Album Review: SoulLab "Into our world" (KingStreet Records Promo)
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- Written by Mike Fossati
Over the past couple of months, up and rising South African DJ/production duo SoulLab (Kagiso Mokgatle & Kagiso Mathibe) have graced us with stellar remixes for the likes of Beat Rivals, Mind Street and Guri Guri Boys (to name just a few) and the masterly crafted soulful releases "Together (put your hands)", "The message" and "Why should I stay" (soon to be released on KingStreet Records), now they present the full length album "Into our world". Quite simply, this truly amazing expertly crafted album loaded with both instrumentals and collaborations with renowned vocalists Phillip Ramirez, Richelle Hicks, Jay Nemor and Mogomotsi Chosen which delves deep into the duo's afro house roots and flows beautifully between ethereal vibes to club thumping grooves comes highly recommended.
In spring of 2017, DJ/producer Zepherin Saint and songstress Sara Devine blessed us with the wonderful "Hurry", now they are back together for "All the way" (the title track from Zepherin Saint's debut album coming in 2020) and what a musical treat this is... To cut right to the chase, Sara Devine's unrivaled haunting vocals truly shine on this masterly orchestrated timeless jewel oozing with Zepherin Saint's signature truly glamorous soulful sound. Without doubt, "All the way" coming in three equally brilliant versions will stand the test of time...
Beginning of the month, we introduced you to Pam Weathers' debut solo release "Believe", a magnificent collaboration with South Africa's Andrew Felo. Soon to be released on Raw Substance are these downright paramount remixes by DJ Randall Smooth using a smooth yet irresistibly thumpin' organic musical backing as foundation for Pam Weather's fantastic emotive vocals, grandiose saxophone and luxurious jazzed-up keys. By no means to be missed...
The final update for 2019 is here, as usual nothing but the best passed our quality control... enjoy !!
"Soul in me" the latest album by South African ensemble Deepconsoul is nothing short of phenomenal... Like the predecessors "Crossover", "Intuition", "Healing time" and "Soul factory", this verily eclectic and undeniably ingenious album features collaborations with an illustrious list of renowned artists including Decency, Lady LeSoul, Mogomotsi Chosen, Mzukisi, Ras Vadah, Voocy, Audiology, DJ Mizz, Denny Dugg, Luu, Mthandazo Gatya, Sipho Ngubane, Giga, SoulTone SA, Cmpra, St.Jovis, Vuyo and SoulVista, not to forget to mention the dazzling remixes of "Pipe dreaming" by Da'Luk featuring Knowledge Lway, "That's my song" by Denny Dugg, "Find my way" by Louis Lunch featuring Decency and "Places" by Sacred Soul featuring Gugu Zulu. Without question, with "Soul in me" Deepconsoul deliver yet another expertly crafted masterpiece that will stand the test of time.
Well-respected Merecumbe Recordings will kick off 2020 in proper style with "Zanini kimi" by label head Doug Gomez and songstress Lizwi. The 'Original Demo Mix' features the unique enticing vocals of Lizwi and hypnotizing synth melodies over inexorable rhythms, the 'Merecumbe Soul Mix' introduces a killer organ and gives the track an infectious organic feel, and finally HyperSOUL-X adds his signature truly entrancing and beloved afro house touch. By no means to be missed...
Coming soon to Quantize Recordings is this scintillating remake of Richard Rogers all-time house music classic "Can't stop loving you" (released back in 1990 through SAM Records) by Antonio Deep Scarano and vocalist Kimicoh. Indisputably, they bless us with a glamorous re-imagination oozing with a towering rendition of the lyrics by Kimicoh, illustrious keys, classic strings and spell binding organic musical backing. The icing on the cake is the splendorous truly eclectic selection of outstanding remixes by FlowerSons, Salvatore Oppio and Kikko Esse & Emanuele Del Carmine. Essential.