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- Pick of the Week: Coflo x Aya Moor "Gimme That EP" (Soul Quest Records Promo)
- In the Spotlight. Elements of Life featuring Lisa Fischer "Soar" (Vega Records Promo)
- Reviews August 23, 2026
- Charts August 23, 2026
- Pick of the Week: Kennedy John Charles "Soul searching" (Peng Music Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Louie Vega & Msaki "Mercy of time" (Vega Records Promo)
Pick of the Week: Coflo x Aya Moor "Gimme That EP" (Soul Quest Records Promo)
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
Forthcoming to Soul Quest Records in the coming weeks is the indisputably awe-inspiring "Gimme That EP" by Coflo (Cody Ferreira) that features three equally brilliant collaborations with Egyptian-American vocalist Aya Moor. Each of three songs is expertly crafted and blends deep, soulful house with afro and jazz influences, perfectly showcasing the inimitable emotive vocals of Aya Moor. From he title track "Gimme that" laced with sublime keys, glorious horns and compelling deepened broken beat flavored rhythms over "Home" built around a thrilling organic backdrop and sumptuous keys to "Try" oozing with a glamorous laidback broken beat vibe, this EP is sheer musical bliss... The cherry on top is the 'Backside Mix' of "Gimme that" a deeper dubbed-out interpretation designed for late night, early morning play. By no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight. Elements of Life featuring Lisa Fischer "Soar" (Vega Records Promo)
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Scheduled for a release in February of next year is the new album by Elements of Life, to bridge the time Vega Records offer a glimpse of what to expect with "Soar" featuring singer/songwriter Lisa Fischer. This masterly orchestrated Two Soul Fusion (aka Louie Vega and Josh Milan) produced timeless soulful gem first appeared on the "Vega Records ADE 2025 Sampler" late last year, without any doubt Lisa Fischer's impeccable vocals (background vocals by Lisa Fischer, Dawn Tallman, Ramona Dunlap and Lea Lorien) together with the illustrious keys, grand soprano saxophone, sublime guitar and spell binding funked-up percussive backdrop is sure to make you yearn for more...
Reviews August 23, 2026
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
Lots of soulful gems to discover in this weeks loaded update - enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Kennedy John Charles "Soul searching" (Peng Music Promo)
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The wait is finally over as critically acclaimed Peng Music are about to release "Soul searching" the long awaited full length album by Kennedy John Charles. Produced with the assistance of Andy Compton (The Rurals), this indisputably fabulous album tells a story of his life, explained through deep music and his impeccable deep-rooted vocal stylings. Without any doubt, "Soul searching" is a truly ingenious and eclectic masterpiece that includes not less than twelve expertly crafted songs fluently mixing broken beat. soul and house music genres. In other words, "Soul searching" is by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Louie Vega & Msaki "Mercy of time" (Vega Records Promo)
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For the next release on Vega Records, Grammy Award-winner Louie Vega teams up with acclaimed South African artist Msaki for the undeniably paramount "Mercy of time". Beyond any question, "Mercy of time" featuring the unequaled haunting vocals of Msaki alongside the keyboard wizardry of Cuban pianist/composer/producer Axel Tosca and enthralling rhythms by French afro house maestro Manoo is sure send shivers down your spine... The icing on the cake is the 'Manoo Vega Dub' spreading a downright hypnotic afro-tek vibe.
Reviews August 16, 2026
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
This week's soulful heatwave includes some amazing music... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Loleatta Holloway "Can't let you go" (Remixes) (Vega Records Promo)
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In spring 2017, Vega Records blessed us with "Can't let you go" one of the last unreleased recordings Loleatta Holloway completed before her passing in 2011. The posthumous single was written and produced by Yvonne Turner, and remixed by Louie Vega. Now the track returns for another round of dance floor domination in scintillating unquestionably mind-blowing remixes that honor the emotional depth of Loleatta Holloways's unforgettable original. First up is Coflo whose dub rework is a deepened journey that is soulful yet hypnotic, with an infectious groove laying the foundation for Loleatta Holloway's one-of-a-kind vocals and enticing melodies. Next, Louie Vega and Yvonne Turner team up for a fabulous interpretation that is lively yet soulful and features Loleatta Holloway's impeccable vocals and sumptuous keys over a captivating rich organic backdrop.
In the Spotlight: Azee Project featuring Diviniti "I can't live without your love" (Grooveland Music Promo)
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Turn back the clock to beginning of 2013 when we introduced you to "Zeekizira" the towering full length debut album by Azee Project (a Brazilian house music project created by former Brazilian Soul Crew member Alexandre Zee). Fast forward to present day, and "I can't live without your love" (one of the standout tracks from the album) laced with the inimitable angelic vocals of Diviniti is finally released as a single. Next to the timeless soul oozing original version, the package includes an eclectic undeniably awe-inspiring selection of remixes by Azee Project, Donato, Manousos, Marcos Skin, Mr Boogie & Bhunu Brill and PhatFrank & Neal Conway all adding their beloved landmark touch to make it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. By no means to be missed...