Pick of the Week: DJ Meme featuring Gabriela Riley "Dancer" (Memix Recordings Promo)
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Back in 1979, Italian/Canadian electronic Disco don Gino Soccio released the epic "Dancer" which took over dance floors by storm, now forty years later Brazilian maestro DJ Meme breathes new life into this bonafide dance music anthem with a mind-boggling contemporary re-imagination. Indisputably, his mighty disco house interpretation oozing with the beautiful enticing vocals of Gabriela Riley, funky guitars, sublime horns, luscious keys and inexorably pulsating rhythms will send the dancers into a frenzy... Not to forget the ultra-fierce cosmic dub included in the package.
The original version of "Claudette" featuring the second to none sultry vocals of Monique Bingham (taken from Ralf GUM's critically acclaimed fourth studio album "Progressions") has been one of the most played tracks at this years Winter Music Conference in Miami, after blessing us with towering Terry Hunter interpretations last week GoGo Music present the Ralf GUM and Jimpster mixes: Next to an extended version and radio edits, Ralf GUM delivers a verily mesmerizing dub rework, while Jimpster adds his trademark deep tantalizing sound, delivering cutting-edge vocal and dub re-imaginations.
Nothing but the best and latest in soulful house music awaits you this week... enjoy !!
South African ensemble Deepconsoul are back with the absolutely preeminent album "Crossover" which follows in the footsteps of the equally brilliant predecessors "Intuition", "Healing time" and "Soul factory". This mammoth twenty track long player features collaborations with well-respected artists including DJ Myazisto, SoulVista, Aiyon, Cosmiq, Dindy, Mthandazo, Mthandazo Gatya, Nedza, Vuyo Dunge, Audiology, PJ Augustyn, KB, Mimie, MluMakeys, Giga, Shazmicsoul, Chanelle, Tapes and Ashley Kings alongside mind-blowing Deepconsoul remixes of "Tlhakana tlhogo" by Chromaticsoul featuring Decency, "Real love" by Chromaticsoul featuring Komplexity, " All I want" by DJ Expectise & MluMakeys & Jay Sax featuring Komplexity, "Cannot escape" by DJ Laschem & Jay Sax featuring Decency and "Better future" by MluMakeys featuring Decency. Indisputably, the expertly crafted "Crossover" is another masterpiece by Deepconsoul not to be missed.
New York dance music legend Timmy Regisford presents his highly anticipated power-packed album "7PM" which features collaborations with celebrated vocalists Tiger Wilson, Felicia Graham and Arnold Jarvis. The album is loaded with not less than seventeen tracks destined to take over dance floors around the globe; next to twelve brand new tracks his previous hit singles "1000 roses", "Falling in love", "7pm", "Budea" and "Mia's journey" are included. Unquestionably, Timmy Regisford delivers some of his most innovative productions to date, creatively joining the dots between deep, soulful, jazzy and organic afro vibes on this paramount album.
By no means to be missed is the downright fabulous "I am" (taken from the forthcoming EP "PureFormEssence") produced by Emmaculate and written and performed in grand style by Jon Pierce to be released through renowned T's Box Records in the coming days. To make it short, this timeless soulful jewel oozing with the unrivaled deeply rooted vocals of Jon Pierce, illustrious jazzy keys, heavenly chords and smooth yet spell binding rhythms will send shivers down your spine... Not for forget to mention the verily mesmerizing dub sure to send the dancers into a frenzy.
The original version of "Claudette" featuring the second to none sultry vocals of Monique Bingham (taken from Ralf GUM's critically acclaimed fourth studio album "Progressions") has been one of the most played tracks at this years Winter Music Conference in Miami, now GoGo Music present towering remixes by Terry Hunter. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the Chicago soulful house music legend truly blesses us with his classic uber soulful yet enthralling interpretation laced with grand jazzed-up keys, celestial chords and thrilling rhythms. Essential.
The marvelous "Time to change" by Swiss DJ/producer Steven Stone and esteemed vocalist Pete Simpson (originally released in summer of 2017) returns in a masterly orchestrated truly awe-inspiring remix by Mark Di Meo sure to stand the test of time. In short, Mark Di Meo's beautiful sun drenched interpretation with a smooth organic musical backing leading the way for dreamful keys, magnificent guitar and Pete Simpson's one-of-a-kind heartfelt vocals is sure to make you yearn for more...