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Courtesy of South African DJ/producer DJ Kabila and vocalist Wendy Soni comes "Somnyama", to cut a long story short this undeniably phantasmagorical production with gentle yet downright compelling broken beat inspired rhythms leading the way for luscious keys, dreamful chords, Wendy Soni's grandiose haunting vocals and verily cool spoken male words is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... A truly essential purchase...
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Unquestionably, Quantize Recordings truly grace us with "Gonna be alright" by Mark Francis a magnificent soulful production using a rich organic backdrop as foundation for lush keys, fantastic organ and the amazing uplifting vocals of songstress Carissa Nicole. On remix duty is DJ Spen who stays true to the original while adding his landmark beat-bustin' touch and upping the tempo for some serious dance floor heat, with his dope dub putting the organ center stage.
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Out of the plethora of new music we received this week, only the very best in soulful and afro house made the cut... enjoy !!
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End of 2017, Moreaboutmusic released "My house from all angles" by Chicago house music legend Mike Dunn on 2x12", now Classic Music Company present the long overdue digital release of this phenomenal album complete with previously unheard tracks. Indisputably,, "My home from all angles" is a scintillating trip down memory lane, with the late 80's/early 90's influenced tracks fueled with pumping rhythms and analogue sounds perfectly illustrating the different sides and ingenuity of Mike Dunn. The album takes you on an exhilarating journey from jacking acid over classic techno right through to groovy soulful house you wish would never end, without doubt this outstanding album is an ode to the dance floor that is by no means to be missed.
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Forthcoming to Pasqua Records S.A. this is truly prominent compilation curated by George Lesley entitled "The Atmosphere Compilation". Beyond the shadow of a doubt, this is a truly mind-boggling testimony to soulful afro house, featuring music from an illustrious list of artists such as George Lesley featuring Tlale Makhane, Artwork featuring Rhey Osborn, Master Mello featuring Rona Rey, George Lesley & Colbert, Artwork featuring Dearson, Therd Suspect featuring Venessa Jackson, Miza featuring Colbert, Spin Worx,
Mr.Eclectic, Ryan Solomon and Exte C & Rhey Osborne.
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Unquestionably, FunkHut Records are truly blessing us with their latest offering the eminent expertly crafted "Dreamin'" by Divine Order, the trio of renowned vocalists Carolyn Victorian, Una and Dana Weaver. Produced by Baltimore house music maestro DJ Pope, "Dreamin'" is a timeless soulful production inspired by the seminal truly legendary Philly Disco sound, most definitely this glamorous gem is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine through the towering vocals of Divine Order, the luxurious keys, the lovely guitar and the gentle yet verily intriguing percussive rhythms.
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AquaSol Recordings have been going from strength to strength in recent months, dropping nothing but first-class releases. The forthcoming "Tighten up" by Cassio Ware is no exception, unsurprisingly this fantastic release has already gained support from industry tastemakers. To make it short, "Tighten up" is all about Cassio Ware's unmatched tempting vocals put to full effect by both Jersey Soul and Luis 'LooweeR' Rivera who deliver downright irresistible mixes guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy through enthralling rhythms and enticing melodies.
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For this weeks update, only the very best and latest in soulful/afro house music past our quality control... enjoy !!
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Peng Records present "Vibrational affections" the eighteens album by UK soul and deep house legends The Rurals which took four years to complete, without a doubt it was well worth the wait as this album is truly phenomenal... To cut a long story short, with "Vibrational affections" which features guest musicians James Morton, Gary Alesbrook and Craig Connet alongside renowned vocalists Asali Msanii, Alison Crockett, Tenisha Edwards, Celestine and Rogiérs, The Rurals present a verily eclectic truly blissful musical excursion through the various shades modern soul has to offer that is by no means to be missed.
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About a month ago, renowned Honeycomb Music blessed us with the debut artist album "For me" by Dawn Tallman, now they are back with yet another undoubtedly eminent release: the debut album "Epiphany" by poet, spoken word artist and performer Janine Lyons who has been releasing work independently for years. Then in 2013, she was featured on Honeycomb Music's free album "Happy" by poetry collective Raw Honey, and later in 2017 the label released her highly acclaimed singles "I need to dance" and "Forbidden song". Now "Epiphany" is here, unquestionably Janine Lyons delivers a towering and powerful poetry album produced by Josh Milan who perfectly showcases her impeccable vocals on this truly versatile album oozing with his unrivaled musical virtuosity and ingenuity.
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Back in February, we were celebrating the paramount four-to-the-floor remake of The Isley Brothers 1976 classic "Harvest for the world" by Groove Junkies' Evan Landes and Will 'ReelSoul' Rodriquez featuring songstress Nichelle Monroe, now we are being graced with awe-inspiring interpretations by David Harness who uses a chunky downright spell binding organic backdrop as foundation for magnificent mellifluous keys and Nichelle Monroe's amazing spirited vocals. Also included is the previously unreleased truly glamorous reprise by Groove Junkies & ReelSoul. Essential...
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A packed update with the latest and greatest in soulful and afro house music awaits you... enjoy !!