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The soulful heat continues with this weeks packed update... enjoy !!
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Don't miss out on the indisputably paramount "AWA" by critically acclaimed DJ/producer Ralf GUM and US soulstress extraordinaire Monica Blaire coming to Foliage Records in early February. Without any doubt, "AWA" using a smooth yet downright captivating rich organic percussion charged musical backing as foundation for the unrivaled sultry vocals of Monica Blaire, sumptuous keys and heavenly chord progressions is sure to make you yearn for more...
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BBE Music bless us with the fabulous "Feed the fire", the lead single from multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Audrey Powne's forthcoming and much anticipated debut album "From the fire". The jazz infused neo-soul jewel "Feed the fire" features Audrey Powne's unequaled emotion fueled vocals alongside dramatic strings, sublime trumpet solo, mellifluous keys and an exciting musical backing. "Feed the fire" is reworked for the dance floor by Martin 'AtJazz' Iveson and musclecars each adding their beloved signature style; all things considered this release is by no means to be missed.
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A fully loaded and eclectic update is ready for you... enjoy !
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Don't miss out on this phenomenal afro house production by UK born DJ/producer Stan Zeff and Italian singer/songwriter Georgia Cee entitled "Ilanga nenyanga" (means "The sun and moon") coming soon to Tambor Music. Beyond question, Georgia Cee's unmatched haunting African vocals together with the grandiose piano solo by Tiger Wilson, the heavenly chord progressions and the smooth yet indisputably enthralling afrocentric rhythms make "Ilanga nenyanga" a sure-fire dance floor weapon guaranteed to cast a spell on you.
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Highly esteemed GoGo Music kick off the new year in style with the towering "Don't talk" by label head Ralf GUM and singer/songwriter Clara Hill. Indisputably, "Don't talk" using smooth yet spell binding rich organic rhythms as foundation for Clara Hill's amazing emotive vocals, sumptuous keys and heavenly strings is sure to make you yearn for more. Not to forget to mention the deepened 'Da Da Dub' spreading a hypnotic vibe on the dance floor.
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Don't miss out on this weeks truly eclectic update...
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Forthcoming to critically acclaimed Peng Music is "Reflections" the latest full length album by Andy Compton & The Rurals. On this undeniably phenomenal album, Andy Compton collaborates with an illustrious list of artists such as Bristol's soul diva Celestine, Detroit's Malik Alston and Javonntte, Irantzu from Los Angeles, Shamrock from South Africa, Bristol's Anders Olinder and old school The Rurals musicians Pete Morris and Charlie Hearnshaw to bless us with a fabulous musical journey where the vibes are deep, soulful and jazzy; it goes without saying that the album is all about the distinct Rurals sound that is celebrated and laved all around the globe. Simply put, "Reflections" is by no means to be missed...
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Foliage Records kick the new year off in grand style with these towering Sean McCabe remixes of "2 positions" by US singer/songwriter Jill Rock Jones and up-and-coming South African producer MrMilkDee. Indisputably,Jill Rock Jones one-of-a-kind sultry vocals together with the sumptuous jazzed-up keys, heavenly pads and smooth yet spell binding deeply groovin' rhythms are sure to make you yearn for more...The cherry on top is Sean McCabe's downright hypnotizing 'Cosmos Dub' oozing with a scintillating broken beat flavored late night vibe.
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We are kicking the new year off with some really dope gems... enjoy !!
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Our final Pick of the Week for 2023 is this indisputably fabulous remake of the all-time house music anthem "Tears" by Chicago's own Elbert Phillips and singer/songwriter Andre Espeut to be released digitally through ChilliFunk Records and on limited 12" vinyl through Yore Records. Without any question, this respectful and undeniably scintillating interpretation featuring a masterly orchestration (intriguing drums by Elbert Phillips, gentle percussion and heavenly synths by Tom Laroye, illustrious keys by William Kurk, wicked guitars by Shamrock Guitor and sublime saxophone by Evan Tate) alongside an awe-inspiring rendition of the unforgettable lyrics by Andre Espeut is sure to make you yearn for more... Next to the main vocal and instrumental versions, the package includes the downright mesmeric 'Acid Dub' drenched in the beloved vintage acid sound, not to forget to mention the paramount remixes by Greg Gray and Andrew Emil both adding their landmark soulful yet enthralling touch. Simply put, this mind-blowing remake of the Satoshi Tomiie/Robert Owens/Frankie Knuckles classic is by no means to be missed...
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Our final selection for an In the Spotlight review is this fantastic remake of the beloved Fingers Inc. classic "Never no more lonely" (taken from their seminal full length album "Another side" released in 1988) forthcoming to POJI Records. Beyond doubt, Consuela Ivy delivers an amazing truly eminent rendition of the memorable lyrics on the K'Ture and DJ Oji produced remake offered in two equally breathtaking interpretations. Kicking things off is an impeccable unquestionably glamorous tribute to the timeless Fingers Inc. original, followed by the ingenious 'Groove & Bang' mix oozing with a fresh organic vibe that is soulful yet captivating. In other words, this outstanding take on the Fingers Inc. classic is sure to send shivers down your spine...