Album Review: Ralf GUM "Progressions" (GoGo Music Promo)
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- Written by Mike Fossati
Finally the wait is over, and German born now South Africa residing house music maestro Ralf GUM presents his highly anticipated fourth studio album "Progression". Without doubt this is another timeless masterpiece from one of the world's leading soulful and afro house music producers and DJ's, taking you on a blissful and inspiring journey through exquisite soulful, afro and earthy grooves. This absolutely stunning, expertly crafted and masterly orchestrated album features an illustrious list of guest artists including Joseph Junior, Ayanda Jiya, Bongi Mvuyana, Monique Bingham, Mafikizolo, Paul Randolph, Lady Alma, Tony Momrelle, Portia Monique and Kafele; undeniably "Progressions" is by no means to be missed.
Unquestionably, "Let's feel good" featuring the fabulous vocals of Ania Garvey is one of the standout songs from Yuki 'T-Groove' Takahashi's downright phenomenal album "Get on the floor" released end of last year. This contemporary r&b/soul jewel is taken straight to the soulful oriented dance floors by legendary disco mixer John Morales who adds his landmark truly magical old school inspired touch, most certainly his inspiring up-tempo interpretation will make you yearn for more and send shivers down your spine.
Nothing but the best and latest in soulful and afro house music awaits you this week - enjoy !!
Without question, the second release on recently launched FunkHut Records is top-notch timeless soulful house music by no means to be missed... Produced by DJ Pope and performed in grand style by Sheree Hicks, the masterly crafted "With you" coming to you in a superb selection of verily eclectic soulful interpretations is guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to the unmatched heartfelt vocals of Sheree Hicks, illustrious keys, sublime horns and gentle yet intriguing rhythms.
POJI Records truly grace us with DJ Oji's stunning soulful house interpretation of the beautiful "More than you know" by renowned neo soul and house music songstress Tamara Wellons (the song is taken from her third studio album "Pretty"). Undeniably, Tamara Wellons unmistakable deeply rooted vocals truly shine on this verily soulful yet compelling dance floor favorite fueled with exquisite keys, heavenly chords and enthralling rhythms. Don't sleep on this one...
Forthcoming to Ocha Records is "Desire" a phtantasmagorical poem of love and admiration by label head Carlos Mena. To make it short, "Desire" which features the unique spoken word poetry of Carlos Mena, enchanting vocal chorus by the one and only Osunlade and a wonderful smooth and melodic yet captivating musical backing by Azania Brothers is not to be missed.
Ralf GUM is back with "Uyakhala" taken from his fourth studio album "Progressions" to be released beginning of March. This spiritual truly phenomenal collaboration with Mafikizolo (aka Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe) is masterly orchestrated, featuring illustrious keys, lovely flute, sublime saxophone, beautiful violin and enthralling percussive afrocentric rhythms alongside the eminent truly one-of-a-kind vocal stylings of Mafikizolo. Indisputably, this timeless soulful jewel is guaranteed to make you yearn for more. We can't wait to get our hands on Ralf GUM's forthcoming album "Progressions"...