Reviews July 9, 2017
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A massive update awaits you this week with nothing but the best and latest in soulful and afro house music - enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Anya V & M. Caporale "You could be" (Sounds of Ali CD Promo)
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Italian DJ/producer Massimiliano Caporale joins forces with vocalist Anya V for the marvelous "Could you be" forthcoming on the ever dependable Sounds of Ali label. To cut right to the chase, the dazzling "Could you be" featuring the inimitable sultry vocals of Anya V alongside illustrious keys, heavenly chords and spell binding deeply groovin' organic rhythms is a timeless soulful gem guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.
In the Spotlight: Marc Sir Dane "Let it rain" (AceBeat Music CD Promo)
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Renowned AceBeat Music truly bless us with the Derrick Ricky Nelson and Ace Mungin produced "Let it rain" performed in grand style by Marc Sir Dane. To make it short, "Let it rain" is an inspiring old skool flavored uber soulful production oozing with the unrivaled gospel tinged vocals of Marc Sir Dane, exquisite keys, lovely guitars and a vibrant organic backing. Undeniably, "Let it rain" is by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Kelvin Sylvester and Al Copeland "Come over" (Part 2)(Vibe Boutique Records CD Promo)
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Back in March of this year we were celebrating the wonderful "Come over" by Boston soulful house maestro Kelvin Sylvester and songstress extraordinaire Al Copeland. Now we proudly introduce you to the paramount verily soulful yet enticing re-imagination by Wipe the Needle (Lee Gomez) taking this gem to a whole new level, with a gentle yet captivating organic backdrop, luxurious keys and glorious vibraphone accompanying the unmistakable emotive vocals of Al Copeland.
Reviews July 2, 2017
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A fully loaded update with the latest in soulful and afro house music awaits you - enjoy !!
Pour le Connaisseur: Sunlightsquare "Oyelo" (Sunlightsquare Records CD Promo)
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Claudio Passavanti aka Sunlightsquare is back on Spirit of House with "Oyelo", certainly this ingenious truly breathtaking release has essential written all over... "Oyelo" is a phenomenal fusion of Jazz with Cuban and House Music starting off with a formidable Latin-Jazz piano and sun drenched percussion by Giovanni Imparato before a classic house beat kicks in and passionate vocals by Rene Alvarez and a sublime Montuno piano are added. London based Japanese producer Kay Suzuki contributes two brilliant remixes: The 'By the Sea Mix' enriched with the sound of waves and seagulls is a splendid re-imagination of the original, while the hypnotizing 'Drum Dub' strips all the musical elements for a classic cosmic dub treatment.
Pick of the Week: Kejam and Cleveland Jones "Fly free" (VEC Records CD Promo)
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Past summer saw the release of the fabulous "Fly free" by Kejam and Cleveland Jones, a super smooth'n'soulful production with gentle yet compelling rhythms leading the way for luxurious keys, inebriant chords and Cleveland Jones dazzling inspiring vocals. Now this jewel returns in mind-blowing remixes by Josh Emman and Pat Bedeau both adding their signature touch, giving the song a deeper truly entrancing yet verily soulful feel guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more... By no means to be missed.
In the Spotlight: AudioDope featuring Charlene Samms "Just be" / "Everything is changing" (Timeless People CD Promo)
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In October of last year, we were celebrating "50/50-360", the towering debut album by AudioDope, the multi-talented duo of DJ Scratchy One and Mikie Blak. Now the duo returns with the first single from the album loaded with two verily tantalizing uber soulful gems both featuring the unrivaled deep-rooted vocals of Charlene Samms. First up is "Just be", an incredible broken beat flavored track oozing with heavenly melodies and contaminous organic broken beat flavored rhythms. Next we have the previously unreleased "Everything is changing" a truly bodacious slice of mesmerizing deep house bliss.