Pick of the Week: Ron Hall & The Muthafunkaz featuring Marc Evans "The way you love me" (Glitterbox Recordings Promo)
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Ever since the original version was released through Hustle Music in spring of 2005, "The way you love me" by Ron Hall & The Muthafunkaz featuring the unrivaled heartfelt vocals of Marc Evans was a favorite of ours. In 2006, Defected Records unleashed ingenious re-imaginations by Dimitri from Paris and legendary Tom Moulton which took this timeless song to a whole new level. Now Glitterbox resident Dimitri from Paris and remixing pioneer Tom Moulton present their retouched interpretations of this modern day soul classic, skillfully updating their seminal mixes from back in the day to breath new life into this all time dance music classic.
In the Spotlight: DJ Vivona featuring Lisa Shaw & Echo B "Back2You" (Part 2)(Sunclock Records Promo)
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Back in December of last year, we were celebrating "Back2you" by Italian DJ/producer DJ Vivona, a a verily enticing production oozing with the inimitable haunting vocals of Lisa Shaw and Echo B. Now this wonderful song returns in absolutely breathtaking remixes, first up we have Q Narongwate who delivers a paramount uber soulful interpretation which fuses the incredible vocals with lush keys, heavenly chords, sublime saxophone hooks and gentle yet enthralling rhythms. Next are Dazzle Drums who serve an utterly hypnotizing afro-deep rendition laced with jazzy piano, celestial synth melodies and inexorable rhythms, undeniably this is a sure-fire dance floor weapon.
Reviews June 17, 2018
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Only the very best in vocal soulful/afro house music made this weeks cut... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Mikki Afflick featuring Georgia Cee "Music heals my soul" (Soul Sun Soul Music Promo)
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Renowned DJ/producer Mikki Afflick and songstress Georgia Cee present the follow to their smash hit "Black coffee", the phenomenal "Music heals my soul" (the title song from Mikki Afflick's upcoming album released later this year). Undeniably, the uber soulful yet enthralling sun drenched "Music heals my soul" will send shivers down your spine through Georgia Cee's unmistakable seductive vocals, the glamorous harmonica, luxurious keys, heavenly chords and the gentle yet captivating rich organic musical backing. Not to forget to mention the masterly instrumental which lets the incredible orchestration shine.
In the Spotlight: Chris Annibell featuring Rozie Gyems "Ye no ntem" (Wonderwheel Recordings Promo)
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Forthcoming to Wonderwheel Recordings is the ingenious "Ye no ntem" by Brooklyn based Chris Annibell and UK vocalist Rozie Gyems. To cut right to the chase, Chris Annibell graces us with a truly jaw-dropping soulful afro-deep jewel that is guaranteed to make you yearn for more, with compelling afrocentric rhythms leading the way for lush keys, tantalizing chord progressions and Rozie Gyems amazing vocals. The 'Afrokinetic Mix' is a fabulous alternate rendition which gives the track an absolutely mesmerizing feel guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy.
Reviews June 10, 2018
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Only the very best and latest in soulful/afro house music made it into this weeks update - enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: SuSu Bobien "Let's have some church" (Original and Junior White Remixes)(S3 Music Revue Promo)
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Legendary gospel and house music diva SuSu Bobien returns in proper style with the George Sykes S3 produced "Let's have some church", beyond the shadow of a doubt this utterly uplifting and mesmerizing gospel house jewel featuring SuSu Bobien's unrivaled powerhouse vocals alongside illustrious jazzed-up keys and an enthralling organic backdrop will send shivers down your spine and have you raise your hands. The remixes courtesy of Junior White enriched with exquisite keys by Paul Heaven give the song a more traditional 4/4 feel that keeps the inspiring gospel feel alive. This essential slab of gospel house music will be released soon on S3 Music Revue.
In the Spotlight: Danny Clark & Nicole Mitchell "Optimistic" (Dallinghoo Recordings Promo)
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The second release for recently launched Dallinghoo Recordings will be an awe-inspiring remake of the Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis produced Sounds of Blackness all-time dance music classic "Optimistic" (originally released back in 1991) by Danny Clark and songstress Nicole Mitchell. Most definitely this faithful yet contemporary re-imagination using smooth yet thrilling organic rhythms as foundation for Nicole Mitchell's fabulous rendition of the lyrics, luxurious jazzy keys, sublime vibes and heavenly chords is guaranteed to make you yearn for more... Not to forget to mention the chunky utterly fervid dub mixes perfect for prime time play.