After two very successful previous release on Atal Music ("Love's been redefined" in late 2012 and "Good night" in late 2013), the South African duo of Michael Ashe and Deep Suite (Gary Pilz) return with another marvelous production having timeless written all over. They bless us with "Wondering why", an eminent masterly crafted production laced with entrancing keys, sweet melancholic guitar and the unmistakable sultry vocals of Michael Ashe - unquestionably this slice of heavenly soulful house music will make you yearn for more. Not to forget to mention the superb remix by Deep Suite which gives the song a deeper truly enticing underground-esque feel guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

DJ's/producers Kai & Kyle present their debut single for KingStreet Records, and what a musical treat this is... Featuring inspiring lead vocals by Gordon Chamber and backing vocals by CK Gospel Choir, "Higher than high" is an uplifting soul/funk infused production guaranteed to send shivers down your spine thanks to intoxicating rhythms, dazzling keys and the amazing vocals. Man of the moment Sean McCabe contributes a formidable truly soulicious funk infused interpretation taking the song to all new heights, with both his vocal and dub versions sure to jam-pack the floor. A future classic by no means to be missed.

With the very first listen, we fell in love with this phenomenal production by DJ Pope forthcoming on MuSol Recordings - we are certain the same will happen to you once you hear this paramount soul oozing gem. To cut a long story short, the uplifting "Live it up" is a masterly crafted soulful gem having timeless written all over, featuring the unrivaled vocals of Marc Evans alongside illustrious keys, lush chords and sweet guitars over gentle yet thrilling percussive rhythms. Not only are you getting vocal and instrumental versions, there is also an absolutely fierce 'Vocal Dub Mix' included which intensifies the vibe to the max. One to watch out for and to put on top of your shopping list...

Originally released four years ago, the glamorous "Ever love" by White Soul Project returns in superb remixes by Richard Earnshaw who, long story short, delivers a soul  oozing masterpiece which uses the 'Soft Drink Mix' from the original release as a foundation. Wendy D. Lewis unmistakable emotive vocals are taken to all new heights on this fabulous re-imagination which is laced with a beautiful long lost guitar session by Dave Murrell, grand jazzy keys and smoothly bouncin' rhythms. The vocal and instrumental dub versions turn the heat up, in other words they are sure-fire prime time weapons guaranteed to set the floor on fire.

The next release on Do It Now Recordings will be the phenomenal laidback soul drenched "Don't leave" by GiantStep Grooves and songstress Lizzy, a timeless soulful gem guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the gentle musical backdrop, illustrious jazzy keys and heavenly chords together with Lizzy's gorgeous deeply rooted vocals will make you yearn for more. The Disclosure Project contribute a marvelous interpretation which turns this beautiful song into a dulcet yet thrilling funked-up four-to-the-floor jewel sure to cause a stir. Miss it at your own risk...

One of the standout cuts form Tony Records "Miami Uncuts 2014" compilation gets a well deserved full single release, complete with an eclectic selection of stellar remixes. The song in question is "I want you" by Two 4 Soul (DJ Jacko & Peppe Citarella) and songstress Chelsea Como, originally performed by Erykah Badu on her 2003 album "Worldwide underground". Not much needs to be said and written about this timeless gem besides this is soulful house music at its best, featuring the impressive one-of-a-kind vocals of Chelsea Como and a masterly orchestration guaranteed to cast a spell on you. Not to forget to mention stunning old school inspired remix by Montana & Stewart (which reminds us of the legendary Tony Humphries remix of The Sugarcubes from back in the day), the blazin' hot hypnotizing 'Trumpet Mix' and the soul/funk infused summery 'Soulful Mix' by Two 4 Soul, the fantastic interpretation by Frankie Estevez oozing with a heavenly laidback feel, and finally The Moochers contribute a fervid underground-esque rework.

From South Africa's up and coming Pretoria based house music producer and DJ SoulProvider comes the paramount inaugural release on Marverick Records. "Doing my thing" features not less than six masterly crafted productions (they were previously featured on the "House Afrika Sessions 4" 5xCD compilation released in late 2013), featuring breathtaking vocal performances by Nthabeleng, Zayla, Buhlebuzile, Maru, RootedSoul and Black D, with each of the songs oozing with SoulProvider's unrivaled soul/jazz/afro inspired underground flavored house sound he is renowned for - undoubtedly you will be blown away once you experience the beauty of these wonderful timeless songs yourself...

It has only been a few months since Lilac Jeans, the South African duo of  Linda Sikhosana (Menu) and Floyd Nkonyane (Floyd), launched their Lilac Jeans Music label with the debut artist album "Now or never". Several superb single released followed, and now they area bout to drop "The Vocal Remixes Collection Vol. 1", a breath-taking selection of remixes they've done in recent years for other artists and labels. A total of eleven tracks are featured, each one showcasing the soul infused house music sound Lilac Jeans are renowned and beloved for. Whether you just discovered Lilac Jeans, missed any of these remixes in the past or simply are looking for top-notch soulful house music, we here at Spirit of House highly recommend this compilation.