Pick of the Week: Keisha Hall "Feel alive" (AquaSol Recordings Promo)
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Coming soon to AquaSol Recordings is the Keisha Hall written and performed "Feel alive" a paramount soulful jewel produced by Dave Lalla and Big Logan guaranteed to make you yearn for more... The unrivaled haunting vocal stylings of Keisha Hall truly shine on this towering release featuring a soulful and melodious yet truly spell binding interpretation from Dave Lalla, a downright tantalizing afro influenced rendition by Big Logan enriched with a dazzling organ ride, and finally a we have Todd Gardner adding his signature touch to deliver an enthralling rework. By no means to be missed...
Long awaited and now finally here is "Mzansi love" the first South African compilation from Ocha Records selected and skillfully mixed by label head Carlos Mena (Casamena). Without a doubt, this verily eclectic compilation featuring music from the likes of TekniQ, DJ Kabila featuring WendySoni, Myazisto, DJ CMI featuring Lady V, Red AFRIKa featuring Katz, DJ Bonnie, TriGo featuring T-Man, Skindeep & Felo Morez, Ivory Grey, Blade SA and Lemon & Herb featuring LJ Pepper is taking you on a blissful verily intriguing musical journey through the various shades afro house music has to offer.
Enjoy another jam-packed weekly update with the latest and greatest in vocal soulful/afro house music...
After blessing us with numerous timeless soulful gems over the past few years (it all started with "Find my way" back in 2016), the wait is finally over and Tasha LaRae presents her long anticipated absolutely stunning debut artist album "Tasha" which perfectly showcases her versatile talent, featuring beautifully penned songs ranging from r&b to soulful house. "Tasha" is loaded with both her previous hit singles as well as nine brand new songs, featuringcollaborations with the likes of DJ Spen, Jay Kutz, Rhemi, Spencer Morales (DJ Spen & John Morales), Master Mello, DJ Kemit, Sebb Junior, Soulfuledge, Jihad Muhammad, Beat Rivals, LaShonda Schofield, Earl Tutu & John Khan, Lauray Him, Juan Chousa and Arrested Development's own Speech. Beyond question this marvelous album is not to be missed...
Coming to Fresh Meat Records in a couple of weeks is the paramount "Shatter proof" by Chicago artists Change Request (aka Andrew Emil) and Lailah Reich. The original version is a fantastic down tempo affair featuring the incredible haunting vocals of Lailah Reich, luxurious piano and heavenly chords over deeply rumblin' rhythms. This timeless gem is taken to a whole different level by Anthony Nicholson whose ingenious re-imagination stays true to the original yet oozes with his beloved cosmic touch; quite simply this late night masterpiece is guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
Next up on celebrated Soul Sun Soul Music is the phenomenal "In the middle" by Louie 'Balo' Guzman, Darren Sains, Mikki Afflick and poet, spoken word artist and performer Janine Lyons. First up we have the truly soulful yet captivating 'NYC Original' mixes by Louie 'Balo Guzman & Darren Sains which feature Janine 'Sugah Lyrics' Lyons one-of-a-kind spoken words alongside grand saxophone, sumptuous jazzy keys and a groovey rich organic backdrop. Following are Mikki Afflick's verily entrancing afro infused interpretations fusing the fabulous vocals with tantalizing synths and spell binding rhythms.
Forthcoming to Situationism are these downright dope remixes by renowned UK DJ/producer Sean McCabe of "Beyond compare" by Situation featuring the vocal talents of Andre Espeut. Beyond doubt, Sean McCabe has been pulling out all the stops to deliver an uber soulful yet thrilling interpretation using enthralling rhythms as foundation for Andre Espeut's inimitable deeply rooted vocals, illustrious jazzed-up keys and dreamful chords. Next to the vocal, instrumental and reprise versions, the release features a stunning dub giving the track a deeper veritably chunky late night feel. Essential.