Album Review: Namy "Colors of the universe" (KingStreet Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 22 August 2020

In fall of 2011, DJ/producer Namy made his debut on KingStreet Records with the grandiose "There she stands" featuring the one and only Monday Michiru on vocals. Ever since, the Japaneses purveyor of soul, funk, disco and house has been blessing us with his fabulous soulful sounds and many timeless collaborations with the likes of Barbara Tucker, Tracy Hamlin, Kathy Brown, Joi Cardwell, Stephanie Mills, Marc Evans and Josh Milan to name just a few. This truly paramount retrospective of Namy's work features two brand new remixes by Manoo of "There she stands" and by FNX Omar of "Reset" alongside seventeen previously released remixes from the likes Danny Krivit, DJ Spen, Director's Cut, DJ Fudge, Opolopo, Frankie Feliciano, N'Dinga Gaba, Terry Hunter, DJ Meme, Josh Milan, Michele Chiavarini, Booker T and many more.

Pick of the Week: Ronnie Herel featuring Dannis Winston "Another way" (Quantize Recordings Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 22 August 2020

Beyond doubt, Quantize Recordings truly grace us with the timeless "Another way" a glamorous soulful production by Ronnie Herel featuring the incomparable heartfelt vocals of Dannis Winston, sublime jazzed-up keys and dreamful chords over a smooth organic musical backing. The 'Afro Soul Mix' oozes with a laidback soothing feel sure to make you yearn for more, and then there is the outstanding downright irresistible DJ Spen & ReelSoul remix oozing with a classy old school house music vibe (can you name the track they took inspiration from??). Essential.

In the Spotlight: Vick Lavender "Set fire to me" (Sophisticado Recordings Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 22 August 2020

Back in 1986, the fantastic Yvonne Turner mixes of Willie Colon's "Set fire to me" took over dance floors around the globe by storm, now Vick Lavender presents his very own masterly orchestrated interpretation of this all-time dance music classic which stays true and respectful to the original yet gives the song a glorious truly soulful and melodious four-to-the-floor feel. Indisputably, the gentle yet spell binding rhythms together with the bodacious keys, heavenly pads and Angel-A's beautiful vocal chants will send shivers down your spine... By no means to be missed.

Reviews August 23, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 22 August 2020

A fully packed and truly eclectic update awaits you this weeks... go check it out and enjoy...

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Pick of the Week: Jon Pierce "Survivor" (T's Box Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 15 August 2020

Once again, T's Box Records present a fabulous timeless soulful jewel by Jon Pierce by no means to be missed... Produced by Aki Dawson and Emmaculate, "Survivor" features the unmatched deeply rooted vocals of Jon Pierce alongside illustrious jazzed-up keys and a smooth organic musical backing. The 'No Fear' remixes by Emmaculate laced with intriguing rhythms and enchanting melodies give the track a deeper unquestionably enthralling feel, while Neil Pierce contributes a glamorous interpretation oozing with a lively funked-up vibe sure to send shivers down your spine.

In the Spotlight: Kenny Bobien "I thank you" (AceBeat Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 15 August 2020

Legendary New Jersey based AceBeat Music (formerly AceBeat Records) truly bless us with "I thank you" produced by Derrick Ricky Nelson and Ace Mungin and performed in grand style by the one and only Kenny Bobien. Most definitely, Kenny Bobien's unrivaled falsetto vocals together with the sumptuous keys, sweet guitars and smooth organic musical backing will make you yearn for more... The alternate 'HouseWerQ Mix' keeps the vibe soulful and melodious yet takes the song straight to the dance floor. By no means to be missed...

Reviews August 16, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 15 August 2020

Once again we keep the heat on with this week's blazin' hot update... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Groove Junkies & ReelSoul featuring Nichelle Monroe "I can't tell you why" (MoreHouse Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 08 August 2020

Production duo Groove Junkies & ReelSoul (aka Groove N' Soul) and songstress extraordinaire Nichelle Monroe continue to bless us with nothing but the best in soulful house music with this truly towering and respectful interpretation of the Eagles hit single "I can't tell you why" (taken from their 1979 album "The long run"). Without doubt, the gentle yet enthralling organic musical backing together with Nichelle Monroe's incredible silky smooth vocals and ad-libs, ReelSoul's sumptuous keys. Victor San Pedro's classy guitar and Katisse Buckingham0s lovely sax and flute licks create an uber soulful sun drenched jewel guaranteed to make you yearn for more.