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DJ/producer Ezel makes his return to Ocha Records with the truly fabulous "Mezami" EP guaranteed to make you yearn for more. The celestial title track "Mezami" is a soothing yet utterly tantalizing deep atmospheric affair laced seductive vocals, the uplifting yet mesmerizing "Divine dance prayer" features the one-of-a-kind spoken word poetry of Carlos Mena alongside enchanting ethereal melodies and thrilling rhythms, and last but not least there is the exhilarating "You got worked" featuring Mateo Senolia's cutting spoken words and hypnotizing synths over vibrant rhythms.
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So many soulful gems to discover this week - enjoy !!
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Italy's Toto Chiavetta returns to Yoruba Records for the release of this paramount debut artist album "Impermanence", most definitely this album is a reflection of his versatile and truly ingenious sound that defies to be categorized into a particular genre, featuring guest appearances by vocalists Kev Kruz, Tshaka Campbell, Moby Ngom and Mateo Senolia. Deep, afro, techy, funky, moody, soulful, old skool are some of the characteristics that can be attributed to this incredible release by Toto Chiavetta, undoubtedly each of the eleven featured tracks is a sure-fire dance floor weapon guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy. Highly recommended.
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Ever since their inaugural release beginning of the year, Soulstice Music have being from strength to strength, blessing us with nothing but the best in soulful house music. The labels latest offering "All about love" has been previously available on a limited vinyl run which sold out within days, now this phenomenal slice of timeless soulful house music by Mark Di Meo is finally getting a digital release. To make it short, "All about love" is a masterly orchestrated organic soul oozing gem featuring the inimitable emotive vocals of songstress Rona Ray guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Beside the outstanding original version, the release features dazzling remixes by Rightside and William 'ReelSoul' Rodriguez both adding their distinctive truly magical soulful touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
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Every now and then, renowned Brazilian DJ/producer DJ Meme graces us with a stunning remix of an unforgettable classic - just think of his mind-blowing interpretations of "Behind the wheel" by Depeche Mode and "I'm every woman" by Chaka Khan - now he is paying homage to legendary 'Queen of Disco' Donna Summer with a towering re-imagination of "MacArthur Park", one of those all-time dance music classics that is totally underrated (it's a song produced by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Belotte, featuring masterly arrangements by Greg Mathieson, which dates back to 1978). In short, DJ Meme's epic and inspiring eleven minute re-imagination truly is impeccable, letting Donna Summer's unrivaled emotional vocals and the original orchestration shine while giving the song a contemporary truly glamorous floor-to-the-floor feel.
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Hot as the summer is this weeks update - enjoy !!
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Back in July, we introduced you to "Rosalina", an enchanting production by Joe Smooth and Jerry C King performed in grand style by Ivelisse Diaz, with Ondagroove (Giles Hirst) on remix duty. Now this soulful jewel returns in stellar remixes by Othersoul who serves a glamorous sun drenched interpretation fusing Ivelisse Diaz inimitable deeply rooted vocals with gentle yet captivating rhythms and mellifluous melodious, and Vittorio Santorelli who graces with a truly phantasmagorical rendition using an enthralling organic backdrop as playground for grand jazzy keys and the beautiful vocals.
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Original Drum HSI continue to grace us with nothing but the best in spiritual dance music with their latest offering "All life is sacred", a project by label head Neter Supreme released under the name of Scribe. The 'Maat' mixes feature a masterly orchestration alongside eminent spoken words and utterly mesmerizing ancestral rhythms, with the 'Temple' mixes intensifying the vibe to the max, taking you on an exhilarating truly hypnotizing spiritual journey to the unrivaled cosmic musical grounds Neter Supreme is renowned for.
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Nothing but the best and latest in soulful house music in this weeks update - enjoy !!
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South Africa's Those Boys (aka Stherable One and George Lesley) truly bless us with the breathtaking "Love constantly", a marvelous soul oozing gem featuring the inimitable haunting vocals of Mr. Lee alongside illustrious jazzy keys, heavenly chords and smooth yet captivating broken beat styled rhythms. The 'Love Soul Mix' is a gorgeous sun drenched interpretation, following are phenomenal remixes by Vick Lavender, Dirty Harry, Paris Cesvette, Blaq Tronic and Monodeluxe all adding their landmark truly magical soulful/deep touch to the song, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite. Put differently, a timeless soulful gem by no means to be missed.
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Courtesy of Exemplary Music Makerz comes a scintillant tribute to the one-and-only 'Godfather of Soul' James Brown, featuring paramount re-imaginations by Leanna Yip, Muzikman Edition and Sahib Muhammad of his all-time classic "It's a man's world" (in February 2013, the label released a slammin rework of the same song by Giovanni Ikome and Frankie Foncett). Leanna Yip contributes a tantalizing deep house rework which combines James Brown's unmistakable vocals with enthralling rhythms and enchanting layers of synth chords, Muzikman Edition drops a groovey funked-up 4/4 interpretation oozing with a glorious old skool flavored vibe, and finally there is Sahib Muhammad with his ingenious truly mesmerizing stripped-back dub.
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Quite an eclectic update we have prepared for this week - enjoy !!