
Love Connection "The bomb" (Remixes)(Time/Zeitgeist/Polydor Records 2x 12")
Already reviewed by Thomas Fath last week, get the details there. I
overlooked it first, but after a second listen I got to admit that the Can7
and Wackside mixes are great for the dancefloor.
Tony Touch "I wonder why (He's the greatest DJ)" (Masterst at Work Remixes)(Tommy Boy Records 12")
Very reminiscent of Sister Sledges' "He's the greatest
dancer", these Masters at Work mixes are on a smooth laidback tip.
First Choice featuring Rochelle Fleming "Let no man put asunder" (Remixes Part 1)(Deluxe Audio Records 12")
What makes this an essential purchase is the included acapella, but you
shouldn't miss the Pussy 2000 'Classic Mix' with its laidback guitar.
Part 2 of the remixes isn't that exciting, I'm even dissapointed of the Black
Science Orchestra remix which is on a crazy disco-ish tip.
Jakatta "From Rio with Love / American Booty" (Z Records 12" Promo)
Joey Negro once more presents his formula of discofied grooves on a
house tip. "From Rio with Love" is on a classic disco-ish tip while
"American Booty" is based around a stomping groove.
The Committee "Scream & Shout!" (White Label 12")
S. Rivera, J. Burgos and J. Sealee present this 12"
subtilted "Miami 2000 Limited Vinyl Release". They keep it simple but
effective with an infectious groove.
Anonymous #1 "I got a feelin'" (R.O.I. Anonymous Records 12")
No info about the producer or artist included on the record. What you get is
a stomping house track with a disco-ish feeling.
Eddy & Dus "Starlite" (The Remixes)(SolidStateOfHouse Records 12")
Garage music coming your way from France. Truly soulful vocals over a groovy
beat with a laidback guitar.
Spero featuring Dannie Scott "You make me say (ooh lalala)" (AfterHours Records 12")
Seems to be the week with of the guitars. Female vocals and a laidback guitar
over a soulful groove. Mazi replaces the guitar with spacey keys on
his mixes.
B.O.C. Productions "V-Stylez EP" (Trax of Interest Records 12")
Lars 'LB' Behrenroth presenting a taster of the forthcoming B.O.C.
Productions album. Classy house tracks on a bumpy tip.
Street Corner Symphony featuring CeCe Rogers "Symphonic Tonic" (Universal Records 12")
After a couple of 12" with various remixes, there is now a full vocal version with CeCe Rogers singing over the discofied groove. An acapella is included too.
DJ Deep & Jovonn "Back in the Dark" (Remix)(Distance Records 12")
A new remix by Jovonn of this deep underground smoker. The original
version, an instrumental and the bonus track "Spring" are also
included.
Kerri Chandler "Rain" (Nervous Records 12")
I can't believe how many classy releleases Kerri Chandler is bringing out on
a regular basis. No exception here: quality house music with a killer groove.
Larry Heard "Missing you" (Remixes)(TrackMode Records 2x12")
In addition to the original version (that was previously out on a limited
edition 12") there are a couple of new remixes by Larry Heard, Theo
Parrish and Son Dexter that all stay on the midtempo tip while Bernard
Badie speeds it up.
Glaubitz & Roc "Sunshine Day" (Remixes)(Edel Records 12")
Already really huge over over Europe since it was first released on Peppermint
Jam Records, here it comes now on Edel Records with mixes by Michael
Lange, Phatts & Small, DJ Pippi and the original version,
all working the sampled original by Osibisa to a maximum club effect.
Spero featuring Mea "Everything" (Dialogue Records 12")
Lucious vocals over a deep floating groove with Miguel Migs giving it
the bubbling Naked Music treatment.
I love Aline "The Power / No Fool"(Enchante Records 12"
The french presenting soulful grooves on this 12". "The Power"
comes with an At Jazz remix on a laidback groovy vibe while "No
Fool" comes with a Charles Webster remix on a deep bubbling tip.
Deep Swing featuring Xavior "Generate Records 12")
E. Wikman and J. Donaldson going from strength to strenght with
their receint productions and remixes. A fierce house track with a killer sax
you get here.
