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The UDM Show (Underground Dance Music Show) is a weekly two hour radio show featuring resident DJs Mark Stone and Armando Gomez in the first hour and a guest DJ in the second hour. This week, they feature an exclusive Spirit of House mixshow in the second hour - don't miss it.
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On September 24, Sabrynaah Pope, a very talented sing, passed away. She has been the featured vocalist on many timeless house classics, such as "It works for me", "Hold on", "I need shelter" and just recently on "In love again". May she rest in peace and condolences to his loved ones.
Watch out for a review of "Remixed - Sampler Part 3" by Roy Ayers on BBE Records 2x12" Promo. It features mixes by Mr. V, Pepe Bradock and more. Another hot taster for the forthcoming Roy Ayers remix longplayer.
R2 Records released a 12" with so far unreleased Louie Vega dub mixes of "The heart is a lonely hunter" by Thievery Corporation featuring David Byrne.
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Welcome to the new Spirit of House website. This is not just a redesign, in fact the whole website is now based on a Content Management System (CMS) - so it could also be described as the rebirth of Spirit of House. Most importantly, the design is now separated from the content, allowing much easier updating of the look of the site.
There are some important changes that should make the content easier accessible:
- the Latest News box on the frontpage will give you direct access to the last added articles and news
- the Picks of the Week, 12" Reviews, Album Reviews and Classic Tips are now combined into Music Reviews
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only content from 2005 has been added to the CMS - the content from 1996 to 2004 is available through the Archive link in the top menu
I hope you like the new look - enjoy your stay.
Regards,
Michael Fossati
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Welcome to the new Spirit of House website. This is not just a redesign, in fact the whole website is now based on a Content Management System (CMS) - so it could also be described as the rebirth of Spirit of House. Most importantly, the design is now separated from the content, allowing much easier updating of the look of the site.
There are some important changes that should make the content easier accessible:
- the Latest News box on the frontpage will give you direct access to the last added articles and news
- the Picks of the Week, 12" Reviews, Album Reviews and Classic Tips are now combined into Music Reviews
- only content from 2005 has been added to the CMS - the content from 1996 to 2004 is available through the Archive link in the top menu
I hope you like the new look - enjoy your stay.
Regards,
Michael Fossati
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The upcoming release "Voodoo ray 2004" by DJ Spen & Thommy Davis has been bootlegged by RotGut Records. Wait for the official release on CodeRed Recordings coming this january and don't buy the bootlegg (unless you need the original A Guy Called Gerald version and the Frankie Knuckles remix which are included on the bootleg).
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The new year kicks off strong with lots of fresh new music. Watch out for these next week:
- Seawind Project featuring Emily McEwan "Free" (Part 2)(Knee Deep USA Records)
- Deborah Bond "This is me" / Julius Papp featuring D'Layna "Dame mas" (Remix)(NeoDisco Records)
- First Choice "Smarty pants" (RedSoul Remixes)(Philly Groove Records)
- Pepe Link "Kalakuta" (MoreHouse Records)
- Queen Latifah "Hard times"
- Stacey Mallory "What is house music..."
- ...more to be added
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Swiss label Purple Music now offers you the choice to buy their releases either as vinyl or as MP3. They also announced the release of "Purple Music: The Master Collection Vol. 2" on double-CD by the end of feburary on Purple Music/Clubstar Records.
B-KING is a brand new Booking & Promotion agency recently opened by Ralf Gum and Roberto De Carlo. It already represents lots of international artists with more to come.
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Heya Hifi, the home of S.U.M.O, will have their vinyl releases distributed worldwide by Topplers (based in France). The album "Rebounces" will be released in Scandinavia in march (with a worldwide release to follow in april), containing 17 track with the best remixes, including many exclusive versions. The first 12" release will be the Blaze classic "My beat" with new mixes by S.U.M.O.
Speaking of S.U.M.O, they are currently working on a remix of Jazztronik's "Froro" for Pantone Music Records.
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As already mentioned, the Winter Music Conference will take place from March 22 - 26 in Miami Beach/Florida (USA). As every year, The List is the place to look for all parties happening. It already features lots of parties. Soon I'll add the WMC 2005 page to the site with all info you need to find and contact me during the conference.
The next release on Slaag Records will be "Hot Baby ~The GoGo Dancer" by Cassio Ware. The release also features the bonus track "It's getting hot in here" (originally on Movin' Records).
Track Mode Records have their MP3 store open now. It features out of print releases as well as promo MP3's of the upcoming "Dirty Soul EP" by Anthony Nicholson.
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SoundMen on Wax Records are back after a long hiatus and will release Jephte Guillaume remixes of the classic "Set me free" by Kenny Bobien soon on 2x12".
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So much things were going on in Miami at the Winter Music Conference with many new productions debuting... look out for a forthcoming Michael Watford release on MN2S Records - this one is huge and has been rocking the dancefloors in Miami. Also DJ Oji has the fantanstic "Esteban" that hopefully will be out soon. And some good news about "Luv 4 money" by Blvd East & Lou Gorbea as this one has been picked up by Louie Vega for release on one of the MAW labels.
While we reviewed Jamsteady Vol. 7 this week, there is alo Jamsteady Vol. 8 on test pressing. This features the wonderful Osunlade remixes of "Emotional rollercoaster" by Vivien Green.
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With so much music been handed to me at the Winter Music Conference and other stuff sent to me, I'm having a tough time presenting you everything in time. Here are some of the things pending a review:
- Needs "Spring 2005 Sampler" (Needs Records)
- Scott K vs The O'Jays "I love music 2005"
- "Heartbeat Volume 2" mixed by Julius Papp (Loveslap Records)
- more stuff from the WMC...
"Rofo Part Revisited" on Jamsteady Vol. 7 is originally from the Harlem Youth Percussion Group and was originally released in 1967 on Ubiquity Records. Thanks to Craig Campbell for the info.