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Without any doubt, "Peace" by Harold Matthews Jr is a phenomenal soulful house jewel by no means to be missed... "Peace" was released in 2016 on the "One Word Peace" EP through Melodious Recordings, unquestionably this timeless production featuring the unmatched spoken word poetry of Harold Matthews Jr and the keyboard wizardry of Glenn Underground over an enthralling organic musical backing is sure to send shivers down your spine... Sean McCabe has added his magical soulful touch to take the track to the next level, not to forget to mention his dub mixes oozing with an unadulterated underground vibe sure to make you yearn for more.
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Legendary ChiliFunk Records are back in proper style with fresh interpretations of one of the many unforgettable classics from their illustrious back catalogue, East West Connection's remake of the Norman Conners 1977 classic "Once I've been there" originally released back in 2000. The song which features the amazing soulful vocals of Pete Trotman (Blacksmith) arrives in fresh mixes by L+T Project serving both a Philly disco flavored mix and a soulful house version, and by Iconix who deliver a superb percussive groover complete with a sublime dub.
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We kick off November with huge update loaded with the latest and greatest in soulful house music... enjoy !!
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Out now through Afroterraneo Music is "The Afroterraneo Remixes", a downright phenomenal collection of re-imaginations of classic songs from Brazilian percussionist, vocalist and composer Dudu Tucci. The album features breathtaking remixes and edits by DJ Pippi & Willie Graff, Pepe Link,Be.lanuit, Riccio, Jazz N Palms and Rafael Moraes, all adding their landmark and truly beloved touch to songs handpicked from Dudu Tucci's incredible, prolific and somewhat slept-on back catalogue, breathing new life into his timeless Brazilian grooves.
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The re-release of "Can you love me" by Karen Braxton forthcoming on New Generation Records is dedicated to the memory of Larry P. Rauson Jr. (RIP) who co-produced this New Jersey garage house classic in 2001 with Mike LaBirt. Next to the paramount original mixes from 2001 (featuring Larry P. Rauson Jr. on keys and saxophone) that take you on a blissful trip down memory lane, the release includes a glamorous new interpretation by Mike LaBirt with a new orchestration (bass guitar by Moises Laporte, saxophone by Mark Ortwein and keys by Mike LaBirt) that stays true and respectful to the original yet gives the song a contemporary soulful feel.
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Without question, the Rick Lenoir produced "Forever" which features the inimitable deep-rooted vocals of Cortney LaFloy alongside sumptuous keys, heavenly chords and a spell binding organic musical backing is a timeless soulful production sure to make you yearn for more... Not to forget the mention the package features not one but two equally fantastic soulful renditions, a slick dub and an enchanting deeper interpretation, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. Not to be missed...
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Once again we picked the greatest and latest from the plethora of submissions for this weeks update... enjoy !!
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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records, Baltimore native DJ/producer Teddy Douglas pays tribute to legendary songwriting and production duo Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff (the innovators of the much beloved Philly Soul sound) with an awe-inspiring selection of sophisticated and truly glamorous reworks and remixes of some of their most celebrated songs. "Baltimore Philadelphia International" features Philly Soul classics and anthems such as "Was that all it was", "The sweetest pain", You can't hide from yourself", "Free love" or "Bad luck" (to name just a few) tastefully re-imagined for today's dance floors by an illustrious list of artists including the likes of John Morales, Spencer Morales, Thommy Davis, Carmen Brown, Marco Valery, Tasha LaRae, DJ Spen, S.E.L., Richard Burton, Sharlene Hector and Randy Roberts. Indisputably, this paramount album is not to be missed...
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Forthcoming to Baainar Digital is the massive and truly phenomenal "Back 2 Basics" album by South Africa's Dvine Brothers. The expertly crafted and unquestionably chameleonic album includes not less than nineteen vocal and instrumental productions featuring some of South Africa's most prominent figures in the afro, deep and soulful house music scenes: Drika, Jay Sax, Eltonnick, Elliker, Kelvin Momo, Leskosol, French August, SoulLab, Tdo Soulfreak, Decency, Dr Moruti, Hypnosis, Dustinho, Zelda Armando, Bee-Bar, DJ Bullet, DJ Fortee, Siyakha Khitha, Movi M, Efkay Da Shiqwan, Essential I, Kaylow, Mojere, Ole and Oscar Mbo. Most definitely, "Back 2 Basics" offers something for every house music lovers, with many gems to discover.
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Even though this is kind of a smaller update, don't miss to check it out as there are some real gems to discover...
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Finally the wait is over and the long anticipated debut album by South African trio The Heavy Quarterz has arrived and is available through renowned label Ocha Mzansi. The album is titled "3 AM" and features a total of eight vocal and instrumental productions, with each of the tracks perfectly showcasing the unique and innovative critically acclaimed afro house sound the The Heavy Quarterz are famous for. Indisputably, their unmatched deep broken, sub frequency rich, house sound will send shivers down your spine...
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Remember this incredible slice of soulful deepness by Steal Vybe (Chris Forman & Damon Bennett) entitled "Memories" which features the eminent vocal stylings of South Africa's Shota (Mnqobi Mdabe) released in late 2018 on Ocha Records? Chris Formanhas re-imagined and re-orchestrated this glorious track, the result is absolutely jaw-dropping and keeps the vibe deep and soulful yet mesmerizing, with enthralling rhythms leading the way for celestial synth melodies and Shota's inimitable vocals.