Reviews February 18, 2018
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Lots of fresh music found the way to our office, only the very best made it into the update - enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Sir LSG featuring Kafele & Jaidene Veda "Memories" (GoGo Music Promo)
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Finally the wait is over and our favorite song from Sir LSG's phenomenal "Moving circles" album is getting a full single release. To cut right to the chase, "Memories" is a phantasmagorical production fusing the one-of-a-kind vocals of Kafele and Jaidene Veda with classy horns, grand piano, glamorous rhodes and dulcet rhythms; undeniably this uber soulful jewel will make you yearn for more... Not to forget to mention the preeminent truly ingenious afro tinged remixes by Osunlade taking the song to a whole new spiritual dimension guaranteed to cast a spell on you. By no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Namy featuring Tracy Hamlin "Love yourself" (Remixes)(Spirit Soul Records Promo)
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In September of last year, Japanese DJ/producer Namy launched his new label Spirit Soul Records in proper style with "Love yourself", now this paramount slice of timeless soulful bliss oozing with the amazing emotive vocals of Tracy Hamlin returns in brand new absolutely breathtaking truly fabulous remixes by Chicago's own Terry Hunter and renowned Booker T both delivering sure-fire dance floor weapons that are soulful and melodious yet uplifting and enthralling. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, these new interpretations of "Love yourself" will send shivers down your spine...
Reviews February 11, 2018
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Only the very best in soulful house music made it into this weeks update... enjoy !!
Album Review: 4 to the Floor presents "Nu Groove" (4 to the Floor Records Promo)
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Originally started in 1988 by Frank and Karen Mendez as an outlet for some of Rheji and Ronald Burrell's more experimental musical adventures, Nu Groove was fast becoming the hippest house music label. The label defied to be synonymous to a certain sound, rather it was very much a reflection of New York's verily multifarious house music sound. The latest installment in the prestigious "4 to the Floor" series(as usual compiled by Luke Solomon) showcases the early releases from the label, opening a time capsule to the underground sound of downtown New York between 1988-1991. Remastered and sounding better than ever, the compilation still retains its glorious original analogue quality, featuring some of the labels most memorable releases, including the vocal classics "My love is magic" and "I'm glad you came to me" by the much-loved New Jersey vocal group Bas Noir which are among our favorites from the label.
Album Review: Various "The Jam Files Volume 3" (Peppermint Jam Records Promo)
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In June of 2011 we introduced you to the verily eclectic truly outstanding "The Jam Files (Past - Present - Future)" compilation by Peppermint Jam Records, volume two in the series followed in summer of 2015. Now volume three is here, once again compiled by Mousse T and loaded with brilliant compositions from an illustrious list of artists such as Omar, Boris Dlugosch featuring Rosin Murphy, Studioheist featuring Andre Espeut, Sy Sez featuring Phoenix Pearle, Raw Instinct and Ben Gomori to name just a few. Not to forget to mention Scott Diaz' ingenious gospel house rework of Mousse T's all-time classic "Horny" and the brand new truly splendorous "Pleasure" by Mousse T and Peven Everett.
Pour le Connaisseur: Golden Bridge "I can prove it" (Hong Kong Elevators Promo)
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Golden Bridge aka Yuki 'Monolo'' Kanesaka and Yuki 'T-Groove' Takahashi present the follow up to their excellent "T.B.C. EP" released last year on Spirit Soul Records, a phenomenal remake of "I can prove it" by Tony Etoria (a song made famous by Phil Fearon in the mid 1980's) that features a masterly orchestration including real strings and live brass section which give the 'Original Version 77 Style' featuring Lee Wilson on lead vocals an arresting orchestral Philly-Soul feel, while the 'Remix Version 86 Style' with Leon Beal on lead vocals is a scintillating boogie-tastic affair sure to make you yearn for more. This single will be released on limited edition 12" clear vinyl only.
Pick of the Week: Busi Mhlongo "We baba omncane" (Rocco Underground Mix)(MoBlack Records Promo)
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Beyond the shadow of a doubt, this offering by MoBlack Records will cast a spell on you... To make it short, French DJ/producer Rocco has added his magical touch to "We baba omncane" by Busi Mhlongo (taken for 1999 album "Urban Zulu"), transforming this truly unique song into a sure-fire dance floor weapon oozing with Busi Mhlongo's incomparable vocals, celestial melodies and inexorable afro-tribal rhythms. By no means to be missed...