In the Spotlight: Louie Vega & The Martinez Brothers with Marc E. Bassy "Let it go" (Defected Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 20 June 2020

The fantastic "Let it go" by legendary DJ/producer Louie Vega and The Martinez Brothers (the track was originally released on the latters own Cuttin' Headz imprint a few months ago but is now re-released on Defected Records) is guaranteed to dominate the dance floors this summer thanks to the amazing hypnotic vocal stylings of Marc E. Bassy, illustrious keys and the driving truly resistless latin infused musical backing. Also included is the fervid 'TMBLV Dub' which gives the track a vibrant and stripped-back unadulterated underground-esque feel.

Reviews June 21, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 20 June 2020

Yet another jam-pack update with latest and greatest in vocal soulful/afro house music is awaiting you... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: K'Ture "Mi tumbao" (Jakdat Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 13 June 2020

Renowned Jakdat Records was founded by Jaysun 'Jakdat' Merced back n 2008, the phenomenal "Mi tumbao" EP by K'Ture marks the labels fiftieth release. The fabulous "Barrio dreams y mi tumbao" features the undisputed spoken word poetry of Rescue Poetix, sweet female vocals and heavenly keys over a smooth organic backdrop, with Afrik-N-Soul (Tariq Brodie) contributing two fantastic remixes of the song. Next is the brilliant "Scatter flay" which features the amazing scat singing of Alleecya Foreman and enchanting keys over a funk drenched backing. That is not all as the EP also includes "Sparrow's point" and "Twisted love" two equally excellent soulful vocal tracks oozing with beautiful female vocals and charming melodies.

In the Spotlight: Kisk featuring Robert Owens "Your face" (Apparel Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 13 June 2020

Apparel Music are celebrating their tenth birthday with the stunning "Apparel Music B Day 10" compilation which features music from some of the artists who shaped the history of the label, to be released on 2x12" vinyl in the coming weeks. Each of the eight tracks included in the compilation will be released as digital single, with the first one being "Your face" by Kisk a verily soulful and melodious production laced with the unmatched vocals of legendary Robert Owens, sumptuous keys, sublime horns and a smooth yet intriguing organic musical backing. The cherry on top is the superb truly eclectic selection of remixes by Loure, Mangabey, Lopazz & Casio Casino, SCSI-9 and Hugo Mari.

Reviews June 14, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 13 June 2020

Another jam-packed update awaits you this week, with only the very best in vocal soulful and afro house music making the cut... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Farley Jackmaster Funk presents The Chicago House Community Choir "Higher power" (FunkHut Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 06 June 2020

Chicago house music legends Farley Jackmaster Funk and Byron Stingily have joined forces to grace us with "Higher power" a heartfelt song put together in response to the corona virus pandemic. Indisputably, "Higher power" featuring towering vocals from an illustrious list of singers, sublime jazzed-up keys and heavenly keys over a spell binding organic musical backing will send shivers down your spine... FunkHut Records label head DJ Pope delivers a dazzling interpretation fueled with sumptuous keys and thrilling rhythms sure to cast a spell on you.

In the Spotlight: Sy Sez presents Mindstate featuring His Bitter Truth "What in the world" (OPOM Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 06 June 2020

DJ/prouder Sy Sez presents the verily uplifting "What in the world" under his collective disguise Mindstate. a trio he forms with keyboardist Barrie Hayes and production partner Dani Da Cunha. The song is a soul oozing anthem of empowerment, love and light featuring the inimitable truly paramount vocals of His Better Truth (aka Raffaele Crolla, with Cleveland Jones and Liz Nightingale on background vocals), glorious horns, grandiose keys and an intriguing organic musical backing.

In the Spotlight: Michele Chiavarini featuring Carmichael Musiclover "Everything divine" (SPRY Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 06 June 2020

Italian multi-instrumentalist/producer Michele Chiavarini and vocalist Carmichael Musiclover present "Everything divine" the mind-blowing follow-up to their hit single "Express yourself". Undeniably, "Everything divine" oozing with Carmichael Musiclover's fabulous deeply felt vocals, bodacious jazzed-up keys, grand horns and a smooth organic backdrop is a timeless gem not to be missed... Next to the vocal version, the package includes the instrumental which lets the wonderful instrumentation shine.