Pick of the Week: Ben Smethurst & Barbara Tucker "Don't wanna lose your love" (Expressive Records Promo)
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We welcome Expressive Records to Spirit of House with their second release "Don't wanna lose your love" by musician, songwriter and producer Ben Smethurst and legendary house music diva Barbara Tucker. Beyond question, this expertly crafted contemporary disco house production featuring the unrivaled vocal stylings of Barbara Tucker alongside a masterly orchestration consisting of lavish strings, luxurious piano, grand horn section and an intriguing organic musical backing has timeless written all over. The cherry on top are the paramount remixes by Toni Economides who contributes a fervid funked-up dub, and David Morales and DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins taking the song to the next level on their verily uplifting interpretations.
Coming soon to Soul N Pepa Records is the marvelous "With me" by French producers Mind Street and Canadian songstress Jaidene Veda. Without doubt, "With me" oozing with the one-of-a-kind sultry vocals of Jaidene Veda, sublime jazzed-up keys, lush chords and a smooth yet contaminous organic backdrop will make you yearn for more... Not to forget to mention the dope 'Mind Street Remix' taking the song straight to the dance floor with inebriant synths and relentlessly thumpin' rhythms, and the amazing verily soulful and mellifluous yet tantalizing afro house interpretation.
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Danish/German producer duo Cool Million (Frank Ryle & Robert Hardt) are back with their brand new long player "Stronger", and to cut a long story short this masterpiece is by no means to be missed... The preeminent truly eclectic "Stronger" perfectly showcases their landmark truly beloved 1980's soul/boogie inspired sound, featuring an illustrious list of guest artists such as Boogie Back, David A Tobin, D-Train, Faye B, Claus Seest, Janus Soliand, Jasmine Franklin, Kevin East, Rachel Matthews, Yolonda Lavender, Matthew Winchester and Sophia Ripley. There is no doubt that this awe-inspiring album will stand the test of time...
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Next up on Bayacou Records is the towering "Con el agua" by Ezel, a beautiful homage to the healing forces of the river and the sea. Undeniably, "Con el agua" is a scintillating truly spiritual afro/cuban infused production oozing with glorious vocal chants, mellifluous rhodes and intriguing tribalesque rhythms is not to be missed... Not to forget to mention the alternate 'Bayacou Guine' mixes giving the track a deeper and darker feel that is utterly hypnotizing.
Forthcoming to Urban Retro Music Group is this wonderful Neal Conway produced remake of The Brand New Heavies classic "Stay this way" by The Urban Retropolitan Movement and SOULe. The main version stays true and respectful to the original yet gives the song an uplifting contemporary feel, with a masterly orchestration accompanying SOULe's incredible rendition of the lyrics. Neal Conway's sophisticated '4-to-the-Floor' mixes take the song straight to the dance floor, oozing with a glamorous truly soulful yet intriguing vibe sure to make you yearn for more...