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With "Tonight", South African producers Deep Xcape and songstress Mpho Masillo present a timeless soulful gem guaranteed to send shivers down your spine as gentle yet lively rhythms serve as playground for grandiose keys, phantasmagorical chords and the phenomenal heartfelt vocals of Mpho. The glamorous original version on its own deserves the Pick of the Week spot, yet the release comes complete with breathtaking remixes from the likes of Dirty Harry, Jonny Montana, Distant People, Monodeluxe and DJ Funky T taking the song to the next level, all keeping the vibe soulful and exhilarating yet adding their signature touch. In other words, the masterly "Tonight" by Deep Xcape and Mpho is by no means to be missed...
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Right in time for summer, "Let go" by Frederico D'Alessio and Gwen Hunter, one of the standout tracks from the seminal "Unity through Sound Volume 1" EP released back in October of last year, is getting a full single release complete with stunning remixes. The original is an exhilarating slice of sun drenched goodness built around a spell binding organic backdrop, grand jazzy saxophone, sweet guitars, illustrious keys and Gwen Hunter's intriguing vocals. South Africa's FrenzyDreamz contribute both a tantalizing afrotastic workout and an entrancing old skool inspired deeper version, and finally Masaki Morii drops a glittering deepalicious interpretation oozing with glamorous melodies.
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From soulful to afro deep, we've got it all this week - enjoy !!
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In September of last year, London based multi-instrumentalist Michele Chiavarini together with vocalist Pete Simpson blessed us with the lively "Staring at the sun", a dazzling sun drenched and undoubtedly masterly orchestrated soul infused gem, not to forget to mention Pete Simpson's one-of-a-kind sultry vocals. Now this iconic and truly timeless jewel returns in a jaw-dropping remix package, with Michele Chiavarini himself contributing an incredible uber soulful re-imagination guaranteed to make you yearn for more, then we have Italian DJ/producer Sandro Serra who drops a pair of mind-blowing deepened remixes giving the song an enticing feel sure to send the floor into a frenzy.
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What we have here is a phenomenal soul infused production courtesy of Soulplate and US songstress Noelle Barbera whose "Life in the big city" is nothing short of sheer musical bliss, with a smooth'n'organic funk soaked backdrop leading the way for lush chords and Noelle's beautiful bittersweet vocals. Junior White is on remix duty, delivering an epic eleven minute long rework laced with grand jazzy keys, illustrious chords and thrilling rhythms - undoubtedly this marvelous remix will take over dance floors globally... Lastly, there is the utterly infectious funked-up 'ReDub' by Soulplate coming complete with a killer saxophone by Trav 'saXingh' Panesar.
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While there are not to many soulful vocal cuts this weeks, there is lots to discover in other genres... enjoy !!
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When we first heard about this project, we couldn't wait to get our hands on a promo copy. Finally beginning of this week the wait was over, and ever since we've been listening to the wonderful music that can be found on this breathtaking album. A total of eight individual songs are included, and as a bonus you get excellent remixes by Tony Jesus and Mr Boogie & Creso of one of the standout tracks. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, "Reflections" by South Africa's Deepconsoul is nothing short of phenomenal, with the inimitable emotive vocals of man of the moment Darian Crouse being accompanied by a masterly orchestration which includes glamorous keys, lush chords, grandiose saxophone and captivating afro-deep rhythms. We truly fell in love with this album with the very first listen, make no mistake and don't miss out on this masterpiece.
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It has taken a while, but finally our favorite song from Ralf GUM's ingenious and seminal third artist album "In the city" is getting a full single release, complete with a superb remix by the incredible AtJazz. In case you were wondering, we are talking about the song that gave birth to the album's final title and features the one and only iconic South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela. The paramount "In the city" was produced by Ralf GUM together with Phil Kullmann (aka Raw Artistic Soul), with utterly infectious afro-deep rhythms leading the way for tantalizing keys and Hugh Masekela's one-of-a-kind inspiring vocals and trumpet play - in other words, a timeless slice of soulful heaven guaranteed to make you yearn for more. The remix is courtesy of AtJazz who blesses us with a mind-blowing re-imagination oozing with his unparalleled truly mesmerizing deep atmospheric sound.
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In February of this year, we were celebrating the marvelous "Thankful" EP by Simon 'Schoolboy' Phillips and songstress Cheryl Lee which features seven masterly crafted productions ranging from breathtaking street soul to timeless soulful house, now the title song has been remixed by legendary DJ/producer Kenny Carpenter whose jaw-dropping interpretation is simply fabulous, with Cheryl Lee's beautiful haunting vocals being combined with illustrious jazzy keys, a classy organ and a gentle yet thrilling organic backdrop. Simon 'Schoolboy' Phillips contributes a gorgeous retouch which keeps the spirit of the original alive yet intensifies the vibe with a more energetic bassline groove.
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This weeks update is as hot as it gets - enjoy !!
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Italy's Kikko Esse (Michele Sodano) and Klaide (Turino Vincenzo) join forces with vocalist CT Martin (Christopher Taylor) for "My angel" - in a nutshell, this is a timeless soulful masterpiece coming complete with fabulous remixes. To break it down for you, the original version is a summery uplifting affair combining CT Martin's sultry vocals with grand piano, classic strings and a gently stompin funked-up backdrop. Mark Di Meo takes the song to the next level on his marvelous jazz infused truly soulful interpretation, Klaide together with Michele Lamparell serves an utterly hypnotizing deep slightly dark underground-esque rework, and finally Emanuele Del Carmine drops a super smooth rendition laced with a glorious organ.
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South Africa's Brendan Davids, better known under the Mr Boogie moniker, makes his debut on 4th Quarter Music with the jaw-dropping "African souls" EP loaded with three wonderful soulful gems. First up is "Possessed" where he teams up with San Diano to deliver a thrilling slice of afro deepness laced with heavenly melodies and deeply felt vocals of Jrome Andre. Next are two collaborations with Wily Hird: "Nothing without him" an entrancing afro-deep affair oozing with the beautiful haunting vocals of Wil B, sublime jazzy keys and luscious chords, and "You're always there" a slick deep laidback bar groove layered with Darian Crouse's inimitable emotive vocals and seductive melodies.