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Forthcoming to Bedfunk Records is "What if" a blazin' hot collaboration by DJ/producer Pat Bedeau and spoken word artist E-Man. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the organic truly fervid "What if" will cast a spell on you through the verily intriguing afro infused musical backing, wicked guitar riffs, luxurious keys, uplifting chord progressions and the one-of-a-kind spoken word poetry of E-Man. Put differently, the top-notch "What if" by Pat Bedeau and E-Man is destined to take over dance floors all around the world by storm. Essential.
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Nothing but the best and latest in soulful/afro vocal house music awaits you this week - enjoy !!
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Audiodope, the multi-talented duo of DJ Scratchy One and Mikie Blak. return with the second single lifted from their towering album "50/50-360" released in late 2016. "Lightwork" features the glamorous emotive vocals of FevaSoul and comes in absolutely stunning remixes by Phil Asher and Soulful Session both adding their distinctive truly beloved soulful touch, Miss KG who delivers a fervid underground-esque rework sure to take over dance floors by storm, and finally Audiodope themselves who contribute a fabulous laidback broken beat rendition.
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The marvelous"Gratitude" featuring jazz singer Melanie Scholtz on vocals is the third single taken from Sir LSG's phenomenal "Moving circles" album released in fall of last year, undeniably this smooth and melodious yet spell binding soulful jewel oozing with Melanie Scholtz unrivaled haunting will make you yearn for more. The remixes are courtesy of MAQman who contributes an awe-inspiring masterly orchestrated remix having timeless written all over. Put differently, this is another essential release by GoGo Music by no means to be missed.
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A truly eclectic update with the latest in soulful house music awaits you this week - enjoy !!
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Over the past couple of months, George Lesley has been blessing us with his superb productions, mind-boggling collaborations with fellow producers and his fabulous remixes. Now he presents his eclectic debut artist album "My journey" which is absolutely phenomenal and featuresan illustrious list of guests vocalists, namely Earl W. Green, O So T, Jaidene Veda, Andiswa, Lee Wilson, Richelle Hicks, Rhey Osborne, L. Soul and Unqle Chriz, with some of the songs being co-produced by Doug Gomez, Chymamusique, Tazzy Lehutso, Tumelo Ruele, Exte C, Soultronixx and Sculptured Music. Each of the expertly produced and orchestrated songs is guaranteed to make you yearn for more; undeniably George Lesley's "My journey" album is a masterpiece that is by no means to be missed.
Pick of the Week: Sterling Void featuring Cleveland P. Jones "The last time" (Slapped Up Soul Promo)
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Legendary Chicago house music producer Sterling Void (aka Duane Pelt) joins forces with vocalist Cleveland P. Jones for "The last time", beyond the shadow of a doubt this timeless soulful jewel featuring the inimitable haunting vocals of Cleveland P Jones and illustrious keys over a gentle yet spell binding backdrop will send shivers down your spine... The icing on the cake are the paramount remixes by Chicago house music maestro Joe Smooth as well as UK house music heavyweights Distant People (aka Joey Silvero) and FrankStar all adding their distinctive soulful touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
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DJ/producer Hallex M returns to Yoruba Records with the stunning "Oggun EP". The title track "Oggun" is an utterly enthralling tribal-esque afro house cut laced with the glamorous vocal stylings of Carlos Mena, cool backing chants and lovely flute. Nickodemus is on remix duty, intensifying the vibe on his enticing somewhat deeper interpretation. Next we have "Lhasa" a dazzling sun drenched track oozing with beautiful piano melody and gentle yet captivating rhythms. Finally we have the laidback "Show you the world", a fantastic slow jam song featuring the sweet vocals of Gabriele Poso alongside a masterly orchestration.
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A packed update with the latest in vocal soulful/afro house music awaits you this week - enjoy !!
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Double Cheese Records present something truly special with "Comeback" by Hi-Lite Scan, a (deep) house project formed in 1998 by Frank Stertkamp and Sudad Ghadaban (Sudad G) who have been using nothing else but Atari 1040, Ensoniq EPS sampler, Kurzweil, Roland synths, a Mackie mixer and a Sony DAT recorder to create a very unique uber cool sound they nowadays are famous for. To make it short, "Comeback" which features guest vocalists Boysie White and James Wilson is a phantasmagorical truly eclectic collection of their music that sounds classic yet contemporary at the same time, without doubt (deep) house enthusiasts will love this release...
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Renowned KingStreet Records continue their twenty-five year anniversary celebration with the splendorous truly chameleonic "25 Years Essential" edition of their highly acclaimed "Back in Time" compilation series which fittingly includes twenty-five handpicked classics from their evidently inexhaustible back catalogue. The illustrious list of artists includes 95 North, Dennis Ferrer, Man Friday featuring Larry Levan, Mateo & Matos, Big Moses, urban Soul, Johnny Dangerous, Kerri Chandler, DJ Pierre, Masters at Work, Mike Delgado, Mood II Swing, Stephanie Cooke, Tears of Velva, Pal Joey, Rhythms Section, Mentalinstrum and Carlton (to name just a few); indisputably, this compilation is an inspiring journey back to the glory days of house music that lets you relive the diverse truly seminal house music sounds from yesteryear.
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DJ/producers Giulio Bonaccio and Federico d'Alessio join forces with vocalist Cinnamon Brown for "Give it to me", to cut right to the chase this soulful yet enthralling production using a lively organic backdrop as foundation for the inimitable sultry vocals of Cinnamon Brown, sublime jazzy keys and celestial chords is guaranteed to cast a spell on you. Not to forget to mention the energetic funked-up remix by Federico d'Alessio destined to jam-pack the dance floor. By no means to be missed.