Album Review: Darian Crouse "Get to it" (Uso Records CD Promo)
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Turn back the clock to early 2012 when we first introduced you to Darian Crouse, ever since this highly talented singer, songwriter, producer and remixer has been blessing us with nothing but the best in soulful/afro house music (for example his paramount debut album collaboration "Reflections" with Deepconsoul released in 2015). Now he is back with "Get to it" featuring contributions from Marlon Bando, DJ Vega (Victor Blessie) and Amateur at Play (Danny Griffiths), beyond the shadow of a doubt this verily eclectic and indisputably mind-blowing album oozing with Darian Crouse's unrivaled deep-rooted vocals and ingenuity is guaranteed to make you yearn for more... By no means to be missed.
Pick of the Week: Mikki Afflick "Mercury in Retrograde EP" (Soul Sun Soul Music Promo)
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Our Traxx Pick of the week is courtesy of Mikki Afflick who is about to take over dance floors around the globe with her latest offering the absolutely stunning "Mercury in Retrograde EP". Two equally brilliant tracks are included on this EP, first up is the vibrant title track "Mercury in retrograde" laced with illustrious keys, inebriant chord progressions and an enthralling organic backdrop. Second is the utterly hypnotizing "Blood moon" oozing with a dreamful moody vibe created by sublime jazzed-up keys, entrancing chords and inexorably pulsating rhythms (this wicked track is already being championed by Louie Vega). A release guaranteed to send shivers down your spine...
Reviews September 9, 2018
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The heat is on with another weekly update loaded with the best and latest in soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Gino Brown featuring Nonny D "Time no dey" (Tribe Records Promo)
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Coming soon to Tribe Records is the splendorous "Time no dey" by Gino Brown, indisputably this ingenious fusion of afro-beat and house music laced with enthralling rhythms luxurious keys, celestial chords, grand saxophone and the phenomenal vocals of Nonny D (not to forget to mention the fabulous background vocals) will send shivers down your spine. The cherry on top is the eminent remix by David Montoya who has been pulling out all the stops and blesses us with an utterly hypnotizing afro house re-imagination this will blow your mind.. By no means to be missed.
In the Spotlight: Andrea Curato featuring Morris "Alive" (George Lesley Remix)(Merecumbe Recordings Promo)
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In early June of this year, we were celebrating "Alive" by Italian DJ/producer Andrea Curato, a phantasmagorical uber soulful estival production oozing with the incomparable emotive vocals of Morris, lush keys, celestial chords and gentle yet captivating rhythms. Now this soulful gem returns in an awe-inspiring interpretation by George Lesley who fuses the incredible vocals with an intriguing organic backdrop, heavenly chords and illustrious jazzed-up keys. In other words, George Lesley's truly paramount re-imagination has timeless written all over...
Reviews September 2, 2018
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Summer may be gone but we keep up the heat with the best and latest in soulful/afro house music - enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Keisha Hall "Amazing" (D#Sharp Records Promo)
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Forthcoming to D#Sharp Records is the paramount "Amazing" produced by Joe Flame and performed in grand style by Keisha Hall. Indisputably, the uber soulful "Amazing" oozing with the eminent sultry vocals of Keisha Hall, illustrious jazzy keys, heavenly chords and relentlessly groovin' rhythms has timeless written all over. The cherry on top are the awe-inspiring remixes of the song by Joe Flame himself, Blizzard Beats and Geoffrey C all keeping the vibe soulful and melodious yet enticing. Most definitely this outstanding release will send shivers down your spine...
In the Spotlight: Yogi & Mo'Funk "Magic" (Peppermint Jam Records Promo)
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Peppermint Jam Records have a beauty in their hands with this scintillating collaboration by Yogi and Mo'Funk entitled "Magic", a verily soulful and inspiring boogietastic production that is all about the fabulous vocals of Yogi, lush keys, dreamy chords and a resistlessly groovin' organic backdrop. Yogi & Mo'Funk's compelling 'Yo-Mo House' mixes oozing with a vibrant four-to-the-floor feel are destined for prime time play, and last but not least legendary John Morales adds his signature truly beloved and magical 'M+M' touch to take the track to a whole new level. By no means to be missed.