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In the past, there was once a track called "Track 1" by house music legend Kerri Chandler released as part of the "Atmosphere EP" through Shelter Records (later also known as "Atmosphere" as dubs were released by Ibadan Records, and you might also remember further remixes which sampled the vocals of "You are in my system" by The System to full effect) that keeps on rockin' dance floors around the globe since then... Now today we've got "Track 1 Revisited" which transforms this timeless house anthem into a classic for the 21st century. Five mixes to choose from, either featuring amazing keys, jazzy saxophone by Nadir Simon or both in a hot combination, with the subjacent musical backings being absolutely ruthless. Get back in time with the 'New Old School Mix', keep on jammin' to the 'Jazz Mix' or choose one of the other three mixes for a deep house extravaganza seldom heard. Simply Kerri Chandler at his best. And the man himself talks about more mixes coming soon... can't wait to hear them !! |
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Wil Milton & Rodney Carter "Fly away" (Blak Ink Records CD Promo)
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Wil Milton and Rodney Carter are unstoppable at the moment as they unleash another bomb titled "Fly away" featuring Rodney Carter at the top of his game, delivering an inspirational vocal performance. The 'Gravity NYC Mix' is a deep mesmerizing affair featuring superb keys and lush synth chords over a funk drenched groove, followed by the delightful uplifting 'Latin Soul Vocal' that is all about the jazzy instrumentation and sweet synth melodies. The 'Dub Away' deepens the vibe for a hypnotic jazzed-up journey through the underground, while 'Beat the Bass' emphasizes bass, beats and vocals. Completing the package are beat and instrumental versions. |
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The Realm featuring Tony Momrelle "Time" (Remixes)(Papa Records CD Promo)
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Hot on the heels of the original soulful mixes comes a massive remix package by Phil Asher (under his Restless Soul disguise) and The Layabouts (Leigh Darlow, Alex Paschali and Ben Logan). First up is Phil Asher who keeps the vibe soulful while reworking the track into a groovy deep house gem featuring gorgeous synth chords and keys that perfectly harmonize with Tony Momrelle's inspirational vocals. The Layabouts go slightly deeper on their take, giving the track more of late night, early morning appeal thanks to the wonderful melodies created by atmospheric synths. |
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Groove Junkies featuring Wendy Brune' "Shut up n' dance" (MoreHouse Records CD Promo)
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Right in time for Miami, the Groove Junkies (Evan Landes and Parrish Wintersmith) drop a bomb that is guaranteed to rock the dance floors for months if not years to come. "Shut up n' dance" is the second single from their upcoming album "In the zone" and features marvelous vocals by Wendy Brune'. The original is absolutely irresistible, with a funk drenched groove leading the way for mesmerizing chords and Wendy Brune's sexy powerful vocals. The 'Old Skool Rub' slightly relaxes the groove, with the wicked keys adding a late 80s/early 90s feel to the track, while the 'NYC Deep Dub' goes as deep as it gets, making it an after hours essential. Richard Earnshaw contributes a slammin' remix, reworking the track into a relentless, punchy affair. With instrumentals and an acapella tool included, this is a must have for your collection. |
Ralf GUM featuring Daniel Thomas "Higher high" (GoGo Music Records CD Promo)
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With "Higher high", Ralf GUM presents a stellar Disco influenced dance floor stomper based around a funk drenched backdrop, featuring outstanding vocals by UK singer Daniel Thomas which together with the old school tinged keys, classic strings and lovely guitars create an intense feeling you can't resist to dance to. Ralf GUM's 'Deeper Deep' mixes are the choice for all the deep house headz loving it deep'n'soulful yet resistless, while The Realm rework the track into a fiercely groovin' affair that oozes with soulful vibes from the beginning to the end. This slice of uplifting dance music is a must have for your collection. |
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Tortured Soul "Home to you" (Remixes Part I)(TSTC Records CD Promo)
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Tortured Soul launch their brand new label TSTC Records with a bang!! "Home to you" is taken from their upcoming album "Did you miss me" (set to drop late March). The song is wonderfully instrumentated, with a groovy funked-up backdrop leading the way for jazzy keys, wicked guitar and outstanding vocals. Tortured Soul's own JKriv beefs up the groove while staying true to the original, with his partner Ethan White is serving a deepened interpretation built around a smooth groove. Quentin Harris delivers one of his best remixes in recent time, adding his distinctive touch while preserving the vibe of the original. |
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DJ Meme featuring Rachel Claudio "Any love" (Part 1)(SoulFuric Records CD Promo)
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Take a timeless Disco anthem such as Rufus & Chaka Khan's "Any love" and have DJ Meme - one of today's most talented and sought after producers and remixers - create his own interpretation full of classic strings, beautiful flutes and the fantastic voice of the incomparable Rachel Claudio. The result is an amazing piece of 21st century Disco that stays true to the roots of this sound. Then have DJ Spen add a little twist by adding his infectious flava that is guaranteed to cause a stir on the dance floors. Finally Alfred Azzetto rounds the package off with his deep, relentlessly stormin' tech-soul tinged dub and instrumental versions. |
