Pick of the Week: Luca Lala featuring Angel-A "Changed" (2elle Records Promo)
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Italian DJ/producer Luca Lala joins forces with songstress Angel-A (Angela Tarrant) for "Changed", a phenomenal soulful production guaranteed to send shivers down your spine through the unmistakable sultry vocals, spoken words and jazz-scatting of Angel-A, illustrious keys, grand vibraphone, heavenly strings and the supremely organic truly spell binding yet smooth backdrop. Next to the fantastic vocal version, the package features an absolutely irresistible dub, an instrumental and the full acapella. Essential.
DJ Funky T featuring Wanda Baloyi "Can't deny it" (Funky T Music Promo)
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South Africa's DJ Funky T (Simon Boitumelo Mosia) presents "Can't deny it", the stunning first single taken from this forthcoming debut album "Reincarnation" scheduled for a release in early 2018. Undeniably, the paramount truly splendiferous "Can't deny it" featuring the gorgeous deep-rooted vocals and jazz-scatting of Wanda Baloyi alongside luxurious keys, blissful chords and gentle yet enthralling rhythms will make you yearn for more... A timeless soulful gem not to be missed.
Reviews September 24, 2017
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This week a very eclectic update awaits you so don't miss out...
Update to "Spirit of House"
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We made some changes to Spirit of House in the past weeks and days:
- We moved from unsecure HTTP to secure (encrypted) HTTPS connections
- We fixed the broken RSS feed
- The site has a fresh yet similar look (please let us know if you come across any issues or errors)
Kind regards,
Mike Fossati
Pick of the Week: Groove Junkies, Reelsoul & Mijan "From within" (MoreHouse Records Promo)
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Back in 2000, Groove Junkies (Evan Landes) teamed up with vocalist extraordinaire Mijan for the uplifting "Music is life" (released through Champion Records), now they are back together and collaborate with William 'Reelsoul' Rodriquez on a dazzling interpretation of Rickie Byars Beckwith's gospel staple "From within". Beyond the shadow of a doubt, they bless us with a phenomenal slice of soulful bliss guaranteed to stand the test of time, with Mijan's paramount inspiring vocals being accompanied by illustrious keys and gentle yet spell binding rhythms. Both the 'Mo Hump Mix' and 'Sunday Mornin Mix' included in the release are truly stunning and are guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight: Ezel featuring Mike City "All this time" (Bayacou Records Promo)
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A couple of months ago, Ezel launched his brand new label Bayacou Records in proper style with the superb afro house EP "Origins", now the second single "All this time" featuring singer Mike City is ready. Most certainly this timeless slice of soul oozing bliss featuring the beautiful emotive vocals of Mike City alongside luxurious keys, heavenly chords and enthralling rhythms will send shivers down your spine. The 'Bayacou Dub' is an entrancing journey to deeper verily atmospheric realms spreading a hypnotizing feel sure to cast a spell on you.
Reviews September 17, 2017
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This weeks update is very eclectic and brings you the very best and latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
From the Vault: Roy Davis Jr. "Gabriel" (Large Music Records 12", 1996)
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Every now and then, this all-time dance music classic arrives in our mailbox as a remake/cover version, however none of these ever matched the ingenuity and beauty of the original Roy Davis Jr. masterpiece from 1996. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, this garage/house music anthem laced with brilliant trumpet hooks and Peven Everett's unmistakable sultry vocals has stood the test of time and sounds still fresh and amazing today.