Reviews December 17, 2017
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The year is coming to an end soon, yet there is some amazing soulful house music for you to discover... Enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Mikki Afflick & Jah Rain "Woman rising" (Soul Sun Soul Music Promo)
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Up and rising DJ/producer Mikki Afflick continues to bless us with nothing but the best in soulful house music with her latest offering "Woman rising" featuring Jah Rain (who previously worked with PolyRhythm on "Fore of nature" and Mikki Afflick on "Illusion" as Jah L. Rainey). To cut right to the chase, "Woman rising" has timeless written all over, using gentle yet thrilling afrocentric rhythms as foundation for Jah Rain's meaningful spiritual spoken words, illustrious keys and heavenly chords - sheer musical bliss. Undeniably, the phenomenal "Woman rising" will make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight: DJ Hypnosis featuring Decency "In times like this" (Remixes)(Ossom Records Promo)
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The third release on recently launched Ossom Records is a superb remix package of DJ Hypnosis "In times like this", a splendiferous soulful gem featuring the gorgeous deeply rooted vocals of Decency. These mind-blowing remixes by Carlos Vargas, Distant People (Joey Silvero) and Ziggy Funk completed back in 2011 were long lost, thankfully they now see the the light of the day, with each of the remixers adding his distinctive verily soulful touch to the song, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. Put differently, this paramount release is by no means to be missed.
Reviews December 10, 2017
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As usual we bring you only the very best and latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
Album Review: John Morales presents "The M&M Mixes Volume 4 (The Ultimate Collection)" (BBE Records Promo)
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In November 2009, we were celebrating "The M&M Mixes", in February 2011 the history lesson continued with volume two, and then in March 2013 volume three followed. Fast forward to late 2017 and volume four aptly titled "The Ultimate Collection" is here, featuring not less than thirty-two previously unreleased re-imaginations of unforgettable club classics by John Morales who is considered one of the best producers and arrangers of disco music as well as one of the most influential remix pioneers. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, this compilation loaded with gems from Barry White, Diana Ross, Frankie Beverly, Jackie Moore, Teena Moore, Melba Moore, Donna Summer, Teddy Pendergrass, Eddie Kendricks, Cheryl Lynn, Dan Hartman, The Jones Girls and many many more is proof that no one does remixes like John Morales, undeniably we are being blessed once again with his one-of-a-kind truly magical 'M&M' touch. "The M&M Mixes Volume 4" is out now on two limited double vinyls, 4xCD pack and as digital download version.
Pour le Connaisseur: Mather & Kingdon "Soul night" (Nigel Lowis All Night Mix)(DSG Music Promo)
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DSG Music have taken over the album soul charts with their stellar "Disco Soul Gold: The Nigel Lowis Mixes" compilation (available on CD pow) that showcases both the unique talent of Nigel Lowis and the signature sound of DSG Music described by many as '20th century Motown/Philadelphia International inspired modern soul with a retro twist'. Forthcoming on the download version of the compilation is this mind-boggling truly paramount extended rendition by Nigel Lowis of "Soul night" by Mather & Kingdom (one of our favorite songs from the album) oozing with a classic 80's inspired vibe sure to make you yearn for more. Highly recommended.
Pick of the Week: Yuichi Inoue featuring Masmin "There is a miracle" (Spirit Soul Records Promo)
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Ever since Spirit Soul Records was launched a couple of months ago, the label has been going from strength to strength, now the latest offering "There is a miracle" by Yuichi Inoue has arrived and what a musical treat it is... To make it short, the wonderful "There is a miracle" is all about the magical haunting vocals of Masmin, the sweet acoustic guitar, illustrious keys and the gentle yet thrilling percussive backing. Earl Tutu & John Khan contribute a marvelous uber soulful classic interpretation, while Mark Di Meo delivers a dreamy verily tantalizing dub rework perfect for late night, early morning play.
Reviews December 3, 2017
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Once again we bring you only the very best and latest in soulful vocal house music - enjoy !!