Summer is in full effect, so are we with our latest update - enjoy !!
Gianluca Pighi & Massimo Paramour featuring Ahmad Larnes "Ever stop" (Makin' Moves CD Promo)
The collective of Gianluca Pighi, Massimo Paramour and Ahmad Larnes return to Makin' Moves with the super delightful "Ever stop", a song originally crafted back in November 2002 which now finally sees the light of the day. The 'Deep Soul Mix' is a marvelous soul infused gem having timeless written all over, with Ahmad Larnes amazing deeply rooted vocals shining in full glory. The 'Broken Mix' is a fabulous jazzed-up broken beat flavored interpretation, and last but not least we have Chicago's man of the moment Terry Hunter adding his signature magical touch which gives the song an uplifting sun drenched feel.
DJ Funky T featuring Abisade "Black diamond" (Funky T Music CD Promo)
South Africa's Simon Boitumelo Mosia aka DJ Funky T blesses us with "Black diamond", a truly mind-boggling collaboration with poet/writer Abisade Adepoju. "Black diamond" is all about the brilliant spoken word poetry, luscious melodies and the deep enthralling rhythms - simply put, "Black diamond" is an utterly mesmerizing slice of late night bliss... The 'Alternate Deeper Mix' is laced with enticing synth melodies and takes you on a hypnotic journey to deepest imaginable grounds, and lastly the 'Broken Mix' is a phantasmagorical broken beat re-imagination guaranteed to cast a spell on you.
Mindlo & Essential I featuring Rona Ray "Diary" (Do It Now Recordings CD Promo)
Multi-talented duo Mindlo and Essential I join forces with Russian singer and songwriter Rona Ray for "Diary", a wonderful deep'n'melodious production with gentle yet thrilling rhythms leading the way for enchanting melodies and Rona Ray's beautiful tempting vocals. The stripped-back dub further deepens the vibe to give the track a hypnotizing late night feel, on remix duty we have Urban Sound Lab and Ross Couch both adding their beloved deep/soul infused touch, giving you the tough task to pick a favorite version...
Andy Edit featuring Linda Clifford "Disco forever" (Edit Records Blue CD Promo)
Evidently this production by Andy Edit featuring legendary Linda Clifford on vocals has not yet been cleared for a commercial release which would be real shame. To cut a long story short, "Disco forever" is a truly uplifting slice of of old skool infused dance floor goodness, with an infectious Disco/Funk inspired backdrop leading the way for glorious keys and Linda Clifford's unforgettable one-of-a-kind vocals. A real dance floor gem taking you back in time...
Toni Bowens "I am" (D#Sharp Records CD Promo)
The latest offering from D#Sharp Records is the utterly mind-blowing "I am" produced by Joe Flame and performed in grand style by Toni Bowens. A captivating yet smoothly thumpin' backing serves as playground for sublime keys, lush chords and Toni Bowens unmistakable emotive vocals - undoubtedly "I am" is sheer musical bliss... Beside the fantastic original version, this massive package includes an enticing underground-esque dub by Joe Flame and ingenious remixes from the likes of Charles Gatling, DJ Gary B, Geoffrey C, John Crockett and Shino Blackk all adding their distinctive deep/soulful touch, giving you plenty of choices to work the floor and send the dancers into a frenzy...
Traxx Pick: Various "POJI Traxx Volume 1" (POJI Records CD Promo)
From POJI Records comes this blazin' hot three track EP, with each of the included tracks guaranteed to jam-pack the floor. First up we have "Bata groove" by DJ Buzzard, a wicked and truly eclectic track built around a relentless percussion enriched funktified backdrop, phat keys and uber cool vocal sprinkles - one to get lost in the groove... Leandro P & Deepconsoul got together to grace us with "Afrika deep", an utterly tantalizing deep house jewel fueled with splendiferous jazzy keys, dreamy ethereal chords and vibrant percussive rhythms. Finally DJ Oji gives us "Breathless" (a tribute to Eric Garner who died in July of last year) a guaranteed dance floor weapon thanks to ruthless tribal-esque rhythms and inebriant melodies.