Reviews September 6, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 05 September 2020

With the summer coming to an end soon, we keep the heat on with a packed update... enjoy !!

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Album Review: Various "soWHAT Afro Sessions Vol. 1" (soWHAT Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 29 August 2020

South African based boutique record label soWHAT Records have just launched their brand new "soWHAT Afro Sessions" compilation series, with the inaugural edition featuring a downright eclectic and mind-boggling selection of twelve vocal based productions handpicked from the labels vault. The list of featured artists is truly illustrious and includes the likes of UPZ, Black Coffee, Cuebur, Abicah Soul, Black Motion, N'Dinga Gaba, Rancido, Stephanie Cooke, Harrison Crump, Mani Hoffman, Qness, P.M Project, Sandy Spady, Fynite and more. Don't miss out on this dope compilation.

Pick of the Week: MF Robots "Happy song" (Remixes)(BBE Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 29 August 2020

"Happy song", the first single taken from MF Robots (Music For Robots aka drummer Jan Kincaid and vocalist Dawn Joseph, both formerly with The Brand New Heavies) forthcoming album "Break the wall", returns in a stellar remix package not to be missed. First up we have the extended version of this uplifting and timeless soul/funk gem which lets Dawn Joseph's unrivaled sultry vocals, jazz-tinged chords, classy horns and vibrant rhythm section shine in full glory. The remixes are courtesy of Kenny Dope who drops a fabulous sun drenched interpretation laced with sumptuous keys, funky horn stabs and enthralling rhythms, and Kaidi Tatham & Daz-I-Kue whose beautiful laidback broken beat flavored rendition of the song is truly outstanding.

In the Spotlight: Neapolitan Soul & Luciano Gioia featuring Kia Stewart "If I were your woman" (Neapolitan Soul Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 29 August 2020

Neapolitan Soul Records bless us with "If I were your woman" by Neapolitan Soul and Luciano Gioia, a paramount soulful production featuring the unmatched deep-rooted vocals of Kia Stewart alongside luxurious keys, heavenly pads and a smooth yet spell binding organic musical backing. Without doubt, this timeless soulful gem is will send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more...

Reviews August 30, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 29 August 2020

A truly varied update with the latest in vocal soulful/afro house music awaits you... enjoy !!

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Album Review: Namy "Colors of the universe" (KingStreet Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 22 August 2020

In fall of 2011, DJ/producer Namy made his debut on KingStreet Records with the grandiose "There she stands" featuring the one and only Monday Michiru on vocals. Ever since, the Japaneses purveyor of soul, funk, disco and house has been blessing us with his fabulous soulful sounds and many timeless collaborations with the likes of Barbara Tucker, Tracy Hamlin, Kathy Brown, Joi Cardwell, Stephanie Mills, Marc Evans and Josh Milan to name just a few. This truly paramount retrospective of Namy's work features two brand new remixes by Manoo of "There she stands" and by FNX Omar of "Reset" alongside seventeen previously released remixes from the likes Danny Krivit, DJ Spen, Director's Cut, DJ Fudge, Opolopo, Frankie Feliciano, N'Dinga Gaba, Terry Hunter, DJ Meme, Josh Milan, Michele Chiavarini, Booker T and many more.

Pick of the Week: Ronnie Herel featuring Dannis Winston "Another way" (Quantize Recordings Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 22 August 2020

Beyond doubt, Quantize Recordings truly grace us with the timeless "Another way" a glamorous soulful production by Ronnie Herel featuring the incomparable heartfelt vocals of Dannis Winston, sublime jazzed-up keys and dreamful chords over a smooth organic musical backing. The 'Afro Soul Mix' oozes with a laidback soothing feel sure to make you yearn for more, and then there is the outstanding downright irresistible DJ Spen & ReelSoul remix oozing with a classy old school house music vibe (can you name the track they took inspiration from??). Essential.

In the Spotlight: Vick Lavender "Set fire to me" (Sophisticado Recordings Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 22 August 2020

Back in 1986, the fantastic Yvonne Turner mixes of Willie Colon's "Set fire to me" took over dance floors around the globe by storm, now Vick Lavender presents his very own masterly orchestrated interpretation of this all-time dance music classic which stays true and respectful to the original yet gives the song a glorious truly soulful and melodious four-to-the-floor feel. Indisputably, the gentle yet spell binding rhythms together with the bodacious keys, heavenly pads and Angel-A's beautiful vocal chants will send shivers down your spine... By no means to be missed.