Julius Papp & Dave Warrin "The Inner Peace EP "(i! Records 12")
i! Records continue to release house tracks based on jazzy vibes.
Love Rush "Luv 2 see ya (Dancin)" (Azuli Records 2x12")
Coming on two separately sold vinyls, the first 12" has the original
vocal and a Joey Negro remix, both on a stomping groove, and the dub by Spen
& Karizma. The second 12" has the Spen & Karizma vocal
and a progressive remix by Olav Basovski.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Dave 202 feat. Boris G. "Believe in love" (Proton/UCMG Records 12" Promo)
According to the letter that was included in the package, this is gonna be
the anthem of the Streetparade in Zurich/Switzerland. Wether or not, at least
the housemixes could become big in the clubs. A pretty cool club dub and club
vox mix really work for me and hopefully for all those DJs worldwide, who like
good pumping housestuff. Definitly a dancefloor filler!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Love Connection "The bomb" (Time/Zeitgeist/Polydor Records 2x12")
Already out on italian vinyl, this gets a big doublepack with remixes in
Germany on Zeitgeist, one of Universals sublabels. Great mixes by Can7
and Wackside, which isn't surprising at all, if you look at the quality
of their latest remixes. Can7 goes for a more soulful mix and a pumpin'
dub, while Wackside go straight to the dancefloor with both mixes. More
mixes are to be found by Phat's & Small, who sound like Donna
Summer, Phil Fuldner, who goes back to disco and Daniel Klein,
who gives us a damn raw dub. Cool stuff and almost a magic session style
all-star mix-package of some of Germany's and Europe's finest remixers!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Sasha "If you believe" (WEA Records 12")
One of the biggest German popstars gets a American remix-treatment by noone
less than the Wamdue guys and Bobby D'Ambrosio. Bobby gives
us some classic garage-vibes to this rather cheesy and corny sounding popsong.
Thanks to Bobby that he did a very Def-mix sounding dub for all
those DJs out there. Should be big on the dancefloors! The Wamdue mix is
called 'Speakeasy Radio Edit' and unfortunatly sounds like done for radio-play.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: DJ Shahrokh feat. Esther Adams "Bad Girls" (Causneffect Records 12")
Remember this old Donna Summer song? Now back for 2000 with mixes by George
Morel, Tom Lorenz and Esther Adams herself...funky and
groovey..rocks and still sounds good after all those years.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: 7th District Inc. feat. Janine Cross (CNF Records 12")
The first release on causneffects sublabel, which targets more American style
house. Four cool mixes, my favorites are the Rhythm Masters dub and the
'Classic Anthem' mix, are definitly made to fill the clubs. Brian Tappert
rocked with the Rhythm Masters dub serveral dancefloors while he was
touring with Marlboro on their Club USA tour through Germany and this
should be hint enough to understand, how excellent this song is! Wicked!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Overdub presenst Echo Boys - Soul Cha Cha (Remixes)(DeepCulture/WEA Records 12" Promo)
The original was sent out to some DJs here in Germany a couple of weeks ago, but obviously wasn't to big. This second promo has remixes by Ralphie Rosario and the Wackside guys. Rosario's mixes are kinda boring and sound like a step back, Wackside are again the winners as many times before with a very undergroundish interpretation of this latin-style housetrack.
Ultra Naté "Desire" (Strictly Rhythm Records Germany 2x12" Promo)
This double holds the original version, the Joey Negro remixes, the Pussy
200 remixes, an acapella and a new mix by Kerri Chandler that is not
on the US promo reviewed last week.
The Lost Tribes of Ibadan 2 (Sfere Records 12")
Dennis F. and Kerri Chandler at it again, putting out
unreleased material. The flip has two mixes by "Inspiration" by Arnold
Jarvis while on the other side is an (at least to me) unknown track with a latin
feel.
ATFC presents OnePhatDeeva "Bad Habit" (Defected Records 2x12" Test Pressing)
After the 2-step mixes by Stanton Warriors we finally get the Spen
& Karizma remixes. They turn it into a serious bubbling house track on
their mixes. Also included are the original version by ATFC
together with a dub, an accapella and progressive mixes by Armin van Buuren.