Dele Sosimi "Wahala Identity Mix" (Sosue Soulkomplex Remixes)(Raw Artistic Records CD Promo)
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Dele Sosimi is a well respected afro beat artist whose "Identity" album was released in 2007 through Helico Records. The album's magnificent "Wahala" has been licensed to Raw Artistic Records who present a package of not to be missed remixes by Sosue. The 'Soulkomplex Main' mixes are on a laidback yet captivating tip that lets the original orchestration shine all over, with fierce drums and percussion added that create a resistless feel. The 'Soulkompley Alternate' mixes intensify the vibe to the max with a spiced up groove that is absolutely hypnotic. The also included dub and beat versions are great DJ tools that give you plenty of options to play around. |
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Paris Brightledge, the voice behind the all-time house classic "It's alright", presents the marvelous three track "If It's Love EP" where he blesses us with his passionate vocals. All three track - "If it's love" produced by Marvin Ervin, "Without love" produced by D.J. Kaje and "What Can I do" produced by CZR - impress with their funk soaked grooves, classic tinged strings, gorgeous keys and funky spices that make this something special not to be missed. |
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Leo Cuenca featuring Rachel Claudio "If it's right" (Stalwart Records CD Promo)
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Stalwart go from strength to strength with their releases, with their latest "If it's right" by Parisian Leo Cuenca being a soulful affair based on a powerful organic groove, with a catchy piano and lush synth hooks accompanying the outstanding vocals by Rachel Claudio. The 'Mucho Gusto Dub' gives the track a gritty funked-up feel, while DJ Meme is firing things up on his hypnotic, strings and synths loaded remix. DJ Rork further intensifies the vibe and turns it into a peak time favorite. |
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Behind Deep London are Australian Johnny Kaz and French/West Indian Stan-ley who started their own club nights in London in 2007. Now they launch the accompanying record label which gives us an outlook on what to expect in the coming months. "Leaving you" by Candy Apple features a passionate vocal by Anjou over a soulful backing that is enriched with jazzy keys and sax, while "Building of deep" by Deep Y'All (aka DJ Rico) is a deep mesmerizing, afro drenched track featuring vocals by Kathrin alongside wicked synth chords. Africa Got Soul cover the Temptation classic "Papa was a rolling stone", with Stan-ley delivering a hot jazz-funk soaking remix that can't deny its afro roots. Lastly "Love me or leave me" by Stan-ley is featured in a version by DJ Garphie who gives the track a deep raw edge. |
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Gabriel Rene featuring J. Soul "Spirit" (SoulFuric Records CD Promo)
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SoulFuric return with a terrific release by Gabriel Rene. Featuring a heartfelt vocal by J. Soul, "Spirit" is soulful house at its best, with Guy Robin turning out a classic styled remix loaded with lovely strings, melodic keys and jazzy sax, all perfectly arranged over a funk oozing backing. Doruk Ozlen takes the track to deeper grounds, turning out a wonderful interpretation on a laidback tip, while Ray Jones serves a deep hypnotic affair featuring mesmerizing chords over a thumpin' groove. Completing the package is John 'Julius' Knight who turns out a stompin' peak time monster loaded with catchy synths. |
Ralf GUM "Kissing strangers" / "If no harm" (Remixes)(GoGo Music Records CD Promo)
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The latest offering from GoGo Music brings you not to be missed remixes of two of their previous releases. Swiss DJ Le Roi takes on "Kissing strangers" by Ralf GUM (featuring singer Monique Bingham) and turns it into a soulfully groovin' affair featuring lovely jazz-funky flavors. For the dub, he teamed up with Ray Jones, with the result being a deep captivating affair featuring phat keys and chords. Ralf GUM's "If no harm" (featuring singer Rachel Claudio) comes in a great variety of remixes, with German Roed Svensk turning out a smoothly groovin', soulful yet funky version, while Ralf GUM teams up with South American team RyB to deliver a deep laidback interpretation. Rafael Yapudjian 's (one half of RyB) goes as deep as it gets while keeping it silky and smooth. Also included is an eclectic broken beat version by Devo Shun. |
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Jonny Montana featuring Stephanie Cooke "One 4 me" (Remixes)(Camio Records CD Promo)
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The original release was our last Pick of the Week in 2008, and now this remix package ascends the throne as well. Abicah Soul goes as deep as its gets and turns out a hypnotic version on an underground tip, with lush synths accompanying Stephanie Cooke's heartfelt vocals. Hernan Cronner gives the track an old skool touch on his take, letting the warm chord melodies and groovy backdrop create an uplifting feel. Pablo Martinez servers an infectious deep house interpretation featuring gorgeous keys, while Dom Navarra reworks the track into a charming, Latin drenched affair that has got an organic live touch to it. |
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Cape Town (South Africa) based duo Delite present their debut release "Singles", and they hit it big !! Behind Delite are songwriter/producer Charlie Gordon and vocalist Faith who present a truly eclectic ten track album where each and every track can stand on its own, all of them spreading a hypnotic feeling through the deep, funk soaked grooves, captivating vocals and soulful instrumentation. Their music is fresh and inspirational, breathing new life into the oftentimes uniform sounding house music. This is exactly what we needed to kick the new year off strong and in style. Miss at your own risk. |