Album Review: John Morales "All Q'd Up Volume II" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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- Written by Mike Fossati
Coming soon to Quantize Recordings is the second volume in the "All Q'd Up" series (the first edition was released in late 2016) by John Morales, undeniably this is an absolutely breathtaking compilation by the hugely respected Nuyorican producer who has been blessing the dance music world for over 40 years with his ingenious and seminal sound. This latest installment in the series features a glittering selection of his own original production and remixes, including an excellent brand new cover version of the Terry Wells classic "I'm giving all my love" performed in grand style by Natasha Watts (which will be his next single complete with remixes) as well as previously unreleased remixes of soulful gems such as "Heartbreaker" by Sebas Ramis & Tutsi Girl Play House and a mind-boggling Susu Bobien vs Loleatta Holloway rework of "Love sensation".
In celebration of this years Record Store Day (which took place on April 13), Good Vibrations Music released the much sought-after 2x12" "Re-Vibrations: A Remix Collection" loaded with a total of eight unreleased tracks and remixes by Louie Vega, Jovonn, Sean McCabe, 95 North, Groove Assassin and Black Sonix. Now the compilation comes to digital format in an expanded package including five additional previously unheard interpretations by Karizma (as Kaytronik), IG Culture, QB Smith and Sean McCabe. Without doubt, this verily eclectic and truly outstanding compilation (which has been on heavy rotation at the 
Liverpool Disco Festival present "True to myself" by Angel-A the inaugural release of their exciting new label venture, LDF Recordings. To make it short, "True to myself" produced by Chicago's own Rahan is a masterly crafted soulful gem with smooth yet infectious deeply groovin' rhythms leading the way for illustrious keys and the unrivaled sultry vocals of Angel-A. Next to the main version, the package includes a super dope dub rework by Karizma that deepens the vibe and is downright hypnotizing. Vinyl aficionados should add quick as the 12" will be a limited release only.
We hope you enjoy this weeks selection of the latest and best in vocal soulful house as much as we do...
"Pleasure" by Mousse T and Peven Everett was originally released as the opening track for the "Peppermint Jam Files No. 3" compilation, now this soulful jewel is getting full release complete with dazzling remixes. The original included here in an extended edit is oozing with enthralling dutty rhythms, blissful chords and the unrivaled sultry vocals of Peven Everett. Next we have mind-blowing remixes by Chicago house music legend Glenn Underground who adds his landmark truly unmatched musical science to the track, Crackazat who delivers a lively truly scintillating rendition, and finally Eli Escobar who blesses us with an uber cool dub workout.
Italian DJ/producer Livio Mode returns to HSR Records with "I need you", beyond question this is a marvelous soul oozing production which is all about the unmistakable truly fantastic vocals of Shaunte Daurice, illustrious keys and rhodes by Enrico Messina and the infectiously groovin' musical backing. Next to the main vocal version, the package includes a glittering instrumental version putting Enrico Messina's keyboard wizardry center stage.
The time has come to present the downright phenomenal remixes of "Blessed & grateful", the towering verily uplifting and soulful masterpiece by T.S.O.N. (TheSoulOfNola aka Shakiel Smith, Nati Hardin and Tracci Lee) laced with truly inspirational gospel tinged male and female vocals. These outstanding remixes have been a secret weapon here at