More remixes by José Nunez and Sandy Rivera will be released on
another promo soon.
Spiller "Groove Jet (if this ain't love)" (Remixes)(DreamBeat Records 2x12" Limited Edition)
This massive track had to be re-released with a full vocal and remixes. The
main version is the original added with female vocals. The remixes are courtesy
of Boris Dlugosch & Michael Lange, Todd Terry, Ray Roc
and Solar, all staying true to the original vibe but adding their own
groove and keys, so these mixes are mainly variations of the original.
Eric Kupper presents "Havanna" (Hysteria Records One-Sided 12" Test Pressing on Blue Vinyl)
A one-sided taster with the full 12" coming in a few weeks. An
instrumental track with that needs to be discovered.
Africanism "Tourment D'Amour/Block Party" (Mighty Bop Sessions/Yellow Records 12")
DJ Gregory delievering two fierce afro-house tracks.
Ministers of Sound present Testament "Work it out" (AfterHours Records 12" Promo)
Testament are back with another gospel-ish vocal house stomper.
Bang the Drum II (Jersey Underground Records 12")
Brothers Vibe produced the four tracks on this EP. It's all about the drums
and lots of percussions - a perfect programming tool for the DJ.
Pressure "Tears for you" (Remixes)(95 North Records 12")
Very strong remixes to be found on this 12" by Lars LB Berenroth
who delievers a beautifully floating vocal version and Dennis F. who
gives us a nnicely bubbling groove on both his vocal and instrumental versions.
Stephen Simmonds "I can't do that" (Masters at Work Mixes)(Priority Records 12" Promo)
'Little' Louie Vega and Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales giving another
r&b song the club remix treatment, strong as ever with wonderfully produced
beats.
MJ Cole "Sincere" (Naked Music & Jazzanova Remixes)(Talkin' Loud Records 2x12" Promo)
A 2-step anthem getting soulful remixes. Miguel Migs and Jay Denes add
their Naked Music flava and create two groovy mixes. Jazzanova
give it a jazzy rub.
The Klub Family featuring Sybil "When I fall in love" (Manifesto Records 2x12" White Label)
This double 12" has the Knee Deep mixes (which have already been
bootlegged) and new mixes by Robbie Riviera. Robbie gives it a stomping
funky edge with filter effects that should work well on the dancefloor.
Alex Gopher "The child" (V2 Records 2x12" Promo)
Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales going for a house groove built around slamming
beats while Faze Action go for another one of their laidback grooves.
Ultra Naté "Desire" (Kerri Chandler mixes)(Strictly Rhythm Records 12" Promo)
The mixes I've been waiting for. These are the ones for the deep and soulful
heads where Kerri Chandler goes for deep bubbling groove with a jazzy
edge, featuring a cool guitar and a beautiful trumpet.
Joe Claussell presents "Spiritual Insurrection" (Ibadan Records 12")
Joe Claussell putting out another spiritual and percussion layed
production with jazzy keyboards. As a special bonus, a new dub version of
"Je Ka Jo" is included.
Afterglow "Suite No. 1 - Jujazwarfare" (Clairaudience Records 12")
One of my favorite producers of the past year, Anthony Nicholson, is
bringing to you this jazz flavoured track on a laidback groove.
Jiva "Stars" (Giant Step Records 12")
Tom & Joyce and Tauriva are both giving us jazzy house
mixes of this little gem.
Taja Sevelle "Never givin' up" (Basement Boys Records 12")
Teddy Douglas and Jay Steinhour bringing us a house track with
really sexy vocals (and you gotta take a look at the cover !!).
Roy Davis Jr. "Unreleased Basement Jaxx Vol. 2" (Bombay Records 12")
"at Sunny" is driven by a wicked guitar lick with classic disco-ish
vocals on top. "Sweet as you" features Angie Love and comes on
a laidback vibe. "Comparison it is" comes with a spoken message over a
stomping groove.
DJ Chus & Davis Penn featuring Daren J. Bell "Sunshine" (Black Vinyl Records 12")
House vibes for the summer with a 'beach' feeling - know what I'm talking
'bout? Music for the hot season of the year that will make you move, sweat and
love your woman all night long...
