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We welcome you to 2015 with our first update for the year - enjoy !!
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There ain't no stoppin' for HSR Records as they unleash another soulful gem by no means to be missed. To cut a long story short, Soulbridge and Alex Millet join forces with Mitch Matlock for "The joy in my life", a fabulous truly masterly crafted soul oozing gem having timeless written all over that is guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to Mitch Matlock's inimitable emotive vocals, glorious guitar by Mirko Pirozzi and luxurious keys all perfectly arranged over an infectious funk soaked backdrop. Beside the fantastic original version by Soulbridge & Alex Millet, the release includes breathtaking soul drenched interpretations by Alex Millet and Soulbridge, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
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Up and rising South African production team Native People (the trio of Man Q, Mr Giggs & DJ Moore) make their debut on Spirit of House with the "Inspiration EP" which includes a total of three mind-boggling original productions: "For your love" is a magnificent soul infused gem which combines deep'n'gentle yet spell binding rhythms withentrancing keys and chords, not to forget to mention the unmistakable deeply rooted vocals of Alexander James & Morzaaq - simply beautiful and guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. The other two tracks are instrumentals: "Summer dance" is deep and laidback, with dulcet rhythms leading the way for glamorous keys, while "Still searching" fuses enthralling rhythms with exhilarating melodies.
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Here we go with the final update for 2014 - enjoy !
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Italian DJ/producer Antonello Ferrari teams up with legendary vocalist Michael Procter for the uplifting "Get on out there" - to make it short, the result of this collaboration is simply breathtaking and guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... This is part one featuring remixes of the song by none other than DJ Spen & Thommy Davis who truly grace us with their mind-blowing interpretations which combine Michael Procter's refined unrivaled gospel tinged vocals with a masterly orchestration which includes grand piano, killer organ and a classy horn section, all perfectly arranged over a relentlessly thumpin' funked-up backing. Simply put, this is one of our favorite releases of the year.Coming next will be the original mixes by Antonello Ferrari and remixes by Michele Chiavarini - we can't wait to hear those versions...
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House music ensemble Project 5 from Johannesburg/South Africa bless us with the "Shot Encounters" EP which includes not less than five wonderful soul oozing productions having timeless written all over. Project 5 are Jabulani 'Fusion deep' Ngwenya, Earl 'Mr Bob' Edwards, Thabo 'Epic Sonic' Khubeka, Bongani 'Steven B' Mathebula and vocalist Siobhan 'Sio Blackwidow' King - to cut a long story short, their "Short Encounters" EP is truly phenomenal with each of the masterly crafted soul infused songs guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to the beautiful seductive vocals by Sio Blackwidow which harmonize perfectly with the marvelous orchestration. Beyond doubt, this release is by no means to be missed...
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We hope you enjoy this weeks selection of the latest in soulful house music as much as we do... enjoy !!
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"Too much information", the title track of Dele Sosimi's long awaited 3rd album, is a sizzling afrobeat/funk infused track laced with paramount horns and inspiring vocals. Earlier this year, Quantize Recordings released remixes of the song by DJ Spen & Thommy Davis, Timmy Regisford & Adam Rios, Larry Espinosa & George Vibe Cardenas and Bad Zuke, now courtesy of Fatsouls Records come these brand new absolutely mind-blowing and timeless interpretations. DJ Said, Stephen Rigmaiden and Fuminori Kajago all add their distinctive deep/soulful/afro flavored touch to the song, keeping the spirit of the original alive yet taking this masterly crafted song to a whole new level. It is next to impossible to pick a favorite out of the three included versions, quite simply each one is guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Finest underground afro-house music by no means to be missed.
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"Back & forth" is the second single taken from the breathtaking truly seminal "The Future Divas EP 2" by Simon 'Schooly' Phillips aka Soulful Session reviewed here on Spirit of House back in August of this year. "Back & forth" features the inimitable emotive vocals of Chelsea Como, exclusively for this release the original mix has been revamped by Simon 'Schoolboy' Phillips. Next is a fabulous 90' inspired rework by Craig Stewart & Dale Nortier laced with grand jazzy piano, killer saxophone and lovely flute. Following are Two 4 Soul who contribute a classic soul/funk infused rendition featuring dramatic strings and illustrious keys and organ over an infectiously groovin' backdrop. Finally, Shotdown take the song to deeper somewhat dark grounds, giving it a tantalizing feel guaranteed to send the floor into a frenzy.
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Year end is coming closer, yet there ain't no shortage of soulful tunes... enjoy !!
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Naked Music Recordings was founded back in 1998 by Jay Denes and Dave Boonshoft and gained instant worldwide popularity thanks to the distinctive novel sound and one-of-a-kind stylized look which became widely emulated around the world. The label released a series of highly acclaimed compilations as well as albums and singles from homegrown artists - names coming to our mind include Lisa Shaw, Aya, Miguel Migs and Gaelle, not to forget to mention Blue Six (aka Jay Denes) whose "Music & wine" is one of our all-time favorites released on the label.
Finally, after being on hiatus for a couple of years, Blue Six return in grand style with a phenomenal album entitled "Signs & wonders" which oozes with the signature blend of elegant and deeply emotional music Jay Denes and Naked Music are renowned and beloved for. To make it short, from beginning to the end the album is sheer musical bliss, featuring a masterly orchestration and fabulous vocal performances by Aya, Tabitha Fair and Catherine Russell. In other words, a masterpiece sure to stand the test of time...
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Double Cheese Records present "For the Love Vol. 2", a grandiose compilation of the best vocal house cuts from the label. Undoubtedly, this compilation perfectly showcases what the label is all about: soulful dance music that spans genres and bring fresh ingenious sounds to the dance floor. An illustrious list of artists is featured such as Sabrina Chyld, Luyo, Marco Finotello, Max Marinacci, Vittorio Santorelli, Groove Cartell, Spellband and Carla Prather, not less impressive is the list of those contributing exclusive mixes: Boddhi Satva, Booker T, Deep Djoe & Pedro Mazz, Rightside, Opolopo and N’Dinga Gaba. A truly glorious compilation from one of the leading soulful house music labels ...