Reviews September 23, 2018
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Another jam-packed update with the latest in vocal soulful/afro house music awaits you... enjoy !!
Album Review: Jovonn "Timeless" (Body N’Deep Records Promo)
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Back in 1990, Allen 'Jovonn' Armstrong exploded into the house music scene with "Turn and run away" released on Warner Bros. Records, ever since he has been one of the real heroes and driving forces for unadulterated underground house music. Over the years, he has produced over 500 records (many of them are all-time NYC/New Jersey house music classics), and he has been running his own well-respected record labels Godltone Records and Next Moov Records. Earlier this year he launched Body N’Deep Records, after a couple of highly acclaimed single releases he is about to drop his mind-blowing full length album "Timeless" which includes not less than twelve brand new superb productions oozing with his incomparable truly ingenious house music sound; unquestionably this album loaded with nothing but pure authentic underground house music goodness is by no means to be missed.
Album Review: Various "Rhemi Mix Sessions Vol 1 - DJ Spen" (Rhemi Music Promo)
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It all started in summer of 2013 when the dynamic duo of Neil Pierce and Ziggy Funk, collectively known as Rhemi, launched their Rhemi Music label with the marvelous "Call on me" by Fanatix which features Sara Devine and Sterling Ensemble. Now, a good five years later, the label celebrates its fiftieth release with a dazzling compilation of some of the best and most memorable tracks from its immaculate back catalogue, with the mighty DJ Spen contributing a scintillating continuous mix. The cherry on top is the brand new and exclusive truly stunning DJ Spen & Michele Chiavarini remix of "Diamond" by Rhemi featuring HanLei.
Pick of the Week: Phil Hooton featuring Biblical Jones "Everlasting" (Face the Bass Records Promo)
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We welcome renowned DJ/producer Phil Hooton back to Spirit of House with "Everlasting", a phenomenal and absolutely breathtaking production having timeless written all over. Indisputably, this uplifting verily soulful jewel featuring the one-of-a-kind deeply felt powerhouse vocals of Biblical Jones, grandiose jazzed-up keys and heavenly chords over an enthralling old school inspired rich organic musical backing is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more... By all means one of our favorite releases this year.
In the Spotlight: Groove Junkies, ReelSoul & Manoo featuring Nichelle Monroe "Feel my truth" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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Originally featured on the "Quantize Recordings Summer Sampler" a couple of weeks back, this absolutely mind-boggling fusion of Manoo's enthralling afrocentric instrumental remix of Sister Pearl's "Feel it" with the amazing spirited vocals of Nichelle Monroe lifted from Groove Junkies & ReelSoul's hit single "My truth" is getting a well deserved full single release complete with an instrumental and a killer dub featuring DJ Spen in the mix that is guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy. Pure fiyah...
Reviews September 16, 2018
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This weeks update is a firework of outstanding soulful/afro house releases - don't miss out on it...
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...