Pick of the Week: Kelvin Sylvester & Brutha Basil "Bedroom DJ Part 2" (Richard Earnshaw Inner Spirit Remixes)(Brukel Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 05 September 2020

Boston soulful house maestro Kelvin Sylvester and DJ/producer/spoken word artist Brutha Basil launch their brand new label Brukel Music in proper style with the long awaited Richard Earnshaw remixes of their club smash "Bedroom DJ". Indisputably, these downright enthralling remixes by Richard Earnshaw using a smooth yet spell binding rich organic musical backing as playground for Brutha Basil's unrivaled spoken word poetry, mellifluous background vocals by Natasha Watts and bodacious keys are guaranteed to cast a spell on you...

In the Spotlight: Deejay Cup & Slotta featuring Mvelo "Happiness" (Remixes)(New Life Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 05 September 2020

Originally released in November of last year, the Deejay Cup and Slotta produced "Happiness" featuring the unmistakable emotive vocals of Mvelo is about to returns in a dazzling truly eclectic selection of remixes by the likes of DJ Czar, Gruv Basement, Mazimba, Parcel SWZ and Slotta all adding their landmark soulful/deep touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version...

Reviews September 6, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 05 September 2020

With the summer coming to an end soon, we keep the heat on with a packed update... enjoy !!

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Album Review: Various "soWHAT Afro Sessions Vol. 1" (soWHAT Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 29 August 2020

South African based boutique record label soWHAT Records have just launched their brand new "soWHAT Afro Sessions" compilation series, with the inaugural edition featuring a downright eclectic and mind-boggling selection of twelve vocal based productions handpicked from the labels vault. The list of featured artists is truly illustrious and includes the likes of UPZ, Black Coffee, Cuebur, Abicah Soul, Black Motion, N'Dinga Gaba, Rancido, Stephanie Cooke, Harrison Crump, Mani Hoffman, Qness, P.M Project, Sandy Spady, Fynite and more. Don't miss out on this dope compilation.

Pick of the Week: MF Robots "Happy song" (Remixes)(BBE Music Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 29 August 2020

"Happy song", the first single taken from MF Robots (Music For Robots aka drummer Jan Kincaid and vocalist Dawn Joseph, both formerly with The Brand New Heavies) forthcoming album "Break the wall", returns in a stellar remix package not to be missed. First up we have the extended version of this uplifting and timeless soul/funk gem which lets Dawn Joseph's unrivaled sultry vocals, jazz-tinged chords, classy horns and vibrant rhythm section shine in full glory. The remixes are courtesy of Kenny Dope who drops a fabulous sun drenched interpretation laced with sumptuous keys, funky horn stabs and enthralling rhythms, and Kaidi Tatham & Daz-I-Kue whose beautiful laidback broken beat flavored rendition of the song is truly outstanding.

In the Spotlight: Neapolitan Soul & Luciano Gioia featuring Kia Stewart "If I were your woman" (Neapolitan Soul Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 29 August 2020

Neapolitan Soul Records bless us with "If I were your woman" by Neapolitan Soul and Luciano Gioia, a paramount soulful production featuring the unmatched deep-rooted vocals of Kia Stewart alongside luxurious keys, heavenly pads and a smooth yet spell binding organic musical backing. Without doubt, this timeless soulful gem is will send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more...

Reviews August 30, 2020

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 29 August 2020

A truly varied update with the latest in vocal soulful/afro house music awaits you... enjoy !!

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Album Review: Namy "Colors of the universe" (KingStreet Records Promo)

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Written by Mike Fossati

Created: 22 August 2020

In fall of 2011, DJ/producer Namy made his debut on KingStreet Records with the grandiose "There she stands" featuring the one and only Monday Michiru on vocals. Ever since, the Japaneses purveyor of soul, funk, disco and house has been blessing us with his fabulous soulful sounds and many timeless collaborations with the likes of Barbara Tucker, Tracy Hamlin, Kathy Brown, Joi Cardwell, Stephanie Mills, Marc Evans and Josh Milan to name just a few. This truly paramount retrospective of Namy's work features two brand new remixes by Manoo of "There she stands" and by FNX Omar of "Reset" alongside seventeen previously released remixes from the likes Danny Krivit, DJ Spen, Director's Cut, DJ Fudge, Opolopo, Frankie Feliciano, N'Dinga Gaba, Terry Hunter, DJ Meme, Josh Milan, Michele Chiavarini, Booker T and many more.