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Reviews November 24, 2013

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 November 2013

Only the best of the best in soulful house music for you this week - enjoy !!

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Album Review: Various "Soulful House Journey mixed & selected by ReelSoul" (KingStreet Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 November 2013
Soulful House Journey mixed & selected by ReelSoul

The highly acclaimed "Soulful House Journey" series by King Street goes into the fifth round, with William 'ReelSoul' Rodriguez following in the footsteps of Frankie Feliciano, Hec Romero, Groove Assassin and Sean McCabe. Without the shadow of a doubt, West Coast house music producer, remixer and DJ William 'ReelSoul' Rodriguez delivers an absolutely breath-taking continuous mix featuring an eclectic selection of over two dozen tracks both new and old, including all the cuts from the recently released "Soulful House Journey: ReelSoul Sampler EP". To cut a long story, the utterly soulful yet infectious and enchanting fifth installment in the "Soulful House Journey" series is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine...

Album Review: Various "Tony's Traxxx" (Tony Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 November 2013
Various - Tony's Traxxx

Tony Records open their vaults once again to release an exclusive album loaded with nothing but previously unreleased tracks. The album is aptly titled "Tony's Traxxx" and features a total of eleven tracks, each one road-tested by the legendary Tony Humphries himself. What can we say other than "Tony's Traxxx" is a truly diversified and mind-blowing collection of tracks from an illustrious list of producers such as Tony Jesus, Luis Radio & Spellband, Ricky Montanari, Alex Font and Pako Di Rocco & Roby Maas guaranteed to set the floor on fire, not to forget to mention it's extremely difficult to choose a favorite...

Pick of the Week: Nicolas Bassi "The sweetest sin" (Map Dance Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 November 2013
Nicolas Bassi - The sweetest sin

Swiss label Map Dance grace us with "The sweetest sin" by Nicolas Bassi, a phenomenal utterly soulful production having timeless written all over. The inebriant vocals by Kristian Booth together with the grand jazzy piano, lush synth melodies and a fervid funk soaked backdrop are guaranteed to jam-pack the floor. On remix duty are Baltimore's DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins and French duo Nassau (Didier Limonet & Thomas Deschamps) both adding their magic touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. Quite simply a musical gem by no means to be missed...

In the Spotlight: Chris Forman featuring Terrance Downs "I left it on hi" (Danny Clark Remix)(NiteGrooves Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 November 2013
Chris Forman featuring Terrance Downs - I left it on hi (Danny Clark Remix)

In December of 2011, we were celebrating the release of "I left it on hi" by Chris Forman (one half of Steal Vybe) and Ananda Project vocalist Terrance Downs, an incredibly infectious yet soulful production featuring Terrance Downs' outstanding vocals and sublime keys over a thrilling deep backdrop. Now NiteGrooves bless us with an awe-inspiring re-imagination of this wonderful song by London based Danny Clark who takes the song to a whole new level, combining the emotive vocals with seductive melodies and old skool inspired truly spell binding rhythms. Besides Danny Clark's vocal, instrumental and reprise versions you also find the original 'Beyond Real Vocal Mix' in the package.

Reviews November 17, 2013

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 November 2013

It may be cold outside but we are sure this weeks selection of soulful tunes will bring warmth to your heart... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Soul Varti with Tantra Zawadi "Jazzy nights (for Jayne Cortez)" (Peng Africa CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 November 2013
Soul Varti with Tantra Zawadi - Jazzy nights (for Jayne Cortez)

Without the shadow of a doubt, Peng Africa bless us with something truly special as South Africa's Soul Varti and Tantra Zawadi join forces to present a tribute to African-American poet, activist, small press publisher and spoken-word performance artist Jayne Cortez who sadly passed away end of last year. The breathtaking"Jazzy nights (for Jayne Cortez)" is masterly crafted and combines the unrivaled spoken word poetry of Tantra Zawadi with heavenly keys and deep'n'smooth yet thrilling rhythms. The remixes are courtesy of Bhabha Betasweet, LazyLes, TekniQ and Ta-ice all adding their distinctive deep/soulful/broken touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. By no means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: Deep Suite and Michael Ashe featuring Darian Crouse "Good night" (Atal Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 November 2013
Deep Suite and Michael Ashe featuring Darian Crouse - Good night

Atal Music continue to grace us with nothing but the best in South African house music, with their latest offering being the phenomenal "Good night" by musicians/producers/DJ's Deep Suite (Gary Pilz) and Michael Ashe who join forces with American singer Darian Crouse. "Good night" is deep and utterly soulful, with gentle yet spell binding rhythms leading the way for Darian Crouse's unmistakable heartfelt vocals, sweet guitar, grand jazzy keys and ethereal synth melodies. Michael Ashe gives the song a beautiful laidback organic feel on his remix, 2 Addikted contribute a marvelous broken beat flavored interpretation, and finally Patrick Khuzwayo drops a mind-blowing old skool inspired deep house rework.

Reviews November 10, 2013

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 November 2013

We hope you enjoy this weeks selection of the latest soulful tunes as much as we do...

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Album Review: Boris Dlugosch "The Peppermint Jam Years (Unreleased Tracks and Remixes)" (Peppermint Jam Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 02 November 2013
Boris Dlugosch - The Peppermint Jam Years (Unreleased Tracks and Remixes)

From 1994 to 2001 when Boris Dlugosch was with the Peppermint Jam family, he became a household name in the dance music scene thanks to his exceptional DJ sets and unforgettable productions such as "Keep on pushin'", "Hold your head up high" and "Never enough" which nowadays are all considered timeless house music classics (listening to these tunes lets us reminisce about the past - how about you?). This album celebrates Boris Dlugosch time with the label, taking you back in time onto a musical journey that lets you relish all of his club hits as well as previously unreleased tracks and remixes such as "Live your life your way" (which was released on a rare promo only back in 1998).

Album Review: Various "Abstract Afro Vibes (Nite Grooves 20 Years Essentials)" (NiteGrooves Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 02 November 2013
Abstract Afro Vibes (Nite Grooves 20 Years Essentials)

For many years, NiteGrooves have blessed us with the eclectic "Abstract Afro Vibes" and "Abstract Afro Lounge" series (the inaugural release in the "Abstract Afro Lounge" series dates as far back as 1998) where the label pays homage to the influences that sounds from the motherland have had on dance music. As the King Street family continues to get ready to celebrate its double decade-long love of house music in 2014, NiteGrooves are about to release a special 20-year essential volume of the "Abstract Afro Vibes" series. Not less than twenty genre defining cuts have been culled from deep in the vault for this truly eclectic and one-of-a-kind compilation, including such gems as "Kouzen" by Tet Kale Orkestra, "Village dance" by New African Orchestra, "Dem people go" by Dennis Ferrer or "Deep in Africa" by Romatt presents Afro Centric Vibe to name just a few.

Pick of the Week: Vick Lavender "Portuguese love" (Demo Mixes)(Sophisticado Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 02 November 2013
Vick Lavender - Portuguese love

The latest offering from the Sophisticado family lets you feel the tropical breeze of the Atlantic ocean as Vick Lavender presents a jaw-dropping remake of the memorable Teena Marie classic "Portuguese love" (taken from her 1981 album "It must be magic"). Two equally incredible versions to choose from, both masterly orchestrated, featuring the keyboard wizardry of Mike Logan Sr, bass by Lamar Jones and drum programming by Vick Lavender. In other words, a timeless masterpiece oozing with Vick Lavender's beloved vintage soul/jazz/funk infused sound that is by no means to be missed.

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