Reviews December 6, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 05 December 2020

We continue to serve only the latest and greatest in vocal soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!

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Album Review: Nu Azeite "Nu Azeite" (Cocada Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 28 November 2020

After releasing two well received singles, Brazilian duo Nu Azeite (aka Fabio Santanna and Bernardo Campos) will release their much anticipated self titled debut album beginning of next year. To make it short, this is a truly fantastic and versatile debut album which perfectly showcases the duo's unique sound, a cultured collision MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) and house, funk and 80s disco with oodles of tropical percussion and jazzy riffs. Undeniably, this is an ingenious andmusically accomplished album that comes highly recommended.

Pick of the Week: DJ Pope and Rona Ray "Bringin' on the heartbreak" (Vibe Boutique Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 28 November 2020

Baltimore soulful house maestro DJ Pope joins forces with songstress Rona Rey for a towering four-to-the-floor remake of Def Leppard's 1981 hit "Bringin' on the heartbreak" (though you may be more familiar with Mariah Carey's 2002 cover version) by no means to be missed. Rona Ray's unrivaled emotive vocals truly shine on this expertly crafted verily soulful production featuring sumptuous keys and celestial chords overa smooth yet infectious organic backdrop . The cherry on top are the alternate mixes introducing gentle percussive rhythms and sublime keys to give the track a heavenly feel.

In the Spotlight: Mikki Afflick & Anita Davis "Ain't no mountain high enough" (Soul Sun Soul Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 28 November 2020

Back in May, Mikki Afflick blessed us with the phenomenal "Disco Afro & Cigars EP" where she reworked a few of  her favorite jams from back in the day, including "Ain't no mountain high enough" which now gets a full single release. Indisputably, this jaw-dropping remake featuring an incredible rendition of the unforgettable lyrics by powerhouse vocalist Anita Davis and keys by Jerrell Battle and Tiger Wilson will send shivers down your spine... The rich organic 'AfflickteD Soul' mixes are soulful yet enthralling, while the tantalizing 'NYC Deep' mixes ooze with an enchanting deep vibe.

In the Spotlight: Deepconsoul "House to Jazz 2020" (Deepconsoul Sounds Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 28 November 2020

Throughout the year, Deepconsoul have been gracing us with one outstanding release after another, and their latest offering "House to Jazz 2020" featuring collaborations with the likes of Sakhi, Kestar, SoulVista, ShimmyTones and Jah Band is no exception. The outstanding and truly eclectic "House to Jazz 2020" includes ten sophisticated and masterly orchestrated soul/jazz/funk productions, each one keeping the vibe soulful and melodious yet captivating, as well as two superb remixes: Kenny Dolo featuring Godfrey "330ml" (Deepconsoul & DJ Conflict Soul Mix) and Sipho Ngubane & Gruv Manaics featuring Jay Sax "Antidote" Deepconsoul & Marklane Remix).

Reviews November 29, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 28 November 2020

The heat is on with this weeks packed and eclectic update... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Vanessa Smith "Beautiful tears" (Smitty Workhorse Recordings Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 21 November 2020

We welcome Smitty Workhorse Recordings to Spirit of House with Vanessa Smith fabulous new single "Beautiful tears" to be released in early December. Produced by Jym Pratt, "Beautiful tears" is a towering soulful jewel featuring Vanessa Smith unmistakable heartfelt vocals and luxurious jazzy keys over a contaminous funked-up backdrop. Shino Blackk takes the track to a whole different level on his downright hypnotizing, unadulterated deep underground-esque rework.

In the Spotlight: Soulful Delivers featuring Pathy Andreas "Revitalized" (Soulbridge Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 21 November 2020

Up-and-coming Soulbridge Records truly grace us with the paramount "Revitalized" produced by Soulful Delivers (the duo of Gigi Frassanito and Paolo Fedreghini) and performed in grand style by Pathy Andreas. Unquestionably, the smooth yet infectious rich organic musical backing together with the illustrious jazzed-up keys, lovely guitars and Pathy Andreas incredible haunting vocal will send shivers down your spine...