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Italy's Kikko Esse (Michele Sodano) and Klaide (Turino Vincenzo) join forces with vocalist CT Martin (Christopher Taylor) for "My angel" - in a nutshell, this is a timeless soulful masterpiece coming complete with fabulous remixes. To break it down for you, the original version is a summery uplifting affair combining CT Martin's sultry vocals with grand piano, classic strings and a gently stompin funked-up backdrop. Mark Di Meo takes the song to the next level on his marvelous jazz infused truly soulful interpretation, Klaide together with Michele Lamparell serves an utterly hypnotizing deep slightly dark underground-esque rework, and finally Emanuele Del Carmine drops a super smooth rendition laced with a glorious organ.
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South Africa's Brendan Davids, better known under the Mr Boogie moniker, makes his debut on 4th Quarter Music with the jaw-dropping "African souls" EP loaded with three wonderful soulful gems. First up is "Possessed" where he teams up with San Diano to deliver a thrilling slice of afro deepness laced with heavenly melodies and deeply felt vocals of Jrome Andre. Next are two collaborations with Wily Hird: "Nothing without him" an entrancing afro-deep affair oozing with the beautiful haunting vocals of Wil B, sublime jazzy keys and luscious chords, and "You're always there" a slick deep laidback bar groove layered with Darian Crouse's inimitable emotive vocals and seductive melodies.
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We've put together a truly versatile update for you this week, we hope you enjoy it as much as we do !!
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We haven't heard from Jack 2 Jazz Records for a while, but now they are back in grand style with the stellar "Can we" by Paris Cesvette featuring vocalists C. Robert Walker and Sabrina Chyld. "Can we" is masterly orchestrated and features the unmistakable vocal stylings of C. Robert Walker and Sabrina Chyld alongside glorious keys and grandiose saxophone by Dayve Stewart over a gentle yet spell binding percussive backdrop - pure class. Luis 'LooweeR' Rivera is taking the song to the next level on his mind-boggling latinesque re-imagination which combines the vocals with vibrant rhythms and sublime keys. Abicah Soul remixes to follow soon. Essential.
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Every now and then we receive new music and instantly are hooked by it. Such is the case with "The Key of Lime EP" produced by Tony Jesus and Entity (Darian Crouse), featuring the one-of-a-kind deeply felt vocals of Charles Cooper. This truly paramount EP features three equally brilliant songs ("Blessings come to you", "Come in out of the dark" and "The best in me"),with each of the songs mixed by both Tony Jesus and Entity who offer an eclectic truly ingenious selection of interpretations guaranteed to make you yearn for more, not to forget to mention the fabulous vocal performance by Charles Cooper. Quite simply, it is next to impossible to pick a favorite, and beyond the shadow of a doubt each of the three songs will stand the test of time...
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Lots of vocal gems to discover this week, don't wait and go check them out... enjoy !!
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In 2012, The Funklovers created the "Virtuoso" compilation dedicated to a luxury watches, jewels and leather shop located in the center of beautiful city of Turin in Italy. Previously a CD release only, now for the first time "Virtuoso" is available as digital download, featuring both the brilliant uplifting continuous mix by Luca Lala as well as the individual tracks from an illustrious list of house music artists such as Dom Navarra featuring Cairo, Deep & Soul Project featuring Danny, Blaxxsoul, Eternal Sunshine, Asha Edmund, Sphunk, Mr. Fuzz featuring Rony Lindsay, Steven Stone featuring Anthony Moriah, Distant People featuring Patrick Chappell, Knee Deep, Steven Stone featuring Tasha, Groove Addix featuring Kardri Anne, Diva Down Entertainment featuring SuSu Bobien and Rashaan Huston, with some of these tracks remixed by the likes of DJ Meme, Bobby D'Ambrosio, Beaten Soul, Nassau and of course The Funklovers themselves to name just a few. Quite simply beautiful music...
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Up and rising South African DJ/producer/songwriter Pickay Major (Vuyisile Motsama) is blessing us with a truly mind-blowing slice of tantalizing afro-deepness. "Ngwana enwa (o nale mafura)" features the emotive vocals of China alongside luscious keys and heavenly chords over utterly enthralling deeper than deep rhythms, altogether spreading an intense mesmerizing vibe guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. Ricardo 'LiftedSoul' Louw and Mbolela 'G'Sparks' Mukadi have been chosen to add their magical touch to the song, both keeping the vibe deep and exhilarating yet adding their distinctive touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. In other words,"Ngwana enwa (o nale mafura)" is house music from the motherland at its best...
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This weeks update is truly eclectic and features a couple of surprises - enjoy !!
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Soulful Sentiments Records are going from strength to strength, with their latest offering being the truly sensational "Agape love" by Sipho Ngubane and songstress Holi M. Quite simply, the awe-inspiring combination of Holi M's unrivaled silky smooth vocals with grandiose jazzy keys and heavenly chords is guaranteed to make you yearn for more... But it doesn't end here as the the release comes complete with phenomenal remixes taking the song to all new heights, with the likes of Atonal Sounds, Casanova & Khayalihle, Deepconsoul and Mr Boogie & Credo all keeping the vibe soulful yet each of them giving the song a distinctive feel. In other words, "Agape love" is a masterly crafted soulful gem having timeless written all over...
In the Spotlight: Jackie Queens "Conqueror" (Enoo napa Opaque Mix)(Kings of Groove Records CD Promo)
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You may be familiar with this song from the "Tribe Vaults Vol. 4 - Afro House Edition" compilation released on Tribe Records back in March of las year, but beyond the shadow of a doubt this version by Enoo napa is by far the best interpretation of this gem we've heard so far. To cut right to the chase, the 'Enoo napa Opaque Mix' combines Jackie Queens inimitable haunting vocals with deep ruthlessly thumpin' rhythms, luscious keys and heavenly atmospheric chords, altogether spreading a beautiful utterly tantalizing vibe guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... Essential - nuff said.
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Another week, another packed update full of the best and latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!