In the Spotlight: Deepconsoul & Vuyisile Hlwengu featuring Mimie "Umuntu wam" (Soulstice Music Promo)
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- Written by Mike Fossati
In April of last year, we were celebrating Deepconsoul's preeminent album "Crossover", now Soulstice Music licensed "Umuntu wam" (one of the standout tracks on the album) to give it a proper single release complete with stunning remixes. Undeniably, the verily soulful "Umuntu wam" is an expertly crafted collaboration with Vuyisile Hlwengu (Audiology) which features the amazing vocal stylings of Mimie and illustrious dreamy keys over a spell organic backdrop. The cherry on top are the downright jaw-dropping interpretations by Sean Ali & Munk Julious and N'Dinga Gaba adding their beloved signature touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version...
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