Album Review: Various "Grooveland Music: Soulful House Vol. 2" (Grooveland Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 19 September 2020

Celebrated Brazilian label Grooveland Music just released the second installment in their "Soulful House" compilation series loaded with not less than twenty handpicked soulful cuts, featuring an illustrious list of artists which includes Andrea Curato, Brazilian Soul Crew, Sterling Ensemble, Anto Vitale, CitySounds, Deepn SoulBR, RoneeDeep and Sueno Soul, and vocalists such as Natasha Watts, Marie Tweek, Nadine Navarre, Richelle Hicks, Carla Prather, Asti, Ammo Moses, Robert Carvalho and more. No to forget to mention the previously unreleased soulful jewel "Love is the key" by Leandro P featuring Ed Ramsey.

Pick of the Week: Exte C & Tonechild "Happiness" (Sean Ali Remix)(Pasqua Records S.A Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 19 September 2020

In spring of last year, Pasqua Records S.A truly blessed us with the verily soulful and melodious yet tempting "Happiness" by South African DJ/producer Exte C (Charles Mogane), now this gem returns in a paramount re-imagination by Sean Ali guaranteed to make you yearn for more... To make it short, Tonechild's beautiful haunting vocals truly shine on this soulful yet enthralling interpretation fueled with sumptuous keys, heavenly chords and a compelling funktified musical backing.

In the Spotlight: QVLN, Coflo, Oyobi "Xeguei" (Ocha Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 19 September 2020

Released through  Ocha Records is the ingenious "Xeguei" by QVLN (Quetzal Guerrero). Two very unique and different interpretation of the track which feature the beautiful violin and unique vocal stylings of QVLN are included: First up we have Coflo who delivers a mesmerizing afro house interpretation built around irresistible percussive rhythms and entrancing synths, next are Oyobi who serve a stunning musically rich rendition oozing with a contaminous organic vibe.

Reviews September 20, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 19 September 2020

Yet another extra-large and truly jam-packed update awaits you this week... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: DJ Randall Smooth featuring Shakiel Smith "I got this feelin" (ChiNolaSoul Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 12 September 2020

Watch out for the downright stunning "I got this feelin" by DJ Randall Smooth and singer Shakiel Smith to be released through ChiNolaSoul soon... Most definitely, this soulful masterpiece oozing with Shakiel Smith unrivaled heartfelt vocals, formidable jazzy keys and an infectious rich organic backdrop is guaranteed to stand the test of time... The cherry on top are the spectacular remixes by Deep Soul Syndicate Crew (Sean Ail & Munk Julious) who take the track to the next level on their dazzling interpretation laced with spell binding percussive rhythms and brilliant organ.

In the Spotlight: Maya Azucena "Changed my mind" (Anthony Nicholson Remix)(Clairaudience Recordings Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 12 September 2020

After a triumphant return a couple of weeks ago with the phenomenal "Ninataka (I want)", Clairaudience Recordings present outstanding Anthony Nicholson interpretations of "Changed my mind" by indie soul singer Maya Azucena. Without doubt, Anthony Nicholson has been pulling out all the stops to bless us with a timeless soulful gem which features Maya Azucena fabulous vocals alongside illustrious jazzed-up keys, enchanting galactical pads and an enthralling organic musical backing. Indisputably this gem will send shivers down your spine...

In the Spotlight: Casa Devi featuring Layal Watfeh "Peaceful thoughts" (Four Four Soul Recordings Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 12 September 2020

London producer Tom Davidson launches his brand new guise Casa Devi with "Peaceful thoughts" the debut release for his new imprint Four Four Soul Recordings. Featuring the unmistakable haunting vocals of Layal Watfeh, "Peaceful thoughts" is a masterly orchestrated broken beat flavored mellow jazzy affair sure to make you yearn for more... The 'Club Mix' is an enticing soulful house rendition of the track, Pat Bedeau contributes a deep dubby workout that is unquestionably captivating, HHA (Luke McCarty & Craig Whitfield) deliver a hypnotizing old school inspired underground-esque 'Acid Dub', and finally Modaji drops a masterful blissed-out soulful groover oozing with soothing melodies.

Reviews September 13, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 12 September 2020

Despite bringing you an XL update this week, not everything we got sent made it into the update... so more to come next week !!

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