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Celebrated Peng Records bless us with the undeniably towering deep house anthem "From the heart"by critically acclaimed DJ/producer Andy Compton and Chi-town vocalist/producer Khadeeja Grace. Beyond question, "From the heart" oozing with the matchless trippy vocals of Khadeeja Grace, entrancing keys and deeper than deep rhythms is sure to cast a spell on you... The 'Sax Dub' replaces the vocals with a magnificent saxophone solo by Charlie Hearnshaw, and finally Khadeeja Grace adds her unique touch to the track.
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A bit of a quiet week yet we've got some gems for you to discover... enjoy !!
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Turn back the clock to spring of this year when we introduced you to the absolutely phenomenal and ingenious "8 days" full length album by Atjazz (Martin Iveson) and Fred Everything (Frederic Blais). Fast forward to present day and Lazy Days Recordings bless us with awe-inspiring remixes of "Manha de Liberdade" laced with the momentous spoken words by Jorge Bezerra in his own native Portuguese language. First up is Karizma who adds his landmark chunky yet undeniably soulful touch to deliver an uncontested dance floor weapon, next is Atjazz whose grandiose remix oozes with his beloved uber soulful touch. Finally, Fred Everything reworks the original version into a nearly eleven minute anthem that features additional keys and strings by Atjazz.
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Critically acclaimed label founder and DJ/producer Pat Bedeau returns to Bedfunk Records with the indisputably towering "Follow the sun" featuring singer/songwriter Panashe. Without any question, "Follow the son" featuring the distinctive haunting vocals of Panashe, sumptuous keys and heavenly chord progressions over a smooth yet relentlessly thumpin' rich organic backing groove is sure to make you yearn and send shivers down you spine.... By no means to be missed.
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Soulful heat continues with this weeks eclectic update... enjoy !!
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Turn back the clock to 2033 when T. Kolai (aka Washington DC based artists Taha Elroubi and Nicolas 'Kolai' Laget) released their critically acclaimed multi-genre full length album "Teak all eye" through Chillifunk Records. Fast forward to present day, and the album that blends refined electronic rhythms with a masterly orchestration (flute, saxophone, strings, bass, guitar, violin, percussion) and awe-inspiring vocals returns in a 'Deluxe Edition' that includes an eclectic selection of truly superb remixes: "Congo" (Fragile State Remix), "Exodus" (Fragile State Remix), "Why" (Rude Boy Rupert Remix),"Zouk!" (Phil Asher Restless Soul Moontime Dub), and "Zouk!" (Chillifunk Allstars Broken Beat Rework). An absolutely mind-blowing album by no means to be missed...
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This week, a rather varied update awaits you... enjoy !!
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Don't miss out on the paramount soulful production "Let my life shine" by Simon Paw (Simone Zamparini) featuring Chicago based singer/songwriter Angel-A (Angela Tarrant) scheduled for a release through Notturno Music in the coming weeks. Without question, the unrivaled haunting vocals of Angel-A together with the sumptuous keys by Marco Airaghi, the sublime clarinet & saxophone by Maurizio Moscatelli and the infectious organic musical backing will make you yearn for more... The cherry on top is the pre-eminent remix by Coflo (Cody Ferreira) that takes the track to a whole new dimension thanks to enthralling rhythms and tantalizing melodies.
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Only the very best passed quality control... enjoy !!
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Spanish DJ/producer Rafa Santos has been pulling out all the stops to grace us with an absolutely mind-boggling deep house production entitled "Our journey". Without any question, "Our journey" using spell binding syncopated rhythms as foundation for warm melodious keys, grandiose saxophone solo and a cool female vocal loop is sure to make you yearn for more... The cherry on top is the towering 'NDATL Remix' by Atlanta house hero Kai Alce that transforms the track into an emotional and organic undeniably enthralling late night, early morning anthem. By no means to be missed...
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Back in August, critically acclaimed DJ/remixer Mike Maurro dropped the mind-boggling " Groove On Down (Essentials)" compilation that features a total of eleven handpicked tracks. Included are five brand new Mike Maurro remixes of Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force "Planet rock", Michael Jackson "Billie Jean", Freeez featuring John Rocca "I.O.U.", Madonna "Borderline" and Loleatta Holloway "Love sensation", an early Mike Maurro demo mix of Nicolette Larson "Lotta love", as well as eleven remastered classic gems, some of which are amongst the rarest vinyl 12". Previously only available as digital download only, the compilation has recently been released on 2xCD featuring a bonus remix of George Benson "Give me the night". Indisputably essential.
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Lots of fresh gems to discover this week... enjoy !!