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Pick of the Week: Danny Clark & Kenny Bobien "The writing's on the wall" (KingStreet Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 18 January 2014
Danny Clark & Kenny Bobien - The writing's on the wall

With the very first listen, we fell in love with this phenomenal production by Danny Clark which features the legendary Kenny Bobien on vocals and Benett Holland on keys. To cut a long story short, the gentle yet infectious warm organic rhythms together with Kenny Bobien's unrivaled falsetto vocals and the luxurious jazzy keys are guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Then there are the mind-blowing 'Deepah Dub' and 'Deepah Dubstrumental' taking the song to deepest territory, with a spell binding deeply thumpin' backdrop leading the way for heavenly melodies and enchanting spoken word poetry.A soulful masterpiece taking you straight to heaven - by no means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: Vittorio Santorelli featuring King David "Ready to party" (Double Cheese Records CD Promo)

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Created: 18 January 2014
Vittorio Santorelli featuring King David - Ready to party

There ain't no stopping for Double Cheese Records as they follow up their recent club smash "You're my delight" by Luyo with another dance floor bomb courtesy of Italian producer Vittorio Santorelli who teams up with vocalist King David for "Ready to party", an uplifting production using an enthralling funk drenched backing as playground for King David's unmistakable heartfelt vocals, grand keys and classy jazzy horns. The remixes are courtesy of Mangesto who gives the track a beautiful laidback organic touch and Quietboy who takes the track to deeper grounds on his marvelous interpretation fueled with ethereal melodies.

Reviews January 19, 2014

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 18 January 2014

We have only the very best in soulful vocal house music for you this week - enjoy !!

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Album Review: Justin Imperiale "Past & Present" (Cabana Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 January 2014
Justin Imperiale - Past & Present

Since 2006 we have been following and enjoying the many musical sides of Justin Imperiale and the countless timeless releases on his Cabana Records label. Now he has released a marvelous long player entitled "Past & Present" - without the shadow of a doubt this is a phenomenal selection of songs he has done over the past years, two of which have been previously unreleased. An illustrious list of singers and musicians such as Davina, Max Paparella, Diviniti, Eddie Nicholas are featured on the album which includes both instrumental and vocal productions. Quite simply a wonderful musical journey which lets you experience Justin Imperiale's unique afro/jazz/soul/latin infused house music sound in its full glory.

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Pick of the Week: Circle of Funk feat Mr. V "Life ain't a dream" (Slapped Up Soul Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 January 2014
Circle of Funk feat Mr. V - Life ain't a dream

Quite simply, with "Life ain't a dream" by Circle of Funk and Mr. V, you get a soulful masterpiece having timeless written all over which is by no means to be missed. Gentle yet spell binding deeper than deep remorselessly pulsating rhythms combined with sublime keys and Mr. V's one-of-a-kind poetical lyricism are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more. Beside vocal and instrumental versions, the package features the fantastic jazz and garage infused more atmospheric 'Drop Down Dub Mix' which is guaranteed to set the floor on fire.

In the Spotlight: Mr. Boogie featuring Darian Crouse "What could be better" (Soulful Evolution CD Promo)

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Created: 11 January 2014
Mr. Boogie featuring Darian Crouse - What could be better

In mid-December, we introduced you to the inaugural release from brand new label Soulful Evolution ("Feel the rhythm" by Uber Harmonics & OneDee featuring Ms H), now the second single on the label is here and what a musical treat it is... South Africa's Mr. Boogie (Brendon Davids) teams up with vocalist Darian Crouse for "What could be better", a marvelous soulful production built around deep dulcet rhythms, grand keys and Darian Crouse's incomparable heartfelt vocals. The 'Caper & Tom Question Answered Mix' intensifies the vibe with thumpin' rhythms and enticing melodies, Ondagroove (Giles Hirst) contributes a fervid funk soaked piano driven feel good rework, and last but not least we have the deep hypnotizing 'Afrotech Mix' fueled with celestial melodies.

Reviews January 12, 2014

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 January 2014

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Album Review: Various "Afro Latin House Collection Vol. 1" (Gotta Keep Faith Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 January 2014
Afro Latin House Collection Vol. 1

To celebrate the beginning of 2014 and the labels ninth year of existence, Gotta Keep Faith Records have put together a breathtaking retrospective collection of afro-latin flavored tracks selected from the labels awe-inspiring back catalogue, with not less than 23 handpicked tracks from an illustrious list of artists, producers and remixers that have collaborated with the label over the years being featured. To cut a long story short, the appearance of the likes of Donald Sheffey, MJ Whilte, Dom Navarra, Stephanie Cooke, Groove Assassin, Steve Paradise, Mr. Fuzz, Ciappy DJ & Davide Murri, Tantra Zawadi, DJ Rico and Spiritual Blessings (to name just a few) make this compilation something truly special.

Pick of the Week: Various "Various People EP Vol. 1" (Plastik People CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 January 2014
Various People EP Vol. 1

The phenomenal "People EP Vol. 1" features four blazin' hot old school inspired productions guaranteed to take you on a journey back into time. First up we have Louie 'Balo' Guzman's 1994 classic "Don't shut me out" (originally released on the "Boogie Balo EP" on Empire State Records) in a brand new spiced-up re-imagination which stays true to the original. Next is the deep melodious "Lose my mind" by Mikki Funk which combines classic garage sounds with luscious chords and snippets of Marvin Gaye's legendary "I heard it through the grapevine". 90's UK garage heroes Tuff Jam unite with Mike Sharon to bring their classic bumpin' sounds back to the floor in form of the phantasmagorical "Thank you house music". Finally, label head Marc Cotterell blesses us with "Jus dance", a classic US garage styled production which features the inimitable vocals of Karl The Voice alongside illustrious jazzed-up keys.

In the Spotlight: Johana "Be of love" (Bounce Muzik CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 January 2014
Johana - Be of love

We haven't heard from Gabriel Horizon and his Bounce Muzik label for quite a long time, thankfully their hiatus is now over and they are back stronger than ever with the wonderful "Be of love" performed in grand style by songstress Johana. The Gabriel Horizon produced "Be of love" is an utterly soulful affair, with a smoothly thumpin' yet spell binding funktified backdrop leading the way for luxurious keys and Johana's amazing sultry rendition of the vocals - a soulful organic gem guaranteed to put a spell on you. On remix duty is William 'ReelSoul' Rodriguez who takes the song to the next level by adding his signature truly mind-blowing soulful yet thrilling deep'n'rich touch. By no means to be missed.

Reviews January 5, 2014

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 January 2014

Welcome to 2014 with the latest and best in soulful house music... enjoy !!

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Pour le Connaisseur: C Robert Walker "Never knew love" (Jack 2 Jazz Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 21 December 2013
C Robert Walker - Never knew love

The wonderful "Never knew love" was originally recorded by Oleta Adams back in 1995, now this soul classic gets revived by C Robert Walker who tells the story from the male perspective. Quite simply, his interpretation of the song is sheer musical bliss - in other words, he blesses us with a breathtaking slice of up-tempo soul music having timeless written all over. By no means to be missed.

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