In the Spotlight: Deepconsoul "Past & Future EP" (Deepconsoul Music Promo)
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- Written by Mike Fossati
South African ensemble Deepconsoul continue to bless us with nothing but the best in soulful house music with the chameleonic "Past & Future EP" a towering collection of previously released tracks, unreleased mixes and brand new music. This eminent release includes superb collaborations with the likes of Denny Dugg, Neleh, Ngasii, Alpha & Olmega, Cosmiq, Luu, Mthandazo, Mr.Boogie, Swazi and Myazisto as well as stellar remixes of Da'Luk featuring Michelle Fani "Noxolo", Deep'endSoul featuring Donald Sheffey "Get started", Mickey K featuring Chanelle "Never fall in love", Sipho Ngubane & Smiso & Cassnova featuring Faye Wonder "Mandela day" and Thabang Phaleng featuring Komplexity "Where did you go".
We keep bringing you nothing but the best and latest in vocal soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!
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