Back in September of last year, we were celebrating the phenomenal cover version of Melba Moore's Disco classic "Standing right here" (released in 1977 on the legendary Buddah label) by Austrian DJ/producer Mannix, now this musical gem which features awe-inspiring vocal stylings by Dina Vass returns to the dance floor in a grandiose disco/boogie remix package. First up legendary John Morales (M+M Productions) adds his magic touch, delivering classy a NY Disco inspired re-imagination. Next Timmy Vegas contributes a stellar 80's infused boogie-esque interpretation, and finally Eighteez Ladeez (aka Urbs) completes the package with his contemporary somewhat trashy Nu-Disco re-rub guaranteed to rock the bigger rooms.

DJ Franz and songstress Linda Lee Hopkins bless us with "Take me back", an inspiring tribute to the legendary Paradise Garage resident DJ and pioneer of house music, the one and only Larry Levan. Quite simply this marvelous production takes you on a blissful trip down memory lane as the infectious funked soaked groove, beautiful jazzy saxophone, grand horn section, illustrious keys and Linda Lee Hopkins' captivating vocals bring back memories and good feeling from the golden era of dance music. Not to forget to mention the outstanding remixes by Bibi and Aliwud which take the song to a whole new level. A musical gem by no means to be missed.

Vibe Boutique Records truly grace with a soulful masterpiece having timeless written all over... South African soulful house band Those Boys (Lesley Theko, Sthe Kekana, Linda Mathebula) give the us the marvelous "Blessed", a smooth soul oozing production built around gently thumpin' deep rhythms and glorious keys, not to forget to mention the gorgeous emotive vocals of Linda Mathebula. Beside the outstanding original version, the package comes complete with masterly crafted remixes from Monodeluxe, Antidotes, OddXperienc, Zulu's at Work and Gruv Basement, and it also includes a wonderful broken beat remix by Those Boys themselves. Quite simply it is next to impossible to pick a favorite version as each one is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine...

Only a few weeks to go until this years Winter Music Conference in Miami, and as every year this is the time when the infamous "WMC Sampler" arrive in our mailbox. Among them is this absolutely phenomenal fourteen track package from Gruv Shack Records featuring an eclectic selection of brand new music from an illustrious list of artists such as Deeprebel, Given Keys, Ultra Soul Project, Loxion Deep, Darian Crouse, Breezingsouls, Charlie Deep, DeeperPHIL, Tonalcaptiv, Brian Que-Soul, Joel Vibes, Bhunu Brill & Aux Cable, Juscalava, VeneiGrette, Boskay and House Academiek, with the styles offered ranging from afro over deep and jazzy to soulful. By no means to be missed.

There ain't no stoppin' for Rhemi, the team of DJ/producer Neil Pierce and producer/musician Ziggy Funk, as they present another phenomenal production having timeless written all over. The mind-boggling "Tired" features the unmistakable emotive vocals of house music diva Nicole Mitchell alongside enchanting keys over relentlessly pulsating rhythms - jam-packed floors guaranteed. The 'Classic Mix' gives the track a more soulful organic feel, with a funk drenched backdrop leading the way for the vocals and exquisite keys. Finally Phaze Dee from Greece delivers an enthralling dub version laced with exhilarating synths guaranteed to make you yearn for more.

Behind United Tribe is Jersey Soul's own Big Logan who blesses us with "Man from Suri", a marvelous truly inspiring production guaranteed to send shivers down your spine thanks to gentle yet infectious afrotastic rhythms, amazing African vocals and illustrious jazzy keys. The 'Calling Mix' is a stripped back ruthlessly thumpin' affair guaranteed to send the crowd into a frenzy, Tony Loreto contributes an utterly fierce rework fueled with entrancing keys, and last but not least LooweeR serves a slice of pristine dance floor madness with his absolutely irresistible truly hypnotizing afro-tribal workout. Highly recommended.

South Africa's exceptionally gifted Molapo 'Darque' Malatji blesses us with his long awaited absolutely phenomenal and groundbreaking debut artist album titled "Rare Earth Elements" (in short "REE's").This glamorous album features not less than twelve equally jaw-dropping productions, each one showcasing Molapo 'Darque' Malatji limitless talent  and timeless soul oozing sound. Not to forget to mention the illustrious list of guest artists who make this album something truly special with their mind-blowing vocal contributions: Black Coffee, Damon Reel, Darryl D'Bonneau, Kat Kyriss, Kenny Allen, Lwazi, Magic Soul, Maiya, Paul Randolph, Robert Owens and Sun Singleton. Beyond the shadow of a doubt an incredible album guaranteed to make you yearn for more...

The latest installment in the phantasmagorical Abstract Jazz Journey compilation series comes courtesy of Japan's Shuya Okino and Yoshihiro Okino, collectively known as Kyoto Jazz Massive. The compilation is jam-packed with eighteen handpicked unforgettable soulful gems with sprinkles of Jazz, Afro, Latin and Deep flavors - for example "A wonderful place" by Blaze presents UDAUFL featuring Ultra Nate, "Behold the sun" by Kerri Chandler featuring KT Brooks, "Pick it up" by Carolyn Harding and "Love's been right here" by Stephanie Cooke & Kenny Bobien to name just a very few. This is truly a breathtaking selection of timeless soulful house gem guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. And you also get a masterly crafted continuous mix taking you on a blissful soulful journey you wish would never end...

In 2010 they gave us "Chains", in 2011 "Nightlife" and "I don't see love", then in 2012 "No better love" and now they are back with "Can't do without it" - of course we talk about Joseph Junior and MAQman who can do no wrong if they join forces. Slightly deeper than their previous outings, the timeless "Can't do without it" is a sweet organic production oozing with a masterly orchestration, not to forget to mention Joseph Junior's inimitable seductive vocals. On remix duty are Sir LSG who adds his magical soulful touch to the song, Jonathan Meyer who showcases his love for percussive rhythms inspired by the world's roots sounds, and finally Rune whose melodious utterly hypnotizing deep rendition is truly breathtaking. We know we repeat ourselves, but "Can't do without it" certainly is definite moment in the history of soulful house music...