Spirit of House

The latest release on Women on Wax Recordings is the sensual "The pickup" by Eric King previously released through Whasdat Music on Pirahnahead's "Aural" EP in August 2011. First up is Pirahnahead's groovy original production which uses a relentlessly thumpin' backdrop as playground for Eric King's enchanting spoken word poetry and lush keys. Next we have N'Dinga Gaba's hypnotizing rework taking the track to deepest territory, with throbbing rhythms leading the way for the vocals and enticing melodies. Finally, label head DJ Minx delivers a deep minimal take which puts the emphasis on the lyrics and percussive elements. A sure fire weapon to set the floor on fire...

Daishi Dance and DJ Kawasaki, two of Japan's top DJ's and house music producers, bless us with a paramount selection of unforgettable classics and neo-classic gems from the truly awe-inspiring back catalogue from King Street / Nite Grooves, but this is not all as each of them also contributes a masterly continuous mix oozing with his incomparable style, including some of their own productions/remixes such as Daishi Dance's remix of "Life time" by Urban Soul or DJ Kawasaki's remix of "Stalk you" by Ananda Project featuring Avery Sunshine. On the classics front, you get gems such as Timmy Regisford's mix of "When can our love begin" by Kimara Lovelace, David Morales mix of "Glory glory" by Ananda Project featuringTerrance Downs, "We are one" by Blaze and "Everything U want" by DJ Oji & Carolyn Victorian to name just a few.

Since the very first release, Italian label Double Cheese Records have been on an impressive winning streak, and without a doubt the success story will continue with the next release courtesy of Deep Character (DaSoul & Fabry Diglio) and Mad Boss who join forces with legendary Joe Flame. Together they present "My friend", an infectious underground-esque production on an old school tip featuring the enticing spoken word poetry by Joe Flame and lush keys over deep spell binding rhythms. On remix duty are Doc Link who adds his signature funk infused touch and Fiso Da Costa who contributes an exquisite afrolicious rendition. Highly recommended.

There ain't no stopping for Soul Sun Soul Music who have been dropping one gem after another in recent months... Their latest offering is the compelling "My spirit" by Phil Marwood which features seductive vocals by Sandra C., grand jazzy trumpet by Kafele and luscious keys over a relentlessly thumpin' backdrop. The track is taken to the next level by label head Mikki Afflick whose tribal-esque afro-deep interpretation is pure magic, and Adam Rios & Mark Francis who inject their beloved Shelter sound. A sure-fire floor weapon by no means to be missed...

Melomania Records present the third installment in their "Various Artists" series, and similar to its two predecessors it is a feast for the ears. A total of twelve tracks from the likes of France Deep SA, Ta-Ice, SoulPoizen, Christian Scott, Jahbue featuring Tyrone, Little D & Stamy, Paso Doble featuring Zano, De VibeTribe featuring Packer, Giorgio Bassetti, Blistic Soul and Anthony K are included in this truly massive package, each of them letting you enjoy and experience only the best in the many different flavors South African house music has to offer. Highly recommended to be checked out.