In the Spotlight: S3 featuring Paul Smith "Gospel house music" (Souled Out House Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 25 July 2020

Forthcoming to Souled Out House is the verily uplifting "Gospel house music" produce by S3 (George Sykes), a 90's house inspired gospel house anthem with irresistibly stompin' rhythms laying the foundation for the passionate truly amazing sermon-like vocal stylings of Paul Smith, old school piano hooks and ethereal chords. The scintillating remixes courtesy of TheFREEZproject give the track an enticing contemporary feel guaranteed to take over dance floors around the globe by storm.

Reviews July 26, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 25 July 2020

This weeks update is even hotter then the summer weather we can enjoy in Switzerland right now...

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Pick of the Week: Vick Lavender presents D. Millz "There it is" (Sophisticado Recordings 12" Vinyl)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 18 July 2020

This towering soulful jewel produced by Chicago's very own Vick Lavender has been out on vinyl through Sophisticado Recordings for a couple of weeks now, with a full digital release to follow in the coming months (for those without turntables, the 'Radio Edit' is available digitally right now). Without doubt, the timeless "There it is" featuring the unrivaled haunting vocals of D. Millz (David Miller), sublime jazzed-up keys and heavenly chords over a smooth yet intriguing rich organic musical backing is sure to make you yearn for more... Grab your copy before record stores are running out of stock...

In the Spotlight: Ed Ramsey "Love letter to music" (POJI Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 18 July 2020

Watch out for the grandiose "Love letter to music" by Ed Ramsey available now on POJI Records. The original version produced by Leandro P. is top-notch soulful house music, featuring the unmistakable vocals and spoken words of Ed Ramsey alongside bodacious keys and organ over a compelling organic musical backing. DJ Oji contributes a downright fabulous remix, adding his beloved magical touch to take the track to a whole different level. By no means to be missed...

Reviews July 19, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 18 July 2020

Another jam-packed update with the latest and greatest in vocal soullful/afro house music awaits you... enjoy !!

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Album Review: Thommy Davis "Mr Davis" (Quantize Recordings Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 11 July 2020

A true pioneer and innovator in house music, Baltimore's Thommy Davis has been contributing to the scene for more than forty years (for those who don't know, he is one of the founding member of legendary The Basement Boys). Now he is about to bless us with "Mr Davis" an absolutely breathtaking collection of his recent productions and remixes, with eight brand new exclusive songs included that span from glittering disco to deep and soulful house grooves. The album features collaborations and remixes with an illustrious list of artists including Tasha LaRae, Sheila Ford, Richard Burton, Tracy Hamlin, Barbara Tucker, Alexix P. Suter, Dana Weaver, Brutha Basil, Randy Roberts and Aaron K. Gray, not to forget to mention fellow producers DJ Spen, Gary Hudgins, John Morales and Neal Conway. Amongst the new exclusive songs, there are several stunning cover versions to be found: Karen Young's "Hot shot", The O'Jays' "Darlin' darlin' baby (sweet and tender love)", Rene & Angela's "I love you more", 2 Puerto Ricans, A Blackman and A Dominican's "Do it properly" and Jomanda's "Make my body rock".

Pick of the Week: Melba Moore "Just doing me" (Mirror Ball Recordings Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 11 July 2020

Legendary American singer Melba  Moore returns to the dance floor with the Terry Hunter and George Pettus produced "Just doing me", a phenomenal slice of classic disco/boogie inspired dance floor bliss by no means to be missed. The downright enthralling "Just doing me" is a masterly orchestrated trip down memory lane, with Melba Moore's unmatched haunting vocals accompanied by sumptuous keys, grand horn section, lovely guitars and a spell binding funk soaked musical backing. Undeniably, "Just doing me" will make you yearn for more...

In the Spotlight: Blaze presents UDAUFL featuring Joi Cardwell "Be yourself" (Manoo Remix)(KIngStreet Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 11 July 2020

In 2003, Blaze launched their seminal Underground Dance Artists United For Life (UDAUFL) project whose first release was the towering "Be yourself" featuring inspirational lead vocals by legendary Joi Cardwell. The song has been remixed numerous times over the years, forthcoming are this jaw-dropping uber soulful yet intriguing interpretations by Manoo who combines the memorable vocals with organic afro influenced rhythms, enchanting galactical pads and gorgeous flute. Next tot the vocal and instrumental versions, the package includes the superb 'Dubflute Remix' putting the flute center-stage.