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In the Spotlight: Jose Burgos featuring Kenny Bobien "For your love" (Cuebur Remix)(Soul Heaven Records CD Promo)

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Created: 15 February 2014
Jose Burgos featuring Kenny Bobien - For your love

Back in 2008, Deepa Grooves Records released the seminal masterly orchestrated "For your love" produced by Jose Burgos and performed in grand style by the one and only Kenny Bobien. "For your love" was the first song taken from Jose Burgos critically acclaimed album "A day in the live" which saw the light of the day in 2010, a few years later it got the remix treatment from none other than Jay-J, now thanks to Soul Heaven Records this wonderful song once again returns to the dance floor in a brand new ingenious re-imagination by South African rising star Cuebur who adds his distinct touch, giving the song a deep raw feel, with the gentle percussive rhythms and inebriant atmospherics together with Kenny Bobien's one-of-a-kind vocals creating a mesmerizing vibe you can't resist to listen and dance to. Also included in the package is the timeless original version.

Reviews February 16, 2014

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 15 February 2014

As usual we've chosen to bring you nothing but the best and latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Deep House Providers "She's gotta have it" (Salt Shaker Records CD Promo)

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Created: 08 February 2014
Deep House Providers - She's gotta have it

"Woman's gotta have it" is one of many unforgettable songs from the unrivaled Bobby Womack (the song is taken from his 1972 album "Understanding"), now this all-time classic is set  to take over the dance floors globally thanks to DJ Marcuis and Gary 'Jackmaster Wallace, collectively known as Deep House Providers. Their "She's gotta have it" is a relentless jackin' styled track that cleverly samples the original song, with the delectable tempo drops and of course the one-of-a-kind vocals of Bobby Womack making this something truly special... By no means to be missed. Nuff said.

In the Spotlight: Eman & Doc Link "Message to the househeads" (Liberate Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 08 February 2014
Eman & Doc Link - Message to the househeads

Eman and Doc Link are truly unstoppable as they grace us with their latest project, the mind-blowing "Message to the househeads", a groovy production geared towards the underground. Raw'n'chunky deep funked-up rhythms combined with Eman's unrivaled spoken word poetry and enchanting melodies are guaranteed to cause a stir on the floor. Rhonda Rhythm intensifies the vibe with ruthlessly pulsating rhythms and inebriant melodies, while DJ Jshon gives the track a spellbinding retro-esque feel on his fiercely thumpin' deepened rework. But this is not all as DJ Jshon takes his own remix to the next level by replacing some of the elements with a grandiose organ ride.

Reviews February 9, 2014

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 08 February 2014

Enjoy this weeks truly gigantic update loaded with the latest in soulful house music...

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Pick of the Week: Pablo Martinez featuring Veema Louys "Aqui vem o sol" (Tribe Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 01 February 2014
Pablo Martinez featuring Veema Louys - Aqui vem o sol

Tribe Records are on fire at the moment, following up the superb Louis Vega remixes of Nathan Adams' "Sweetness in your soul" with a marvelous Latin/Nu-Jazz/Soul inspired production by Pablo Martinez guaranteed to make you yearn for more. "Aqui vem o sol" is a masterly orchestrated soulful gem which features a fabulous alto sax by Charlie Parker, luxurious keys and a phenomenal emotive vocal rendition of the lyrics by songstress Veema Louys over fervid percussive rhythms, only to be taken to the next level on the 'Tribe' mixes which give the track a wonderful laidback Afro/Latin House feel. Without the shadow of a doubt this gem has timeless written all over...

In the Spotlight: Room 806 & Silvia Zaragoza featuring Chris "You give me love" (Soulful Sentiments Records CD Promo)

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Created: 01 February 2014
Room 806 & Silvia Zaragoza featuring Chris - You give me love

Last year in November we were celebrating the release of the debut album "Live free" by Room 806 (the duo of Sipho Ngubane (Rehaz Malick) and Patrick Khuzwayo), now we can enjoy the first single release from the album which is a collaboration with Spain's Silvia Zaragoza and vocalist Chris. The gorgeous "You give me love" is built around smooth percussive rhythms which lead the way for phantasmagorical melodious keys and Chris truly deeply vocals - quite simply beautiful music. On remix duty are Allan H & Kylou who turn the song into a glamorous funk drenched affair laced with sweet guitars and sumptuous keys.

Reviews February 2, 2014

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 01 February 2014

We hope you enjoy this week's eclectic selection of the latest in soulful, afro and deep...

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Pour le Connaisseur: Andy Compton "Ubuntu" (Peng Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 January 2014
Andy Compton - Ubuntu

Peng Records celebrate their 15th anniversary in proper style with Andy Compton's latest project "Ubuntu" (meaning 'the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity') which features an illustrious list of vocalists such as Celestine, Ziyon, Nathaniel Lewis, Diviniti & Eric King, Sabrina Chyld, Ladybird and Rowan. Not many words are needed to describe this phenomenal album which, beyond the shadow of a doubt, is a soulful masterpiece having timeless written all over. The vibe moves from the soulful sound The Rurals are renowned for to the deeper edge of Andy Compton's house production, taking you on a delightful musical excursion you wish would never end...

Album Review: Distant People & Andy Soul "Music from within" (Arima Records CD Promo)

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Created: 25 January 2014
Distant People & Andy Soul - Music from within

Joey Silvero (better known under his Distant People disguise) and Andy Soul join forces to bless us with the marvelous long player "Music from within" which features collaborations with Chappell, Matthew Yates, Charles Cooper, Colour Blind Ego, Ray Harris, Dennis Wonder and Michael Parlett. Some of the songs featured on the album have been previously released while others are brand new, and there is also Andy Soul's magnificent remix of Dolls Combers's "Grateful" included. Each of the songs on the album lets you enjoy the inimitable deep and soulful sounds of Joey Silvero and Andy Soul, quite simply this album is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more.

Pick of the Week: L.A.M.P "Love the love" (Remixes)(Peng Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 January 2014
L.A.M.P - Love the love

Back in July of last year, we reviewed the wonderful album "Shades of green" by L.A.M.P, the duo of Andy Compton and fabulous Parisian songstress Ladybird (aka Julie Monnin). The marvelous utterly soulful jazz/funk groove "Love the love" is the first song from the album to get the remix treatment. Situation deliver a laidback yet enthralling truly melodious deep rendition, Andy Compton contributes a gently spiced-up four-to-the-floor interpretation of the original version (which is also included in the release), and last but not least Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart add their beloved organic jazz drench touch - the result is sheer musical bliss. By no means to be missed.

Reviews January 26, 2014

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 January 2014

We continue our mission to bring you only the very best in soulful house music, enriched with the best from the motherland... enjoy !!

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