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- Pick of the Week: Tasha LaRae "Right now" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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Pick of the Week: Consuela Ivy "Love on the run" (POJI Records Promo)
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
Beyond question, POJI Records truly grace us with the DJ Oij and DJ K'Ture produced "Love on the run" by vocalist extraoridnaire Consuela Ivy. In short, Consuela Ivy's unrivaled haunting vocals together with the lush keys, mellifluous chords and irresistibly thumpin' deepened rhythms are guaranteed to set the dace floor on fire... The alternate 'Salon of Soulful House' mixes introduce sublime jazzed-up keys and a percussive organic backing to give the track a groovey feel you can't resist to dance to.
In the Spotlight: Lee Wilson x Dee Lavender x Nichelle Mungo "Stand on the word" (Brukel Music Promo)
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Don't miss out on this mind-boggling remake of the iconic gospel classic "Stand on the word" recorded by the Joubert Singers in 1985 (released on Next Plateau Records complete with remixes by George Rodriguez and Tony Humphries). Meticulously produced by Kelvin Sylvester, this uplifting gospel house interpretation laced with the incredible vocals of Lee Wilson, Dee Lavender and Nichelle Mungo, the keyboard wizardry of Yuki Kaneska and a smooth yet utterly infectious funked-up musical backing (bass by none other than Gene Perez) is sure to make you yearn for more...
Reviews October 8, 2023
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
Another weekly update with the latest and greatest in soulful house music is here... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Barbara Tucker presents The BCrew "Keep on tryn" (BStar Music Group Promo)
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What we have here is an absolutely phenomenal release by no means to be missed... The latest offering by The BCrew entitled "Keep on tryn" (the third single off their upcoming "Rizin EP") is produced by none other than Neil Pierce, indisputably this timeless soulful gem oozing with the incredible vocal stylings by The BCrew (Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman, Charlotte Small, & Mitch Matlock) will make you yearn for more... Next up are fantastic remixes by Deep Soul Syndicate (Sean Ali & Munk Julious) and Booker T who add their beloved signature touch to take the track to a whole different level, and finally there is a super dope Danny Krivit edit of Emmaculate's dub of "Grace" included as a bonus.
In the Spotlight: Anaya Weathers "Our time" (CyberJamz Records Promo)
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American singer/songwriter Anaya Weathers returns to Spirit of House with the phantasmagorical "Our time" produced by by South Africa's Andrew Felo. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, "Our time" featuring the distinctive tempting vocals of Anaya Weathers alongside enchanting keys, dreamful chord progressions and gentle yet spell binding organic rhythms is sure to cast a spell on you. Don't miss out on this soulful gem...
Reviews October 1, 2023
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
So much new and exciting music to choose from this week, we hope you enjoy our selection...
Pick of the Week: Andy Compton & The Rurals "South African Flavours" (Peng Music Promo)
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Forthcoming to Peng Music is the absolutely ingenious and phenomenal first volume in the brand new "South African Flavours" series by Andy Compton & The Rurals. The compilation includes twelve handpicked tracks from the vault that feature renowned vocalists Katie Leone, Neyoke Ommeh, Jonathan 'Ziyon' Hamilton, Rogiers, Ladybird, Celestine, Kafele, Rowan and LP Maponyane, each one remixed by an acclaimed South African artist: Lesiba Langa, DJ Octopuz, Leighton Moody, Lele X, Trance Micsoul, Kojo Akusa, Sbonza, Magic Soul, Miz-Dee and Lele X. To make it short, this awe-inspiring compilation is by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Kano "I'm ready" (Mousse T Remix) (Full Time Records Promo)
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Without question, Kano's "I'm ready" is one of the biggest and most celebrated Italo-Disco singles ever released, shortly following its release in 1980, it became an anthem on underground US dance floors (as well as in its native Italy). For his all-time dance music classic, Kano combined elements of 1970s disco, funk and r&b while extensively using synthesizers and percussive handclaps as well as raw-processed and vocoderized vocals inspired by US and European disco, now we are blessed with a mind-blowing shizzeltastic re-imagination by Mousse T. enriched with a great piano, spell binding funked-up groove and a break to die for. Absolutely essential.