In the Spotlight: Elbert Phillips & Andre Espeut "You should see me now" (Plastik People Digital Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 26 December 2020

Chicago's own Elbert Phillips teams up with singer/songwriter Andre Espeut for "You should see me now", an eminent soulful production guaranteed to cast a spell on you through Andre Espeut's one-of-a-kind tempting vocals, luxurious keys, heavenly pads and irresistibly groovin' rhythms. Not to forget to mention the superb remixes by Andrew Emil who contributes a warm organic interpretation oozing with a dreamy vibe, and David Lyn who serves an uber cool unquestionably intriguing instrumental edit of the original sure to send the dancers into a frenzy...

Reviews December 27, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 26 December 2020

The final update for 2020 is here, with some amazing soulful releases to watch out for. We will be back with the next update on January 2, 2021.

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No update this weekend

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 19 December 2020

As this has been a slow week with few quality releases, no update will be published this weekend. We will be back sometime next week with the final update for 2020.

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Mike Fossati

Pick of the Week: Matt Early & Lee Jeffries featuring Will Bee "Love is growing deeper" (Lockdown Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 12 December 2020

We proudly present "Love is growing deeper", the towering debut release for Lockdown Records, a brand new label founded by Lee Jeffries and Matt Early. To make it short, "Love is growing deeper" is a masterly orchestrated, truly phenomenal soul/funk/disco influenced house track featuring the incredible haunting vocals of Will Bee sure to send shivers down your spine. The remixes are courtesy of DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins who deliver a classy funked-up rendition, Opolopo who contributes an intriguing boogie inspired interpretation, and Ray Hurley who drops a mesmerizing UK-Garage'y dub. There is more as OneOhOne serve a catchy prime-time favorite, and Brevil goes deep'n'dark on his techy rework.

In the Spotlight: Derrick Givens "Destiny" (Aqua Sol Recordings Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 12 December 2020

Out soon on Aqua Sol Recordings is the paramount "Destiny" produced by legendary Moise 'Big Moses' LaPorte and performed in grand style by Derrick Givens. Without doubt, "Destiny" which features Derrick Givens fabulous deep-rooted vocals alongside sumptuous jazzed-up keys and heavenly chords over a rich organic musical backing is a timeless soulful jewel guaranteed to make you yearn for more...

Reviews December 13, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 12 December 2020

Only the very best in vocal soulful house music made the cut for this week's update... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: DJ Fudge & Ezel featuring Mani Hoffman "Call my name" (Ezel Remixes)(Bayacou Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 05 December 2020

Back in spring 2012, Tejal Records released the wonderful "Call my name" produced by DJ Fudge and Ezel, with the lyrics performed in grand style by Mani Hoffman. Now we are blessed with a truly paramount, verily soulful yet intriguing interpretation by Ezel who combines Mani Hoffman's unmistakable deep-rooted vocals with sumptuous keys, sweet guitars and a smooth organic musical backing. Simply put, a timeless soulful gem not to be missed...

In the Spotlight: Antonio Deep Scarano, Cole Naima, S. Oppio featuring James Germain "Escalier bouba" (Quantize Recordings Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 05 December 2020

Make sure you don't miss out on the ingenious "Escalier bouba" by Antonio Deep Scarano, Cole Naima and S. Oppio which features the fabulous vocals of Haitian singer James Germain. Indisputably, "Escalier bouba" is expertly crafted and uses gentle yet enthralling organic rhythms as foundation for James Germain's unrivaled vocal stylings and entrancing melodies. The cherry on top are the stunning remixes: First up we have Tony Loreto who contributes a downright hypnotizing afro-tech rework, Pietro Nicosia who serves a masterly orchestrated sun drenched interpretation, and finally TSOS (The Scientists of Sound) who deliver a relentlessly pulsating afro house workout destined for prime-time play.