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Monique Bingham "You me world" (Bigga Sounds Records CD Promo)
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"You me world" by house music diva Monique Bingham is a jazz infused homage to the late visionary Malcolm Mclaren featuring Monique Bingham's unmistakable vocals alongside killer jazzy keys by Ethan White and sax by Nadir Simon over a fiery backdrop. The remixes are courtesy of Ralf GUM who gives the track a classy organic touch, Jon Cutler who deepens the vibe for a melodious journey, DJ Christos who serves a groovy afro-deep excursion and last but not least Leighton Moody who contributes a truly soulful old-skool flavored version. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** Daddy Funk Records give us the first vocal anthem of the new year with "Vendetta" by Yohann Levems, a soulful yet infectious production featuring deeply felt vocals by songstress Donna Hidalgo and jazzy keys over a funked-up smoothly stompin' backdrop. The remixes are courtesy of Colin Sales, Dolls Combers, Carlos Vargas and Seb Skalksi all adding their own distinct touch to the track, keeping the vibe soulful from beginning to the end - it is next to impossible to pick a favorite mix as the whole package is pure quality. |
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Yohan Esprada featuring Lorena "L'ebullition d'amour" (Cabana Records CD Promo)
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What a jewel we've got here courtesy of Yohan Esprada and Cabana Records. The old school flavored "L'ebullition d'amour" features sensual vocals of Lorena and glorious keys and chords over a percussively thumpin' groove, altogether creating a mesmeric feel. But it doesn't end here as the the remixes by the likes of Justin Imperiale, Aphreme, Soletek, Fiso da Costa, Yal, Logan Dataspirit and Housadiction cover different grounds to let you enjoy this marvelous song in its full glory. This is sheer musical bliss - essential. |
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DJN Project together with friends John Crockett, Slikk Tim and George Mena bless us with this marvelous Christmas gift, a soulful house interpretation of the The Jacksons' classic "Show you the way to go" (from their 1976 self titled album) which stays truly respectful to the timeless original featuring lead vocals from the one and only Michael Jackson, presented on their brand new label Newav Music. Free download available here. |
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P'Taah "The cosmic laws" / "Fade away" (Street King Records CD Promo)
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Here we've got a masterly double header release by Chris Brann's (Wamdue Project, Ananda Project) brainchild P'Taah, featuring the previously released Silver City remixes of "Fade away" featuring Tiombe Lockhart and "The cosmic laws" featuring Monday Michiru which got reworked by none other than Phil Asher who injects his signature style, bringing the celestial poetry of Monday Michiru to full effect on his soulful yet infectious interpretations. Not to be missed. |
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audioJazz (musician Dirty Turk and engineers Bai-ee and K. Koltz) launch their own label with the massive "Summer City Nights" EP featuring vocals by Yvonne Gage and Diamondancer. First up is the title track featuring Yvonne Gage's distinct vocals, illustrious keys and grand piano over a bass heavy late night groove, followed by the gentle "In the park" featuring sounds of children, luscious chords and jazzy sax over a stompin' backdrop. Last but not least, "Come back to me" features the spoken word poetry of Diamondancer and sensual vocals by Yvonne Gage together with delectable melodies over an intoxicating backing track. A fantastic release not to be missed. |
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Nature Love "You turn me around 2010" (Smooth Agent Records CD Promo)
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Smooth Agent bless us with an incredible collection of remixes taking this wonderful song originally released end of 2006 and featuring deeply felt vocals by Nature Love to the next level. Its really hard to pick a favorite out of these marvelous mixes - whether its Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart's beloved organic jazzy vibes, Pirahnahead's gorgeously deep interpretation with a funky touch, Imaani Brown's deep melodious take built around a smooth percussive groove, Andre Harris' relentless tribal infused heater or Union Effect's (Bruce Rodgers) soul-tech rework, they are all masterfully crafted and full of soul and love for the music. |
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The "Deep Intervention EP" by Eric 'Emuzik' Johnson brought to you by Phuture Sole subsidiary label Phuture Rhythms will take you on a journey to deepest imaginable house territory, with the four included truly versatile tracks spreading a hypnotizing tech-soul feel through their relentless rhythms and delectable melodies. Luscious underground vibes not to be missed by anyone who likes his deep house real and authentic. |
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Montana & Stewart featuring Sofia Rubina "I need U back" (Universe Media CD Promo)
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Two weeks ago, we gave you an exclusive preview of the Dolls Combers remix (an exquisite laidback interpretation oozing with wonderful jazzy keys and melodies) of the first ever original material by Jonny Montana and Craig Stewart titled "I need U back", featuring amazing deeply felt vocals by Sofia Rubina. Finally this week, the original version and D-Reflection mixes landed on our desk. On the original, Jonny Montana and Craig Stewart bless us with their inimitable, beloved organic jazzy sounds - this is sheer musical bliss. Next D-Reflection give the song a deeply groovin' outfit on their remix and combine the vocals with incredible jazzy piano and sax. The vinyl will be released next week, with a digital release including more mixes to follow end of January 2011. |
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In May of this year, Andy Compton released his first solo album titled "Kholofelo", now the time is right for "Kholofelo Remixed" featuring ten masterful remixes from the likes of The Rurals, Stephen Rigmaiden, Da Capo, Molapo 'Darque' Malatji, PM Project, DJ Harris, LIPS, George Maduna & Dumisani, DJ Bazil and Luka. These new interpretations take us on a journey through the deepest spiritual grounds of house and let us explore new genres some are calling "Afro Devon Deep Soul Music". What we've said in our review of the album is applicable here as well: from beginning to the end this diversified album is sheer musical bliss !! An essential purchase. |
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** Blast from the Past ** The year was 1981 when Motown Records released Syreeta's stunning long player "Set my Love in Motion" featuring the timeless "Can't shake your love" which was remixed by Larry Levan for the 12" release. FunkyTownGrooves Records are about to re-release the album including three bonus tracks, amongst them will be an alternate extended mix of "Can't shake your love" by legendary Paradise Garage DJ/remixer Larry Levan. A real delight for all lovers of classic disco/funk/soul. |
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Dawn Tallman "Don't let if fall" (Aqua Sol Records CD Promo)
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Legendary house music diva Dawn Tallman blesses us with her unmistakable voice on this uplifting production, with her incredible touching gospel vocal being accompanied by exquisite keys, all perfectly arranged over a deeply stormin' backdrop. Jersey Soul use thrilling keys and an intriguing backing on their mesmerizing interpretation, while Big Logan uses electrofied synths and dramatic strings on his remix which is the choice pick for the bigger rooms and peak time play. Soulful vocal house at its best. |