We hope this weeks eclectic update brings some sun and warmth to your heart... enjoy !!

Dazzle Drums "Basement stomp" (Remixes)(Makin' Moves CD Promo)

Earlier this year in May, Makin' Moves dropped "Basement stomp" by Dazzle Drums (Nagi & Kei Sugano), a track that has been taking over dance floors globally thanks to no-nonsense drums and beats which together with mind-blowing synth melodies, jazzy chords and the fantastic spoken word poetry by New York poet Rescue Poetix spread an utterly hypnotizing feel you can't resist to dance to. Now the remixes are here, with Dazzle Drums intensifying the vibe to the max on their exhilarating 'Afro Stomp' workout, while DJ Uchikawa smoothes things down on his glamorous interpretation laced with gentle yet thrillingly thumpin' percussive rhythms and glorious keys.

Live Live featuring Girma "Around & above" (Grooveboy Music CD Promo)

The next release on Grooveboy Music will be "Around & above" by Live Live, a laidback sun drenched production featuring the beautiful soaring vocals of Girma alongside exquisite keys and chords over an infectious yet dulcet broken beat flavored backing - sheer musical bliss. The remix is courtesy of Grooveboy who rework the track into an intoxicating truly groovey four-to-the-floor stomper oozing with luscious melodies.

Luka featuring Ruby Gold "Love is freedom" (We Go Deep CD Promo)

We Go Deep have been blessing us with nothing but the best in deep house music in recent months, with their latest offering "Love is freedom" by Anthony 'Luka' Kasirivu being no exception. First up is the entrancing original version which uses gentle broken beat styled rhythms as playground for emotive vocals by songstress Ruby Gold and empyreal melodies. Next are stellar remixes by Gene King, Jazzuelle and Josh Emman all adding their signature deep/soulful touch, giving you plenty of choices to work the floor.

Lilac Jeans "Club vibes library" (Lilac Jeans Music CD Promo)

Over the past couple of months, Lilac Jeans, the team of Linda Sikhosana (Menu) and Floyd Nkonyane (Floyd), have unceasingly been dropping dance floor bombs. They continue this tradition with their next release "Club vibes library" which features three wicked tracks from their unfailing library of music. Both "Radio cassette" and "The whistle dancer" are pristine underground-esque productions spreading a mesmerizing vibe through enchanting melodies and enthralling rhythms, then there is the killa track "Soul sista" featuring cool spoken word vocals by Effluence and inebriant keys over pulsating rhythms.

Hakeem Syrbram "The Remix Suite Vol. 1" (In the Zone Records CD Promo)

You may not yet be familiar with the name Hakeem Syrbram, beyond the shadow of a doubt this will change once you listen to this incredible release which features nine fabulous truly unique re-imaginations (aka remixes and edits) of originals from the likes of Robert Glasper Experiment, Omar, Amel Larrieux, Dwele, Faith Evans, Marwan Soulflow and Lalah Hathaway, not forget to mention his glorious rework of the soul jewel "Stop & go" by Dana Weaver (taken from "Spring, Summer Feeling 2013" released through Urban Retro Music Group in May of last year). All that is left to say is that Hakeem Syrbram truly hit the mark with his seminal neo-soul infused "The Remix Suite Vol. 1"...

Various "Regamito EP" (SoundMen on Wax Records CD Promo)

We haven't heard from SoundMen on Wax Records for a while, but now they are back with a bang with the blazin' hot "Regamito EP" loaded with three deep entrancing gems from the motherland. Each of the three featured songs - "Ngiyazifela" by DJ Sandi featuring Reney & Sir JT, "Ngibuyela e bhaya" and "Happy song" by Ndela Lekamito featuring Mpostoli - are guaranteed to put a spell on you thanks to hypnotizing deeper than deep rhythms, fascinating vocals and tantalizing melodies. By no means to be missed...

Eddie Valdez & Anthony Malloy "No favors" (Part 1)(Staff Productions CD Promo)

Turn back time to 1984 when "No favors" by Temper (the duo of Anthony Malloy and Cleveland Wright III) was rocking the dance floors. Now thirty years later, this unforgettable dance classic returns in a jaw-dropping rework by Eddie Valdez, featuring original singer Anthony Malloy who re-sung the vocals. Eddie Valdez gives the track a fierce contemporary feel guaranteed to jam-pack the floor, with Anthony Malloy's distinctive vocals being accompanied by melodious chords, jazzy keys and a fetching funk soaked backdrop. The 'Ubuntu Mix' takes the track to deeper mesmerizing grounds, while the 'Mustafa vs Supranova Mix' combines Anthony Malloy's vocals with Supranova's instrumental remix of "Wake up everybody" which was released earlier this year on the label.

Best of the Rest

We are getting so many promos sent each and every week that many of them never get reviewed here on Spirit of House (for various reasons nota bene). However, as we want to make sure you are well informed what is happening, we have introduced this section where, every now and then, we will highlight other noteworthy releases...

First up we have "Something special" by Marlon D, a very effective truly mind-boggling slice of jazz infused deepness guaranteed to cause stir on the dance floor, with ruthlessly thumpin' rhythms leading the way for a glamorous saxophone solo and catchy synth hooks (Underground Collective Recordings CD Promo).

Next is the amazing "Deep for the Heads" EP loaded with four equally brilliant and timeless deep house gems by Chaise Longue (Slikk Tim), Bittersuite, Suarez and J's Gruv's. Simply put, the deeper than deep spell binding rhythms and masterly orchestration found on each of these tracks are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine (Plastik People CD Promo).

From the mind of Chicago's King D the DJ comes the scintillating "Groove with me" EP. Four eclectic truly dazzling tracks are included, each one being a sure-fire dance floor weapon guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy with its fervid rhythms and gorgeous orchestration (In the Zone International CD Promo).

We are closing this weeks update with the brand new release from Tobetsa Lamola entitled "Charles T Music Vol. 1". This wicked EP features five equally massive deep house cuts taking you on an exhilarating journey to deepest territory, with the inexorable rhythms and enchanting melodies destined to set the floor on fire (Ohyea Muziq CD Promo).