In the Spotlight: Andy Compton & Rogiers "Feel free" (South African Remixes)(Viva Recordings Promo)
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- Written by Mike Fossati
At the beginning of the millennium, Andy Compton (as The Rurals) released two stunning EP's and a full album through Viva Recordings, in late 2016 he returned to the label with the marvelous "Feel free", a timeless slice of utterly soulful deep house oozing with the inimitable haunting vocals of Rogiers. Now this gem is back in superb remixes by Miz-Dee who contributes a verily soulful rendition laced with sublime piano, floaty organ and smoothly groovin' percussive rhythms, and by Lelanga who serves a tantalizing late night interpretation fueled with spacious synth melodies and inexorably pulsating rhythms.
The final update for 2018 is once again fully loaded with the latest in soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!
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