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.

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.

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.

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.

It has been an amazing year for Double Cheese Records, and for their final release in 2013 they have pulled out all the stops and grace us with something truly special courtesy of Luyo (Federico Luglio). "You're my delight" is a phenomenal masterly orchestrated soul oozing production built around a fervid funk soaked backdrop, exquisite jazzy keys by Peter De Girolamo, fantastic guitars by Stefano Malatesta and additional live drums by Valerio Vantaggio, not to forget to mention Wendy Lewis' emotive truly one-of-a-kind vocals. The remixes are courtesy of DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins who add their signature soulful yet spell binding classic touch, and M&S (Ricky Morrison & Fran Sidoli) who contribute two blazin' truly mesmerizing dub versions fueled with enticing keys over vibrant rhythms.

Dave Storm and his Ceremony imprint return to Spirit of House with the truly breathtaking "Rain" featuring up and rising vocalist Brian Lucas. The old school inspired original mixes take you on an exhilarating journey to deepest grounds, with an enthralling backdrop leading the way for Brian Lucas unmistakable deeply felt vocals and ethereal keys and chords. The fiercely stompin' 'Liquid Mix' gives the track a rich melodious feel, D-Malice reworks the track into an entrancing afrocentric affair, and last but not least N'Dinga Gaba & Magic Number (Ross Hillard) serve an awe-inspiring soul/funk infused interpretation oozing with a classic vibe and feel guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

Coming soon on SoundMen on Wax Records is the third full length album by Luv City aka Kenichirou Yamanaka entitled "Seventh sensibility". A total of eight songs can be found on this phenomenal album, from beginning to the end you are taken on a blissful musical excursion through Luv City's unmistakable truly one-of-a-kind sound. What you get is a retrospective of Luv City's most celebrated productions and remixes from the recent past, many of the versions featured on the album are previously unreleased. Without the shadow of a doubt, "Seventh sensibility" is guaranteed to make you yearn for more...

The fabulous "Keep on lovin' me" is the third single taken from Soulful Session's (Simon Schooly) paramount "The Future Divas EP" reviewed here on Spirit of House back in May (as a matter of fact the song premiered on Tony Records' "Miami Uncuts 2013" sampler a few weeks earlier). This wonderful timeless production which features the incomparable deeply rooted vocals of Kerrie-Anne is taken to all new heights on the brand-new truly superb remixes from the likes of Ricky Montanari & Holly, Circle of Funk, Wipe The Needle and Gianni Junior, not to forget to mention Simon Schooly who contributes a beautiful r&b re-imagination of the song. As a bonus, the release includes the previously unreleased "Believe" which, to cut a long story short, is a soulful four-to-the-floor masterpiece.

What a musical gem we have here courtesy of Adaptation Music's Tom Conrad and Andre Bonsor who team up with Mr V and Miss Patty for "Sign of the times", an soul oozing utterly groovey affair featuring the unmistakable spoken poetry of Mr. V alongside Miss Patty's inimitable heartfelt vocals and luxurious keys over an infectious funked-up backdrop. On remix duty are William 'ReelSoul' Rodriguez whose grandiose interpretation is a sublime soulful gem oozing with his beloved deep rich sound, and Masahiro Suzuki who contributes a breathtaking truly ingenious soul-tech/acid/deep house fusion guaranteed to put a spell on you. By no means to be missed.