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The latest installment in the critically acclaimed "House Masters" series welcomes Todd Terry to the illustrious list of pioneering and innovative house music artists (previously featured in the series were Masters at Work, Frankie Knuckles, Dennis Ferrer, Joey Negro and Heller & Farley to name just a few). This retrospective features early underground tracks such as "A day in the life", "Can you party", "Weekend" and "Bango (to the batmobile)", his classic freestyle cuts "Alright alright" and "Dum dum cry" released under the Masters at Work name which was later brought to stardom by Louie Vega and Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales, some of his most famous remixes such as "Missing" by Everything but the Girl or "I'm gonna get you" by Bizarre Inc., global crossover anthems such as "Keep on jumpin'" and "Something goin' on", classic cuts released under different aliases such as Gypsymen, House of Gypsies and Hardhouse, a selection of his more recent work, and much more. In short, "House Masters: Todd Terry" is a testimony to his musical legacy...
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Renowned production duo Rhemi (Neil Pierce & Ziggy Funk) and vocalists Lifford Shillingford and HanLei (Hannah Khemoh & Aleysha 'Lei' Gordon) truly bless us with the masterly crafted "Mask off", a breathtaking duet guaranteed to make you yearn for more... The fabulous sultry vocals by Lifford and HanLei are accompanied by a gentle yet thrilling organic backdrop, illustrious keys and grand piano - undoubtedly "Mask off" is a paramount soulful gem having timeless written all over. Rhemi's signature 'Vox Dub Mix' gives the song an pristine prime time feel, while Q Narongwate contributes a superb laidback an melodious deepened re-imagination.
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Japanese DJ/producer Fuminori Kagajo makes his debut on Kings of Groove Records with the dazzling "Breathe again", a mind-blowing production with deeply pulsating rhythms leading the way for luscious keys and heavenly chords, not to forget to mention the beautiful haunting vocals of Cosmic. Put differently, the superb truly jaw-dropping "Breathe again" is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine...... By no means to be missed. Nuff said.
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We hope you enjoy this weeks selection of the latest in soulful house music as much as we do...
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Dance music legend Victor Simonelli revives his Ebony Soul moniker (remember the 1993 classic "I can hardly wait" releases through Eightball Records?) with the Kevin Fernando co-produced and co-mixed "We got to believe". To cut right to the chase, the utterly exhilarating "We've got to believe" is an unadulterated truly breathtaking slice of old school inspired gospel house music, with a ruthlessly pulsating backdrop leading the way for illustrious keys and killer organ by James Preston and the inspiring truly uplifting gospel tinged lead vocals by Darnell (with background vocals courtesy of The New Life Choir and Adanita Ross). In other words, a soulful gem having timeless written all over...
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End of 2012, Drum Records released the excellent "Wonderland" by Stones & Bones featuring vocalist Diana Lynn, a top-notch afro house production fueled with glorious keys, lovely guitar, sublime saxophone and smooth yet compelling rhythms, not to forget to mention the beautiful sultry vocals of Diana Lynn. Next to the timeless original version, the packages features a fabulous remix by Abicah Soul fueled with enticing melodies and irresistible rhythms, a gorgeous laidback afro-deep rendition by Epitome Resound, and finally a mesmerizing tribal-esque workout by Rhythm Staircase.
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Another extra large update is ready for you this week - enjoy...
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Up and rising songstress Kholi recently singed an album deal with Tribe Records who present her first solo offering "Inner freak" produced by Zepherin Saint. The marvelous "Inner freak" oozes with Zepherin Saint's signature Tribe sound and features a masterly orchestration consisting of illustrious keys, grandiose horn sections, gorgeous flute and spell binding percussive rhythms, not to forget to mention Kholi's paramount emotive vocals. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, "Inner freak" will make you yearn for more...
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House music diva Kathy Brown returns with a fabulous remake of the Norma Jean Bell's house music anthem "Baddest bitch" from 1996 (originally released on Pandamonium and later on F Communications with remixes). Ricky Morrison contributes both a contemporary vocal take that stays true and respectful to the original, and a fired-up dub destined for prime-time play. From David Anthony comes a mesmerizing deep interpretation using a different vocal take that gives the track a pristine underground-esque touch, and finally Soulfuledge delivers a groovey soul infused vocal rendition laced with classic strings, and a raw chunky dub version. A track guaranteed to cast a spell on you...
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We are certain all soulful house music lovers will enjoy this weeks update...
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Ever since 2003, house music diva Carolyn Victorian and legendary DJ/producer DJ Oji have been taking us on an exhilarating musical journey with their stunning collaborations, many of which are considered seminal timeless house music classics and anthems - just think of "Everything U want" from 2005, "Dance the night away" from 2009, or more recently "Can't stop loving you" and "Watch my step". Finally the wait for the long anticipated album is over, featuring some of their finest moments from the past as well as brand new material, with all the songs produced by DJ Oji and all vocals performed by Carolyn Victorian (you might even hear a few vocals by DJ Oji here and there as well). From beginning to the end, this is album is all about the unique and pure sound that characterizes the collaboration of this two exceptional highly renowned artists. Highly recommended.
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Earlier this year, Kyle Kim blessed us with his anthemic rendition of "This is how we do it" (originally recorded by Montell Jordan), now he is back with a breathtaking re-imagination of Stevie Wonder's all time classic "All I do" (from his 1980 album "Hotter than July"). Most definitely, we consider this one of the best interpretations ever of this unforgettable gem, with gentle yet spell binding funktified organic rhythms leading the way for illustrious keys and Sheree Hicks one-of-a-kind deeply felt rendition of the famous lyrics. Label head Luyo contributes a towering, truly elegant and groovy interpretation enriched with a glamorous flute, and last but not least there is the fabulous down-tempo r&b/soul take by Emiliano Marzoli.