In the Spotlight: Pam Weathers & Tayo Wink "Better days" (Souled Out House Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 27 February 2021

Songstress Pam Weathers and producer Tayo Wink join forces to bless us with "Better days" an indisputably towering soulful gem. Beyond doubt, "Better days" with gentle yet spell binding rhythms leading the way for Pam Weathers inimitable deep-rooted vocals, sumptuous jazzed-up keys and heavenly chords will make you yearn for more. The alternate 'Afroholistic Mix' gives the track a subtle afro house feel sure to place the dancers.

In the Spotlight: Snowk featuring J.O.Y " I'm lost" (Crackazat Remix)(Spirit Soul Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 27 February 2021

Japanese label Spirit Soul continue to grace us with nothing but top-notch soulful dance music, with their latest offering being dope Crackazat remixes of  "I'm lost" by Snowk, the duo of Namy and Fuminori Kagajo. The fervid chunky rhythms together with the catchy keys and the fantastic vocals of J.O.Y are guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy. Not to forget to mention the killer dub included in the package.

Reviews February 28, 2021

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 27 February 2021

Another fully packed update with the latest in vocal soulful and afro house is ready for you... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: DJ Randall Smooth featuring Ed Ramsey "Grace" (Remixes)(ChiNola Soul Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 20 February 2021

Earlier this year, we were celebrating the paramount "Grace" by DJ Randall Smooth, a masterly crafted old school inspired production laced with the unrivaled deep-rooted vocals of Ed Ramsey. Now ChiNola Soul present an awe-inspiring remix package featuring a special guest appearance by Ms Yazz Roar who adds her eminent spoken words, while the likes of Tayo Wink, Rick Lenoir, Deep Soul Syndicate (Sean Ali & Munk Julious) and DJ Randall Smooth himself have been pulling out all the stops to bless us with a phenomenal selection of timeless soulful interpretations, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.

In the Spotlight: Kelvin Sylvester, Sheree Hicks, Brutha Basil "We are one family" (Brukel Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 20 February 2021

Brukel Music are back with their second release for the year, and most definitely "We are one family" a collaboration by Kelvin Sylvester and Brutha Basil with songstress Sheree Hicks is by no means to be missed... Sheree Hick's inimitable heartfelt vocals harmonize perfectly with Brutha Basil's unmatched spoken word poetry on this inspiring and uplifting production coming your way in lively and organic soul/funk infused 'Brukel Live Orchestra' mixes, a dreamy soulful rendition, a deeply groovin' rework destined for late night play, and the 'Brukel Brutha-Pella Mix' oozing with a glorious loungey vibe.

Reviews February 21, 2021

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 20 February 2021

Lots of fresh music to choose from this week, we've put together a truly eclectic selection for you to check out...

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Album Review: Andrew Emil "The S&S Sessions" (S&S Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 13 February 2021

Chicago's S&S Records (founded by Steve 'Silk' Hurley and Shannon 'DJ Skip' Syas in 2005) have prepared a truly glamorous and downright enthralling collection of remixes by Andrew Emil who has been a familiar and respected figure in Chicago's house music scene for the last two decades. His sound reflects an eclectic and mature marriage of classic and contemporary elements of Chicago House, infused with jazz and soul undercurrent that have been with him since his early days."The S&S Sessions" highlights Andrew Emil's extensive work for S&S Records, including vocal mixes, dubs and instrumentals, many of which have never been released before (such as his remixes of "You're the one for me" by Christopher Williams & Carolyn Griffey & Steve 'Silk' Hurley & DJ Skip & Zonum, "Wouldn't you like to ride" by Malik Yusef featuring Kanye West, Common & JV and "He loves me 2" by Steve 'Silk' Hurley & CeCe Peniston).

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Pick of the Week: Mayfeel featuring Tate Moore "At the end of the day" (Urban Retro Music Group Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 13 February 2021

Without any question, Mayfeel's "At the end of the day" to be released through Urban Retro Music Group is an awe-inspiring release by no means to be missed... The Neal Conway produced "At the end of the day" is a timeless slice of masterly orchestrated soul oozing with a classic 70's feel, with the beautiful flute by Tate Moore harmonizing perfectly with the eminent deep-rooted vocals. Next are equally brilliant 70's and contemporary soul/funk inspired down-tempo renditions, followed by a dazzling truly eclectic selection of up-tempo four-to-the-floor interpretations which keep the spirit of the original alive.