Nightsource "Nocturnal Elements" (Large Records 12")
DJ Rasoul and Miguel Migs team up for this EP where they present easy floating grooves with a laidback feeling.
Sundiatta O.M. "Paradise" (Prescription Records 12" Promo)
Ron Trent and Sundiatta O.M. are behind the latest offering
from Prescription, an athmospheric and percussive track with a live piano
and escalating bass.
Kerri Chandler "Kerri's Jazz Cafe" (Flipside Records 2x12")
Kerri Chandler is giving us a double 12" with four tracks, all
filled with jazzy elements. On disc one, he leaves the house territory to give
us slamming jazz music, while on disc two it is pure jazz house extravaganza.
Coldfeet "Shamafaced" (NiteGrooves Records 12" Promo)
Francois K. with the thelp of James Preston and Matthias
Heilbronn is behind the mixes that consist of powerful vocals which
compliment a filtered and funky bassline and a driving groove.
NuSpirit Helsinki "Change" (Guidance Records 12")
There seem to be no boundaries for this label. This is not a house record,
this is just beautiful music. "Change" is a midtempo groover coming in
different style: there is a 'Space Disco Mix' which is on an old-school jazzy
tip and a 'Twisted Afro Mix' - the name says what you can expect.
Santessa "Nowhere" (Wamdue Project Remix)(DiscoVolante Records 12" Promo)
Wamdue Project bring us a smooth remix with a laidback guitar on a
spiritual vibe.
Bah Samba "All I ever wanted" (Estereo Records 12" Promo)
A beautifual song with female vocals over a jazzy and percussive old-school
groove. Willy Washington adds a smooth and laidback groove to it.
South Street Player "Who keeps changing your mind" (Remixes)(Cream Records 2x12" Promo)
Full Intention do their usual thing by adding a stomping groove, but
its the 'Karousel Vocal Mix' by Paul Harris that is my favorite with its
laidback and percussive groove. Paul Harris also gives us a vocal dub with a
bubbling dark groove.
Crystal Clear "Live your life" (Junior Jack Remix)(ClubTools Records 12")
Even more mixes that will make it difficult to choose the one to play. Junior
Jack adds a funky guitar riff over a catchy house beat.
Cleptomaniacs "Time out for Love" (Fluential Records 12" Test Pressing)
Yes! You 'got to take some time out' for this groovy gem that has a driving
beat. DJ Phenix turns in a deep rub with a funky edge.
Ministers of Sound featuring Paul Walton "Got to hold on" (Dialogue Records 12" Promo)
Ron Carroll and Spero Pagos aka the Ministers of Sound
bring us a stomping house track with a funky edge and nearly gospel-ish vocals
on the main vocals while their 'Experimental Vocal' has some extra jazzy keys. Rick
Garcia delievers a driving dub version.
Eman and Ceybil Jefferies "Day by day" (HipBone Records 12" Promo)
Finally, we've got Ceybil back!! The main version is driven by a jazzy
piano and the beautiful vocals by Eman and Ceybil over a
percussive and smooth groove. The flip has two driving dubby versions.
Destroyer "Love like this" (DJ Spen & Karizma Remixes)(Nervous Records 12")
Remixers of the moment, DJ Spen & Karizma, deliever a slamming set
of mixes with a stomping and funky house groove topped by the soulful vocals.
Pam Frazier "Thinkin' bourt your Love" (Basement Boys Records 12")
Here we have DJ Spen & Karizma with one of their own productions
featuring with a funky groove and a wicked guitar.
HomeCookin' featuring Marcus Begg "All about the mind" (SoleMusic Records 12")
Seji of Bugs in the Attic fame is behind this soulful groover
with a laidbak overall feeling and smooth vocals.
JoVonn featuring Kaaye "My angel" (NextMoov Records 12")
Coming your way with a heavier groove than usual, but JoVonn keeps the
deep feeling alive on it. There is a 'Basement Vibe' instrumental that features
nice xylophones. A remix by Dennis F. who goes for a groovy garage vibe
with jazzy keys concludes the package.
