In the Spotlight: Distant People & Kholi "Greater" (TR Records Promo)
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Distant People aka DJ/producer Joey Silvero returns to TR Records with "Greater", to cut a long story short this phantasmagorical truly soulful production using deep'n'smooth yet verily spell binding rhythms as foundation for glorious jazzy keys by Brian Thame and the paramount passionate vocals of South African songstress Kholi is guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Next to the vocal version, the single features an instrumental and pumped-up dub sure to send the dancers into a frenzy.
Reviews April 8, 2018
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Enjoy this weeks freshly squeezed update with latest and best in soulful house music...
Album Review: Paris Cesvette "Celestial (my journey among stars)" (Groove Odyssey Promo)
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Beyond the shadow of a doubt, musician/producer/DJ Paris Cesvette has been pulling out all the stops on her phenomenal absolutely mind-boggling and truly ingenious debut album "Celestial (my journey among stars)" which features an illustrious list of guest artists, namely Will Downing, Mikie Blak (AudioDope), TL Cross, Dawn Tallman, Omar, Darryl Walker, Josh Milan, Mike City, Junior Giscombe, Robert Carvalho and Brutha Basil. Each of the featured songs oozing with Paris Cesvette's landmark neo soul and smooth influenced sound is masterly orchestrated and guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. Indisputably,"Celestial (my journey among stars)" will stand the test of time. By no means to be missed.
Pick of the Week: Vanco "Reflections EP" (Afrocentric Records Promo)
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Coming soon to Afrocentric Records is the paramount "Reflections EP" by South African DJ/producer Vanco which includes two equally fabulous afro house collaborations with vocalists Njabulo Seh on "Lutho" and Thandi Draai on "Walls". The utterly enticing "Lutho" fuses the amazing deep-rooted vocals of Njabulo Seh with celestial synth melodies and downright enthralling rhythms, while "Walls" is verily hypnotizing and features the fantastic haunting vocals of Thandi Draai alongside enchanting synthscapes and inexorable afro-deep rhythms. The icing on the cake are the superb remixes of "Lutho" by John Tejada and of "Walls" by Cory Centric and Pablo Martinez all adding their magical touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
In the Spotlight: Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco featuring Cheryl Porter "Rise up" (Sunflowermusic Records Promo)
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Sunflowermusic Records welcome back singer Cheryl Porter who teams up with Antonello Ferrari and Aldo Bergamasco on the marvelous "Rise up". The compelling 'Meltemi Sole Mix' is an inspiring soul/funk infused production guaranteed to make you yearn for more through the infectious organic backdrop, sumptuous jazzed-up keys and Cheryl Porter's unrivaled gospel tinged powerhouse vocals. The energetic 'Club Mix' oozing with a fervid feel-good vibe is a sure-fire peak time weapon guaranteed to take over dance floors globally by storm.
Reviews April 1, 2018
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Only the very best and latest in soulful/afro house music made the cut for this weeks update... enjoy !!
Album Review: Various "Abstract Latin Vibes Vol. 5" (NiteGrooves Records Promo)
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NiteGrooves Records present the latest volume in their ever-popular "Abstract Latin Vibes" series loaded with not less than twenty-three handpicked tracks from their unrivaled back catalogue. This verily eclectic selection of unforgettable tracks lets you explore the full spectrum latin infused house music has to offer, featuring music from an illustrious list of artists such as Kerri Chandler, Dennis Ferrer, Dimitri from Paris, Rancido, Mateo & Matos, Frankie Feliciano, Ananda Project, Max Marinacci, DJ Fudge, Julius Papp, Bah Samba, Namy, Kiko Navarro, Fuminori Kagajo, Heather Johnson, Mark Di Meo, Peven Everett and many more.
Pick of the Week: MAQman "The 2018 Remixes" (GoGo Music Promo)
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Renowned GoGo Music truly bless us with this phenomenal release by Swiss born (now Vietnam based) DJ/producer MAQman simply entitled "The 2018 Remixes". Undeniably, this splendorous EP oozing with his one-of-a-kind soul/funk/disco infused uber soulful and truly uplifting sound has timeless written all over and is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... The EP features new interpretations of his celebrated songs "I don't see love" and "No better love" as well as the undervalued original version of "Chains" (originally released in 2010 through Paradax Records) all featuring Joseph Junior's incredible vocals, as well MAQman's dazzling rendition of "Our love is a star" by Ralf GUM featuring Jocelyn Mathieu on vocals. By no means to be missed...