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Reviews July 24, 2016 (Part One)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 July 2016

Because we can... This weeks update is split into two parts, here are the latest soulful vocal tunes for you - enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Sam Q's Night Patrol featuring Taylor Jackson "Samba of love" (Grooveland Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 July 2016

Sam Q's Night Patrol featuring Taylor Jackson - Samba of loveThe original version of "Samba of love" by Sam Q's Night Patrol could first be heard on Grooveland Music's "Grooves Lounge Vol. 1" compilation, now this Sam Qureshi produced and masterly orchestrated jazz/latin/bossa-nova jewel featuring the beautiful alluring vocals of Taylor Jackson gets a full single release complete with breathtaking four-to-the-floor remixes. First up Jihad Muhammad adds his magical touch, with his utterly thrilling interpretation keeping the spirit of the original alive yet oozing with the beloved mesmerizing Bang the Drum sound. Next, Flash'N'Fox drop a marvelous soul/funk/jazz infused rendition guaranteed to send shivers down your spine, and finally Matt Bell (half of SoulBasics) serves a fervid rework sure to rock the big rooms.

In the Spotlight: Marc Cotterell featuring Doreen Younglove "Into the light" (Plastik People Digital CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 July 2016

Marc Cotterell featuring Doreen Younglove - Into the lightForthcoming on Plastik People is the glorious "Into the light" by Marc Cotterell and songstress Doreen Younglove, the follow-up to their soulful club smash "I am". Deep utterly spell binding rhythms lay the foundation for Doreen Younglove's paramount sultry vocals, illustrious keys and entrancing chords, altogether spreading an enticing vibe you can't resist to dance to. On remix duty is William 'ReelSoul' Rodriquez who takes the song to the next level by adding his signature truly soulful yet inebriant organic and melodious touch.

Reviews July 17, 2016

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 July 2016

The heat is on with only the best and latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!

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Album Review: Various "Back In Time Vol. 3" (KingStreet Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 July 2016

Back In Time Vol. 3KingStreet Records present the third installment in their renowned "Back in Time" compilation series, undoubtedly this is a worthy successor to the highly acclaimed 1st and 2nd volumes (released end of 2014 and fall of 2015 respectively) in this prestigious series. Once again, this ingenious truly eclectic collection of twenty classics from an illustrious lists of artists such as Ananda Project, Bassmental, Kerri Chandler, LY, Stephanie Cooke, Dennis Ferrer, Big Moses, Scott Wozniak, Mateo & Matos, Man Friday, Urban Soul and many more is an inspiring journey back to glory days of the label, letting you re-experience the diverse truly seminal house music sounds from yesteryear.

Pick of the Week: Sheree Hicks "Living all alone" (POJI Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 July 2016

Sheree Hicks - Living all aloneHouse music diva Sheree Hicks recently released her "Love Language" long player through her own Chic Soul Music label, now one of the standout tracks of the album is getting a full single release on legendary POJI Records. This DJ Pope produced cover version of the memorable Phyllis Hyman classic from 1986 is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine thanks to the gentle yet irresistibly thumpin' funked-up backdrop, sweet guitars and illustrious keys, not to forget to mention the one-of-a-kind sultry vocals of Sheree Hicks. DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins give the track a timeless classic feel on their stellar remixes oozing with their precious signature touch.

In the Spotlight: Luyo, Rescue Poetix "Breath" (Double Cheese Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 July 2016

Luyo, Rescue Poetix - BreathDouble Cheese Records continue to bless us with nothing but the best in soulful house music, with their latest offering "Breath" being courtesy of label head Luyo and  renowned poetry artist Rescue Poetix. The original version of "Breath" is a marvelous soul/afro/jazz infused affair laced with grandiose jazzy piano, lush chords, exquisite horns, dulcet yet thrilling rhythms and Rescue Poetix unrivaled spoken word poetry. Mus Threee deliver a blazin' hot afro house interpretation built around jaw-dropping acoustic guitar riffs and utterly tantalizing afrotastic rhythms, and finally we have Luyo's 'Abstract Dub' a truly entrancing cosmic workout oozing with a mesmerizing dreamy feel.

Reviews July 10, 2016

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 July 2016

A fully loaded blazin' hot update is ready for you this week - enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Papik featuring Stefy Gamboni & Daniele Bengi Benati "Brivido felino" (Soulstice Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 02 July 2016

Papik featuring Stefy Gamboni & Daniele Bengi Benati - Brivido felinoOnce again, Soulstice Music bless us with something truly special: formidable four-to-the-floor re-imaginations of "Brivido felino" taken from Nerio 'Papik' Poggi's 2015 tribute album "Cocktail Mina" (released through IRMA Records) dedicated to legendary Italian singer Mina Mazzini. To make it short, the stunning vocals by Stefy Gamboni and Daniele Bengi Benati together with the masterly jazzed-up orchestration and house beats from Francesco Cofano, Mark Di Meo, Gerardo Smedile and Submantra are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more... Don't miss out on this musical gem...

In the Spotlight: Call Me Cleve & Zhana "They don't see" (Aviance Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 02 July 2016

Call Me Cleve & Zhana - They don't seeSummer is here, so is this phenomenal soulful jewel by Call Me Cleve (aka Cleveland Allen, real name Donald Cleveland Wood) and songstress Zhana (also known Zhana Roiya and Inda Matrix). "They don't see" is a throwback in time to classic soulful house music legends like Frankie Knuckles and CJ Mackintosh used to grace us with in the early/mid 90's. Zhana's one-of-a-kind sultry vocals harmonize perfectly with the smooth yet enthralling rhythms, classy strings, grand jazzy keys and dazzling harmonica, altogether spreading a blissful truly exhilarating feel guaranteed to put a spell on you. In other words, "They don't see" is timeless soulful house music..

Reviews July 3, 2016

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 02 July 2016

This weeks update is all about the latest soulful vocal releases, we hope you enjoy as much as we do...

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Pick of the Week: Distant People featuring Mpho "Get away" (Vibe Boutique Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 June 2016

Distant People featuring Mpho - Get awayJoey Silvero, under his Distant People disguise, continues to grace us with top-notch soulful house music having timeless written all over, with his latest project "Get way" being a collaboration with South African songstress Mpho. The summery "Get away" is sheer musical bliss, fusing Mpho's unrivaled deeply rooted vocals with glamorous keys and relentlessly pulsating rhythms. The 'Deep Classic Mix' gives the song an inspiring old school flavored deepened feel, not to forget to mention the mind-blowing truly eclectic selection of soul infused remixes from the likes of D General, MinoCafe, Seb Skalski, Monodeluxe and Tracebeatz & Bob all adding their distinctive touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.

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