Reviews September 1, 2019
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This weeks loaded update features lots of goodies for you to discover... enjoy !!
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Album Review: Various "Abstract Jazz Vibes" (Nite Grooves 25 Years Essentials)(NiteGroove Records Promo)
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The twenty-five year anniversary celebration for the celebrated KingStreet family continues with the truly chameleonic "25 Years Essential" edition of their ever popular "Abstract Jazz Vibes" compilation series. Without question, this releases loaded with twenty-five handpicked classics from their evidently inexhaustible back catalogue perfectly showcases the rich tradition of jazz inspired house music, featuring unforgettable gems from an illustrious list of artists such as Ananda Project, Heather Johnson, Blaze, Byron Stingily, Dimitri from Paris, Fish Go Deep, Julius Papp, Dave Warrin, Kerri Chandler, Lenny Fontana, Mind Street, Soul Dhamma, Stephanie Cooke, Kenny Bobien, Joe Claussell, DJ Spen, Anthony Nicholson, Dawn Tallman, Mark Di Meo, Souldynamic and many many more...
Pick of the Week: Ralf GUM featuring Bongi Mvuyana "Used to be" (GoGo Music Promo)
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The wonderful "Used to be" featuring the vocal talents of Bongi Mvuyana is the latest single taken from Ralf GUM's critically acclaimed fourth studio album "Progressions", undeniably this paramount soulful production oozing with Bongi Mvuyana's unrivaled haunting vocals, sublime horns, illustrious keys, celestial violin and gentle yet intriguing rhythms will make you yearn for more... The cherry on the cake are the outstanding remixes by Opolopo who serves a verily melodious rich organic interpretation, Sir LSG who adds his trademark afro-influenced touch, and last but not least Davide Fiorese whose rendition is verily enchanting and uplifting.
In the Spotlight: Qwestlife featuring Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio "Fever" (Glitterbox Recordings Promo)
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Out now on 12" vinyl through Glitterbox Recordings is this phantasmagorical trip down memory line as Qwestlife join forces with legendary Sugarhill Gang, Grammy award-winning vocalist Siedah Garrett and Furious Five members GrandMaster Melle Mel and Scorpio for "Fever", a super dope old school disco/soul/funk/hip hop inspired production sure to cast a spell on you. Not to forget to mention the equally brilliant, silky-smooth and more instrumentally led rework by disco-edit royalty KON.
Reviews August 25, 2019
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Only the very best and latest made the cut for this weeks fully loaded update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Ben Smethurst & Barbara Tucker "Don't wanna lose your love" (Expressive Records Promo)
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We welcome Expressive Records to Spirit of House with their second release "Don't wanna lose your love" by musician, songwriter and producer Ben Smethurst and legendary house music diva Barbara Tucker. Beyond question, this expertly crafted contemporary disco house production featuring the unrivaled vocal stylings of Barbara Tucker alongside a masterly orchestration consisting of lavish strings, luxurious piano, grand horn section and an intriguing organic musical backing has timeless written all over. The cherry on top are the paramount remixes by Toni Economides who contributes a fervid funked-up dub, and David Morales and DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins taking the song to the next level on their verily uplifting interpretations.
In the Spotlight: Mind Street featuring Jaidene Veda "With me" (Soul N Pepa Records Promo)
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Coming soon to Soul N Pepa Records is the marvelous "With me" by French producers Mind Street and Canadian songstress Jaidene Veda. Without doubt, "With me" oozing with the one-of-a-kind sultry vocals of Jaidene Veda, sublime jazzed-up keys, lush chords and a smooth yet contaminous organic backdrop will make you yearn for more... Not to forget to mention the dope 'Mind Street Remix' taking the song straight to the dance floor with inebriant synths and relentlessly thumpin' rhythms, and the amazing verily soulful and mellifluous yet tantalizing afro house interpretation.
Reviews August 18, 2019
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The summer heat continues with this weeks loaded update... enjoy !!