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Legendary house music songstress Ambrosia is launching her own record label Ambeeland Music in proper style with the preeminent "Pssst.. The EP". The EP includes five brand new masterly crafted and orchestrated songs (one of which is a beautiful r&b track) produced Luis 'LooweeR' Riveria, Big Moses, Joe Flame and Chops Horns, with each of them perfectly showcasing Ambrosia's one-of-a-kind heartfelt vocals. Beyond doubt, each song of the "Pssst... The EP" will make you yearn for more... This timeless release is by no means to be missed.
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Musical genius Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor is back with a brand new truly mind-blowing release entitled "Paradise over peace" (taken from the forthcoming album "Polymath's grotto"). Undoubtedly, this exceptionally gifted, multi-talented artist blesses us with an ingenious fusion of soulful house rhythms with his signature soul-funk-jazz sound, the cherry on top are his unmistakable truly fabulous velvety vocals. Quite simply, this superlative release is not to be missed.
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We added a couple of bonus reviews as lots of amazing new music arrived in our mailbox this week... enjoy !!
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French DJ/producer Thomas Arroyo (aka Laroye) and vocalist extraordinaire Lee Wilson bless us with the uber soulful "Beautiful", a timeless sun drenched gem oozing with the unmistakable deeply felt vocals of Lee Wilson bodacious keys, heavenly pads and gentle percussive rhythms. The cherry on top are the formidable remixes by Osunlade who delivers a glamorous organic interpretation, Casamena who serves a downright hypnotizing afro-tech rework, and finally Laroye himself completes the package with his mellifluous 'Deep Dream Mix'. Ocha Records will release this timeless soulful gem on vinyl next week, with a digital release to follow in mid-August.
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As the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International, Quantize Recordings present a downright awe-inspiring interpretation of the Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes all-time disco anthem "Don't leave me this way" by Teddy Douglas (The Basement Boys). Without doubt, this masterly orchestrated remake laced with an amazing rendition of the unforgettable lyrics by Richard Burton stays respectful to the spirit of the original yet transforms the song into a soulful four-to-the-floor jewel that is by no means to be missed.
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What an incredible selection of fresh music we have for you this week... enjoy !!
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Don't miss out on this phenomenal three track release by Bristol soulful house don Sean McCabe and Barcelona’s shining bruk export Damian Botigue (Karmasound) entitled "A new day EP" to be released next month. Kicking things off is the title track "A new day", an awe-inspiring slice of deep soulful house music oozing with the inimitable expressive vocals of Erik Rico, illustrious keys and irresistibly groovin' rhythms. Next is "Can't let it go", a scintillating broken beat instrumental, and last but not least there is the uplifting and summery "Para te ver" featuring the amazing vocal stylings of Mabreezee.
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Out now on 12" vinyl (a digital release will follow in autumn) through Makin' Moves Records is the fabulous "When you read this" by LyricL. Produced by none other than Chicago's own Sean Ali and Munk Julius aka Deep Soul Syndicate, "When you read this" is a truly glamorous and timeless slice of jazz house laced with the eminent spoken word poetry of LyricL, sumptuous keys, sublime horns and an intriguing organic backdrop. The cherry on top are the paramount remixes by Martin 'AtJazz' Iveson.
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We've carefully selected the new releases we've included in this weeks update... enjoy !!
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Legendary producer Albert Sterling Menendez aka Sterling Ensemble and Sara Devine are back together for "Joy", the follow up to their hit collaboration "Angel" released in late 2016. Unquestionably, Sara Devine's unmatched sultry vocals truly shine on this paramount soulful production laced with luxurious keys and an intriguing organic musical backing. The cherry on top are the phenomenal remixes by Kenny Dope and Frankie Feliciano both adding their signature soulful touch to take the track to the next level, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
In the Spotlight: Wayne Williams & Brutha Basil & Steve Maestro "Love dance" (T's Box Records Promo)
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Next up on T's Box Records is the utterly vibrant "Love dance", a collaboration by Chosen Few DJs founder Wayne Williams, acclaimed wordsmith Brutha Basil and renowned producer Steve 'Miggedy' Maestro. Undoubtedly, the inexorably thumpin' rhythms together with the entrancing keys, the inebriant pads and the unmatched spoken words of Brutha Basil (with additional vocals by Wayne Williams) are guaranteed to cast a spell on you.
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Coming soon to Mirror Ball Recordings is the fantastic "Loving you" produced by Terry Hunter and performed in grand style by Terisa Griffin. Indisputably, "Loving you" featuring the unmistakable passionate vocals of Terisa Griffin alongside sumptuous jazzed-up keys, sublime trumpet and a smooth yet infectious funked-up backdrop will make you yearn for more... Essential.