Club Session "Don't move" (Chez Records 12")
A laidback groove with fender rhodes and smooth bass guitar topped by male
vocals - sweet vibes coming from Geneva/Switzerland.
Alton Miller "Love ballad" (Distance Records 12")
Soulful house music on a midtempo tip with a deep feeling and laidback
vocals. The dub has an extra percussive edge.
Big Sexy presents Yost & Funk "Juste like me EP" (i! Records 12")
"Just like me" is a simple, percussive track with a deep bass and a
jazzy edge. "The way we are" is a jazzy track with a driving beat.
"Another way around" has an irresistible groove with a percussive edge
and jazzy keys coming in around the middle.
Kick Squad "Trees EP" (Peng Records 12")
"Honey" is a jazz house track with a sax played in a true jazz
style. "Havanna Leaf" is a house track with a cuban feel.
Freil "West of Motebe" (Transfusion Records 12")
A wicked jazz-house track with nice keys and Restless Soul delievering
a remix taking it to a relaxed mood.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Armand Van
Helden - Full moon (Armed/FFRR/EastWest Records 12")
Armand is back again with the second 12" release from his latest
album "Killing Puritans". Not as hard and wicked as
"Kootchie" but pumping at least as much as the first 12" did. Armand
goes back in the time, back to 1990/1991, when everyone was spinning the
coolest Hip House and ads a very funky and year 2000 compatible club-vibes.
Cool, to say the least!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Funky Green Dogs -
Fired up 2000 (Universal Records 12" White Label)
Remeber this bomb in its original version? I remember having been in NYC when
this first came out year ago. It was one of those moments, that you'll never
forget. Tenaglia was playing it and the crowd at Twilo was freaking out
on the dancefloor. Now about 4 years later "fired up" gets a full
rework by noone else but the incredible italian remixers Bini & Martini,
who are way big in all clubs with their remixes for the new Gabriel song.
The change the vibe on "Fired up" completly in a more latin-influenced
and soulful direction and take away the rough darkness of the classic versions.
Should be really hot in the clubs, especially because the funky guitar reminds
in some way of Boris Dlugosch's "Sing it back" remix, that he
did for Moloko.
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: Earl 16 - Free the
world (DeepCulture/WEA Records 12")
A song, which I would surely never listen to, if it would not have received this
wicked remix treatment from DJ 88 Keys, a DJ and remixer from
Cologne/Germany, who is still in everyone's ears because of his rocking
production "Everybody up" on the upcoming German label
Clubstar/MoreMusic. Not a really cool song, but very danceable and funky due to DJ
88 Keys skills and ability to add a real pumping beat to a song. Check out
your local dealer and get this record!
Guest Review by Thomas Fath: DJ 88 Keys -
Everybody up (Remixes) (Clubstar/MoreMusic Records 12")
One of those tracks, that couldn't be avoided in a good houseclub the last few
months. Now out with more remixes by Superfunk's Mike 303. He adds some
harder and faster sounds, which can be ok played at the right time. I still go
for the original which has this way cool discoish vibe. Great stuff to please
the crowd and make people jump on the dancefloor!
The Goodfellas "Soul Heaven" (Azuli Records 12")
Featuring vocals by Lisa Millet, this one comes with mixes by Bini
& Martini and the Pasta Boys. A guaranteed floor filler with
mixes using an irresistible bassline and a chic-ish guitar or alternatively on a
flamenco filled tip.
Mark Grant "Jazzy Kinda Sum'n" (Cyclo Records 12")
A nicely floating track with a wicked jazzy guitar. Also included is the
bonus track "Ubiquity" on a jazzy tip with a bumpy groove.
Dimitri from Tokyo presents Tomigaya Traks "Don't hold back (Your Love)" (Basenotic Records 12")
Dimitri from Tokyo aka Dimitri from Paris presents a nice house
track with disco-ish strings and a deep bubbling groove. The flip has "Yo
te Quiero" which has an old-school funky groove with slamming beats.
Brothers Vibe present "Wave Files 3" (SOM/Underground Records 12")
Two tracks included here. "Two Thirty Seven:AM" has jazzy keys over
a deep bubbling groove. "Do you want me" has a simple bumpy groove and
female screams over it, nothing special.
