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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.