In the Spotlight: Blaze presents UDAUFL featuring Joi Cardwell "Be yourself" (Manoo Remix)(KIngStreet Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 11 July 2020

In 2003, Blaze launched their seminal Underground Dance Artists United For Life (UDAUFL) project whose first release was the towering "Be yourself" featuring inspirational lead vocals by legendary Joi Cardwell. The song has been remixed numerous times over the years, forthcoming are this jaw-dropping uber soulful yet intriguing interpretations by Manoo who combines the memorable vocals with organic afro influenced rhythms, enchanting galactical pads and gorgeous flute. Next tot the vocal and instrumental versions, the package includes the superb 'Dubflute Remix' putting the flute center-stage.

Reviews July 12, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 11 July 2020

For this weeks update, we've selected only the very best in vocal soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Fuminori Kagajo featuring Jaidene Veda "The blue" (Eric Kupper Remix)(Nu Notes Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 04 July 2020

Back in  January, Japanese DJ/producer Fuminori Kagajo launched his brand new label Nu Notes Music in proper style with "The blue" which features the unrivaled sultry vocals of Canadian songstress Jaidene Veda, now this timeless gem returns in stunning fresh remixes by legendary Eric Kupper. Indisputably, these paramount re-imaginations laced with sumptuous keys, heavenly chords, sublime trumpet and gentle yet spell binding rhythms let Jaidene Veda's amazing vocals shine in full glory and are guaranteed to make you yearn for more...

In the Spotight: Mikki Afflick featuring Janine Sugah Lyrics Lyons "America's real pandemic" (Soul Sun Soul Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 04 July 2020

DJ/producer Mikki Afflick and poet Janine Sugah Lyrics Lyons join forces to bring us "America's real pandemic", a powerful song very relevant to the turbulent times the world is facing right now. Without doubt, the gentle yet enthralling afro influenced rhythms together with the deeply moving spoken word poetry of Janine Sugah Lyrics Lyons, protest chants, illustrious jazzed-up keys and enchanting galactical strings will send shivers down your spine... The eminent "America's real pandemic" is by no means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: Various "Adaptation #100" (Adaptation Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 04 July 2020

Congratulations to Adaptation Music who celebrate their 100th release with a mind-blowing truly eclectic package not to be missed. First up are dope deep jackin' remixes of "Sign of the times" by Tom Conrad & Mr. V. Following is a glittering deep house rework by Lucas Keizer of Make believe" by D-Reflection and Christa, and then Finest Wear keep the vibe deep and groovey with the remix of "So happy" by Tom Conrad and Dawn Tallman. Next up is "Bones" by Bernard Badie and Muphan which takes you on a trip to yesteryear with its raw and minimalistic sound (which is somewhat reminiscent of the classic Murk sound). More deep jackin' vibes await you on Feint Young Son wicked remix of "Take it easy" by Yan Gordo, and finally Gruv Basement grace us with an uber soulful interpretation of "What you want" by Sueno Soul featuring Denzie.

Reviews July 5, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 04 July 2020

A blazin' hot selection of vocal soulful/afro house tunes can be found in this weeks update - we hope you enjoy as much as we do...

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Pick of the Week: Deepconsoul "Dreaming" (Deepconsoul Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 27 June 2020

The saga continues as South Africa's Deepconsoul bless us with yet another truly phenomenal album by no means to be missed. "Dreaming" is always soulful and melodious yet truly eclectic, featuring unreleased mixes, brand new songs and remixes for other artists. Across the eighteen included tracks, you find eminent collaborations with the likes of Dearson, Fako, Luis Hendricks, Mr. Tee, UltraSoul Project, Mthandazo Gatya, Mark Lane, Olwethu, Sacred Soul, Pheladi N, Dearson, Decency, Dindy and K Modi, as well as superb remixes of Roque featuring Nontu X "Visions of love", Sacred Soul featuring Zamakhosi "Keep on going", Thabang Puleng featuring Komplexity "Voices in my head and, Zimosoul featuring Max "Life".

In the Spotlight: Giulio Bonaccio, Melonie Daniels & Stephanie Cooke "Unconditionally" (Mark Francis Remix)(KingStreet Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 27 June 2020

Back in summer of 2017, Italian born and now New York City based DJ/producer Giulio Bonaccio graced us with "Unconditionally", an expertly crafted latin influenced production featuring the inimitable vocals of Melonie Daniels and Stephanie Cooke. In spring of last year, dazzling remixes by Doug Gomez followed, and now Newark based DJ/producer Mark Francis serves his paramount truly inspiring re-imagination of this soulful anthem which fuses the amazing vocals with sublime jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and an intriguing funked-up backdrop. Not to forget to mention his dope dub giving the track an unadulterated underground-esque feel.