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Fast Vision Soul "Babatunde" (GoGo Music Records CD Promo)
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Italy native Francesco Briganti aka Fast Vision Soul presents "Babatunde", a deep yet irresistible afro house production based around a smooth tribal-ish groove that is topped with enchanting strings and infectious synth melodies. Ralf GUM's main interpretation is simply wonderful, using a relentlessly kickin' backing, organic guitar licks, luscious keys and jazzy sax to create an infectious vibe. On the 'No Solo Mix', Ralf GUM drops the sax to further intensify the vibe. Also included are two wicked DJ tools. |
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Anto Vitale follows up the highly acclaimed collaboration with Tamara Wellons on "Broken wings" with another brilliant not to be missed production. "Out of this world" features his distinct arrangements and jazzy keys alongside lush synths and deeply felt vocals by Tamara Wellons over a broken beat styled, percussion enriched backing. The 'Shabu' mixes turn the track into a relentless four-to-the-floor stomper that never lets down the soulful feel. |
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Dolls Combers present Venger Collective "9' clock" (SoundMen on Wax Records CD Promo)
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The uplifting "9' clock" is written by Vladislav Vengerovsky and Alexander Lygin and features sultry vocals by Alexandra Magerova alongside an exquisite live instrumentation that give the track an organic jazz-funk fueled feeling. The Dolls Combers keep the vibe of the original alive while turning the track into a soulful house groover, followed by Souldynamic whose rework is deeply rumblin' and features phat synths and chords. For a summery, laidback take look no further than the groovy Island Groove remix which has got a lovely Balearic touch to it. |
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Vick Lavender's marvelous "Better baby" which features outstanding vocals by Peter Jericho returns with brand new mixes for the summer. Vick Lavender stays close to his previous mixes and adds sweet percussions and a gorgeous bassline to slightly intensify the feel while keeping the wonderful laidback vibe alive, while DJ Man-X gives the song a summery feel on his classic styled remix, letting the live bass and delightful keys create a captivating feel. Pure musical bliss - soulful house at its best !! |
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Tarek "Desabafo" (Guy Robin Remix)(GrooveLand Music Records CD Promo)
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"Desabafo" by Tarek, one of last years summer anthems, returns in brand new mixes by Guy Robin. This latinesque house masterpiece is taken to the next level by Guy Robin who uses smooth beats, masterful rhodes and keys, sweet synths, the original trumpet and an off the chain guitar which all together create an uplifting summery feeling. |
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Just three months ago, the Rocco remixes of Jerk House Connection's 2003 latin flavored classic "Each & everyday" took Miami by storm, and they soon became a favorite of ours too. And now brand new Raw Artistic Soul remixes found their way to our CD players - we fell in love with them immediately... Akram Sedkaoui's incredible voice shines on these marvelous remixes which feature a masterly orchestration including sweet guitar, jazzy fender rhodes, piano and hammond organ, all perfectly arranged over a smooth yet contaminous percussion enriched Afro-tastic groove. Beside the main vocal and instrumental versions there are none less than three absolutely irresistible hypnotic dubs and a beats version taking the track to the deepest underground. Be sure to add this to the top of your want list. |
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Roberto De Carlo featuring Colin Corvez "You are the one for me" (Purple Music Records CD Promo)
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Roberto De Carlo takes on the timeless D'Train anthem "You are the one for me" and present his respectful 21st century interpretation that oozes with heartfelt vocals by Colin Corvez and incredible keys by Simon Grey, with the old skool tinged, funk soaked backing creating a resistless feel. Diego Auguanno contributes a classic styled version spiced with classy synths and Disco elements, while Miguel Migs' dub is the choice for peak time play thanks to its relentlessly stormin' groove. |
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"Gotcha" first saw the light of the day on last years "Jaffa Music EP", now it finally gets a well deserved single release. Said release included the 'Nassau Remix', a fiercely stormin', funk drenched affair featuring wicked keys and classic strings alongside passionate vocals, and the 'Deep Inc Discofied Mix' which goes deeper and relaxes the vibe for a groovier take on a Disco tinged tip, with a beautiful piano accompanying the vocals. Freshly added are remixes by The Jaffers who serve a funky monster on their old skool styled broken beat take, while Alan de Larniere relaxes the feel for a dreamy Latin flavored broken beat affair. Lastly Salokin takes the track to the bigger rooms with his stompin' electronic rework. |
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Jocasta "Girls are evil" (MoreHouse Records CD Promo)
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The original version of "Girls are evil" is a ska/pop gem that will catch you with the first listen. This wonderful song has been give the dance floor makeover by the Groove Junkies and Stuttering Munx who both deliver big time. The 'Groove Junkies Classic Vocal' is uplifting vocal madness with a classy instrumentation that will please all soulful heads, while the somewhat tougher 'Groove Junkies Dislectrotech' mixes feature elements from Disco, electro and tech house, with the result being truly unique and irresistible. Next is the 'Groove Junkies Regga House Mix' that makes you feel you're in the Caribbean with its sweet ska/reggae touch. Lastly Stuttering Munx go as deep as it gets, giving the track an atmospheric slightly dark feel. |
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DJ Man-X and DeepHaven Music are going from strength to strength, and their latest release looks to become their biggest hit to date. With "Consequences", DJ Man-X teams delivers one of the best songs of the year so far - whether it is the incomparable voice of Josh Milan (Blaze), the fantastic keys by Albert 'Sterling' Menendez, the soulful yet infectious backing or the production and arrangement by DJ Man-X - it all comes together in perfection. And if that would not be enough, Blaze themselves contribute a marvelous remix, giving the song a more relaxed organic feeling. The first time we heard "Consequences", we fell in love with it... Not to be missed at any cost. Enough said !! |
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Roy Davis Jr. featuring Terry Dexter "Horizon" (Smooth Agent Records CD Promo)
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"Horizon" by house music legend Roy Davis Jr. is a marvelous production featuring a heartfelt vocal courtesy of Terry Dexter, beautiful jazzy keys and melodic chords over a warm yet smooth backing. Andre Harris takes the track to soulfully stompin' grounds, while Jason B's groovy interpretation is on a mellow tip. Julius the Mad Thinker & DJ Emmaculate go to church on their sweet remix (listen to that wicked organ ride), while lastly UK's Aaron Jerome serves three lovely remixes where he flips the beats around for 2/4, 4/4 and 8/4 action. |
D.J Boxx featuring Carla Prather "Send for me" (Sophisticado Records CD Promo)
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What a magnificent cover version of the timeless Atlantic Starr classic by D.J Boxx this is !! Carla Prather delivers her signature vocals full of passion over a laidback, percussion driven backing, with Mike Logan on keys and Craig Sunkin on trombone adding their unique touch to the song, making this something special. The 'V.L.E' mixes (vocal and dub) relax the feel to give the song even more of a classic sounding. Simply wonderful... |