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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.
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Back in July, Vibe Boutique Records blessed us with the glamorous Mark Francis interpretation of "Won't you see me" by Pete Simpson, now this soulful gem returns in an awe-inspiring eleven minute long extravaganza by Deep Soul Syndicate (Sean Ali & Munk Julius). Without any doubt, the dynamic duo has been pulling out all the stops and delivers a timeless soulful jewel which combines Pete Simpson's one-of-a-kind heartfelt vocals with sumptuous jazzed-up keys, heavenly pads and a smooth yet captivating musical backing.
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This week we bring you a truly eclectic update with vocal soulful, afro and deep house releases... enjoy !!
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"Smile (I can't get enough)" is the latest single taken from Ed Ramsey's critically acclaimed and truly phenomenal album "Who is Ed Ramsey?". This is the first of two remix packages of the song, featuring downright jaw-dropping interpretations by legendary producer Charles Dockins who has been pulling out all the stops to bless us with an eclectic selection of soulful yet enthralling vocal and dub mixes, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
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The latest offering form FunkHut Records are these indisputably mind-blowing DJ Pope remixes of the wonderful "Contagious" by Miss Kelli (formerly Marty St. Michaels). Beyond question, DJ Pope's expertly crafted truly soulful interpretations oozing with Miss Kelli's unrivaled vocal stylings, sumptuous keys, inebriant galactical pads and a vibrant organic backdrop are guaranteed to cast a spell on you.
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Enjoy this weeks selection of the latest in vocal soulful and afro house from the plethora of new music we've received...