Bob Sinclair "I feel for you" (Remixes)(Defected/Edel Records 2x12" Promo)
Beside the original version and the Astrotrax remixes (I reviewed
those last week) there are new mixes by CZR who pump it up a bit and add
some filtered effect and Spiller who give it a different funky edge.
Knee Deep Bros. "WMC '00" (Records of Interest Records 12")
One of Germany's most respected remix teams release an EP as taster for their
forthcoming single "I'll be there for You". "Can we really do
this" cleverly samples the philly classic "You've just the right
size". "Hooked on your lovin" comes in two versions and has a
nice 70's edge. "Come to get me" is a nice funky house track.
Kylie Minouge "Spinning around" (7th District Remixes)(EMI Records 12" Promo)
7th District turn out a driving remix with a stomping beat and a
sample of a disco classic (but I don't remember where they took it from although
I'm sure I have it in my collection), and - maybe the best part of it - the
vocals are totally reworked.
Northside Connection featuring Angie Brown "(Now that) I've found it" (In Demand Records 12")
The original is a nice garage production with remixes by the Soul
Renegades that take it to a deeper level.
Colourful Karma featuring Terra Deva "For the Music" (Remixes)(Boombastic Records 12")
The Charles Webster production gets the remix treatment from A.T.F.C.
and Sounds of Life who both give it a funky edge.
Jeff Sharel "Tribute Final" (Statra Records 12")
The original has a jazzy sax based around a simple old-school groove. Mateo
& Matos add an irresistible, deep bubbling house groove on their remix.
There is a bonus track titled "Nyabinghis" which consists of a wicked
groove with slamming beats.
Secrets of the Planets "Birds" (Earth, Moon & Sun Records Limited 12" Promo)
DJ Duke brings us a laidback and percussive track with a wicked guitar and flute on a spiritual tip.
Bob Sinclair "I feel for you" (Astrotrax Remix)(Defected Records One-Sided 12" Test Pressing)
Astrotrax give this anthem a smooth and funky garage touch with an
extra added jazzy flava.
Montana Sextet featuring C'Loni Brooks "Ooh I love that!" (Philly Sound Works Records 12")
Vincent Montan Jr. is bringing us a house track with xylophones and a
cool guitar.
Rochelle Flemming "It's not over" (Remixes)(AfterHours Records 12")
These are the remixes we've been waiting for a couple of weeks. Full
Intention added a stomping and funky groove that give this an anthemic
feeling.
Mike Delgado "Jazzmania" (NuPhonic Records 12")
Licensed from 83 West Records, the classy original version (released
in 1996 on the "The S.O.B. EP") of this jazz-house track is included
here as well as a brand new remix by Ashley Beedle.
A Man Called Quick "They just want" (Strictly Rhythm Records 12")
A very dancefloor friendly track with a stomping beat and funky flava.
Fusion Groove Orchestra featuring Steve Lucas "If Only I could" (Curious Records 12" White Label)
A cover of the Sydney Youngblood classic on a bumpy garage tip with a George
Benson-ish guitar and disco-ish strings.
Monica A. "Hope" (DreamBeat Records 2x12")
Joe T. Vannelli is back with this driving house track with a nice funky edge on his Attack mixes. Also inlcuded are Carnival mixes with a salsa feeling.
The Mood Men "The Moody Groove EP" (i! Records 12")
DJ Tony V brings us a jazzy house track with a nice selection of
mixes.
Yellow Sox "Flim Flam" (Remixes)(Yoshitoshi Records 2x12")
This track is licensed from NuPhonic Records and was first released in
1996. The original version is included here as well as an unreleased mix with a
nice organ and remixes by Olav Basovksi on a progressive tip, Smith
& Selway on a trancey tip and David Alvarado on a minimalistic
but driving tip.
Box Office "Juest leave me" (R*Senal Records 12")
Ernest St.Laurent and Mr. Honk produced this catchy number
featuring female vocals with a nice bass guitar on the original version. Roger
Sanchez is responsible for the remixes with a feeling that will remember you
of "Free" by Ultra Naté.
Ultra Naté "De