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- Pick of the Week: Kennedy John Charles "Soul searching" (Peng Music Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Louie Vega & Msaki "Mercy of time" (Vega Records Promo)
- Reviews August 16, 2026
- Charts August 16, 2026
- Pick of the Week: Loleatta Holloway "Can't let you go" (Remixes) (Vega Records Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Azee Project featuring Diviniti "I can't live without your love" (Grooveland Music Promo)
Pick of the Week: Kennedy John Charles "Soul searching" (Peng Music Promo)
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
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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- Written by: Mike Fossati
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...
Reviews August 9, 2026
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
We hope you enjoy the continuous soulful house heatwave as much as we do...
Pick of the Week: Down To The Bone featuring Natasha Watts "Feel so good" (Opolopo Remixes) (Dome Records Promo)
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Stuart Wade and his band Down To the Bone have been injecting fresh and funky grooves into the UK and US groove jazz scene. In early June, the band released their acclaimed new album "The way forward", and now we are blessed with the single release of "Feel so good" one of the standout tracks from the album. Oozing with the awe-inspiring vocals of Natasha Watts, the track perfectly showcases the band's signature jazz-funk sound, courtesy of producer/DJ Opolopo (Peter Major) comes an undeniably towering boogie infused soulful house re-imagination taking the track to a whole new dimension.
In the Spotlight: Riva Starr & Close Counters "Push Your Luck EP" (Heist Recordings Promo)
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Don't miss out on the fantastic "Push Your Luck EP" by London based DJ/producer Riva Starr and Australia's jazz-electronic innovators Close Counters that features London singer Andre Espeut. The title track "Push your luck" features the unrivaled deep-rooted vocals of Andre Espeut alongside sumptuous keys and an infectiously pulsating funk soaked backdrop. Next is "Gearbox" a lively jazz infused instrumental sure to get your feet movin', followed by "Dizzy" laced with Andre Espeut's amazing vocals, shimmering synths and intriguing underground-esque rhythms. Finally, the 'Scat Dub' of "Push your luck" strips back Andre Espeut's vocals to create an indisputably hypnotic dub.