In the Spotlight: Arnold Jarvis & Alix Alvarez "Rising into joy" (2020 Mannix Remix)(Black Vinyl Records Promo)
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- Written by Mike Fossati
Back in spring of 2002, DJ/producer Alix Alvarez and legendary house music vocalist Arnold Jarvis took over the world with the phenomenal truly uplifting "Rising into joy", with stellar remixes by Jay-J to follow in fall of 2003. Now this timeless soulful jewel returns in stunning re-imaginations by Mannix who combines the one-of-a-kind haunting vocals of Arnold Jarvis with grandiose jazzy piano and a smooth yet compelling funked-up musical backing.
The heat is on with this weeks update loaded with the latest and greatest in soulful and afro house music... enjoy !!
Indisputably, Peppermint Jam bless us with the fourth volume in their critically acclaimed "The James Files" series launched back in June 2011 with "The Jam Files (Past - Present - Future)", with volume two following in summer of 2015 and volume three released in February of last year. "The Jam Files Vol. 4" compiled by the one and only Mousse T is truly chameleonic and features not less than twenty handpicked tracks, introducing you the very best in soulful, deep and funky dance music from an illustrious list of artists. Many of the included tracks are brand new and/or exclusive to this compilation such as the Dr. Packer rework of "Happy" by Ferry Ultra featuring Gwen Mc Crae, "I thought it was you" by Ciappy DJ featuring Brian Lucas or the Louis Botella remix of "I like it" by Funkstars Sisters (to name just a few of our favorites).
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.
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...