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This week we have a fully loaded update with the latest and greatest in soulful house music for you - enjoy !!
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Brian Power is following up his grandiose "SoulHouse Vol. 1" album released at the beginning of the year with paramount four-to-the-floor re-imaginations of Kathy Kosins incredible cover version of the Bill Wither's 1974 classic "Can we pretend" (taken from here newly released album "Uncovered soul"). Kathy Kosins amazing soul/jazz tinged vocal truly shines on these stunning uber soulful yet intriguing interpretations laced with illustrious jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and gentle yet spell binding rhythms. Next to the equally brilliant ' Club Mix' and 'Smooth Mix' the package includes a glamorous chill-out acoustic 'Ocean Mix'.
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Only the very best and latest in soulful/afro house music made this week update - enjoy !!
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Undeniably, Tokyo's thriving music scene has proven to make one of the most sought-after cities in the world for performers. This is especially true for house music aficionados who are the true connoisseurs of the genre,with KingStreet Records being on the forefront of East meeting West dance music collaborations for over two decades and nowhere has it been more evident than on the verily eclectic continental crossover compilation series "Tokyo calling" where artists, producers and remixers come together to blend sounds and styles. The "25 Years Essentials" collection features not less than twenty-five choice cuts fromartists such as Fuminori Kagajo, Stephanie Cooke, Chieko Kinbara, Souldynamic, Monday Michiru, Roland Clark, Satoshi Tomiie, Blaze, Heather Johnson, Satoshi Fumi, Mondo Grosso, P'taah, DJ Hiro, Joe Claussell, Orienta-Rhythm, Dazzle Drums, Tomo Inoue, Hundred Birds, Guri Guri Boys, Namy, Federico d'Alessio and many more.
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Beyond the shadow of a doubt, Ezel has been pulling out all the stops as he blesses us with the ingenious "Let go", a dazzling truly paramount musical collaboration with singer Rebel Layonn hat is special on many levels and will soon be released on Bayacou Records. To cut right to the chase, the uplifting "Let go" is a masterly crafted and orchestrated uber soulful gem having timeless written all over that oozes with magical Caribbean reggae vibes and the unmistakable vocals of Rebel Layonn. Sheer musical bliss...
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Back in January, we introduced you to the splendorous "Afro sun" by Mikki Afflick, an uber melodious and soulful yet tantalizing production with smooth relentlessly thumpin' rhythms leading the way for inebriant dreamful chord progressions and cool vocal sprinkles. The brand new vocal version laced with Jah Rain's inimitable spiritual spoken words takes the song to a whole new level and is by no means to be missed. To be released any day now on Soul Sun Soul Music. But hold on, there's more to it than that... Afro Sun Recordings will be re-launched soon with a jaw-dropping verily mesmerizing afro-tek remix by Mikki Afflick and Abicah Soul that is guaranteed to cast a spell on you through inexorable rhythms and enticing melodies.
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Here we go with this weeks update loaded with the latest and best in soulful house music... enjoy !!
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In September of last year, Stellar Disco Records dropped the breathtaking "Northern light selectionz" EP by Brian Nance which included the standout track "Just be" a marvelous slice of laidback soul infused deepness featuring a grandiose trumpet by Kafele and glamorous vocals by Bes. Two months later, the first part of the "Just be" remixes followed (featuring dope interpretations by Kiko Navarro and Slotta), now part two of the remixes is ready which indisputably is by no means to be missed... Opolopo has been pulling out all the stops and blesses us with an ingenious truly dazzling re-imagination guaranteed to send shivers down your spine, Doug Gomez contributes a paramount uber soulful yet captivating rendition oozing with a gorgeous afro/latin influenced feel, and finally label head hWah delivers an expertly crafted futuristic rework on a mind-blowing truly mesmerizing deep yet soulful tip.
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Undeniably, Double Cheese Records have a sure-fire dance floor weapon in their hands with "U mama ulele" by label head Luyo, Stones & Bones and Greco Soul, a verily lively production using vibrant afrocentric rhythms as foundation for sweet guitars, sublime saxophone, sumptuous keys and the wonderful seductive vocals of Halala. The atmospheric dub version is an utterly hypnotizing stripped down affair sure to cause a stir on the dance floor. Don't sleep on this one...
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Only the very best made it into this weeks update... enjoy !!
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The blazin' hot "House Tree" compilation by UNKNOWN season has been a secret weapon here at Spirit of House for about a month now, the release is only a couple of days away so keep your eyes open. A total of fifteen tracks are included, the list of artists is truly illustrious and includes Brisa, Korsakow & Jack Jenson, Ryoma Takemasa, Crispin J Glover, Satoshi Fumi, Franck Roger, Alton Miller featuring Bantu Sou, Luyo, Pete Moss & Jay Hill, Lars Behrenroth, Iori Wakasa, Yusuke Yamamoto, Chris Coco and Akio Takahashi. This stunning compilation is verily eclectic, taking you on a blissful truly exhilarating journey through the various shades of house music.
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From DJ/producer Zepherin Saint comes an ingenious four-to-the-floor re-imagination of "Skyy (can you feel me)" a wonderful song by Raphael Saadiq (from his 2002 debut artist album "Instant vintage"). Indisputably, Zepherin Saint has been pulling out all the stops and blesses us with jaw-dropping truly paramount uber soulful jewel having timeless written all over, with gentle yet enthralling percussive rhythms leading the way for illustrious keys, celestial chords, lovely guitar and the eminent vocals of Adrianne Archie. The alternate 'Live Mix' gives the song a somewhat more laidback rich organic feel sure to cast a spell on you.