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Reviews April 2, 2017

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 01 April 2017

We are kicking of April with nothing but the best in soulful house music - enjoy !!

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Album Review: Various "Abstract Jazz Vibes Vol. 4" (NiteGrooves Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 March 2017

Abstract Jazz Vibes Vol. 4The highly acclaimed "Abstract Jazz Vibes" series returns to NiteGrooves Records in volume four which includes not less than twenty one handpicked classic tunes from the labels incomparable back catalogue. Without fail this versatile truly sparkling selection of ingenious tracks lets you enjoy house music accentuated with jazzy elements in its full glory, featuring unforgettable gems from Kerri Chandler, Louie Vega, Ananda Project, DJ Spen, Frankie Feliciano, Groove Box, Nick Jones, P'taah, Jask, Blaze, OtherSoul, Phil Asher, Micky Moore, Terry Hunter, Antonello Ferrari and many more.

Pick of the Week: Various "Miami Uncuts 2017" (TR Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 March 2017

Various - Miami Uncuts 2017Since 2012, TR Records (formerly Tony Records) have been blessing us with their annual "Miami Uncuts" compilation, and this year is no exception as the label has been pulling out all the stops and presents a truly impeccable and eclectic collection of previously unreleased mixes of songs from their catalogue as well as a sneak preview of things to come in the new few months. A total of twelve tracks are included, similar to its antecessors there are a lots of soulful gems from an illustrious list of artists to be discovered: Soulful Session featuring Tisha Monique, DJ Jacko & Chelsea Como, Kenny Carpenter, Distant People featuring Jessante, Distant People featuring Nontu, Dee Mac's House of Funk featuring Oliver Night, Andy Compton featuring Rogiers, Rito, Takuya Kusajima, Oliver Night, Urbe Deep Connextions and last but not least Bizio Cool. Undoubtedly, "Miami Uncuts 2017" is highly recommended , not to say "Miami Uncuts 2017" is by no means to be missed...

In the Spotlight: Max Marinacci featuring Joydiel "Voice" (Merecumbe Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 March 2017

Max Marinacci featuring Joydiel - VoiceComing soon on up and rising Merecumbe Recordings is the stunning "Voice" by Italian DJ/producer Max Marinacci, to cut right to the chase this hypnotizing slice of afro/latin flavored house is guaranteed send the dancers into a frenzy thanks to inexorably thumpin' rhythms, ethereal synth melodies, lush organ and the seductive vocals of Joydiel. The remixes by label honcho Doug Gomez enriched with extra percussion and inebriant synth hooks take the song to the next level, spreading an even more intense feel on the dance floor.

In the Spotlight: Sean Schulich & Jephte Guillaume "The world is a ghetto" (Tet Kale Records/Platinum Keys Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 March 2017

Sean Schulich & Jephte Guillaume - The world is a ghettoWhat a mind-boggling musical treat we have here... The towering truly one-of-a-kind re-imagination of the War all time classic "The world is a ghetto" by Sean Schulich and Jephte Guillaume is an innovative masterly orchestrated uber soulful yet tantalizing afro tinged four-to-the-floor jewel featuring flute and vocal chants by Sean Schulich, keys by Frederic 'Fredo' Lasfargeas, and fender bass, electric guitars, drums and percussion, and vocals by Jepthe Guillaume guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

Reviews March 26, 2017

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 March 2017

The 2017 WMC/Miami Music Week update is here, loaded with the latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Zepherin Saint & Sara Devine "Hurry" (Tribe Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 18 March 2017

Zepherin Saint & Sara Devine - HurryBeyond the shadow of a doubt, Tribe Records truly bless us with the sun drenched "Hurry", a masterly crafted truly phenomenal uber soulful jewel by DJ/producer Zepherin Saint featuring the one and only Sara Devine on vocals. Gentle yet thrilling afrocentric rhythms lead the way for Sara Devine's one-of-a-king r&b inspired sultry vocals, illustrious keys and classy brass arrangements, altogether creating an enthralling yet soulful and melodious feel guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Put differently, "Hurry" heavenly slice of soulful bliss by no means to be missed...

In the Spotlight: Rescue Poetix "Counting sheep" (Toupee Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 18 March 2017

Rescue Poetix - Counting sheepRenowned poetry artist Rescue Poetix is back with the paramount "Counting sheep" coming your way in an eclectic truly stellar selection of interpretations. Young DJ (Moloko Manganyi) contributes a tantalizing soul oozing afro-deep rendition sure to send shivers down your spine, DJ Eddie-ED (Edward Ward) delivers a fervid afro/latin infused rendition with a dazzling change of tempo in the middle, DJ Punch drops an intriguing underground-esque rework laced with a killer organ and resistless percussive rhythms, Ran Gomez serves a gorgeous soulful interpretation, and last but not least there is something truly special in the form of the ingenious deep tech-soul workout by Brian Nance.

Reviews March 19, 2017

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 18 March 2017

We are keeping the heat on with this weeks update bringing you the latest and best in soulful house music - enjoy !!

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Album Review: Mike Steva "Who am I" (Remixes)(Yoruba Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 March 2017

Mike Steva - Who am I (Remixes)In summer of 2014, Yoruba Records released the stunning "Who am I" artist album by Mike Steva which takes you on a unique journey across a wide spectrum of electronic music, evidencing his vast range of influences. The journey continues with the outstanding "Who I am" remix album which is truly awe-inspiring and ingenious, with the songs from the original album being re-imagined and re-envisioned by the likes of Louie Vega, Seven Davis Jr, Manoo, Rocco, Djeff, Hallex M, Anthony Nicholson, AtJazz, Mr. Raoul and many more, all adding their distinctive truly magical touch. Without question, the sophisticated and truly eclectic "Who I am" remix album is not to be missed.

Pick of the Week: Leroy Burgess & Kenny Carpenter "More love" (KC Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 March 2017

Leroy Burgess & Kenny Carpenter - More loveLegendary DJ/producer Kenny Carpenter who has been in the music business for four decades is launching his brand new label KC Recordings in proper style with a paramount collaboration with another dance music legend, namely singer/songwriter/producer Leroy Burgess. "More love" is a super smooth and melodious yet entrancing slice of soulful bliss having timeless written all over, featuring Leroy Burgess one-of-a-kind passionate vocals alongside by illustrious keys, heavenly chords and a gently thumpin' yet relentless organic backdrop.

In the Spotlight: Vittorio Santorelli, Karla Brown "People" (Double Cheese Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 March 2017

Vittorio Santorelli, Karla Brown - PeopleThere ain't no stoppin' for Double Cheese Records who have been blessing us in recent months with one soulful jewel after another... The labels latest offering is the utterly infectious "People" by up and rising Vittorio Santorelli and songstress Karla Brown which uses an irresistibly groovin' backing as playground for luscious keys and Karla Brown's inimitable haunting vocals. Kelvin Sylvester and Luyo join forces to rework the song into an intriguingly stompin' soulful affair laced with sublime keys and lush chords, and finally Cam Lasky contributes an uber funky dub rework guaranteed to cast a spell on you.

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