Solid Ground bless us with the marvelous "Keep on" by Deep & Soul Project (Carlos Vargas & Jair Deodato) which features the vocal talents of Danny. The original version (featured on the labels "Summer Sampler 2011" reviewed back in July) is a timeless old-school flavored affair featuring a masterly orchestration and sublime vocals by Danny over a captivating funk drenched backing. The legendary John Morales takes on the song, and what shall we say... His eternal interpretations are sheer musical bliss, staying true to the original while oozing with his signature touch - true musicianship. Not to forget to mention Sole Essential's delectable 'Winter Breeze Mix' giving the track a mesmerizing deep feel.

D-Reflection makes his debut on Stimulated Soul with "Hard to get", an uplifting sun drenched production featuring passionate vocals by Irma van Pamelen, lovely guitar solos and warm keys over a smooth yet fiery funked-up backdrop. His 'Summer Reflection' version somewhat relaxes the vibe and puts the guitar center stage to intensify the summery feel, while Richard Earnshaw injects his trademark bumpin' sound to turn the track into a peak time favorite. Last but not least, Stewart McCarthy takes us back in time with his remix influenced by the classic Detroit house sound.

Almost two years passed since we've heard last from Camio Records, but now they are back stronger than ever with this gem by label head Jonny Montana and house diva Dawn Williams who pull out all the stops on the paramount "I choose me". This marvelous song features incredible keys and organ play by Jonny Montana and Bennett Holland alongside an outstanding vocal performance by Dawn Williams (we have to admit we just can't get enough of her powerful yet emotive voice) over a smooth backing that wows with the beloved organic sound Jonny Montana is famous for. There is not only the vocal version but also two fantastic dubs (for the purists, all of the tree are available as instrumentals as well).

Ralf GUM and his GoGo Music label continue to inspire us with their latest offering which is sheer musical bliss. "Inside of me" by up and rising singer/multi-instrumentalist Ree Morris is a wonderful song featuring heartfelt vocals alongside a masterly orchestration in the original version. Ralf GUM contributes a beautifully crafted version which fuses a multeity of influences, with the result being a timeless slice of music. Rocco delivers a classic interpretation which features a grand piano by Francois A over an infectious yet smooth backdrop, while the Hood Natives grace us with their deep rendition oozing with a delicious laidback afro soul feel. Last but not least, DJ Christos serves a gorgeously deep and melodious version.

Italy's DaSouL and Fabry Diglio are back with "Day and nite", a delectable deep house production featuring superb vocals and spoken word poetry by Gretchen Rhodes and lush keys by Dave Esposito over contaminous rhythms. Beside the original mixes (vocal, instrumental and a mesmerizing dub), the package includes an incredible selection of remixes. Mad Boss contributes an energetic yet melodious and soulful workout, while Marasco takes us back in time with his old-school flavored rework. N'Dinga Gaba serves a deep rendition filled with thrilling keys. Finally, we have Stephen Rigmaiden who takes the track to deepest grounds on his hypnotizing version laced with celestial melodies. A future underground classic sure to set the floors ablaze.

There ain't no stoppin' of soulful house music coming from South Africa... This three track EP releases through Soul'O Music is courtesy of up and rising producers Sobz and SoulPoizen. Sobz contributes two tracks to the package, with both "Memeza" and "Ndibiza kuwe" being on a truly deep spiritual deep, using contaminous afro-native rhythms as playground for hypnotizing melodies and traditional vocals chants, with the latter further intensifying the feel by adding relentless tribal elements. "Electric moods" by SoulPoizen is somewhat more relaxed yet it is refreshingly deep and infectious and oozes with a afrolicious melodies.

A couple of weeks ago we've been celebrating the sampler with the words "We don't think there is a better way to showcase Nick Moss' (aka Groove Assassin) versatility and ingenuity..." Now the full compilation is here, featuring 23 individual tracks and an eighty minute continuous mix that is best described as a masterly crafted mix oozing with soul and infectious rhythms from beginning to the end, fusing peak time bangers, deep tech-house anthems and soulful blissfulness into a unique journey through house music as only a "groove assassin" can deliver. If you never had the chance to experience one of his memorable DJ sets live, make no mistake and get your hands on this release, turn down the lights, pump up the volume and let the music take control...