Album Review: MoBlack Records presents "Afro House Collection - 5 Years Label Anniversary Compilation" (MoBlack Records Promo)
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Ever since MoBlack Records presented their inaugural release "The Ultimate Afro" by label head MoBlack in December 2013, the label has been on the forefront of the afro house movement. Five years and over 300 releases later, the label unquestionably has become the leader of the afro house scene, with the diversity of artists and styles featured on the label speaking for themselves.In celebration of the 5 years label anniversary, MoBlack Records are about to unleash a mind-blowing compilation which features not less than thirty handpicked tracks from the labels immaculate back catalogue which perfectly showcase the versatility and ingenuity the label is famous and beloved for. Essential.
Pick of the Week: Tamia "Leave it smokin'" (Terry Hunter Remix)(T's Box Records Promo)
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Earlier this year, renowned r&b/soul zinger Tamia returned with the wonderful "Leave it smokin'" (taken from her current album "Passion like fire"), now this timeless r&b jewel is given the soulful four-to-the-floor makeover by Chicago house music legend Terry Hunter who has been pulling all the stops to bless us with a paramount interpretation which fuses Tamia's unrivaled deeply rooted vocals with luxurious jazzed-up keys, grandiose horns, classic strings and gentle yet enthralling rhythms. Without doubt, these Terry Hunter remixes are guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight: Coflo & Tomahawk Bang "Rumba de Babalu Aye" (Ocha Records Promo)
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Coming soon to Ocha Records is "Rumba de Babalu Aye" by Coflo and Tomahawk Bang, an absolutely mind-boggling afro house production honoring the Orisha Babalu Aye the deity presiding over the powers of life and death in the Yoruba tradition. "Rumba de Babalu Aye" features a masterly orchestration and enchanting Yoruba chant, coming your way in three equally brilliant yet varied interpretations. A truly ingenious release by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Paris Cesvette & Frank McComb "Frustration" (OPOM Promo)
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"Frustration" is the first in a series of collaborations between musician/producer/DJ Paris Cesvette and vocalist Frank McComb, and what a musical treat this is... Quite simply, Paris Cesvette's landmark sol/jazz influenced house music sound combined with Frank McComb's eminent deeply felt vocals make this a truly stunning slice of timeless soulful bliss. Not to forget to mention the phenomenal remixes by the one and only Frankie Feliciano.
Reviews December 9, 2018
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This week we present you an extra large update loaded with best and latest in soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!
Next update on December 9, 2018
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As this has been a slow week with few quality releases, no update will be published this weekend. We will be back next week with the latest and best in soulful/afro house music.
Kind regards,
Mike Fossati
Pick of the Week: Terry Hunter featuring Barbara Tucker "Holding on" (T's Box Records Promo)
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Legendary DJ/producer Terry Hunter joins forces with house music diva Barbara Tucker for the indisputably paramount "Holding on" (taken from his forthcoming "Imagine no music" album), without doubt this collaboration is a timeless soulful jewel by no means to be missed... In a nutshell, "Holding in" is verily inspiring and features Barbara Tucker's unrivaled sultry vocals together with illustrious jazzed-up keys and lovely guitars over an utterly spell binding funk soaked backdrop; most definitely this uplifting soulful anthem will make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight: DJ Umbi & Soulbridge featuring Angela Gooden & VonFrederiCK "Two hearts" (HSR Records Promo)
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Forthcoming to HSR Records is the expertly crafted four-to-the-floor remake of "Two hearts" (originally performed by legendary Stephanie Mills and Teddy Pendergrass in the early 80s) produced by Italian DJs/producers DJ Umbi and Soulbridge (Gigi Frassanito) and performed in grand style by Angela Gooden and VonFrederiCK. To make it short, this verily soulful and uplifting duet oozing with the inimitable vocals of Angela Gooden and VonFrederiCK, luscious keys, heavenly chords and an infectious organic backdrop is sheer musical bliss...