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Vick Lavender featuring Michele Thomas "Ella" (Sophisticado Records CD Promo)
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Another week, another outstanding not to be missed release from Vick Lavender and his Sophisticado family... They pay tribute to one of the great pioneers of Jazz, Miss Ella Fitzgerald, with "Ella", a production that oozes with marvelous jazzy keys courtesy of Mike Logan, vocal scats performed by Michele Thomas and beautiful trombone courtesy of Craig Sunkin, all perfectly arranged over a smoothly stormin' backing. Two equally fantastic versions to choose from, with the 'Chicago Fusion Mix' being all about the keys, while the 'V.L.E Mix Big Easy Re-Edit' puts the trombone center stage. |
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With "Tropicalismo Vol. 1", Sobra Records present an eclectic album featuring a gorgeous selection of musical gems that cover many genres and styles including jazz, funk, bossa, broken beat and house from artists such as Steve Paradise, Melchyor A, Spiritual Blessings, Sonic Warriors, Georg Neufeld, Fabrizio Marra or Deymare to just name a few. This is one of those albums that doesn't need much writing as the music does all the talking. Go and get yourself a copy, then grab a drink and chill to these wonderful vibes... |
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"Duck" is a concept album featuring 13 pieces of original music spanning house, downbeat and hip hop from the minds of dance music producers from Derby/UK, presented by both well established names such as AtJazz, Clyde, Christo, YSE and Bleep District as well as a selection of up and coming producers showcasing their talents. A truly unique album for both dance floors and lounges, with all sales revenues to be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support and QUAD, Derby ’s visual arts centre. Visit www.derbyduck.co.uk for more information on the artists as well as the artwork as noteworthy as the music. |
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"Call him" is produced by Phil Asher, one of the founding members of the Restless Soul production team, and features the incomparable Lady Alma on vocals. From the very first second, the seriously infectious funk soaked groove, Lady Alma's celestial vocals and the luscious keys courtesy of Mark de Clive-Lowe will grab your attention, and then there is this incredible funky break in the middle of the track. The 'Deep Dub' intensifies the vibe with enchanting percussion, a hypnotically stormin' backing and seductive melodies. The package comes complete with instrumentals, bonus grooves and an accapella version. |
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Exclusive Preview: ChrisIDH & zOGRi featuring Amera Light "Summer in Greece" (Consortium Muzik Records CD Promo)
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The 'Deep Dub' of "Summer in Greece" has been included in the marvelous "The Gift" collection released on Consortium Muzik back in December, now the label graces us with the full single release. ChrisIDH and zOGRi team up with singer Amera Light for a delicious slice of deep soulful house featuring sensual vocals, beautiful piano and great atmospheric melodies over a laidback groove. Abicah Soul goes deeper and gives the track a distinct moody touch complete with techy bleeps. On the deeply rumblin' 'Distant Mix', DJ Hypnosis extends the atmospheres for an ambient-ish sounding, while his 'Tone Down' remixes a pure deep tech-soul bliss. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** "Wondrous", Danny Clark & Jay Benham's debut as a production duo, took the dance floors by storm last year and has been a favorite with many DJ's to this day. Now they are about to launch their own label Solid Ground Records, and the first release on the label is nothing less than a masterpiece. On "Conqueror", Danny Clark & Jay Benham team up with the one and only Dawn Tallmann who contributes an outstanding heartfelt vocal on the funk soaked, fierce yet smooth production that oozes with jazzy piano and marvelous organs. Alix Alvarez reworks the track into a deep remorselessly thumpin' affair featuring lush keys and chords, while Frankie Feliciano delivers a relentless bouncy version full of delicious melodies and killer jazzy keys. Next you have the organic, jazz-funk fueled interpretation by Guy Robin, followed by the deep contaminous late night 'Deepah ReVamp Dub'. |
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In November of last year, soWHAT Records presented their first ever compilation "soWHAT Sessions Vol. 1" which is now followed up with volume two featuring more slamming mixes and tracks by Keith Thompson, Abicah Soul, Shik Stylko, UPZ, Fabio Bacchini, Alex Senna and AEDJ (Avi Elman & Danny J). The compilation features both released material as brand new tracks and mixes, with one of the highlights being the brand new and fresh 'Avi Elman Re-Work' of "Danger in the city". |
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Tortured Soul "Another lover" (TSTC Records/Dome Records CD Promo)
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Tortured Soul present the follow to their smash hit "Home to you", taken from the highly acclaimed "Did you miss me" long player. The wonderfully orchestrated "Another lover" features heartfelt vocals by Christian Urich over a funk drenched smoothly groovin' musical backing. Lots of fantastic remixes to choose from, with Dimitri from Paris adding his magic touch and injecting the song with a dose of serious 80's club flavas, Tom Moulton contributing a discofied version and Tortured Soul's JKriv serving a raw funk soaked broken beat monster. And finally we have Master Kev & Tony Loreto reworking the track into deep resistless dance floor gems with a lovely NuYorican touch. |
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"Free" by Mr. Nugget is one of the years soulful vocal gems so far, with Brooke Bailey contributing an incredible vocal performance that is accompanied by wonderful jazzy keys and a lovely Balearic tinged guitar, all perfectly arranged over a laidback yet fierce funk drenched backing. DeepCitySoul deepen the vibe while staying true to the laidback jazzy feel of the original. DropFunkDialect's remix is a contaminous deep and funky affair on a somewhat moody tip oozing with soul through warm melodies. The label promised more mixes will be added upon full release. |
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Bah Samba featuring Tasita D'Mour "Live in the summer" (Favouritizm Records CD Promo)
Summer is here, and this musical nugget by Bah Samba is guaranteed to be your perfect companion in this beloved season of the year. "Live in the summer" features the one and only Tasita D'Mour on vocals, and comes your way in a selection of fresh'n'breezy mixes. Bah Samba's masterly orchestrated, chic and soulful 'Calor Mix' oozes with delicious jazzy flavors, reworked by Andy Ward into a super cool summery house groover with a funky twist, with his dub entering deepest territory. DJ Meme injects the song with sun-drenched Latin-house vibes, while Filsonik's deep hypnotic dub will make you sweat while dancing to the infectious synths and slammin' beats. Closing the package are The Super-Phonics with their smokin' old school boogie jam.
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Yass and Sebastien Grand produced this masterpiece which features the combined vocal talents of Jay Sebag and Tahira Memory. The uplifting "All I'm asking for" is deep and laidback yet mesmerizing, using a smooth percussion enriched groove as base for outstanding vocals, marvelous keys and fender rhodes. Besides vocal and instrumental versions, there is a also a dub that deepens the vibe. The remixes are courtesy to TJ Inc aka Tony Loreto and Jacko who serve three different versions. Their 'Main Vocal' is all about marvelous melodies over a deep funk drenched groove, while the moody 'Alternate Vocal' is a deepened, stripped down version of the original. Finally their 'TJ Inc Dub' goes as deep as it gets, with the atmospheric synths creating a hypnotic feel. |