From the Vault: Various "K4B Records Classics Volume 1"(K4B Records Promo)
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- Written by Mike Fossati
Indisputably, K4B Records is one of the most influential labels of the 1990's yet it is one of the best kept secrets in house music. Now the immaculate and truly impressive discography of K4B Records is available digitally for the first time, with each record written and produced by Kingsley O (an Englishman of West-African heritage). The digital offering is supplemented by this special 2x12" release loaded with some of the label standout tracks by two of their most prominent artists, Maydie Myles and K London Posse; without question this first edition of a series of vinyl releases is perfectly showcasing the truly unmistakable and seminal K4B sound.
Makin 'Moves Records have a beauty in their hands with "No stopping us" by Italian DJs/producers DaSoul (Fiorenzo D'amore) and Niko M (Niko Mozzillo) and larger-than-life house music vocalist Stephanie Cooke. Undeniably, this soulful jewel fusing Stephanie Cooke's unrivaled haunting vocals with illustrious jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and a gentle yet intriguing organic backdrop will make you yearn for more... Not to forget to mention the outstanding 'Alternate Mix' which gives the song a deeper truly charming dreamful feel. By no means to be missed...
Vibe Boutique Records continue to bless us with nothing but the best in soulful house music with "I need to know" by Russian native Rona Ray coming in paramount interpretations by Kelvin Sylvester, Andrea Curato and Monodeluxe all letting the unmistakable sultry vocals of Rona Ray shine. First up we have Kelvin Sylvester who serves a smooth and melodious yet enthralling interpretation, next up is Andrea Curato who delivers a wonderful somewhat laidback sun drenched rendition, and last but not least Monodeluxe contributes an enchanting mid-tempo lounge rework.
A massive update with the latest and greatest in vocal soulful/afro house awaits you this week... enjoy !!
Claudio Passavanti aka Sunlightsquare returns to 
South African DJ/producer Blizzard Beats (Sthe Kekana) joins forces with renowned songstress Keisha Hall for "A mother's love", beyond the shadow of a doubt this towering uber soulful production featuring the eminent spoken word poetry of Keisha Hall alongside exquisite jazzy keys, enchanting chords, sweet guitar and a smooth yet spell binding broken beat styled organic musical backing will make you yearn for more... In other a words, "A mother's love" is by no means to be missed.
Last year in spring, UNKNOWN season blessed us with their blazin' hot "House Tree" compilation, now the label brings us the second installment in the series. Time time around, a total of fourteen tracks from an illustrious list of artists such as Phaze Dee, Sid Vaga & Herald, Rick Wade, Do Shock Booze, Costa Vaya, X Brazas, Guri, Yuki Tosaya, Masalatek, Focus Puller, Hideo Kobayashi, YoshiFumi (Yoshi Horino & Satoshi Fumi), Luzio & Takashi Kurosawa and last but not least Satoshi Fumi are included, unquestionably "House Tree 2" is a verily eclectic and mind-boggling compilation.