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Pick of the Week: K'Ture "Mi tumbao" (Jakdat Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 13 June 2020

K'Ture - Mi tumbaoRenowned Jakdat Records was founded by Jaysun 'Jakdat' Merced back n 2008, the phenomenal "Mi tumbao" EP by K'Ture marks the labels fiftieth release. The fabulous "Barrio dreams y mi tumbao" features the undisputed spoken word poetry of Rescue Poetix, sweet female vocals and heavenly keys over a smooth organic backdrop, with Afrik-N-Soul (Tariq Brodie) contributing two fantastic remixes of the song. Next is the brilliant "Scatter flay" which features the amazing scat singing of Alleecya Foreman and enchanting keys over a funk drenched backing. That is not all as the EP also includes "Sparrow's point" and "Twisted love" two equally excellent soulful vocal tracks oozing with beautiful female vocals and charming melodies.

In the Spotlight: Kisk featuring Robert Owens "Your face" (Apparel Music Promo)

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Created: 13 June 2020

Kisk featuring Robert Owens - Your faceApparel Music are celebrating their tenth birthday with the stunning "Apparel Music B Day 10" compilation which features music from some of the artists who shaped the history of the label, to be released on 2x12" vinyl in the coming weeks. Each of the eight tracks included in the compilation will be released as digital single, with the first one being "Your face" by Kisk a verily soulful and melodious production laced with the unmatched vocals of legendary Robert Owens, sumptuous keys, sublime horns and a smooth yet intriguing organic musical backing. The cherry on top is the superb truly eclectic selection of remixes by Loure, Mangabey, Lopazz & Casio Casino, SCSI-9 and Hugo Mari.

Reviews June 14, 2020

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 13 June 2020

review logoAnother jam-packed update awaits you this week, with only the very best in vocal soulful and afro house music making the cut... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Farley Jackmaster Funk presents The Chicago House Community Choir "Higher power" (FunkHut Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 06 June 2020

Farley Jackmaster Funk presents The Chicago House Community Choir - Higher powerChicago house music legends Farley Jackmaster Funk and Byron Stingily have joined forces to grace us with "Higher power" a heartfelt song put together in response to the corona virus pandemic. Indisputably, "Higher power" featuring towering vocals from an illustrious list of singers, sublime jazzed-up keys and heavenly keys over a spell binding organic musical backing will send shivers down your spine... FunkHut Records label head DJ Pope delivers a dazzling interpretation fueled with sumptuous keys and thrilling rhythms sure to cast a spell on you.

In the Spotlight: Sy Sez presents Mindstate featuring His Bitter Truth "What in the world" (OPOM Promo)

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Created: 06 June 2020

Sy Sez presents Mindstate featuring His Bitter Truth - What in the worldDJ/prouder Sy Sez presents the verily uplifting "What in the world" under his collective disguise Mindstate. a trio he forms with keyboardist Barrie Hayes and production partner Dani Da Cunha. The song is a soul oozing anthem of empowerment, love and light featuring the inimitable truly paramount vocals of His Better Truth (aka Raffaele Crolla, with Cleveland Jones and Liz Nightingale on background vocals), glorious horns, grandiose keys and an intriguing organic musical backing.

In the Spotlight: Michele Chiavarini featuring Carmichael Musiclover "Everything divine" (SPRY Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 06 June 2020

Michele Chiavarini featuring Carmichael Musiclover - Everything divineItalian multi-instrumentalist/producer Michele Chiavarini and vocalist Carmichael Musiclover present "Everything divine" the mind-blowing follow-up to their hit single "Express yourself". Undeniably, "Everything divine" oozing with Carmichael Musiclover's fabulous deeply felt vocals, bodacious jazzed-up keys, grand horns and a smooth organic backdrop is a timeless gem not to be missed... Next to the vocal version, the package includes the instrumental which lets the wonderful instrumentation shine.

Reviews June 7, 2020

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 06 June 2020

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Album Review: RoneeDeep "Solution" (Grooveland Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 May 2020

RoneeDeep - SolutionBeginning of 2019, Grooveland Music presented the debut single "Unpredictable love" by South African DJ/producer Matimba Rodney Baloyi aka RoneeDeep, now the label is about to release his debut album "Solution". Beyond doubt, the young yet highly talented and verily versatile RoneeDeep presents a downright phenomenal album drenched with his African roots and influences that has timeless written all over. In short, "Solution" which features collaborations with the likes of Asti, Jvson, Some Unique Individual (Phemelo Moipolai),  Kyla Nicole, Thesis ZA, McBunda, Chuck Da Gangsta, Yallunder, Ammo Moses and Miss Bo is by no means to be missed...

Album Review: Various "Abstract Latin Jazz Vibes" (NiteGrooves Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 May 2020

Various - Abstract Latin Jazz VibesNiteGrooves Records launch their brand new compilation series "Abstract Latin Jazz Vibes" with the jaw-dropping truly voluminous and eclectic inaugural installment which features instrumentals, dubs and re-edits (some new, many unreleased) of tracks from an illustrious list of artists such as Ananda Project, Terrance Downs, Boyd Jarvis, DJ Aakmael, Fuminori Kagajo, Adeola Ranson, Jihad Muhammad, Kerri Chandler, Kiko Navarro, Lenny Fontana, Marc Cotterell, Mateo & Matos, Matthias Heilbronn, P'taah, Monday Michiru, Stephanie Cooke and The Nick Jones Experience, taken straight from the labels seemingly inexhaustible archive. Essential.

Pick of the Week: Fuminori Kagajo featuring Tracy Hamlin "Into the sunshine" (Nu Notes Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 May 2020

Fuminori Kagajo featuring Tracy Hamlin - Into the sunshineJapanese DJ/producer Fuminori Kagajo presents "Into the sunshine", the fifth single taken from his highly acclaimed full length album "Timeless" featuring the vocal talents of Tracy Hamlin. Undeniably, "Into the sunshine" is an expertly crafted soulful gem with an infectious rich organic backdrop leading the way for sumptuous jazzed-up keys and the unrivaled vocals of Tracy Hamlin guaranteed to make you yearn for more... The cherry on top are the towering remixes by Timmy Regisford who adds his landmark touch to give the track a soulful yet verily enthralling feel, and Dazlze Drums who contribute an eminent somewhat more relaxed interpretation fueled with organic percussive rhythms and illustrious keys.

In the Spotlight: Gino Brown featuring Ruvimbo "Ucho dai dai" (Afrocentric Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 May 2020

Gino Brown featuring Ruvimbo - Ucho dai daiOut soon on Afrocentric Records is the incredible "Ucho dai dai" by South African DJ/producer Gino Brown, an afro house track sure to cause a stir on the dance floor thanks to the relentlessly thumpin' rhythms, mesmerizing synth stabs and the unique vocal stylings of Ruvimbo. The release features a superb selection of remixes by AMFlow (Adam Rios & Mark Lewis) who add their signature touch to deliver a heavenly slice of dance floor bliss, George North who delivers an entrancing deepened interpretation, and finally Sky White who serves a vibrant afro-tech workout perfect for prime time play.

Reviews May 31, 2020

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 May 2020

review logoA fully packed update with the latest and greatest in vocal soulful house music awaits you... enjoy !!

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