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Chicago's own Elbert Phillips joins forces with Carla Prather and Shamrock for "That sound", a phenomenal soulful production using an utterly intriguing old school influenced percussion enriched organic backdrop as foundation for illustrious jazzed-up keys, celestial chords, glamorous guitar by Shamrock and the unrivaled majestic vocals of Carla Prather. Indisputably, "That sound" is a timeless soulful jewel guaranteed to send shivers down your spine...
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Soon to be released through Souluvn Entertainment is the splendiferous "Feel the fire" by Dawn Souluvn Williams and executive producer Derrick Ricky Nelson, a verily inspiring uber soulful production oozing with the inimitable haunting vocals of Dawn Souluvn Williams, luscious keys, lovely guitar riffs and a contaminous funktified musical backing. Dwayne 'DJ Beloved' Tennant adds his signature soulful touch to deliver a truly heavenly interpretation guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
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Only the very best and latest in soulful/afro house music made the cut for this weeks update... enjoy !!
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Vibe Boutique Records present a formidable verily eclectic selection of soul infused gems to celebrate the annual ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event) music festival which ended just a couple of days ago. Not less than a total of twenty-six cuts are included from an illustrious list of artists such as Daniele Baldi, David Anthony, Beverlei Brown, Deep Xcape, Mpho, DJ Pap, Cei Bei, Glenn Underground, Kim English, Monodeluxe, Rhemi, Rocco, C Robert Walker, Sean McCabe, Soulbridge, Stephanie Cooke, Tasha LaRae, ReelSoul, Kelvin Sylvester, Mr. V, Mousse T and Ricky Morrison and many many more.
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Renowned DJ/producer DJ Pope and legendary vocalist Marc Evans join forces for a jaw-dropping remake of Lou Rawls breakthrough hit single "You'll never find another love like mine" (originally released back in 1976). To make it short, their amazing four-to-the-floor interpretation which stays true and respectful to the original and features the inimitable deep-rooted vocals of Marc Evans alongside sublime jazzy keys, glamorous strings and a contaminous organic musical backing is sheer musical bliss... Don't miss to check out the ' Sound of Baltimore Reprise' which is a phenomenal contemporary soul/r&b rendition.
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All the gospel house aficionados will certainly fall in love with this stunning cover version of Billy Preston's 1973 gospel favorite "My soul is a witness" produced by Teddy Douglas and DJ Spen. Undoubtedly, this contemporary truly uplifting gospel house interpretation oozing with the fabulous vocals of Randy Roberts, Richard Burton and Vonita White, brilliant horns, excitatory jazzed-up keys and spell binding rhythms will make you yearn for more. Not to forget to mention the dope remixes by Karizma and Jay Kutz sure to rock the dance floor. Essential.
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Another jam-packed update with the latest in soulful/afro house music awaits you this week... enjoy !!
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This towering cover version of Nina Simone's masterpiece "See line woman" will be released on limited edition 10" vinyl towards end of the year through UNKNOWN season / Jazzy Sport. To make it short, Loftsoul and Miruga have been pulling out all the stops to bless us with a truly ingenious jazz/soul interpretation clocking in around 90bpm that features the one-of-a-kind vocal stylings of Fae Simon and outstanding piano by Soul-T over a gentle yet enthralling musical backing. The flip side features an uber cool dub rework by Dominic Dawson that will blow your mind...
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Legendary DJ/producer Bobby D'Ambrosio makes his debut on Soulstice Music with an expertly crafted cover version of the Whitney Houston all-time classic "Love will save the day". Undeniably, this fabulous timeless remake featuring the amazing emotive vocals of Stephanie Jeannot alongside illustrious jazzy keys, heavenly chords and spell binding rhythms will make you yearn for more... The cherry on top are the paramount remixes by DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins, Kenny Carpenter, Mark Di Meo and Gerardo Smedile all adding their signature soulful touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
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North American r&b singer Marc Staggers is back with "I'll do anything for you" a prominent duet with songstress Nia Simmons that will be released soon. Most certainly, this masterly soul jewel which perfectly showcases the incredible vocals of Marc Staggers and Nia Simmons is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... The song is taken to the dance floor by legendary DJ/producer John Morales who adds his magical truly beloved old school inspired touch which gives the song a truly inspiring up-tempo feel you can't resist to dance to. Essential.
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It is the week of the annual ADE extravaganza with lots of new soulful/afro gems to discover... enjoy !!
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This years ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event) is just around the corner, Italian label Union Records celebrate this annual extravaganza with their massive very eclectic "ADE 2K18" compilation loaded with not less than twenty definite soulful/afro-house dance floor bombs from an illustrious list of artists.Seventeen of the tracks from the likes of Mijangos & D Maestro, Cyda, Conquasso, Dom Valente, Ronald Enakadm, Eddie Amador & Dany Cohiba, Iuri Di Principe, Afro Exotiq & Kreative Nativez, Paul V, Redo Desyo, DeepQuestic, DeepSkeleTones,LeSoul WaAfrica, Shaun Ashby and SoulKiD Bdub are brand new, completing the package are three of the labels most memorable moments: "Into the Philly Sound" by Mijangos & Luis Elorza, "Organ ride" by Peppe Citarella & Davide Fiorese and "What more can I say" by Peppe Citarella & Nontu X.