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Reviews February 7, 2016

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 06 February 2016

This week we bring you an update loaded with nothing but brand new soulful vocal tunes - enjoy !!

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Album Review: Various "King Street Sounds Reformed Classics 2016" (StreetKing Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 January 2016

King Street Sounds Reformed Classics 2016StreetKing have prepared a paramount and truly eclectic twenty-five track strong compilation loaded with nothing but expertly reformed (aka remixed and re-edited) classics from the unrivaled KingStreet / NiteGrooves / StreetKing back catalogue, with the likes of Pezzner, Joeski, Yass, Demarkus Lewis, DJ Spinna, Sean McCabe, Rancido, Kruse & Nuernberg, Quentin Harris and Mousse T to name just a few adding their magical touch to classic cuts from Ananda Project, Big Moses, Johnny Dangerous, Dennis Ferrer, Blaze presents UDAUFL, DJ Roland Clark presents Urban Soul, Logistix, Kerri Chandler, Mood II Swing and many many more...

Pick of the Week: Luis 'LooweeR' Rivera & C Robert Walker "You can be more" (Jack 2 Jazz Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 January 2016

Luis 'LooweeR' Rivera & C Robert Walker - You can be moreThis weeks Pick of the Week spot goes to Jack 2 Jazz Records, a well deserved honor as their upcoming release by DJ/producer Luis 'LooweeR' Rivera and singer C Robert Walker is nothing short of phenomenal... "You can be more" is silky smooth yet spell binding, with gentle percussive rhythms leading the way for illustrious jazzy keys, heavenly chords and the unmistakable vocal stylings of C. Robert Walker - put differently, a timeless soulful gem guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. The remixes courtesy of label head Paris Cesvette and Guido P take the song to the next level, both keeping the vibe soulful yet intriguing, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version...

In the Spotlight: Carlos Mena "Deep forever more" (Yoruba Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 January 2016

Carlos Mena - Deep forever moreUpcoming on Yoruba Records is the scintillating "Deep forever more" EP by deep and soulful house purveyor Carlos Mena. Kicking off this seminal deep house release is the relentlessly pulsating "Bang it" laced with the mesmerizing vocals by Osunlade alongside enchanting synth stabs. Next up is the soothing jazzed-up "Elegba", an utterly contaminous tribaltastic affair oozing with glorious flute and wicked vocal chants. The title track "Deep forever more" enters deepest grounds, fusing ruthlessly thumpin' rhythms with inspiring spoken vocals, a magnificent piano solo by Ezel and enticing spaced-out synth melodies. Closing this fantastic EP is the instrumental version of "Bang it".

Reviews January 31, 2016

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 January 2016

We have prepared a big update for you this week, with some deep and jazzy tracks thrown in for good measure - enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Steal Vybe featuring Rich Medina "Spiritual life" (Remixes)(Steal Vybe Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 January 2016

Steal Vybe featuring Rich Medina - Spiritual life (Remixes)Ten years ago, Steal Vybe blessed us with the phantasmagorical "Spiritual life" featuring poet Rich Medina (released through Spacekat Records), now this unforgettable house music classic returns in brand new remixes by Chris Forman. The 'Far-Out Mix' is pure dance floor bliss, with irresistible tribaltastic rhythms leading the way for lush keys, heavenly chords and Rich Medina's unrivaled spoken word poetry (there is also a stripped back truly hypnotizing take of this mix aptly titled 'Vocal, Beats & Bass Mix'). Next is the groovy 'Funk & Soul Re-Production', without doubt this marvelous truly jaw-dropping soul/funk infused re-imagination of the original will send shivers down your spine... Completing the release are the classic 'Original Mix', the fantastic '2nd Healing' version and the paramount Quentin Harris remix from 2005.

In the Spotlight: Milky Thee Soul featuring Mikie Blak "Chase the sun" (Vocal Mixes Vol. 1)(Soul Sun Soul Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 January 2016

Milky Thee Soul featuring Mikie Blak - Chase the sun (Vocal Mixes Vol. 1)Up and rising South African producer Milky Thee Soul makes his debut on Soul Sun Soul Music with "Chase the sun", a masterly crafted soul infused gem featuring the amazing heartfelt vocals of Mikie Black alongside sublime keys, dreamy chords and deep thunderous rhythms. The remixes are courtesy of Abicah Soul who delivers a beautiful laidback percussive interpretation enriched with grand jazzy keys and celestial chords, and label head Mikki Afflick who serves an exhilarating late night rendition oozing with enticing melodies and deep captivating rhythms. Put differently, a soulful gem having timeless written all over...

In the Spotlight: DJ Pope & Sheree Hicks "Keeping my composure" (Chic Soul Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 January 2016

DJ Pope & Sheree Hicks - Keeping my composureWe proudly introduce you to the inaugural release on Chic Soul Music, the brand new label owned by Chicago's own Sheree Hicks. "Keeping my composure" is a breathtaking collaboration by Sheree Hicks and legendary DJ/producer DJ Pope, most definitely this timeless gem will make you yearn for more thanks to the masterly orchestration (funky bass by Ric Watts, sensual sax by Will Spence, illustrious keys by Ollie Wright) and Sheree Hicks one-of-a-kind deeply felt vocals. Chicago's DJ Sean Ali and New Jersey's DJ Beloved grace the song by adding their magical soulful touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.

Reviews January 24, 2016

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 January 2016

2016 continues to be a blessed with tons of soulful vocal gems - enjoy !!

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Album Review: Various "From the Hut Vol. 4" (Cabana Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 January 2016

From the Hut Vol. 4In June of 2011, Cabana Recordings truly blessed us with the first installment in their "From the Hut" compilation series, volumes two (October 2013) and three (August 2014) were equally as impressive. Now volume four is here, and what else can we say other than once again we feel blessed by the phenomenal truly eclectic selection of timeless afro-deep productions from the likes of Exte C, Radio Lab, Empower, Doug Gomez, Mazz, Justin Imperiale, Rhythm Staircase, Mauritzio, Matteo and George Vibe. This stunning release is all about real musicianship, it is an exquisite truly inebriant musical experience you wish would never end...

Pick of the Week: David Bailey featuring Nicole Mitchell "Ain't scared to love" (Rhemi Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 January 2016

David Bailey featuring Nicole Mitchell - Ain't scared to loveForthcoming on Rhemi Music is the sophomore release from London's own David Bailey entitled "Ain't scared to love", featuring the one and only Nicole Mitchell on vocals. To come straight to the point, David Bailey has been pulling out all the stops and graces us with a paramount production that is incredibly soulful yet oozes with an uplifting energetic vibe created by a resistless funked-up backdrop, illustrious keys and Nicole Mitchell's unmistakable sultry vocals. Put differently, "Ain't scared to love" is a timeless soulful gem guaranteed to make you yearn for more... Not to forget to mention the phantasmagorical dub version laced with inebriant melodies destined for late night play. A killer release...

In the Spotlight: Octopuz featuring Jay Nemor "Motherland" (Ancestral Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 January 2016

Octopuz featuring Jay Nemor - MotherlandFrom Ancestral Recordings comes this fabulous afro-deep production by Mojalefa 'Octopuz' Tsotetsi featuring the inimitable vocals of Jay Nemor. "Motherland" is deep and soulful yet mesmerizing, with Jay Nemor'sstunning deep-rooted vocals being accompanied by illustrious keys, classy saxophone and gentle yet thrilling afro-deep rhythms. The alternate 'Deeper Mix' fueled with ethereal melodies gives the track a more intense utterly hypnotizing feel, making it the perfect choice for late night, early morning play. Don't miss out on this glamorous gem from the motherland...

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