Reviews January 6, 2019
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We are back for the new year with a fully loaded update with the latest and best in soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!
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Next update in early January 2019
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With 2018 coming to an end, we are taking a short break and will be back with the next update in early January 2019. Also, I wanted to inform you that the comment feature has been disabled as, even though all comments are moderated, there has been constant abuse for unsolicited messages.
Happy new year!
Mike Fossati
Album Review: Various "Abstract Afro Vibes" (Nite Grooves 25 Years Essentials)(NiteGrooves Records Promo)
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The twenty-five year anniversary celebration for the celebrated KingStreet family continues with the truly chameleonic "25 Years Essential" edition of their acclaimed "Abstract Afro Vibes" compilation series. Without doubt, this release perfectly showcases the rich tradition of afro inspired house music released over the past quarter century, featuring twenty-five handpicked classics from their evidently inexhaustible back catalogue. The illustrious list of artists includes Dennis Ferrer, Osunlade, Francois K, Joe Claussell, Kiko Navaroo, DJ Spinna, Ananda Project, Mateo & Matos, DJ Spen, Kerri Chandler, DJ Hiro, Groove Assassin, Fish Go Deep and many many more. This compilation truly is an inspiring journey through the various shades of afro house music...
Pick of the Week: Wipe The Needle & Sheree Hicks "Love of my life" (Vibe Boutique Records Promo)
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Lee Gomez, under his Wipe The Needle disguise, teams up with songstress Sheree Hicks for "Love of my life", and what a musical treat this is... To make it short, "Love of my life" is an expertly crafted soulful jewel having timeless written all over, with Sheree Hick's unmatched heartfelt vocals harmonizing perfectly with the illustrious jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and gentle yet compelling rhythms. Beyond doubt, "Love of my life" is by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Andy Compton & Rogiers "Feel free" (South African Remixes)(Viva Recordings Promo)
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At the beginning of the millennium, Andy Compton (as The Rurals) released two stunning EP's and a full album through Viva Recordings, in late 2016 he returned to the label with the marvelous "Feel free", a timeless slice of utterly soulful deep house oozing with the inimitable haunting vocals of Rogiers. Now this gem is back in superb remixes by Miz-Dee who contributes a verily soulful rendition laced with sublime piano, floaty organ and smoothly groovin' percussive rhythms, and by Lelanga who serves a tantalizing late night interpretation fueled with spacious synth melodies and inexorably pulsating rhythms.
Reviews December 23, 2018
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The final update for 2018 is once again fully loaded with the latest in soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: BSC featuring Carla Prather "Gotta be present" (Check It Out Records Promo)
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Making their debut on Check It Out Records are Edground and Leandro Santana aka BSC (Brazilian Soul Crew) with their phenomenal "Gotta be present" featuring house music diva Carla Prather on vocals. Indisputably, this timeless slice of soulful bliss featuring he unrivaled majestic voice of Carla Prather alongside illustrious jazzed-up keys and an enthralling organic backdrop will make you yearn for more... The cherry om top are the dazzling uber soulful interpretations by Jose Carretas oozing with a dreamy melodious vibe. This stunning release is by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: RoneeDeep featuring Ammo Moses "Unpredictable love" (Grooveland Music Promo)
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South Africa's Matimba Rodney Baloyi aka RoneeDeep makes his debut on Grooveland Music with "Unpredictable love", a glamorous verily soulful afro house production laced with the wonderful emotive vocals of Ammo Moses, heavenly keys and smoothly thumpin' rhythms. A superb selection of verily eclectic remixes from the likes of Cocktail DJ, FKA Mash, Echo Deep, Phori Brothers and RoneeDeep as Berean take the song to the next level, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version... Watch out for soulful and deep house interpretations coming soon.