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Since the inaugural release in late 2016, UK soulful imprint SoulHouse Music have been releasing nothing but quality soulful house music encompassing some of the best talent the genre has to offer. The label kicks off the new year in grand style with their first album project entitled "SoulHouse Vol. 1" from label boss Brian Power loaded with a handpicked selection of prominent collaborations with Ali Tennant, Lifford, Sartorial, Shiv, Lloyd Wade, Ronnie Herel, Mike Delgado and regular SoulHouse Music vocalist Rebecca Scales, not to forget to mention the album also includes three brand new masterly crafted songs "You win" featuring Michelle John, "In memoria de Roberto" featuring Adriana and last but not least "You mean the world to me" featuring Marc Aron Evans. In addition to the individual songs, the album features an exclusive continuous DJ mix by Brian Power.
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To get straight to the point, the "Anba dlo" EP ("Beneath the waters" in Kreyol) by Ezel forthcoming to Bayacou Records is nothing short of phenomenal... The spiritual depth offered by this EP is truly incredible, most definitely each of the included tracks is guaranteed to cast a spell on you and get your feet moving instantly. First up is "Nibo" a verily haunting carnival inspired track laced with celestial synths, glorious prayer chants and enthralling rhythms. Next is the utterly mesmerizing "The moon" fueled with inexorably pulsating rhythms and heady melodies, then we have "Caravan" an intriguing afrotastic track oozing with an absolutely irresistible galactical vibe, and finally there is "Lead by water" fusing beautiful rhodes with melodic synths and remorselessly thumpin' rhythms. This ingenious release by Ezel is by no means to be missed.
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What a start into the new year for Merecumbe Recordings who, for the second time in a row, grace us with a stunning release... This time, label head Doug Gomez teams up with vocalist Unqle Chriz on "My everything", beyond the shadow of a doubt this uber soulful jewel having timeless written all over using gentle organic rhythms as foundation for illustrious keys, heavenly chords and Unqle Chriz incredible deep-rooted vocals will send shivers down your spine...
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A fully loaded update awaits you with the best and latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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In spring of last year, Merecumbe Records blessed the world with "Coros en la calle" by Costa Rica based DJ/producer Doug Gomez and Cuban percussionist/vocalist Toto Berriel, an afro/latin soaked masterpiece oozing with enthralling percussive rhythms, illustrious keys, lovely guitars and exciting vocals. Now this ingenious track returns in absolutely dope remixes by Doug Gomez who transforms the song into an utterly hypnotizing dance floor jewel where the inexorable percussive rhythms and uber cool vocals are enriched with verily inebriant tech flavored synth hooks and melodies (there is an alternate 'Afro Caribe Mix' too which features only the percussive rhythms and vocals), and Myles Bigelow who contributes a superb interpretation laced with fierce rhythms and grand jazzy keys.
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Forthcoming on Union Records is "In the stars" by Max Marinacci and Davide Marinacci, a marvelous mid-tempo r&b jewel featuring the beautiful emotive vocals of Fatimah Provillon alongside sublime jazzed-up keys, wicked guitars and a gentle organic backing. The remix courtesy of JJ&J (Jose Burgos, Jerrell Battle & Joe Doppio) is a fabulous verily soulful yet lively up-tempo four-to-the-floor re-imagination laced with illustrious keys, stunning guitar and fervid rhythms sure to send shivers down your spine.
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We kick off 2018 with a loaded update full of the latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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One year ago, we were celebrating the marvelous "Soul Factory" album by celebrated South African ensemble Deepconsoul, now they present their follow-up album "Healing time" which is equally as impressive and includes dazzling collaborations with SoulVista, St Jovis, Mthandazo Gatya, Dindy, Decency, Denny Dugg, Komplexity, Lady LeSoul, Lera Vee, TpeeSoul, Mickey K, Eaze, Chanelle, Sakhi and Kestar alongside a stellar remix by Deepconsoul & SoulVista of "Fond of you" by St Jovis featuring Kenney Love. Without doubt, "Healing time" is a paramount album featuring seventeen expertly crafted and orchestrated verily eclectic uber soulful timeless productions each one guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. To put it another way, "Healing time" is a masterpiece.
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Face The Bass Records bless us with the phenomenal verily uplifting "Touch the sky" performed in grand style by the one and only Dana Weaver whose unrivaled emotive vocals truly shine on this timeless uber soulful jewel. The original version courtesy of label head Allen 'Speedy' Jackson laced with exquisite jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and an enthralling backdrop is a stunning lively affair guaranteed to make you yearn for more, next we have superb remixes by DeepSole Syndicate (Sean Ali & Munk Julious), Joe Flame and Shino Blackk & Jym 'Dabadseed' Pratt all adding their landmark soulful touch, taking the song to a whole different level and making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.Undeniably "Touch the sky" will stand the test of time and is by no means to be missed.
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The final update for 2017 comes loaded with the latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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DJ/producer Jose Burgos and vocalist Kenny Bobien have been pulling out all the stops on "Love is on the way", an outstanding soulful production sure to stand the test of time soon to be released on legendary New Generation Records. Undeniably, the uber soulful "Love is on the way" will make you yearn for more through the unrivaled falsetto vocals of Kenny Bobien, illustrious jazzy keys, classic strings, sweet guitar and the gentle organic backdrop. Next to the fabulous original version, the package includes aphenomenal interpretation by Josh Milan who takes the song to a whole new level, keeping the vibe soulful and melodious yet spell binding. Don't miss out on this paramount soulful gem...
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Renowned DJ/producer/remixer David Morales joins forces once again with Janice Robinson for "Father", an epic gospel house production sure to send shivers down your spine... "Father" is an expertly crafted uplifting soulful jewel featuring the incredible heartfelt vocals of Janice Robinson alongside a heavyweight chorus of some of the best background singers in the business (including Nicki Richards, Keith Anthony Fluitt, Melonie Daniels Walker, Kenny Bobien, Carl Robinson, Nicole Phifer and Toshi), grand jazzed-up keys, celestial chords and a smooth yet thrilling backing. The 'DM World Mix' transforms the song into an exhilarating prime time anthem, the 'DM 380 Mix' is influenced by David Morales seminal 'Red Zone' sound, and finally Quentin Harris delivers a fiery verily mesmeric dub workout that is pure dynamite.