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This week we proudly bring you another fully loaded update - enjoy... !!
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The next chapter in the highly acclaimed "House Masters" series look at the illustrious career of Dave Lee, one of the ancestors of the UK dance scene best known under the pseudonym Joey Negro, yet he has recorded countless classics under a plethora of other monikers as well: Akabu, Doug Willis, The Sunburst Band, Jakatta, Raven Maize, Sessomatto, Z Factor... Undoubtedly, Dave Lee has become one of the most prolific and versatile producers in the world of dance music during his unequaled career which spans over more than three decades, and he was on the forefront of artists to incorporate disco samples into house music.From the live disco and boogie of The Sunburst Band to the unique funk-fueled grooves of Joey Negro, this compilation is a personally compiled curation of his greatest records from a catalogue that spans every corner of house music. As well as genre-defining original productions, a selection of seminal remixes is included as well. This highly recommended truly essential retrospective will be available on 2xCD and digital formats (includes twelve bonus tracks) in early 2015.
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Up and rising South African artist 4Matiq (Gerald Kenosi) truly blesses us with "Sleepless", a deeper than deep utterly mesmerizing afro-deep jewel using spell binding rhythms as playground for tempting spoken word vocals by 4matiq himself and for heavenly keys and chords. In other words, a timeless slice of deep house guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... On top of the outstanding original version, the package includes absolutely breathtaking truly eclectic remixes from Khenzo-Lee, Nteeze & Andy, Doc Link, Luka, Blaq Bone Bushy and Ethniquefusion, with the genres raging from deep house over afro house and classic house to nu-jazz and broken beat. By no means to be missed...
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South Africa's Stones & Bones team up with LT Adams for "This moment" - and what a musical treat this is... The original version is smooth as silk, with deep'n'gentle yet thrilling rhythms leading the way for LT Adams fabulous emotive vocals and enchanting keys and chords. The remixes courtesy of C-Major, Black Afrikan Rythem and Kojo Akusa take the song to a whole new level, keeping the vibe deep and soulful yet giving you plenty of choices to work the floor at any given moment of the night. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the masterly crafted "This moment" by Stones & Bones and singer LT Adams is highly recommended to any lover of deep and soulful house music.
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Truly eclectic yet keeping things sweet soulful - enjoy this weeks update...
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This mind-blowing truly phenomenal and seminal compilation is inspired by the online music show of he same name by Peng Africa's own Mthulisi Patrick. Similar to the show, the album showcases the many different shades of house music the motherland has to offer, introducing the world to established and up and rising artists such as Cafrodeep, ZuluMafia, Cooperman, Deep City Central, Deepconsoul, DeepIllusion, Djeme Monks, Otis Ngwabi, Deuce Concept, Klassmates, Sphelele, Lemon & Herb, Baba Maqhinga, Nova M, Oetry, Ivy. Whether you're into afro-deep, ancestral soul or soulful house, it can all be found on this truly chameleonic compilation. Highly recommended.
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KingStreet Records tack us way back in time, back to the early 90's when house music was blossoming and labels like KingStreet, NiteGrooves, Strictly Rhythms, Nervous, Bottom Line and many more were ruling the dance floors. This truly amazing timeless collection of unforgettable classics from the unrivaled KingStreet vault features not less than eighteen tunes originally released from 1993 to 1995, featuring an illustrious list of artists such as Kerri Chandler, Tears of Velva, Pal Joey, JoVonn, Deep Zone (Mike Delgado & Matthias Heilbronn), UrbanSoul, Sublevel, Dimitri from Paris, Carolyn Harding Blaze, Althea McQueen, Charvoni, 95 North, Lynn Lockamy, Mood II Swing, Johnny Dangerous, Mentalinstrum and more... What a joyous journey back in time...
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The masterly crafted "Just like love" by classically trained violinist Chieko Kinbara and keyboardist/vocalist/producer Josh Milan returns in previously unreleased remixes by legendary DJ/producer Louie Vega. To make it short, Louie Vega takes this fabulous timeless soulful jewel to a whole new level, combining Chieko Kinbara's grandiose violin solos and Josh Milan's inimitable sensual vocals with gentle yet spell binding percussive rhythms and illustrious keys - the result is truly breathtaking and guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... Also included are the 'EOL Soulfurito Mix' and 'Club Mix' previously released on Louie Vega's own label Vega Records. By no means to be missed...
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"Dane for life" was originally released on Kenny Bobien's legendary truly outstanding album "Blessed" (released through SoundMen on Wax Records in 2000), later in 2001 remixes by Little Big Bee and Kenny Carpenter followed on 12" single. Now SoundMen on Wax Records grace us with a jaw-dropping truly gigantic and eclectic package of new interpretations from the likes of Kenny Carpenter, Scott Diaz, Same Dee, Kikko Esse, Latest Craze and Maminstrumental all adding their distinctive soulful/deep touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. Unlike with many other release loaded with tons of remixes, we love and and every version included here...
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Once again we bring you only the very best in soulful house music... enjoy !!
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The next release on Tribe Records will be the magnificent "See the light" by Manoo, a truly glorious production oozing with an awe-inspiring mesmerizing vibe created by deeper than deep utterly spell binding rhythms, tantalizing atmospheric synth melodies and the unmistakable seductive vocals of songstress Natasha Watts - in other words, this is Manoo at his best. South Africa's Infinite Boys keep the vibe deep and enticing on their jaw-dropping afrotastic rework laced with infectious afro-deep rhythms and ethereal melodies.
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To cut a long story short, We Go Deep Records truly bless us with "Can't say goodbye", a phenomenal slice of soulful house music produced by renowned South African DJ/producer Keys Snow having timeless written all over. This fabulous soul oozing gem features the incomparable heartfelt vocals of RootedSoul, Morzaaq defVillage and Alexander James alongside illustrious keys and chords over deep'n'thrilling yet soothing rhythms, altogether spreading an entrancing feel guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more.