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Suges featuring Michael David Dyson "I'll be there" (Iwanai Records CD Promo)
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Suges returns to Iwanai in a triumphant way, teaming up with singer Michael David Dyson for "I'll be there", a wonderful production on a laidback organic tip on the 'Classic Mix' which oozes with lush synths, sweet guitar and outstanding vocals. The old skool tinged 'Steampunk Mix' goes deeper and features beautiful atmospheric melodies over a truly deep backing. The remixes are courtesy of Guy Robin who gives the track a more clubby edge, with a powered up groove leading the way for irresistible synths and the vocals. |
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The 10th release on Deeper Shades is the long awaited solo release by label head Lars Behrenroth. As you would expect from the label, the four track "Deeper Shades EP Vol. 1" takes you on a journey to the deepest grounds of house music. The "The way you move" takes you back in time with its old school vibe created by a truly deep groove, a cool vocal lick by Chezere, captivating chords and a lovely flute. "Dissever" is built around a deep mesmerizing groove and features lush synth melodies guaranteed to send you in a frenzy. The organic "Dare degree" is full of contaminous percussion elements, wicked vocal chants and warm harmonies created by phat chords and keys. Lastly "Are you sure?" goes mid tempo for some mellow deep house vibes. |
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Vick Lavender featuring R.J. Green "Afterparty for two" (Sophisticado Records CD Promo)
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Vick Lavender featuring R.J. Green "Afterparty for two" (Sophisticado Records CD Promo) Two months after we brought you an exclusive preview of "Afterparty for two", the full promo is out. Sophisticado welcome singer R.J. Green to their family who impresses with a stellar vocal performance on this exquisite production which sees Vick Lavender once more delivering a masterly orchestrated smooth song for the dance floor just the way he is beloved for, featuring a soulful funk soaked groove, sweet percussion elements, lovely guitar and jazzy keys. Next there is also the 'Guitar Dub' which puts the guitar center stage and gives the track a funky touch. The remixes are courtesy of Man-X who turns the track into an uplifting peak time affair featuring wonderful keys courtesy of Albert 'Sterling' Menendez and Scott Wozniak over a fierce yet smooth backing. |
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Once again, Dennis Ferrer is taking over dance floors by storm with his latest production titled "Sinfonia della notte", a track that has everything needed to cause a stir amongst dancers, music lovers and DJ's. The summery "Sinfonia..." fuses distinct old school feelings with mesmeric rhythms and melodies, not to forget to mention the classic uplifting piano hooks which takes the track to the next level as only Dennis Ferrer can do. |
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Jonny Montana and Stephanie Cooke follow up their massive hit single "One 4 me" with "Love again", an equally exquisite production including a fantastic selection of mixes. The song features heartfelt vocals by Stephanie Cooke, with the laidback musical backing being marvelously orchestrated, including magical jazzed-up keys by Bennett Holland. The 'Classic House Mix' intensifies the vibe with a powered up groove and wicked piano line, while Justin Imperiale presents a wonderful rendition on a mellow tip. Bossruu's swingin' rework is a gorgeous jazz fueled affair, while Liquideep deliver deep soulfulness on their remix. Finally the Dolls Combers get groovy on their funktified take that features magnificent keys. |
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Groove Assassin featuring Jean "Too special" (Deep Haven Music Records CD Promo)
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Groove Assassin (aka Nick Moss) presents the wonderful "Too special", a truly soulful old school styled production built around a smooth yet captivating funk oozing groove which together with the marvelous jazzy keys, lush chords, lovely guitar and outstanding vocals courtesy of Jean creates an uplifting feeling. One not to be missed. And before we forget, be on the lookout for more soulful gems from the Deep Haven Music family dropping soon. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** Eddie Nicholas pays homage to Jean Carn's 1979 all time classic "Was that all it was", a song he always wanted to record, and the result is simply phenomenal. The bass by Jalal Johnson is funky as hell, giving the track an old school feel reminiscent of the unmatched Philly Disco sound, while Eddie Nicholas' incomparable voice is full of passion, perfectly accompanied by lush keys, a lovely guitar and sweet percussion, altogether creating a captivating feel. Currently in the works is Eddie Nicholas' album "Simply Eddie" which potentially will include this wonderful cover version. |
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Jose Carretas featuring Dani "Little piece of me" (Tribe Records CD Promo)
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Tribe Records follow up their massive debut release "Circles" by Nathan Adams & Zepherin Saint with a soulful production courtesy of Jose Carretas titled "Little piece of me", featuring the highly talented Dani on vocals. It only takes one listen to fall in love with this song that impresses with Dani's heartfelt vocals, magnificent keys and a smooth yet infectious, funked drenched backing. Beside the vocal version there are a deeper dub, instrumental and beats included. A musical treat not to be missed. |
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With "Beautiful soul" by Craig Alexander, UGH (Underground Garage Hits) Records have a beauty in their hands that is not to be missed. The 'Old Skool Soul Mix' is a fantastic mixture of the classic Chicago House sound with influences from Detroit, and the spoken word vocal by Lah takes the track to the next level. This one definitely brings memories back from the early days of house when we've been jackin' all night long... Then there is the marvelous remix by Anthony Nicholson who adds his signature spaced-out touch, turning the track into a timeless deep and jazzy gem. For the purists, an instrumental of his remix is included too. |
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Exclusive Preview: Femi Kuti "You better ask yourself" (Mauritzio Baiocchi Remix)(CD-R)
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At the beginning of the year, a remix contest was launched for Femi Kuti's "You better ask yourself" (lifted from his new album "Day by Day"), with the chosen remix to be featured next to other great remixes in a special CD & Vinyl limited edition. The song is a wonderful mellow afro beat track loaded with great horns and featuring Femi Kuti's incomparable voice, taken to the next level by Mauritzio Baiocchi who transforms the song into a fierce yet smooth afro house track that keeps the vibe and spirit of the original alive while adding enough punch to guarantee jam-packed dance floors. |
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Enjoy the latest batch of reviews, this time on a deeper, more tracky tip, with some techy sounds as well... but hold on, some surprises are thrown in as well for your pleasure.