Album Review: Various "Union Records - ADE 2K18" (Union Records Promo)
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This years ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event) is just around the corner, Italian label Union Records celebrate this annual extravaganza with their massive very eclectic "ADE 2K18" compilation loaded with not less than twenty definite soulful/afro-house dance floor bombs from an illustrious list of artists.Seventeen of the tracks from the likes of Mijangos & D Maestro, Cyda, Conquasso, Dom Valente, Ronald Enakadm, Eddie Amador & Dany Cohiba, Iuri Di Principe, Afro Exotiq & Kreative Nativez, Paul V, Redo Desyo, DeepQuestic, DeepSkeleTones,LeSoul WaAfrica, Shaun Ashby and SoulKiD Bdub are brand new, completing the package are three of the labels most memorable moments: "Into the Philly Sound" by Mijangos & Luis Elorza, "Organ ride" by Peppe Citarella & Davide Fiorese and "What more can I say" by Peppe Citarella & Nontu X.
Pick of the Week: Mikki Afflick featuring Emory Toler "Destination of life" (Soul Sun Soul Music Promo)
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The paramount "Destination of life" is the second single taken from Mikki Afflick's highly anticipated album "Music heals my soul" which will be released later this year. Unquestionably, this expertly crafted production with deep inexorably thumpin' rhythms leading the way for illustrious jazzed-up keys, inebriant chord progressions and the eminent powerhouse vocals of Emory Tyler is by no means to be missed (don't miss to check out the instrumental putting the enchanting melodies center stage). Put differently, "Destination of life" oozing with DJ/producer Mikki Afflick's beloved truly inimitable 'AfflickteD Soul' style is absolutely mind-blowing and guaranteed to cast spell on you....
Reviews October 14, 2018
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The heat is on for ADE which is only a couple of days away... Enjoy this week selection of the best and latest in soulful/afro house music...
Pick of the Week: The Jersey Maestros featuring Donald Locklear "Never will forget" (Gotta Keep Faith Records Promo)
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Renowned The Jersey Maestros (the duo of Eddie Boom and Donald Pup Bolding) are back on Spirit of House with their marvelous new single "Never will forget" which features Donald C. Locklear on vocals. "Never will forget" has timeless written all over, with Donald C. Locklear's phenomenal deeply felt vocals harmonizing perfectly with the glamorous jazzy keys, lovely guitar and the enthralling organic backdrop. The remixes are courtesy of Sol Brown who contributes a vibrant truly soulful and melodious interpretation, and D3 whose soul/funk infused rendition oozes with a glorious classic feel.
In the Spotlight: The Bros "All I need is you" (T's Box Records Promo)
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South African trio The Bros (Ray Horace, Leonard Canticle & Tyrone Rebel) make their debut on T's Box Records with the paramount "All I need is you", undeniably this masterly crafted soulful production oozing with the fabulous vocal stylings of Ray Horace, illustrious keys, heavenly chords and a spell binding organic backdrop will send shivers down your spine. The 'Canticl Authentic Soul Mix' gives the song a somewhat more laidback and refined feel, following are spectacular truly mind-boggling and eclectic remixes by Joe Smooth, Emmaculate, Rick Lenoir and David Vibes Tobon & Mike 'M-Dubb' Wright.
Reviews October 7, 2018
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Only the very best of the plethora of submissions made it into this weeks update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: DJ Qness "Chants of the panther" (Ocha Mzansi Promo)
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South Africa's DJ Qness returns to Ocha Mzansi with the mind-blowing truly ingenious and eclectic "Chants of the panther" EP loaded with three equally brilliant afro house productions."Mama we" featuring the fantastic vocal stylings of Nomalungelo Dladla and "Bambalela" featuring the fabulous vocals of Zizipho Ngwenya are both laced with inebriant melodies and vibrant rhythms, while the utterly hypnotizing title track "Chants of the panther" features cleverly used vocal sprinkles and tempting melodies over verily enthralling rhythms. In other words, an outstanding afro house release...
In the Spotlight: Jocelyn Brown & Inaya Day "Move of the spirit" (T's Box Records Promo)
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Beyond the shadow of a doubt, "Move of the spirit" produced by Terry Hunter and performed in grand style by legendary songstresses Jocelyn Brown and Inaya Days is a timeless soulful production by no means to be missed. This uber soulful jewel with a verily infectious rich organic backdrop leading the way for illustrious keys, heavenly chords and the paramount vocals of Jocelyn Brown and Inaya Day is guaranteed to make you yearn fore more. Not to forget to mention the 'Original Disco Mix' which lowers the tempo and gives the song a glorious laidback feel. Essential.