Reviews September 30, 2018
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Only the very best and latest in soulful and afro house made it into this weeks update... enjoy !!
Album Review: Deepconsoul "Intuition" (Deepconsoul Music Promo)
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In fall of 2016, South African ensemble Deepconsoul blessed us with their towering "Soul factory" album, then beginning of the year the equally impressive album "Healing time" followed. Now they are back with "Intuition"which features collaborations with an illustrious list of artists including QBatone, Tpee Soul, Decency, Denny Dugg, Dindy, Lady LeSoul, Mthandazo Gatya, Ras Vadah, Carvalho, ISO 900, SoulVista, St.Jovis, Vuyo Dunge, Xdizzle and Tatenda, as well as stunning remixes of "Just friends" by Kwesi Bless, "Fly away" by Mc-Fenda & QBatone featuring Felix and "Listen" by Tipsta featuring Misoul. Like its predecessors, "Intuition" is a truly ingenious and includes not less than seventeen masterly crafted and orchestrated verily soulful productions having timeless written all over. Without question, Deepconsoul have delivered another masterpiece with "Intuition". a doubt each of these breathtaking collaborations having timeless written all over will stand the test of time. In other words, the marvelous "Soul Factory" album is no means to be missed...
Pick of the Week: guri guri boys featuring Josh Milan "Be yourself" (Remixes)(KingStreet Records Promo)
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Back in May we were celebrating "Be yourself" by Japan based purveyors of soulful house guri guri boys and legendary Blaze vocalist Josh Milan, now this verily uplifting expertly crafted production returns in phenomenal remixes. First up we have multi-instrumentalist maestro Michele Chiavarini with his dazzling latin infused interpretations guaranteed to make you yearn for more, next are Namy & Fuminori Kagajo with their timeless truly glamorous organic rendition, and last but not least Monolog & Fuminori Kagajo drop a fervid dub rework. Undeniably, these remixes are by no means to be missed.
In the Spotlight: Luis 'Loowee R' Rivera & Paris Cesvette featuring Walter Christopher "No rhyme no reason" (OPOM Promo)
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In March, Paris Cesvette released her highly acclaimed debut artist album "Celestial", now she returns with the inaugural release on her brand new label OPOM (Our People | Our Music), a truly paramount remake of the George Duke classic "No rhyme no reason" co-produced by Luis 'Loowee R' Rivera and performed in grand style by Walter Christopher whose unmistakable sultry vocals harmonize perfectly with the illustrious keys and enthralling rhythms. Not to forget to mention the fabulous alternate 'Sax Mix' featuring fresh young talent Jack 'The Sax' Davies.
Reviews September 23, 2018
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Another jam-packed update with the latest in vocal soulful/afro house music awaits you... enjoy !!
Album Review: Jovonn "Timeless" (Body N’Deep Records Promo)
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Back in 1990, Allen 'Jovonn' Armstrong exploded into the house music scene with "Turn and run away" released on Warner Bros. Records, ever since he has been one of the real heroes and driving forces for unadulterated underground house music. Over the years, he has produced over 500 records (many of them are all-time NYC/New Jersey house music classics), and he has been running his own well-respected record labels Godltone Records and Next Moov Records. Earlier this year he launched Body N’Deep Records, after a couple of highly acclaimed single releases he is about to drop his mind-blowing full length album "Timeless" which includes not less than twelve brand new superb productions oozing with his incomparable truly ingenious house music sound; unquestionably this album loaded with nothing but pure authentic underground house music goodness is by no means to be missed.
Album Review: Various "Rhemi Mix Sessions Vol 1 - DJ Spen" (Rhemi Music Promo)
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It all started in summer of 2013 when the dynamic duo of Neil Pierce and Ziggy Funk, collectively known as Rhemi, launched their Rhemi Music label with the marvelous "Call on me" by Fanatix which features Sara Devine and Sterling Ensemble. Now, a good five years later, the label celebrates its fiftieth release with a dazzling compilation of some of the best and most memorable tracks from its immaculate back catalogue, with the mighty DJ Spen contributing a scintillating continuous mix. The cherry on top is the brand new and exclusive truly stunning DJ Spen & Michele Chiavarini remix of "Diamond" by Rhemi featuring HanLei.
Pick of the Week: Phil Hooton featuring Biblical Jones "Everlasting" (Face the Bass Records Promo)
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We welcome renowned DJ/producer Phil Hooton back to Spirit of House with "Everlasting", a phenomenal and absolutely breathtaking production having timeless written all over. Indisputably, this uplifting verily soulful jewel featuring the one-of-a-kind deeply felt powerhouse vocals of Biblical Jones, grandiose jazzed-up keys and heavenly chords over an enthralling old school inspired rich organic musical backing is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more... By all means one of our favorite releases this year.