Update to "Spirit of House"
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We made some changes to Spirit of House in the past weeks and days:
- We moved from unsecure HTTP to secure (encrypted) HTTPS connections
- We fixed the broken RSS feed
- The site has a fresh yet similar look (please let us know if you come across any issues or errors)
Kind regards,
Mike Fossati
Pick of the Week: Groove Junkies, Reelsoul & Mijan "From within" (MoreHouse Records Promo)
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Back in 2000, Groove Junkies (Evan Landes) teamed up with vocalist extraordinaire Mijan for the uplifting "Music is life" (released through Champion Records), now they are back together and collaborate with William 'Reelsoul' Rodriquez on a dazzling interpretation of Rickie Byars Beckwith's gospel staple "From within". Beyond the shadow of a doubt, they bless us with a phenomenal slice of soulful bliss guaranteed to stand the test of time, with Mijan's paramount inspiring vocals being accompanied by illustrious keys and gentle yet spell binding rhythms. Both the 'Mo Hump Mix' and 'Sunday Mornin Mix' included in the release are truly stunning and are guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight: Ezel featuring Mike City "All this time" (Bayacou Records Promo)
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A couple of months ago, Ezel launched his brand new label Bayacou Records in proper style with the superb afro house EP "Origins", now the second single "All this time" featuring singer Mike City is ready. Most certainly this timeless slice of soul oozing bliss featuring the beautiful emotive vocals of Mike City alongside luxurious keys, heavenly chords and enthralling rhythms will send shivers down your spine. The 'Bayacou Dub' is an entrancing journey to deeper verily atmospheric realms spreading a hypnotizing feel sure to cast a spell on you.
Reviews September 17, 2017
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This weeks update is very eclectic and brings you the very best and latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
From the Vault: Roy Davis Jr. "Gabriel" (Large Music Records 12", 1996)
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Every now and then, this all-time dance music classic arrives in our mailbox as a remake/cover version, however none of these ever matched the ingenuity and beauty of the original Roy Davis Jr. masterpiece from 1996. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, this garage/house music anthem laced with brilliant trumpet hooks and Peven Everett's unmistakable sultry vocals has stood the test of time and sounds still fresh and amazing today.
Pick of the Week: Namy featuring Tracy Hamlin "Love yourself" (Spirit Soul Records Promo)
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Japanese DJ/producer Namy launches his new label Spirit Soul Records in proper style with "Love yourself" featuring the inimitable vocal stylings of Tracy Hamlin. Undeniably, "Love yourself" is a phantasmagorical slice of timeless soulful bliss oozing with the amazing emotive vocals of Tracy Hamlin, luxurious jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and a gentle yet spell binding organic backdrop. From DJ Fudge comes a superb verily enchanting interpretation laced with lovely guitar, sublime keys and thrilling percussive rhythms guaranteed to make you yearn for more.
In the Spotlight: Brian Nance "Northern light selectionz" (Stellar Disco Records Promo)
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Next up on up and rising Stellar Disco Records comes the jaw-dropping "Northern light selectionz" EP by Brian Nance. First up is "Just be", a glorious slice of laidback soul oozing deepness featuring a grandiose trumpet by Kafele and glamorous vocals by Bes. Courtesy of Kiko Navarro comes a spiced-up instrumental take putting the trumpet center stage, and Slotta transforms the track into an entrancing soulful gem fueled with lush keys, sweet guitar licks and a fetching organic backing. Finally, the release includes "Chamber tonez" and "Fantasy garden" both of which are ingenious deep house cuts drawing inspiration from the legends of the genre.
Reviews September 10, 2017
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Don't miss out on this weeks update full of the best and latest in soulful house music...